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Azúcar Club Cubano – Brazil

Meet the “ Azúcar Club Cubano ” of Sao Paulo, Brazil:

Since the Salsa boom in the sixties, “60” invaded the ears of many Latinos and North Americans, later Europeans, Africans and Asians in restaurants, Academies, clubs, parties and events since they were the novelty of the moment and they had something that made his guests dance with seasoning and fun and for future talents (artists) a new style and / or musical genre.

Brazil is the largest country in South America and is one of the countries with the most energy and positivity. The good humor of its people and its constant party atmosphere make this Brazilian culture one of the pillars of world dance. Among the dances that exist in Brazil, the “Samba” stands out, which is danced during festivals and popular celebrations such as the Carnival, some of the most popular versions include “carioca”, “a baion”, “conga”, “mesemba”, “a batucado” and “carnivale”.

Outside of the carnival there is the Carimbó, Capoeira, Lundu, Baião and “Xote” (typical type of lining dance that is incredibly versatile and has several variations throughout the country, it is a dance that has a mixture of European and African influences, it also incorporates elements of salsa, mambo and rumba, depending on the region of Brazil).

Night Club
Azucar Club Cubano is open

Despite everything in Brazil other musical rhythms are also danced but in less quantity such as salsa and bachata in nightclubs and in Brazil there are a great variety of Latin academies, restaurants and clubs where you can enjoy pleasant music and if what You want to dance Merengue, Salsa and Cumbia, you can go visit the “Azúcar Club Cubano” which is a disco and nightclub that is located at Rua Dr. Mário Ferraz, 423 Itaim – Bibi, São Paulo, Brazil.

Which was inaugurated in August 2000; being the first Latin house in Sao Paulo at that time thanks to the Latin inspiration with its flirty and great Caribbean music. Currently it is recognized for being very cheerful and with excellent service where it had great successes and that until today it opens its doors to all people who like Latin rhythms, both music played by DJs and live music are also performed. events, concerts, festivities (birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, among others).

Azucar Club Cubano working
In the Azucar Club Cubano

They also have a bar where the most requested alcoholic beverages are Rum and Tequila and among their cocktails are ” El Margarita “, ” El margarita con Tequila ” and ” Mojito “, the latter known as the best in all of Sao Paulo, Brazil; They also have a varied menu so that people can taste good food and the music that they are playing at that time.

The Club opens its doors to the public from Tuesday to Friday from 7:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m.) and on Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m.) and there one can pay with any credit card or debit.

Cocktails
cocktails are “El Margarita”, “El margarita con Tequila” and “Mojito”,

For more information you can search through:

WebSite:

Facebook: @ azucarclubcubano

Instagram: @ azucarclubcubano

Correo: azucar@ azucar.com.br

Teléfono: +55  11 3074 3737

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10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina”

Latin America / Venezuela / Caracas
10th National Salsa Dance Festival: "Venezuela es Latina"
10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina“

Venezuela is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist destinations, renowned for its geographic location, diverse landscapes, rich flora and fauna, artistic expressions, and a privileged tropical climate that allows visitors to enjoy every region—especially the beaches—year-round.

Venezuelans are characterized by being exceptionally friendly, outgoing, and fond of joking; they are hardworking, entrepreneurial, and love to celebrate.

10th National Salsa Dance Festival: "Venezuela es Latina" - Photo 1
10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina” – Photo 1

It is worth noting that Venezuela is home to various styles of popular music—such as salsa and Dominican merengue—that are shared with its Caribbean neighbors.

“Venezuela es Latina” stands out as a premier event showcasing and fostering competition in salsa dance—including Salsa Casino, Son Cubano, and linear salsa styles. The event features the most prestigious dance academies from Venezuela and around the world, all of which breathe life and spirit into the global salsa dance community and its many variations.

10th National Salsa Dance Festival: "Venezuela es Latina" - Category
10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina” – Category

We have also observed with great anticipation the ongoing growth of the salsa dance world, which is becoming increasingly prominent and celebrated; this has led to a significant rise in the number of groups and schools dedicated to promoting salsa and a wide range of other Latin dance genres.

The 10th “VENEZUELA ES LATINA” National Salsa Dance Festival aims to:

  • Promote the work that various schools are doing for the benefit of Salsa.
  • Create a space where students from the various schools take center stage.
  • Foster integration among students, apprentices, dancers, and instructors from the same academy, school, or group.
  • Showcase the tremendous work academies, groups, and/or instructors do for the benefit of their students.
  • Highlight the work performed by directors, assistant directors, choreographers, instructors, and dancers.
  • Promote the work of choreographers.
  • Provide a channel for professional development and the growth of new talent in the Salsa world.
  • Dedicate a major day to celebrating the efforts academies and groups make to steer young people and adults away from drugs and a destructive lifestyle.
  • Contribute to the professional development of each participating academy.
  • Secure participation from schools nationwide.
  • Generate avenues for instruction and artistic training across various dance genres.
  • Provide a platform where dancers can receive training through workshops and also have the opportunity to perform on stage alongside the country’s most renowned groups.
10th National Salsa Dance Festival: "Venezuela es Latina" - Registration
10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina” – Registration

Marking its tenth anniversary, the event has seen heightened competition and a greater showcase of the schools, academies, dancers, and talent dedicated to promoting Venezuelan Salsa; organizers promise a unique and original event featuring a wide variety of surprises, regarding which they have provided the following information:

  1. State Team Finals: Since December 1, 2015, we have conducted a national tour visiting 18 states, selecting the best dancers from each region to form what we call “State Teams”—groups organized from the top talent in each state to compete in a special event.
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    10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina” – Photo 2

     

  2. We are hosting three parties—on Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 PM, and a Sunday matinee starting at 2:00 PM—all to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. The venue is the LIV Nightclub, a renowned Caracas spot with a capacity of over 1,000 people, a high-quality sound system, and a stage that has hosted orchestras such as Elio Revé, Manolito y su Trabuco, and Pupy y los que Son Son, among others.
  3. We will host shows and group competitions at the Teatro del Incret in El Paraíso, a venue well-known among the country’s dancers and salsa enthusiasts.
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    10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina” – Photo 3

     

  4. We are offering substantial cash prizes.
  5. We will feature eight of the country’s top instructors, including Emily Sánchez (Creed), Erick Lugo (Eguami), Vilma Zerpa (formerly of Social Style), José Manuel Pérez (Director of Son Rumbero), and Arelys Guevara (Imagen Latina), among others.
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    10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina” – Photo 4

     

  6. We will unveil our 2017 Project, which aims to launch a South American Salsa Competition covering Salsa Casino and Salsa en Línea (linear salsa) styles for both soloists and couples. This initiative will be realized through partnerships with dance academies and event organizers in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Panama, Mexico, and Curaçao.

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    10th National Salsa Dance Festival: “Venezuela es Latina” – Photo 5

Edwin Sanz ‘Overflow’ Album Launch Night

Europa / England / London
'Overflow' by Edwin Sanz
‘Overflow’ by Edwin Sanz

In the London Latin Jazz Fest, at Pizza Express Jazz Club (Soho). Double Show on 30th Sep 2016, 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm

Book tickets at:

https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/ edwin-sanz-san-agustin-salsa-orchestra

Hard hitting salsa, soulful gospel and latin-funk grooves would sum up the night that Edwin Sanz brings to the London Latin Jazz Fest with the launch of his new album “Overflow”.

This is really cutting-edge stuff and the band will come from fresh their Glastonbury show this year ready to hit the London Latin Jazz Fest with some serious heat!

Edwin Sanz
Edwin Sanz

Edwin Sanz was born in Caracas, Venezuela in the district of San Agustin del Sur.

His passion for the artistic world was transmitted to him by his family native from Barlovento where the afro-venezuelan culture is very strong and present and, more particularly, by his uncle Reinaldo Mijares, himself a professional dancer and choreographer.

When Edwin was 6 years old and until his 18 years old, Edwin evolves within he joined the group “Grupo Madera”, as a dancer. It is also during this period that he began to study the percussion. The ‘Grupo Madera’ promotes the afro-caribbean and afro-venezuelan culture through the dance, the song and the music. The company travelled all around Venezuela as well as other South American countries and Europe. The company has also participated in various and important television’s shows.

The 12 travelling years spent in this group were of primary importance to him as a school of life. This gave him the experience and the training needed for his future solo artistic professional career

During the year 2000, Edwin decides to stand on his own two feet and to dedicate himself only to the music as a percussionist. In order to extend his experience and to develop his artistic career he takes off for Europe. He arrives at first in Paris-France where he lives few years and get settled finally in Geneva-Switzerland.

Since then Edwin plays with many bands, gives classes and also enjoys recordings.

Read more:

http://www.edwinsanz.com/bio-spanish/bio-english/

Alex Wilson presents

The London Latin Jazz Fest 27th September – 1st October 2016

Jazz Club Soho, 10 Dean Street, Soho, London

“Cuban piano royalty, new generation salsa- soul, flamenco-jazz, cutting edge Cuban son and an Indian vocalist have all been infused into the fourth edition of our festival…” Alex Wilson. Curator, London Latin Jazz Fest

http://www.londonlatinjazzfest.com/

The other Festival Shows:

Tuesday, 27th September

Marc Halbheer’s Madrid Edition with special guest Alex Wilson

Pure Flamenco tradition flows from guitarist Miguel Linares fingers and Cuban bass player & singer Dany Noel. Marc Halbheer’s drumming adds an exceptional touch of Jazz and together they reach an existing blend and provide a thrilling musical experience to the listener.

Wednesday, 28th September. Ivan ‘Melon’ Lewis Trio

Cuban born and Spanish based pianist and producer, Ivan “Melon” Lewis is a Latin Grammy nominee who is recognized as one of the most talented and influential pianists of his generation. In the 90s “Melon” was noted for his work with the Cuban singer Issac Delgado, establishing an era with an inimitable sound. Ivan “Melon” Lewis will perform by first time with his trio at London Latin Jazz Festival. The artist will visit his afro-cuban roots in a warm journey through boleros, danzones and much more!

Thursday, 29th September. Son Con Swing

Son is the name for traditional Cuban music made famous by the Buena Vista Social Club, and was the precursor of Salsa music. Son Con Swing (Son with Swing) consists of the newest generation of Cuban musicians who have taken their love of traditional Son music and added a modern vibe. Son Con Swing brings you the best Salsa, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Rumba rhythms and more for a lively and fun evening of entertainment.

Saturday, 1st Oct Alex Wilson & Friends

Alex has a reputation for delivering exciting shows of consistently excellent music and always adds an unexpected twist to keep the audience on their toes. For this end-of-festival show, Alex will bring together friends from various collaborations including the virtuoso Indian vocalist Unnati Dasgupta in a delicious Afro Cuban setting which will include Venezuelan percussion virtuoso Edwin Sanz.

Read more at: http://www.londonlatinjazzfest.com/concerts/

 

5th International Kizomba Gala Hamburg

Europe / Germany / Hamburgo

International Kizomba Gala Hamburg

Back to the Roots Love is the Message!

5th International Kizomba Gala Hamburg
5th International Kizomba Gala Hamburg

One of the best Kizomba events in Germany which offers participants a highly stimulating and immersive experience of dancing with first class international instructors, who will teach you the proper way of dancing Kizomba, Zouk and other African & Latin Dance. An intensive 3 days Workshop is proposed for this purpose, starting from 9pm to 07:00 pm which will end with a Party. The Party will be thrill with Shows and Animations from the international instructors.

Line-up:

  • Nelson Campos & Vanja Mula? (G Bissau / UK / Croatia) Donny (Cameroun / UK)
  • Vitor Taveres & Ivona Szantova (Cape Verd/ Slovakis / Prague) Betrand & Celine (Cameroun. Swiss / France)
  • Cazuza & Maria Sieriche (Angola / Angola / Strassbourg)
  • Mams & Anthéa (Angola / Angola / Angola / France)
  • DJ Cubanito (Angola / Manchester)
  • DJ Lindt (Surinam / Rotherdam)
  • DJ Ben (Ghana /Hamburg)
  • DJ Zezom (Anglona / Copenhagen)
  • DJ Alberto Sa (Paris / Lisbon / G Bissau)
  • -10. October 2016

More information at:

  • http://www.kizombagala.com/
  • https://www.facebook.com/events/574349666052350/

Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016

Europe / France / Cenon

Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux – 16-18 September 2016

Le Rocher Palmer, 1 rue Aristide Briand, 33150 Cenon, FRANCE
Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016
Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016

A whole weekend dedicated to dance, music and sensuality! An amazing program with a lot of great dancers who come from all over the world in a dream location for this type of events, Le Rocher Palmer at Cenon! Live Concert, Shows, 2 days workshops and 3 amazing parties. Salsa (and variants), Bachata, Kizomba, Cha cha cha, Semba, Tango, Lady Styling and Forró…

Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016 - high-heeled shoes salsa
Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016 – high-heeled shoes salsa

Venue

An amazing venue for such type of event, the Rocher de Palmer at Cenon.

Large hall for the concert on Friday night and 650 seats for the dancing shows on Saturday night. 4 dance-floors on Friday and Saturday evenings, Mambo, Cuban Salsa, Kizomba and Bachata. 5 workshop rooms with 50h workshops on Saturday and Sunday!

Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016 - Collash
Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016 – Collash

ARTISTS

BLOQUE 53& TROMBORANGA Live Concerts

  • Terry & Cécile (France)
  • Dominican Power (D.R./Italy)
  • Osbanis & Aneta (Cuba/Poland/UK) Anne & Anichi (Ecuador/Germany) Alegria DC (France)
  • Yoannis Tamayo (Cuba/France) Falco (Ecuador/Spain) Yemambo (Spain)
  • Gaby & Estefy (D.R./Spain)
  • Reda (France)
  • Selwin & Suleika (Holland)
  • Pedrito & Giusy (Cuba/Italy)
  • Jess & Zio (France) Roméo & Isabelle (France) Jonathan (France) Sam (France) Hicham (France)

Djs

  • Willy Viper (France) Diablito (France)
  • Ivan Omelenco (Spain) Sam (France) Amine (France) Fonceca (Switzerland)
  • Hicham (France)
  • M&M’s (France)
  • Aimen (France)
  • Shems (Tunisia)
  • Ash (France) Antonio (France) Pastaguero (France) Lenhy (France)
Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016 - Flyers
Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016 – Flyers

Photos:

  1. http://festivalcorazonlatino.com/gallery_en/ 2. http://festivalcorazonlatino.com/gallery_en/ 3. Loeil de Sly

Online Sale

http://festivalcorazonlatino.com/tickets/

FREE GARDEN PARTY in the park Sunday 18 at 5pm

Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016 - Photo
Festival Corazón Latino Bordeaux 2016 – Photo

More information

  • http://www.festivalcorazonlatino.com/
  • [email protected]
  • https://www.facebook.com/events/171446983231204/
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