Thursday, February 23, 2012
23 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
TONIGHT
New Orleans Salsa Dancers, Inc. (NOSD)
First Prebyterian Church Fellowship Hall
5401 S. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA
(Enter at back on N. Prieur St)
6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. (Beginners Members Level 1)
7:30pm-8:30pm- Salsa Special Topics – (Balance, Spinning, Form & Placement) All classes are taught On2.
Improve your salsa skills with NOSD and establish a foundation on which to build a great salsa dancer starting with the fundamentals.
Founders Mike and Nasha Griffin have created a BRAND NEW series of structured, progressive salsa classes starting with the fundamentals On2 in their Beginner Class at 6:30-7:30pm., followed by NOSD’s Advance Class On2 at 7:30-8:30p.m.
Founder Mike Griffin says no student will be left behind. Classes are structured so students can comprehend ALL material at a comfortable rate before moving on to the next level. For more information, log onto http://classes.nosdinc.com/ and click on “Description, Policy and Cost.”
Private lesson are also available with an appointment. Visa, Mastercard and debit cards are now accepted. A babysitter service is also provided. For more information call (504) 512-2003, or log on to www.nosdinc.com or www.neworleanssalsadancers.com for an overview of the company and merchandise.
Mo Chalet Bar
3201 Houma Blvd.
Metairie, LA
8-9p.m. Cuban Style Salsa Class – $10
11p.m. Doors open
No Cover
Come out and join a multicultural crowd for Latin night at Moe’s and dance the nite away to salsa, bachata, merengue, punta, and reggaeton. Doors open at 11p.m. but the crowd gets heavy around midnight. The attire is casual. If you are a salsa dancer, wear your old salsa shoes or street shoes because there maybe a drink or two spilled on the dance floor. Lol! It’s all in fun though.
There is also a cuban style salsa class from 8-9p.m. taught by Ximena Frixione. Walk-in students pay $10. You can also get a $25 discount rate for three classes. For more information email Ximena at noladance@gmail.com
OTHER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/VENUES/CLASSES
-NOSD will start a NEW Pachanga dance class in March! Stay tune for your information.
-Felipe Estrada of Hispanic Flavor has started a NEW Latin night at Twist! It will take place every other Saturday for now. The venue is classy and located in the lobby of the Lafayette Hotel, 628 St. Charles Ave @ Girod St. 10pm., no cover, and drink specials. Stay tuned for the next scheduled date! Come out and make it a successful event so it can stay around for a long time!
-LRI started a NEW mini series of salsa classes at Crescent Lotus Dance Studio, 3143 Calhoun St. New Orleans, 7:30p.m.-9:30p.m. Check back Sunday for more details.
-New TUESDAY Latin night at Harrah’s Casino inside Masquerade!
It features a live performance by Billboard award winning, Grammy nominated master percussionist Bill Summers with “Jazz Salsa.” Plus, DJ Lemonhead will close out the night. No Cover, 8p.m.-Midnight.
-Gumbo Salsa ended their Latin night at LePhares and started a NEW Tuesday Latin night in the French Quarter. Checkout my Tuesday blog for more details.
-Fredy Omar con su Banda is performing at Bowntown Casino every Sunday, 4132 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA. 7pm.
-If you have an I-Phone, don’t forget to install the NEW salsa app, Radio Gonzo! Our fellow salsero Mike Griffin, President/CEO of NOSD, Inc. and Munch Development, LLC., created it just for us salseros and it’s AWESOME! Mike collaborated with DJ Gonzo of Houston, TX and selected the hottest in Salsa/Mambo music. DJ Gonzo is one of THE BEST Latin Djs, known worldwide. You can
find Mike’s app in the app store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radio-gonzo/id486535949?ls=1&mt=8. It’s ONLY .99 and it’s the BEST in Latin music at your fingertips right on your I-Phone! WOW! The advancements of modern technology. Enjoy it! THANKS MIKE! We sure needed this one. And, congratulations on another amazing victory!
This week is filled with lots of opportunities to dance and exercise and there is still more to come before the week is over. Be sure to check my blog daily for the latest updates and great pictures from the events. “It’s all about the salsa scene baby!” See YOU on the dance floor.
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Disclaimer:
The purpose of my blog is to inform. I try to provide you with the most updated, accurate and detailed information regarding what is going on in the New Orleans Salsa Scene. I provide you with CHOICES! The ultimate decision is up to you. I strongly suggest that you take advantage of ALL of the opportunities that are available to you as students and patrons. After doing so, you will have a better idea of which classes, workshops or venues best fulfill your needs, standards and compliments your personality. The only true test is to experience it first-hand and have the feeling of learning something of value. Always remember that salsa should be FUN, INNOVATIVE, CHALLENGING, PROGRESSIVE, FULFILLING, AND NOT FRUSTRATING! Good Luck and have a great time on the dance floor.
Peace and dance,
~Lea Salsa
