Workshops

WORKSHOPS - All Workshops will taught by some of the best Latin Dance Instructors from Cuba, Italy, London, Birmingham, New Zealand, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, and many more TBC:

• Saturday 20th March at Carnatic Hall - 1 full day dedicated to Workshops
• Sunday 21st March at Kingdom Liverpool - an Afternoon of Workshops and Masterclasses
  

You can learn - Salsa On1, Cuban Salsa, Cuban Rumba, Bachata, La Rueda, Styling, Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Merengue, Burlesque, Street Jazz, and many more. 

Whether you’re a beginner or a more advanced dancer, you will find a workshop to suit your level of expertise. Plus try our Master Classes for those of you who wish to go from beginner to improver in one afternoon!!!

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SATURDAY 20th March - Workshops in one fantastic venue, Carnatic Park (more)
with fantastic wooden floor, its own bar and all set in fabulous grounds of Liverpool Universities student residence (Parking facilities are limited)

Workshops start at 10am prompt with registration from 9:30am
*Workshops & Timetable to be confirmed and will be available to download online 2 weeks prior to the event

* Please note the Bar is not available for dancers to use during the day - there will be drinks, snacks & fruit available to buy at our tuck shop (again all profit goes to charity), but if you there for the workshops all day, we would recommend for you to bring plenty of drinks, a packed lunch OR you can go to Rose lane, Allerton Rd and Aigburth Rd where there are a numerous fab places to eat to suit all pockets! There are vending machines available also.
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Workshops in the following:
Moe Flex (London)
Teaching Cuban, La Rueda &threesome class. He is also our MC for Saturday night

Idalberto Alcala (Cuba)
Teaching Cuban Rumba

Wilson Castro (Dominican Republic)
Teaching Cha Cha (also CBL On1)

Norman Blake 'Sizzla' (Nottingham)
Teaching Salsa On 1 advanced CBL

 

Nigel Maye (Bristol - La Tempesta)
Teaching Street Dance & Latin Mayhem (also CBL On1, Bachata and more)

 

Amos 'The Latin Crew' (Manchester)
Teaching Salsa CBL On1 Intermediates

 

Karen AKA Salsaroja (Salsa Liverpool)
Teaching Beginners Master Classes & Salsa Fusion, Cuban, La Rueda, Ladies Styling, Reggaeton

Theo Wolashie Awadzi (Leeds)
Teaching Salsa CBL On1 Intermediates

Ian el Griffo (Liverpool - Salsa Sabor Latino)
Teaching Salsa Cuban Style Intermediate (On1 CBL Fusion)

Salsa Gill (Merseyside)
Teaching Leading & Following Technique - Cuban Style & Salsa Fusion

Robert & Sandra (Liverpool)
Teaching CBL On1

Ana Arends 'Salsana'
Teaching Salsa & Cha Cha

Sue Knight
Teaching Burlesque dancing

Susi Q & Rosslyn Falconer (Liverpool & Wales -Yoga)
Teaching Yoga in Dance - Confidence building from within, body awareness and massage

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LEVELS

Open – Suitable for dancers of all levels, however most suited to those with some basic dance experience, timing, footwork and leading and following technique.

Absolute Beginners – Suitable for dancers with no previous experience in Salsa dancing.
MASTER CLASSES OF 2+ will be available on Sunday 21st March at Kingdom Liverpool... these are designed to get absolute beginners from novice to Improver level in a matter of hours!!!
(email stpatrickweekend@hotmail.co.uk for details of how to book for this special class. Special couple discount - Please note these classes will only run if there is demand)

Intermediate – You will enjoy these classes if you are confident with timing, the basics, including basic footwork and leading and following. Moves and footwork will be broken down for you and teachers are recommended to assist learning when asked. We recommend 6 months+ of prior classes.

Advanced – Open to everyone of a sound Intermediate and Advanced Level dance background. These classes will be perfect for you if you are a confident dancer, and very familiar with basic and intermediate concepts of Salsa. As an indication, most advanced dancers have been dancing two years or more. In general, instructors will maintain a swift pace throughout the class and teach challenging turn patterns and technique, which will not be suitable for beginners. Please do not attempt to join these classes if you do not fit this description.

Come and share the Salsa passion with us for Liverpool Salsa Festival 2009

• Salsa shopping on site, where you will be able to buy shoes, clothes, music, DVD's and other exciting products that Salsa dancers just can’t live without!
• Full bar will be provided
• Some on site Parking is available
• Restaurants, hotels, public transport, train station and beautiful Sefton Park all within walking distance
  

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The Value For Money
FULL WEEKEND PASS - EARLY BIRD OFFER – cost of a full weekend pass in advance is only £50 per person (£60 cash on the door) and includes the following:

• 2 nights of Parties and Dancing!
• Saturday night grand SALSA BALL ‘The BIG One’
• All Liverpool Salsa Festival Shows
• All Saturday dance Workshops with top dance instructors
  9:30am until 6pm
• All Sunday dance Workshops with top dance instructors
• The very latest in Salsa music from the best local Salsa DJs

Booking Information - stpatrickbooking@hotmail.co.uk
Please note you can book your tickets in advance & qualify for a discount