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WHERE: 3SB Creative Youth Centre, 13883 156 St NW

WHEN: August 24 @8pm / 2 workshops 8:30pm

CONTACT INFO:1-888-337-3635 or 780-906-7939

TICKET INFO: $10 w/ lesson

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3 DANCE ROOMS!! 3 DJ's !!

This is a DANCERS NIGHT! So expect quality, and also beginners are welcome to join in this night where you are the focus of some good dancing. Workshop lessons start at 8:30pm and doors at 8pm. Social starts at 9:30pm. See you then and bring your dance shoes, it should be an amazing night! Workshop will be beginner to intermediate level workshop.

$10 includes lesson

WHERE: ETOWN SALSA Dance Studio, #201, 10923-101 st. NW, Edmonton

WHEN: See details below...

CONTACT INFO:1-888-337-3635 or 780-906-7939

TICKET INFO: $10 cover includes FREE lesson.

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We start off the new year with our first dance party of 2018! at the ETOWN SALSA Dance Studios. 2 great rooms ! Amazing music for you all!!

Our nights starts off with a PHENOMENAL Dance lesson by Alejandro Rojas who will give you the 1's and 2's of dancing. Experience either Salsa, Bachata, Chacha, Cumbia or Merengue!! It's for sure going to get you moving all night! Then we will have 2 dj's to keep you dancing all night. Check regularly for our featured DJ's each party night. Our dates for the Summer and Fall season are:

WHERE: ETOWN SALSA Dance Studio, #201, 10923-101 st. NW, Edmonton

WHEN: Check start dates below

CONTACT INFO:1-888-337-3635 or 780-906-7939 (Edmonton)

TICKET INFO: $80+tax/person

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WHERE: ETOWN SALSA Dance Studio, #201, 10923-101 st. NW, Edmonton

WHEN: Schedule below

CONTACT INFO:1-888-337-3635 or 780-906-7939 (Edmonton)

TICKET INFO: see details below

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Once you start salsa dancing, you will not stop. The world's most popular social dance is hitting Edmonton in a big way and here is your chance to start the right way with Edmonton's only LATIN & SALSA Dance Studio in the city. ETOWN SALSA not only makes dancing fun, but the methods of teaching will also impress you as to how fast you are picking up steps.

At ETOWN SALSA, we offer 4 different styles of Salsa. That's how much knowledge we know. Cuban & L.A. style are the easier of the 4 styles and ETOWN SALSA offers a class that will allow you to learn both in the same class. Of course you will not learn everything but you will learn the most important fundamentals to get you started and get you LOVING the Latin culture of dance in a FUN way. Not only that, SPANISH is that language that more and more North Americans are wanting to learn and ETOWN SALSA has combined BOTH! Si! Hablamos Espaņol! ;)

Don't wait another moment. There are classes for the complete beginner and the moderate dancers. Register now as classes fill up quick. SINGLES! AND COUPLES! are welcome.

Description: no dance experience needed, no partner necessary but beneficial, just your enthusiasm, fun and smiles are necessary. ETOWN SALSA has several resources to even out partner ratios so please register early so we can secure your partner. $10 LATE REGISTRATION FEE at the door so register early.

WHERE: ETOWN SALSA Dance Studios 10923-101 st nw Edmonton

WHEN: Thurs Aug 23 & 25, 2018

CONTACT INFO:780-906-7939

TICKET INFO: FREE, but please pre-register ahead

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ETOWN SALSA DANCE TEAMS

We are assembling Salsa & Bachata teams to get some fantastic training and put on some great choreographies for local Edmonton parties, charities, festivals and other functions. This will require a combination of team practice and team training. We welcome all levels and if you require more training, we provide a training program designed to get you up to speed as well.

TIME & COMMITMENT

How much do you LOVE Latin dancing? ETOWN SALSA is looking for enthusiastic, committed, hard working individuals to join one dance team to perform and display this beautiful dances we all call SALSA & BACHATA!

If the following information sounds FANTASTIC so far, then we will see you at the audition. If you want to attend, please write and submit a little about yourself on the following link .
Please REGISTER if you would like to audition. Please select which day you will attend by registering. If you cannot make it, please contact us to arrange a time to assess your skills and see if you will be a good fit.

AUDITION LOCATION (all dates):

HEAD QUARTERS ETOWN SALSA Dance Studios #201, 10923 - 101 st. [Click for building photo] FREE Parking available. We are right across from an ESSO Gas station by the Royal Alex Hospital.

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SALSA AUDITION A - Aug 23 @6pm

BACHATA AUDITION A - Aug 23@8pm

SALSA AUDITION B - Aug 25@3pm

BACHATA AUDITION B - Aug 25@5pm

 
 
PRE-REGISTER AHEAD HERE

If you CANNOT make either times, PLEASE EMAIL contactus@etownsalsa.com or CALL 780-906-7939 and we will arrange a 1 on 1 interview/audition

Pre-requisites:

- No Salsa/Bachata experience necessary but other dance training a must in this case.
- We are also accepting current students of ETOWN SALSA to take the leap into performance dancing.
- A desire for Latin music.
- A hard working individual
- Ability to learn footwork and choreography quickly
- A positive attitude
- A team player
- A committed person
- Good stage presence
- Professionalism on and off stage

Assets:

- Social dance experience.
- Music background like playing an instrument for years. - Classical music training like ability to read sheet music. - Dancing "On2" experience
- Previous salsa dance team experience
- Previous dance performance experience
- Jazz training/ Ballet training/ Partner training/ Ballroom training/ Swing training/ cheerleading training/ bellydance training. - High level folkloric traditional training such as Ukrainian etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

WILL I FIT IN IF I HAVE OTHER DANCE EXPERIENCE ONLY?
For example: We have had many females with jazz and ballet training under their belt. In fact, this training has been the best results for the fastest learning curve amongst new Latin dancers over the many years we have done this. As well, Belly dancers, Hip hop, and even cheer leaders!

WHAT DOES AN AUDITION ENTAIL?
STEP 1: First you will need to bring your dance shoes or a clean pair. Please wear stretchy attire appropriate for a dance class. You will be required to do your own stretching and warm up 15 min before beginning your audition. Everyone registered will be required to learn a short shine choreography that will take about 30 min to teach and learn. You will all get an opportunity to demonstrate alone to the directors what you have learned. You will then all get a chance to partner with each other and social dance what you know of Salsa.

I'M INTIMIDATED BY THE AUDITION, WILL THIS BE DIFFICULT?
As the pre-requisites show, candidates do not necessarily have to have a lot of dance experience but have to show a willingness to learn and give their all, every time on stage. Those we feel have potential, we will ask to be on the training team to develop their skills. If you have some Salsa experience but not quite yet for the dance teams, we will refer you to register for our TRAINING PROGRAM that will give you a year of in depth knowledge into Salsa / Bachata and performing as well.

WILL I BE ABLE TO COMMITT?
Past history shows someone with a regular 9-5 job has a better lifestyle to fit the team time commitments. If you have a busy off-work schedule already, past history shows that this can be a little too much on someones plate to add on top. Currently if you are on other dance teams, this may be too much for you to handle as times will be harder to coordinate with team members so we are not selected people that are currently on other groups and plan to continue with them while joining our groups. You may be selected to be on more than one team. We are looking for 2 to 3 days a week for practice and performances (mostly Saturdays or Sundays). To begin practices are 2-3 days a week, but as performances near, more practices are required leading up. Weekday evenings will require practice by attending classes regularly to re-inforce fundamentals and to progress faster. For the ladys team, there will be no partnering required so practicing by yourself at your convenience is encouraged highly. If you are brought on as a TRAINING MEMBER or to be on the BEGINNER STUDENT TEAM, you will be required to come to classes on a regular basis during weekday evenings or weekends. Most events will be weekend commitments and advance notice of dates will be available.

WHAT IS THE COST?
Each team member will be required to pay a flat fee each month for rented dance space and the directors time. An overall cost is broken down into a set number of months.(These teams will be financially managed differently than the Advanced Dance Team) Performance costumes and funds for out of town event accommodations and travel will be out of pocket depending if the event is compensating portions or all of the event. A costume can cost between $100-$250 per routine.

DO I NEED TO PAY FOR OUT OF TOWN EVENTS AND TRAVEL?
Our team goal this year is to attend at least 1 out of town national event to represent EDMONTON!, and 1 international event to represent CANADA! Fund raisers will be held to supplement a portion of funds needed for out of town events. The remainder will be out of pocket. Last year the teams attended the Calgary Salsa Congress and Saskatoon Salsa Congress fully paid and partially paid respectively.

WHAT EVENTS ARE PLANNED FOR 2017 - 2018?
We are searching for a larger event for 2018 to attend for our more advanced teams. For our trainees we plan either Calgary or Montreal. Festivals to attend will be Mi Tierra Festival, Edmonton Carnaval, Heritage Days, Edmonton Latin Festival. Event dates need to be confirmed and are based on availability and economic feasibility.

HOW LONG IS THIS COMMITMENT?
We are looking at an 9 month period and we will take a couple breaks in between. Such as a few weeks in December/January and possibly another break in May or early June. In turn, we will tack on practices in July to prepare for a few festivals.

MONTHLY FEES (6 or 10 mth commitment):

TRAINING PROGRAM TEAM - $120/mth avg ($1200 total) SALSA or BACHATA STUDENT TEAM: $90/ mth avg ($900 total) -
BOTH STUDENT TEAM AND BACHATA TEAM - $170/mth ($1700 total)

SALSA INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TEAM: TBA/mth - 9 month commitment (Sept-May payments, and potential extra months available as well with performing)
SALSA COMPETITIVE TEAM: tba/mth - 6 mth commitment at a time. (requires previous salsa experience/ payment based on experience)

WHERE: ETOWN SALSA Dance Studios 10923-101 st nw Edmonton

WHEN: Sat Aug 25 and Wed Aug 29, see times below

CONTACT INFO:1-888-337-3635 or 780-906-7939

TICKET INFO: FREE, but please pre-register for a spot

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WHERE: ETOWN SALSA Dance Studios 10923-101 st nw Edmonton

WHEN: Sat Aug 25, times below

CONTACT INFO:1-888-337-3635 or 780-906-7939

TICKET INFO: FREE, but please pre-register for a spot

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FREE CLASSES!! To check out our venue and see how our instructors are. Tell your friends, family, co-workers and more friends!! We will not only be talking about the 2 programs we have to offer but also will give a quick 30 min lesson for the kids! For the Open House Aug 25 we have 2 age groups, one for ages 5-10 @10:30am & 11-13@11 am. For registered classes in Sept we have ages 5-7, 8-10,& 11-13.

WHERE: VIDA Bar & Grill , 12225-118 ave

WHEN: Fridays starting Sept 7, 2018

CONTACT INFO:7809067939

TICKET INFO: $5 cover

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WHERE: ETOWN SALSA Dance Studio, #201, 10923-101 st. NW, Edmonton

WHEN: see details for Lev 1 & 1.5

CONTACT INFO:1-888-337-3635 or 780-906-7939

TICKET INFO: see details for more

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Take our most recommended and best value for the dollar program!

If you are intimidated by the Latin dance scene and want to get familiar with a little bit of the more popular dances, we recommend these 4! Merengue , Bachata & Salsa & Cumbia! If you go to any Latin parties, fiestas, or festivals, you will definitely run into these three typical genres of music that of course will instantly want you to move your hips to. This is a 12 week LATIN DANCE program (depends on start date) that starts with 2 weeks Merengue, Bachata 4 weeks, then Cumbia/Salsa for 5 weeks and then a review class. All classes are 75 minutes and will cover the fundamentals you NEED to know to get yourself dancing the Latin beat. Once you start yourselves with these 4 dances, you will find it much easier to go and take on the Latin nightclub scene or that hot Latin destination resort!!

PLEASE NOTE: For our fall 2018 startups, both programs are postponed Thanksgiving weekend and Remembrance Day weekend.

WHERE: Sherbrooke Community Hall 13008-122 ave NW Edmonton

WHEN: Saturday Oct 27, 2018 @ 8pm

CONTACT INFO:1-888-337-3635 or 780-906-7939

TICKET INFO: Tix on Sale Sept 1, Early bird,

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SBK Freaks Night is a Halloween party with a Latin flavor. To be held at the SHERBROOKE Hall 13325-89 st NW. on Sat Oct 27, this night is a great night to dress up, take a dance lesson, and dance the night away incognito!! Oh yes! Great way to disguise and have a great time!! To start the night, a dance lesson for 45 min, and then we switch over to a couple DJ's for the rest of the night. In between, we will have performances that will amaze you! The plan? DANCE DANCE DANCE! We will have some prizes for best costume but other than that, it will be awesome!! Salsa Bachata Kizomba!!

note: This is a PRIVATE PARTY open to past and current students of ETOWN SALSA, the dance community and invited guests.

Make sure to get your tickets early as we won't have any door tickets for sale. ADVANCE TIX ONLY!! Should be a good time ! SEE YOU THEN! Tickets go on Sale Sept 1. $10 Super Early bird for the first 20 buyers or til Sept 15, then Early bird $15 til Oct 15, Regular $20 til Oct 26.

WHERE: Rennaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, Nisku

WHEN: Dec 31, 2018 @ 6pm

CONTACT INFO:Call/text 780-906-7939 for more info

TICKET INFO: See details below

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It is no doubt going to be THE BEST Latin event this city will have seen in terms of pure sheer entertainment value that you will receive as part of your entry to this event. We have a Glitz and Glamour theme and we really want to make your party the best in the city!