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7/27/2014 - SOCIAL: SALSA PRACTICE 2014 Summer
                 by ETOWN SALSA

8/20/2014 - AUDITION: ETOWN SALSA Dance Teams - Salsa & Bachata
                 by ETOWN SALSA

8/25/2014 - OPEN HOUSE: Free Latin & Zumba classes
                 by ETOWN SALSA

9/6/2014 - LEARN: TEEN SALSA (New!)
                 by ETOWN SALSA

9/8/2014 - LEARN: BACHATA Level I
                 by ETOWN SALSA

9/8/2014 - LEARN: SALSA Lev I for Beginners
                 by ETOWN SALSA

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

WHEN: Level 2 every Tues

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

TICKET INFO: $20+tax drop-in / $100+tax 8 class card

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BACHATA Level II - Drop-In Mon & Tues

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

WHEN: Sunday July 27, 8-10:30pm

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

TICKET INFO: $5 cover

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JULY 27 - 8-10:30pm

Do you love great latin music? Do you love to dance? Looking for an opportunity to try out a little latin dancing or practice all the moves you learned at the last latin dance class you took? Well here is the opportunity you have been waiting for. ETOWN SALSA, located at #201, 10923-101 st, is one of Edmonton’s premier Latin Dance Studios and has one of the nicest dance floors in town. Most Sundays ETOWN SALSA runs a Latin dance practice where you can try out all your Latin dance moves in a fun and friendly environment. We will be dancing from 8-10:30. That is 2 1/2 hrs of great Latin music and great dancing. And best of all it only costs 5$ to participate. So come down and join us for an opportunity to practice all your salsa, bachata, cha cha and even kizomba moves.

Whether you are new to Latin dancing or have been dancing for years the Etown Salsa Practice Social is an event for all levels of dancers from beginner to advanced. Come on down, bring your dance shoes, say hi, watch live radio in action and, of course, dance the night away at the ETOWN SALSA Sunday Practice Social located at #201 10923 101st.

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 (Edmonton)

TICKET INFO: FREE but must register

EXTRA DETAILS:

ETOWN SALSA DANCE TEAMS

We are assembling a SALSA Student Partnering Team & SALSA Intermediate/Advanced Partnering Team & for the first time a BACHATA Student Partnering Team 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.

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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SELECT ONLY ONE AUDITION DATE TO ATTEND:

SALSA AUDITION DATE/TIME #1 - Wednesday Aug 20@6-8pm
 
BACHATA AUDITION DATE/ TIME #1 - Wednesday Aug 20@8-10pm
 
SALSA AUDITION DATE/TIME #2 - Wednesday Sept 10@6pm-8pm
 
BACHATA AUDITION DATE/TIME #2 - Wednesday Sept 10 @8-10pm

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.
- 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.

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 indepth knowledge into Salsa 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 committments. 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. 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 Saskatoon Salsa Congress fully paid and also one of the teams attended the Puerto Rico Salsa congress, which was portionally paid by money raised from the year end fundraiser. Every year is usually a sold out show.

WHAT EVENTS ARE PLANNED FOR 2014?
Larger events we aim to attend are Calgary Salsa Congress(April), Heritage Days (August), Calgary's Expo Latino (August), Fiestaval Calgary (July), Saskatchewan Salsa & Bachata Congress(May/June), and an International Salsa Congress such as Mexico or Miami. Event dates need to be confirmed.

HOW LONG IS THIS COMMITTMENT?
We are looking at an 8 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:

BEGINNER STUDENT TEAM MEMBERS (Salsa or Bachata): $120/ month - 8 month committment.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TEAM MEMBERS: $90/month - 8 month committment (Sept-May payments, and bonus months available as well with performing)

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

WHEN: August 25,27,28, 2014, see times below

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

TICKET INFO: FREE

EXTRA DETAILS:

It's that time again and ETOWN SALSA is offering some free classes in both the Latin dance classes, such as Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia and our fitness classes in ZUMBA!! And for the first time, TEEN SALSA! If your the age of 13-17 , then this is perfect for you!

Give our classes a try and see for yourself.

Registration week will also be open for the week of Aug 25-28 from the hours of 12-5:30pm for new registrations that want to be paid in person. Online registrations are always open 24/7.

Here is our schedule of open house classes being offered.

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 (Edmonton)

TICKET INFO: $80+tax/person or $140+tax/couple

EXTRA DETAILS:

For the first time, Edmonton is offering a teens only Salsa class catered to teenagers from the ages of 13-17. If you have a teen that is almost a teen, we may accept them in as well. Its preferred if each teen bring a partner along to help keep ratios even for the class. Keep in mind we are also reducing the price by $20 as incentive.

Teen Salsa - Lev I - Fall Start Dates

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

WHEN: See schedule below

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

TICKET INFO: see details below

EXTRA DETAILS:

Bachata Level 1 - 4 weeks /1.5 hrs per

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

EXTRA DETAILS:

NOTE: All classes are at ETOWN SALSA Dance Studio located at #201, 10923-101 st. NW

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 Español! ;)

Don't wait another moment. There are classes for the complete beginner and the moderate dancers. Register now as classes are filling 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 supplies assistance to members to even out partner ratios so please register for us to secure your partner. $10 LATE REGISTRATION FEE at the door so register early.

NEXT START DATES:

SALSA LEVEL 1 - $80+tax/person

4 Saturdays start September 6@12-1:30pm (6hrs total)
4 Sundays start September 7@5-6:30pm (6hrs total)
4 Mondays start September 8@7:30-9pm (6hrs total)

SALSA LEVEL II - Drop-in $26.25/90 min/person or 8 class punchcard $157.50/12hrs/person

Sundays (avg 10-15 students) @6:30-8pm

Tuesdays (avg 10-15 students)@ 7:15-8:45pm
ongoing drop-in style classes and you can start anytime. (online numbers are not reflected correctly)

To register, purchase an 8 class punchcard ($150+tax) or drop-in ($25+tax )on our website and you can drop-in to any class posted on our site. Registrations showing on the site do not correctly reflect actual attendance as these are setup as drop-in.

SALSA LEVEL III - Drop-in $21/60 min/person or 8 class punchcard $105/8hrs/person

Thursdays(starts June 11)@ 7-8pm
ongoing drop-in style classes and you can start anytime.(online numbers are not reflected correctly)