Dance = The BEST form of non verbal communication (besides food!)

Latin Dance Lessons:

Next Session: September 2008

Ages 6-18: Wednesdays & Thursdays {5:30PM-6:30PM}

Adults 19+: Fridays & Saturdays {7:30PM-8:30PM}

Location: Con Safos (The Old Park Ponderosa Ballroom)

5100 Erling Ave, Mc Farland WI 53558

Bienvenidos! Welcome!

My name is China Moon (Morenita Chinita to some) and I am so excited to be teaching again here in Wisconsin!

Originally The Salsa Shack, I began Dance Salsa Etc. because I want to provide a communal presence to help local street dance artists thrive, and unlock the artistic potential of Madison residents. Originally from N.Y. I now call Wisconsin home I have danced from Coast to Coast and enjoy dancing various dances with people of ALL walks of life!

So…

Welcome to the new website of Dance Salsa Etc.! We’re a collective group that encourages self-expression through visual art, dance, music, and theater. Performances include Street, Improv, African, Bhangra, Salsa, etc. We believe that Dance is an essential part of any thriving community. We believe that dance lifts the spirit and raise the collective consciousness of the residents of McFarland, Madison, it’s surrounding communities and nationwide. We are looking to collaborate with other dancers and theatre artists and artistic organizations in an effort to facilitate mutual support, recognition, and the exchanging of ideas.

- At Con Safos, you can dine with us and friends before class or just grab a quick bite from the full or a la carte menu. Also there is a Happy Hour from 5-7PM that you can enjoy and be completely relaxed for the class and social…

- At 7:30PM SHARP, we will begin working out those Spicy calories with an-hour long raw session of classic Salsa Classes. These classes will cover ALL the fundamentals for Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha and Danzón dancing like leading and following techniques, timing, motion, spinning techniques, partner connection, etc.

Call 608. 516. 8661 for details and information.

Dance Salsa Etc.
Rehearsal Space: Con Safos Restaurant and Dinner Theatre
5100 Erling Ave
McFarland, WI 53558

TheSalsaShack@gmail.com

Casino Style Salsa

Sign up TODAY for 1 or 2 of the offered classes!

 

Salsa, Lambada, Merengue & Bachata are offered classes this session!

 

 

At Kanopy Dance Studio ::: 341 State Street (Above the GAP)

2:30 PM – Merengue, Bachata, Lambada

3:30 PM – Beginning Street Salsa

Register TODAY to secure your spot.

 

You can sign up on-line, by dropping me an email or in person!

“GREAT CLASSES to learn in!”

These aren’t your Momma’s dance classes!

Beginners, welcome! Learn salsa, merengue, bachata, lambada and dance floor etiquette from a Long Island chick named China. Just like my Real Estate career, I am a bit different than most… I can help you to appreciate music styles and rhythm along with teaching you the basics. This ‘technique’ gives one more room to grow individually becoming more comfortable with their own freestyle versus only robotic variations and sequences. There is a difference…

Ages 6 and up, Latin Street Lessons in: Salsa!

Think summertime block parties; New York, Miami, Puerto Rico, the Caymans, Chicago and more! Salsa originates from the country of Cuba! From there it filtered on through and through and viola! Years later here we are STILL in the salsa craze. Never out of style, salsa is hot, athletic, sexy, invigorating, gives you an excuse (if you need one) to dress up every Saturday and more! Let the soulful sounds of the clave, guido, piano and drums give you goose bumps once you learn to appreciate and experience the music from within. I can not teach you to feel the way of the music, I can only show you how you may get there…

 

 

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Classes begin Saturday, February 24th , 2007
at Kanopy Dance Studio: 341 State St (Above the GAP) Madison WI.

Beginners Level: 2 – 3:15PM – No partner and No Experience Necessary (Practice afterwards/rotating partners).

Salsa Shack 101 is for those just starting out on the good foot. “The basics”, partner connection and tension, shines (dancing solo), leading, following, cross body leads, manuevers and more!

 

Intermediate Level:  TBA  – Pre-Requisite: back to basics, turns (left & right), cross body lead (Practice afterwards/rotating partners).

Salsa Shack 201 is for those who have been dancing salsa previously but would like more direction with their confidence and stage presence.

 

Bachata-rengue 101 is for those who are interested in learning bachata and merengue and it’s hip-swaying combinations.

 

 

(Students ages 6-18 who progress may audition for The Salsa Shack Dance and Production Company)

 

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COST: $52/person OR $90/couple for 4 weeks (pre-registered)

Groups of 6 or more: $45/person for 4 weeks (Combined pre-registration)

Drop-In: $15 per person

Each class meets for 75 minutes for a four (4) week period.

Drop-Ins welcome UNLESS class has reached it’s full enrollment. Class fees are non-refundable; choose carefully; call for more details!

Questions? Please use the contact form; DO NOT call the studio directly…

Merengue, Bachata, Lambada classes…

Private classes are available for Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Lambada.

Public Merengue, Bachata, Lambada classes will be available May 2007!

Demo Dance. Yanek y Diana, amazing casino. Dancing to Manolito y Su Trabuco – El Diablo Colorao.

The Salsa Shack is currently composed of a team of five and is taking auditions in December 2006.

Email China for information.  More to be posted soon.

Ages 15 and up!

APRIL Latin Lessons in: Salsa!

Summer time block parties are in the works so before you take that trip to New York, Brasil, Puerto Rico or even Chicago get your booty in gear! Salsa originates from the country of Cuba! From there it filtered on through and through and voila! Years later here we are STILL in the salsa craze. Never out of style, salsa is hot, athletic, sexy, invigorating, gives you an excuse (if you need one) to dress up every Saturday and more! Let the soulful sounds of the clave, guido, piano and drums give you goose bumps once you learn to appreciate and experience the music from within. Julio & I can not teach you to feel the way of the music, we can only show you how you may get there…

Beginning April 13th , 2006, there will be two Salsa classes offered at MENDOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ::: 4002 School Road in Madison, WI 53704.

Salsa Shack 101 is for those just startin’ out on the good foot.

Salsa Shack 201 is for those who have been dancing salsa previously but would like more insight.

Each class meets for 60 min for a four (4) week period of time.All courses are transferable but not refundable

Those pre-registering will receive a receipt on the first day of class. If a class is filled with pre-registered students, no drop in students will be allowed to participate. Seniors 50+ and/or Groups of 6 or more may call for discounts!

REGISTER HERE TODAY! http://thesalsashack.com/

 

¡Audiciones! en Espanol

See Attached…

Goal Setting: Dance on in life…

On Saturday, April 22nd, 2006 Julio and I will be participating in a Personal Goal Setting  event at Wright Middle school from 9 AM til 2 PM. 

The event will have many workshops, demonstrations, and presentations from various people and groups.  It’s important young people realize that it is important to set realistic goals and put them into action.  We will be speaking more on this on Sat., 04. 22. 06.

Respectfully,

-China

CALLING ALL MADISON (AND SURROUNDING AREA) STUDENTS!!!

Do you think being apart of a dance company would be an exciting, fun, and challenging way for you to build inner and outer strength, achieve discipline, travel and meet new friends and interesting people?

WE’D LIKE TO THINK SO!

We are holding auditions at Mendota Elementary School for males and females ages 6 – 18 interested in being apart of The Salsa Shack Dance & Production Company.

Audition pieces should be under 60 seconds in length and may be to any music you enjoy; it DOES NOT have to be Latin in nature!  Popular try-out music pieces include house, mambo, hip-hop, arabic, jazz, classical, etc.

You may try out alone or with a group; the choice is yours.  All nationalities and backgrounds are welcome!

Auditions are set for Wednesday, March 22nd and Thursday, March 23rd, 2006 from 7 to 9 PM in the Mendota Elementary School gym.

You may register beforehand at www.TheSalsaShack.com or drop in.  Come prepared by reading through the site so you’ll know what to expect.  REMEMBER, Come correct or don’t come at all.

GOOD LUCK!

- China & Julio