SBK Back to the Roots Festival 2020

9th-11th October 2020 Clubs of Marlborough / Blenheim Hosts: Salsa Groove Marlborough Come experience the essence of the Afro, Latin and Caribbean rhythms! And the iconic dance styles they evolved! It’s back to the roots of Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba!! We are very excited to present the first ever SBK Back to the Roots Festival in New Zealand, right here in Blenheim. Prepare for a weekend of inspiring dancing workshops, great parties, fun animation dancing and amazing performances!!! With special guests: Greydis (Greydis Dance, Rotorua), Kate (Salsa Agua, Tauranga), Dario & Luisa (Go Bachata, Wellington), Bari & Wimmy (Danca, Wellington), DJ Saione (Viva Dance, Auckland) and DJ Neat (Wellington), Desafyar (Christchurch) __________________________________________ 2 party nights / 10 workshops / 20 hours of dancing 6 guest teachers / 2 guest DJs / animations & performances __________________________________________ ** FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ** Friday 9th October: - Friday Social Party @ 7pm till late @ Clubs of Marlborough 42 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7pm-8pm - Workshop #1 with Greydis & Kate (Afro Cuban) Intro to Cuba's Ancients Party Dances The Bantu: Makuta & Yuka 8pm onwards featuring DJ Saione + DJ Neat Social Dancing all night long! ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Saturday 10th October: - Workshops Clubs of Marlborough 42 Alfred Street Blenheim 9:00am-10:00am REGISTRATION DESK OPENS 10:00am-11:00am - Workshop 2 - Kizomba with Bari & Wimmy Ginga Origins (Evolution of Ginga - body movements from Afro, Semba, Kizomba & Tarraxinha) 11:00am-12:00pm - Workshop 3 - Kizomba with Bari & Wimmy Retro Kizomba (Implementing the Ginga origins of flavour to your Kizomba) 12:00pm-1:00pm LUNCHTIME 1:00pm-2:00pm - Workshop 4 - Cuban Salsa with Greydis & Kate Rumba (The Heart of Cuban Music and Dance - Partner work, connection and flow ) 2:00pm-3pm - Workshop 5 - Cuban Salsa with Greydis & Kate Son (The Father of Salsa - Partner work, technique and musicality) 3pm-4pm - Workshop 6 - Cuban Salsa with Greydis & Kate Rueda (Turn your Cuban On, Fun and Funky) /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Saturday 10th October - Saturday Festival Party @ 8pm till late @ Clubs of Marlborough 42 Alfred Street, Blenheim 8pm-9pm - BONUS workshop 'Bacharueda' with Dario & Luisa 9pm onwards - featuring DJ Saione + DJ Neat Performance by Greydis/Israel Animations / Social dancing all night long! ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Sunday 11th October - Workshops Clubs of Marlborough 42 Alfred Street Blenheim 9:00am-10:00am REGISTRATION DESK OPENS 10.00am-11.00am - Workshop 7 - Kizomba with Bari & Wimmy Kizomba & Space (Turning into your partner and mastering your surrounding so you become pro social dancer) 11:00am-12.00pm - Workshop 8 - Bachata with Dario & Luisa Feeling Dominican Music (Dominican Bachata & Musicality) 12:00pm-1:00pm LUNCHTIME 1:00pm-2:00pm - Workshop 9 - Bachata with Dario & Luisa Dancing Dominican Bachata (Introduction to Dominican Movement and Core Principles in Dominican dance) 2:00pm-3:00pm - Workshop 10 - Bachata with Dario & Luisa Dominican Magic (Breaks, Styling, and more) __________________________________________ ** REGISTRATION PAYMENT ** EARLY BIRD PASS - register/pay by 15th August includes all workshops & Saturday party - $120.00 (SOLD OUT) FULL PASS - register/pay from 16th August includes all workshops & Saturday party - $140.00 Friday Party only - FREE entry Saturday Party only - $20.00 Individual Workshops: 1 x workshop - $20.00 2 x workshops - $40.00 3 x workshops - $55.00 4 x workshops - $70.00 5 x workshops - $85.00 6 x workshops - $100.00 7 x workshops - $115.00 8 x workshops - $125.00 9 x workshops - $135.00 10 x workshops - $145.00 **Door Sales: Cash only (Eftpos not available) TO REGISTER: Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn4Y-Urz_LHhhRdfBAXpypQxAF1-L-zAYol6GX00vEYloerg/viewform?usp=sf_link OR email [email protected] to reguest a Registration Form Please pay for your registration (workshops + parties) via bank transfer to our account below: Salsa Groove Marlborough 03-1710-0073700-017 reference: (the word 'SBK Festival' + your name) *Please note, in the event that we have to cancel the Festival due to Covid-19, tickets will be fully refunded.