** SALSA RUEDA WEEKEND! ** (Nov. 7 & 8th Workshops)

On Saturday Nov. 7th & Sunday Nov. 8th, SALSA GRANDE will teach another fun and easy-to-understand introduction to the "Rueda" format of Salsa dancing! You can take just one 90-minute workshop....or stay for all six hours during the weekend to learn more than 25 Rueda moves! Rueda is the Spanish word for "wheel" and, in this exciting style, Salsa dancers form a circle of couples. The dancers then synchronize their moves and frequently switch partners based on a variety of vocal calls and hand signals. This dynamic style of Salsa dancing was born in Cuba, spread to Miami, and is now danced all over the world. These Rueda workshops are designed for dancers who already have Salsa partnering skills that are at least Intermediate level or above. Each workshop is 90 minutes long and all of them will take place at the SSQQ Dance Studio. The two-day schedule is as follows: SATURDAY, NOV. 7th >> Registration: 12:45pm - 1:00pm >> Rueda Level 1: 1:00pm - 2:30pm >> Rueda Level 2: 2:30pm - 4:00pm SUNDAY, NOV. 8th >> Rueda Level 3: 1:00pm - 2:30pm >> Rueda Level 4: 2:30pm - 4:00pm SPECIAL WEEKEND PRICING (cash only): 1 workshop: $20 2 workshops: $35 3 workshops: $50 Full weekend (six hours): $65 Lead instructor Michael Whitmire has been dancing and performing Salsa Rueda for almost 15 years, including multiple appearances for television, Latin festivals, and other special events. He makes every effort to break down the moves and techniques in a very easy-to-remember fashion. Each workshop will include detailed discussions of technique, with plenty of actual Rueda practice during every workshop -- plus free bottled water will be provided. A special feature of each workshop is getting to hear a variety of terrific Salsa music! Let us know if you have any questions. We encourage you to plan an early arrival, allowing extra time for traffic, road construction, etc. We look forward to seeing all interested Salsa dancers on November 7th and/or 8th! FULL WORKSHOP SYLLABUS: http://www.SalsaGrande.net/rueda_workshops.html ************************** P.S. -- If you have never been to the SSQQ Dance Studio before, the specific address is 1431 West 20th Street, Houston, TX 77008. That address is located in the Heights area of Houston, near the intersection of 18th Street and East T.C. Jester Boulevard. The studio can be a little tricky to spot for first-time visitors, but SSQQ is around the left side of a large warehouse-type building that houses a "Restaurant Depot." (Other nearby landmarks are an HEB, a Walgreens, and a "Discount Tire" store.) Additional map/direction information can be found here: http://www.SSQQdance.com/driving-directions