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Salsa Course 10 lessons
May 25th, 2014 | 
Author: 2 SPECIAL DANCE COURSES BY LEETA FOUNDER OF SALSA SAMUI.
LEETA HAS STUDIED DANCE IN AMSTERDAM AND ALSO TEACHES ZUMBA, HIP HOP AND LATIN DANCES.
Lets go Salsa! Our very own Leeta, professional dancer and founder of Salsa Samui is back, and will conduct her final 750-hr salsa dance course over a period of 5 weeks before she says goodbye to Thailand.
The Beginner’s/Intermediate Course will consist of 10 lessons 75 minutes each twice a week for 5 weeks and will focus on Salsa Puerto Rican Style on 1.
You will start with the basic steps leading up to 1 or 2 new figures each lesson.
Intermediates will focus on shines, footwork, leading and following technique + new combinations.
It will be a closed course and new participants will not be allowed to join halfway unless you can already dance up to the level that is being taught.
The first lesson will be a tryout on Saturday 31-May-2014 at 18.00 Beginners and 19.30 Intermediate and will also be the first lesson of the course. You are free to try and if you do not wish to sign up for the course you will not be charged.
The days of the course will be on Saturdays and Tuesdays 18.00 Beginners and 19.30 Intermediate. If you miss a class you will have 1 chance to redeem your class at the end of the course but if you miss the sequence no refunds will be given.
Prices are: 350thb per person for single classes (only if you can follow the level), the Beginner’s course is 3000thb per person or 5000thb for couples. / Intermediate: 3500 thb per person or 5500 thb per couple.
Location: Artzone Kazan Baran (Bophut Main road next to Zazen Resort)
Clothing: Comfortable fit clothing, socks or dance shoes preferred, no open sandals or rubber sole sneakers. For the ladies dance shoes with heels are ok as long as you have support at the ankle and are more than comfortable wearing them.
At the end of the course, a Latin dance party will take a place for participants and guests.
For booking and payment info please call Martin 0826978584 or Leeta 0836330365. Due to space limitations we can only allow max 7 couples per course. Please RSVP first come first serve.
Disclaimer: Please understand you come at your own risk, dancing is fun but it’s also a sport and injuries may occur if instructions are not followed properly. Salsa Samui and Artzone KB do not assume any responsibility for any damages, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Salsa Samui and Artzone KB from and against all claims, damage, injuries, or consequences arising out of any direct and/or indirect participation in activities associated with the Salsa Dance Course.
SAMUI LATIN PARTY WEEKEND
Samui Latin Party Weekend 27 FEB – 02 MAR 2014
Hello Everyone,
A brand new concept and very exciting weekend is about to happen on Koh Samui.
For the first time Salsa Samui is bringing you a Latin Weekend Party with a Dynamic Team of Instructors, Dancers and DJ.
We have special dancers from Pattaya joining us as well so let’s give them a warm Samui welcome!
We have an awesome program in place for you including Parties with our One & Only World DJ Henry Knowles from New York (Yes he’s back) and our Master Dance Instructor JR Gotengco from The Philippines. Following on the major success of our last Party with DJ Henry, we bring to you now a full weekend of entertainment and Fun Parties with a smooth and relaxed vibe where you actually have FUN socializing, dancing and grooving to Sensual Latin Beats mixed with House, Soul and Pop.
We will also feature dance performances, and Zumba Steps guided by professional teachers which you can follow along to the most popular dance rhythms.If you’re not yet a dancer, you may very well decide to become one as you become engulfed by the Latin Passion. In any case it will be a weekend to remember!
The weekend program is as follows:
1.
Thursday 27 Feb : HOT LATIN SOUL NIGHT (Latin Meets Soul) Featuring DJ Henry Knowles, Salsa Performance by JR Gotengco, First Time Zumba Performance, and Bachata Workshop.
Entry: 300 thb
Start: 21.30
Location: GECKO BAR (Bophut Hills)
(20% off – Salsa Samui VIP card members )
2.
Friday 28 Feb : Masterclass Salsa New York Style by : JR Gotengco, assisted by Leeta.
Improve your footwork, timing and styling in Salsa.
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
Location: Artzone Kazan Baran in Bophut
Masterclass Afterparty / LOCATION: Roman Restaurant, with DJ Henry / Time: 21.00
3.
Saturday 01 Mar : Masterclass Bachata Moderna + Dominican Style by : JR Gotengco
Learn timing, and advanced bachata moves / partnerwork.
Time: 15.00 – 17.00
Location: Artzone Kazan Baran in Bophut
Workshop Fees are : 980 THB per Class or Pre-Sale before 25 February: 1780 THB single / 2980 THB couple for both Masterclasses
Book Early, Studio Space is Limited – First Come First Serve!
(20% off – Salsa Samui VIP card members )
4.
Saturday 01 Mar : NEW! LATIN SUNSET CHILLOUT (Latin Vibe meets House) with DJ Henry Knowles, Featuring Zumba Steps, Merengue Workshop.
The perfect Combo of Beach, Pool, Cocktails, Dance and Music!
Start: 18.00
Location: KC BEACH CLUB (Chaweng)
Entry: TBD
5.
Sunday 02 Mar : Private TANGO Workshop at Secret Location in Ban Taling Ngam by: JR Gotengco with BBQ Afterparty.
Workshop Time: 15.00 – 16.30
Workshop Fee: 580 THB Singles / 980 THB Couples
Afterparty (Milonga & Salsa) Fee: 150 THB
This is by private pre-booking and invitation only, Limited amount of students, first come first serve.
Students of Salsa, Zumba Samui, and Artzone receive 20% discount on Masterclasses & Workshops of Latin Party Weekend.
Contact Leeta for more information, pre-booking or to receive your Discount Card 08-36330365 or events@salsasamui.com or facebook.com/salsasamui
Looking forward to a Wonderful Weekend!
Salsa Party Avanta Condo
Hi Everyone, We will have a Special Rueda and Body Movement Workshop with Fahad Sacramento Beat on Sunday and after we will continue with a fun filled party featuring awesome salsa mixes created by our one and only DJ Henry and of course Bachata, Merengue and Zumba linedance and routines with Yours Truly, in nice air-conditioned space.
Location: Avanta Condo, Samui Lounge Restaurant – Maenam Soi 1.
For any swim lovers, there’s is also a nice pool to cool off in or take a dip and Samui Lounge offers a great international dinner menu as well.
Entry Fee for the Party and Workshop is 350 thb and includes one Cocktail/Beer or 2 softdrinks. Workshop starts at 17.30. Entry Fee for party only is 250 thb including drink(s).
December Workshops + Meet & Greet Party
Avanta Condominium (Maenam Soi 1) is hosting the following events:
13 / 14 December 2013 – Dance Workshops with Gonzalo Serna
13-Dec:
18.00-19.00 Bachata workshop
19.00-20.00 Salsa workshop
14-Dec:
18.00-20.00 Salsa workshop
Fees:
2h workshop = 800 THB
4h workshop = 1,500 THB
Free for men!!!!!
15 December 2013 – Meet & Greet Party @ 18.00
Join Us at Avanta Condominium Resort Maenam Soi 1, for a Meet & Greet with Salsa Dancer/World DJ Henry Knowles from New York and Salsa Instructors Fahad & Gonzalo.
ENTRY FEE is 100 thb and includes a delicious BBQ Meat or Vegetarian Kebab Meal.
17 December 2013 – Salsa on 1 Workshop with Fahad
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
Fees: 800 thb for 2 hours workshop.
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Latin Party at Prana Resort – Nadimos Restaurant
Join us upcoming Saturday 19 October for yet another fun filled Latin Dance Experience at Prana Resort, Nadimos Restaurant, our latest Samui newcomer offering the best Lebanese food in the Country.
For a stunning 300 thb we will get to taste a delicious assortment of Signature Lebanese Canapes, Salads, and receive a tantalizing Welcome Drink upon arrival.
A special treat from Salsa Samui as usual is a unique and awesome Free Dance Workshop Salsa/ Bachata by International Dance Instructors Ramona and Ballie from the Netherlands who are also going to provide us with a very special set of workshops on Sunday October 20.
You can find more information on Ramona & Ballie here.
So don’t miss your chance to learn from and dance with the Stars. At 19.00 we will start the workshop and party.
Even if you’re not a dancer feel free to enjoy the atmosphere and ear tingling, body shaking Latin Vibe Rhythms with your favorite drink.
Looking forward to sharing the Latin Passion with you all.
Thank you for forwarding this information to your friends.
Dance instructors from Holland
Don’t miss out on yet some awesome workshops including Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and… Ladies’ Styling !
Check out on of the patterns they are demonstrating in their class ready to teach to their students.
Ramona ten Cate
Has been a dancer for over 17 years and teaches side by side with Ballie in several different countries. She is the founder of Latina Loca Dance Holidays to be organized for the first time in Koh Samui.
Ballie Achthoven
Born in Paramaribo, Suriname, and basically grew up with latin rhythms and dance.
At a very young age he engaged in dance styles such as African Ballet, Hustle, Electro Boogie and Funk. When he moved to the Netherlands he continued expressing his passion for dance. He was introduced to Salsa dancing around 14 years ago.
Over 9 years ago he started his career as a salsa teacher and has taught in a large variety of dance schools in Amsterdam. He’s very well known for his precise explanations and focus on technique.
Locations where he has taught internationally include Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Bali, Bangkok and Koh Samui.
Ballie’s classes are always full of fun, humor, the latest information, and you can be assured your skills will be elevated after taking a workshop with him.