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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House Meets Latin Night
19 December 2013
Nadimos Lebanese Restaurant at Prana Beach Villas is proud to present the very first House Meets Latin night on Koh Samui where House Music seamlessly blends in with Latin Music, creating the ideal mix for everyone’s enjoyment.
If you haven’t been to Nadimos Lebanese Restaurant yet, you will be enchanted by it’s charming, soulful atmosphere and mouth-watering authentic Lebanese Dishes. Please visit their website for more info: http://nadimos.com
For this special event Salsa Samui is bringing you from New York, DJ Henry Knowles who enjoys an impeccable reputation in the Salsa Scene worldwide. He is known to have worked with famous Latin music Celebrities including Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. Henry will bring us as never experienced before on Koh Samui an eclectic mix of House, World- and Latin Rhythms! You can read more about Henry here: http://salsasamui.com/dj-henry-knowles
Besides having a Top Class DJ for the evening, we will also enjoy a dance lesson demonstration by Top Professional Dance Instructor Fahad from Salsa Sacramento, USA.
Last but not least, our local Zumba/Dance Instructor Leeta and local Salsa instructor Patrick, with special guest Zumba Instructor Gowri from the UK will be there to animate you with Latin and Zumba dance steps throughout the night.
Nadimos Lebanese Restaurant will present you with a very reasonably priced glorious menu of signature cocktails, soft-drinks, wines and beers, and it is highly recommended that you indulge in one of their succulent vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes.
Let’s come together and enjoy the LATIN VIBE on Koh Samui, it’s new, it’s fresh, it’s… Salsa!
Please e-mail us to confirm your attendance.
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday 19 December, our prelude to Holiday Season 2013.
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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.
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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.
Salsa Pool Party
Join us for a farewell salsa pool party to Peter and Fei, our awesome guest instructors visiting from China.
They brought some awesome dance workshops and super fun dancing styles.
We also welcome a new guest dancer and salsa performer from the US, Chrystopher Niven.
Free cocktails for the ladies, see you all SUNDAY 1-September start 20.00 LOCATION: Avanta Condo – Samui lounge restaurant. ADDRESS: Maenam Soi 1
Special Guest Instructor Peter
We are delighted to welcome our special guest dance instructor Uwe Peter to Koh Samui.
Originally from Europe, He currently lives and instructs in Beijing and has been a salsa instructor for over 15 years.
He will be spending his holiday on our vibrant island, and meanwhile sharing his knowledge and skills in Salsa Dancing with us.
Please click here to read more about Peter.
He has graciously made some time in his holiday schedule available for us and will be teaching us more on salsa partner work techniques, rueda casino and maybe even some nice bachata patterns.
Workshops are planned on Friday 30-aug at Easy Bar and Saturday 31-aug 2013, Sunday we carry on our fun at the Pool side -new location to be revealed- Click here to find out the details on the workshop.
Private classes are also an option between 26-aug and 5-sept, please email salsasamui@gmail.com if you would like to schedule one.
Of course he will also be with us at Special Ladies’ Night with a Salsa Twist at Prana Resort, Bangrak on Thursday 29-aug 2013.
Don’t miss out on this great occasion to meet and dance with Peter and his lovely partner (+ meet all the Awesome Salsa Samui Dancers).
Our local Salsa Samui instructors Patrick and Leeta will also there to guide you on the dance floor and make sure you get in the Latin groove!
See you Thursday!
New Dance Teacher at Salsa Samui
Salsa Samui is proud to present new dance teacher Patrick Kell teaching you fun Latin flavor and Cuban Salsa Style including Salsa Rueda every Saturday at Magnolia Spa.