2016

Vida Salsera The Salsa’s Website

North America / USA /  California

Salsa dancing & live music events calendar for the Southern California area

Vida Salsera - salsa — Vida Salsera – salsa

In this edition we recommend the website VIDA SALSERA, created in November 2005 for popular dissemination. Here you will find all the information you require about the Salsera Life in Los Angeles including: special events, concert and live music performances. It’s very simple and easy to read site, and we teach fundamental you how to get the most out of all this information.

Vida Salsera is divided into several sections and categories:

Section: Live Salsa Dancing Events Calendar

If you want to go to a concert or Touch of an artist, this is your section search. It is in the home and tells you about the most important events of Salsa of the current month and next months in the Los Angeles area. Information tells you the exact date, description of the event, place, and last but not least, you can also get the ticket by clicking on the event image, where you will get buy your ticket directly.

Purchase tickets through VidaSalsera.com

Section: Salsa Clubs

Interested go dancing and don’t know where, then this is your ideal section. According to the days of the week to present a performance of Salsa or open have the dance floor with this musical genre, you will find it here. Clubs are organized depending on the week: from Mondays to Sundays and contain the addresses, schedules and website of the respective clubs.

Category: Pictures & News

If you missed any performance or concerts of Salsa you wanted to attend, in this category you will find the reviews of these events with many details and images for the next time and know that not to be missed. Ah! And also in this category you have items of upcoming events.

Latin Salsa Festival Debuts In Downtown Los Angeles Successfully

Dena Burroughs | July 12, 2016

– Text and pictures courtesy of Ricky Ricardo -The inaugural Latin Salsa Festival took over Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles, Saturday, July 9, and Sunday,

Vidasalsera.com

Category : New Music

With the promotions of new singles and albums of this tropical music you stumble across in this category, although they are very few.

Eddie Palmieri to launch two new singles Via CD Baby

Dena Burroughs | September 18, 2015

Ten time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri, one of the most renowned Latin pianists, composers, and arrangers, is launching two new singles via CD Baby this Sep. 25, 2015.

Category: Book Review

Here, this website recommends 4 books to read different literary genres. As in the CATEGORY: FILM REVIEW in which only recommend 1 film. In these 2 categories won’t find almost nothing concerning the Salsa.

Reseña de libro “La Gran Cueva” por Elvis Valle

Review of the book "La Gran Cueva" by Elvis Valle — Review of the book “La Gran Cueva” by Elvis Valle

Dena Burroughs Octuber 23, 2014

La Gran Cueva, escrito por el salvadoreño Elvis Valle, cuenta la historia de Freddy, un joven que tuvo que dejar su país (El Salvador) huyendo de la guerra.

So you know, not forget to visit the website Vida Salsera first if you plan to go to dance Salsa in Los Angeles. ISM recommends it!

www.vidasalsera.com

Néstor Bonfiglio: “My passion is the Salsa”

North America / USA /

Néstor Bonfiglio - Photo 1 — Néstor Bonfiglio – Photo 1

Argentinian of birth and Salsero of profession, Néstor Bonfiglio has been dedicated to cultivating Salsa dancing by teaching students at the school of the Tango Fundation in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

For 14 years, this professional dancer was fascinated by the tropical rhythm, “When I was a child, I always love dancing a lot, by chance I heard when giving salsa lessons at the gym Old Voice Club and there I was hooked.”

In 1998, the Brazilian instructor was his first mentor, “many things that I know today about the Salsa are for him”, said. This passionate dancer continued to rise in his musical studies. In 2000, he already practiced twice a week at Azucar Abasto.

“It was a good school, although the best was the dance floor”.

Néstor lived 6 years in Spain and never left the Salsa. He attended from Tuesday to Thursday, although it was a few times to Glamour and El Caiman, moreover of the other sites of entertaining. Dancing Salsa for him was a Hobby, so much so that the proposals had to teach rejected them not to lose his “amateur” part so he be able to dance, meet people without restrictions or commitments.

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During his stay in the mother country, he met Jonny Vasquez, a great Salsero world-renowned composer, creator of the Style Los Angeles, rhythm accepted by the Salsa community.

In 2009, after his pleasant and valuable experience in Europe, Bonfiglio returned to Buenos Aires (Argentine) and immediately decided to teach to share all knowledge acquired from distant lands. He found many changes in the dance style, dress and behavior of the dancers. “Everything is different now. Before it danced stuck, along with the woman, a few twists and short distance. Now, everything has changed”.

Néstor has two years working for Argentinian Tango Fundation, he teaches two classes a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. His mission as an Instructor is not only to teach, because his theory is based on the part of people come to learn to dance Salsa, do it to meet new people, consolidate friendships, relax and relieve stress of everyday life.

For Néstor the Salsa is: “The passion of my life, which eliminates me stress, worries, which gives me joy to meet new people every day, and for that I continue with that.”

Mango Bar & Grill

North America/ USA / Minneapolis

Mango is a Latin cuisine restaurant with Live music and even its website hasn’t yet been renewed and continue with Conga Latin Bristo name, the atmosphere, the attention and the big gourmet food if they have done.

This Bar & Grill is a stipend place to go to enjoy a tryst or simply celebrating a special moment with friends or family.

Flan . Caramel Custard - Mango Bar & Grill — Flan . Caramel Custard – Mango Bar & Grill

Its multiples and comfortable spaces offer an unforgotten experience to the wizard. You can sit in the private room (Known as Conga Bar), Area Bar or even better in the Lunchroom overlooking the bar and dance floor.

Rice Pudding - Mango Bar & Grill — Rice Pudding – Mango Bar & Grill

Mango is the only one restaurant in Minneapolis that specializes in the New Latin cuisine, a new style that blends different of many civilizations than create an unique style and rich of the food Spain, the Caribbean and South America, which are rich in species and tropical fruits.

Churrasco Argentino - Mango Bar & Grill — Churrasco Argentino – Mango Bar & Grill

When you go to this restaurant don’t forget to ask for the Specialty of Churrasco Argentino 12oz Grilled Skirt meat, topped with Chimichurri sauce. Choice of potatoes or Rice; The Salad of Avocado and Mango Salad Fresh Mangos, and avocados marinated in lime juice, and olive oil.

Salad of Avocado and Mango - Mango Bar & Grill — Salad of Avocado and Mango – Mango Bar & Grill

Served on top of a bed of mix greens; or the seafood; and the Desserts: Flan/Caramel Custard or Rice Pudding, both are super recommended.

Spanish Zarzuela - Mango Bar & Grill — Spanish Zarzuela – Mango Bar & Grill

But, if the funny is it, let yourself go in the evening dance Salsa Wednesday, where you will dance to the rhythm of all kinds of Salsa music. The floor is open for anybody who wants to dance. And the Tropical Night, which you will enjoy a variety of tropical music every Thursday after 9:00pm.

Mango Bar & Grill open from Monday to Sunday 17.00 a 02.00

Address: 501 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA.
Website: www.congalatinbistro.com
Facebook: Mango Bar & Grill

Brasil’s Nightclub

North America / USA / Philadelphia

Brasil’s Nightclub

This nightclub located in the heart of old city Philadelphia (USA) is an excellent place to dance salsa. Its dance floor and instructors make it the perfect place to enjoy this tropical music with friend or after a long day of work.

Brasil’s open from Friday to Saturday: 21:00-02:00 and Wednesday: 21:00-02:00.

Brasil’s nightclub gives you 3 days of dancing with the resident Dj Jay Rockwell, who with mixtures and his selection of incredible melodies has made many ambitious beginners professional dance instructors and champions world-class Salsa.

The inauguration of Brazil’s was in 1997 and immediately became the home of the best dancers in the world for its international organization, multi-cultural and multi-level Salsera community.

Wednesday Nights with La Luna!

At tonight’s lesson Salsa Intermediate level with Sonya Elmore from Luna Dance Studio is practiced. These classes are totally free and don’t need have a partner.

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The Lesson begins at approximately 9:30pm and finding to 10:30pm so we recommend arriving at 9:15pm.

Man must not have boots, neither hat.

Parking is free in the Street after 5pm Wednesday night only.

Drink Specials:

$3 Coronas before 11pm
$3 Tequila Shots
$4 Margaritas
Covers: $5

Friday Nights Perfect for Beginners

Every Fridays Brasil’s offers free Salsa lessons for beginners with the best instructors of the best studios of the area. You can go alone or with a partner!

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You should plan on arriving by 9:15. The lesson begins at 9:30 pm and ends at 10:30 pm.
Parking: A local parking lot. Note that cars parked on Chestnut Street will be towed after 10pm.

Drink Specials:

$3 Coronas before 11pm
$3 Jolly Rancher Shots
$4 Cuba Libre
COVER: $10
Ladies Special – $5 for ladies before 11pm.

Saturday Nights “Con Estilo”

Salsa lessons for beginners with Mike Andino from Style Dance Studio. Free!

You should plan on arriving by 9:15. The lesson begins at 9:30 pm and ends at 10:30 pm.

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Parking: Alocal parking lot.

Drink Specials:

$3 Coronas before 11pm
$3 Kamikaze Shots
$4 Melon Balls
COVER: $10|
Ladies Special – $5 for ladies before 11pm

Group Lessons

It’s intended for you and your friends, a night of girls/boys, bachelorette parties, birthday parties and other events. A deposit of $75 is required and the reservation is 48 hours in advance.

Cost: $200 per hour: 3-15 people.

Available Wednesday/Friday/Saturday 8-9pm. (Includes 3 free passes to the nightclub after 9 pm).

Open bar for drinks!

Brasil's Nightclub - Dancers — Brasil’s Nightclub – Dancers

Private Lessons

These lessons are in customized according to each needs and individual goals. The teaching process is adapts to the capacity and expectations of the person. This ensures a comfortable learning at the same time funny! A deposit of $50 is required and the reservation is 48 hours in advance.

Cost: $80 per hour: 1-2 people. (Includes 1 free pass to the nightclub after 9 pm).

Brasil's Nightclub - Drinks — Brasil’s Nightclub – Drinks

Open bar for drinks!

Available: Wednesday/Friday/Saturday 8-9pm.

Address: 112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.brasilsnightclub-philly.com

Salsa Casino

Latin America / Cuba

Salsa Casino is a dance style that originated in Cuba, incorporating elements of Afro-Cuban dances like Son and Rumba, alongside figures and turns inspired by the Rock ‘n’ Roll craze that drew North Americans to the island in the 1950s.

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This dance features a wide variety of movements; watching it makes your feet want to move and the rhythm becomes infectious—so you just have to start dancing! The “Rueda de Casino” Festival is a prime example of this style in action.

Cuban Salsa involves circular movement patterns; partners lock eyes briefly before changing direction—a feature that distinguishes it from other salsa styles, which tend to rely more on linear movement.

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The term “Rueda de Casino” refers to a group dance requiring a minimum of two couples to form a circle, where various figures are performed to the rhythms of salsa, merengue, and bachata. Rueda de Casino relies on a dynamic of partner rotation and synchronization, driven by the “calls” or cues given by a singer or leader who names the figures for the rest of the group to execute.

Sometimes, the leader calls out or signals turns that might seem confusing or complex to an outside observer; however, participating in the circle is incredibly fun and entertaining.

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Every dance step brings a pleasant surprise, and the key is simply staying attentive to the rhythm. Dancing becomes almost like a game, with couples trying to respond effectively to the leader’s cues to avoid falling out of the Rueda. The leader’s skill shines through in the grace and creativity of their calls, which are often embellished with phrases or short stories; these add a touch of playfulness to the dynamic, making the Rueda a truly joyful experience. This enjoyable and dynamic dance originated in Cuba, where its rules were established; consequently, any couple that loses the rhythm must drop out of the *Rueda*.

One of the advantages of this dance is that it provides an aerobic workout; while not extremely strenuous, it improves coordination and focus, enhances body control, and makes us more agile.

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When traveling to Cuba, it is common to see *salsa casino* competitions during festivals or Carnival celebrations where two *ruedas* face off; the winning group is the one that makes the fewest mistakes and demonstrates the greatest fluidity and grace in its dancing.