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Club Lite: Salsa on Thutsday with Salsa Social

Europe / Netherlands / Amsterdam

“Club Lite is an oasis of freedom in Amsterdam: Freedom. To be who you are without pretense. To meet warm, welcoming people of all ages, from all walks of life. Come and feel the difference of what a true down-to-earth dance club can be like.” These are the words of many dancers in Amsterdam who assure Club Lite is one of the best dance clubs in Europe.

Club Lite is a very special venue in Amsterdam. The standard idea of a nightclub has been re- invented to create something fresh and vibrant, unlike anywhere else in Amsterdam or The Netherlands. People come here not just to dance, but to nourish their soul.

To explore a wide variety of music & dance experiences throughout the week and weekend. And especially, the freedom to dance barefoot!

On the agenda you will find a wide variety of music and experiences that range from tantric dance to techno to yoga. The DJ’s, the people, the music and the barefoot freedom all join together to make this a dance sanctuary right on the Jan van Galenstraat! A pearl among the pebbles, Club Lite needs to be experienced to believe that yes, it is actually real. Open nearly every day and on every weekend, we are here to indulge you in the dance.

On Thursdays, Lite becomes Latin with Extremos, the salsa dance school. For over 15 years Extremos has been teaching Salsa and other Latin dances to the people of Amsterdam. They regularly start new courses for all levels, so whether you are an absolute beginners or advanced dancer, the school always has a salsa course that fits you. Join the Free Try- Out salsa classes that they organize almost every month.

Just outside of the center, this is a cool social party one of the best in town. The Master Class begins at 11pm and then the party starts, many students stay so there are definitely good dancers around!

Nu Salsa The dynamic duo of dance in Belfast

Europe / Ireland / Belfast

Nu Salsa is a new concept of dance classes. They are taught by David Hynes and Suzanne Coates, which are the best duo of salsa in Ireland. Both have been dancing salsa for a long time and are well established as the top teaching couple in the Belfast salsa scene. They will be teaching at the Scottish Salsa Congress in Edinburgh and Irish Salsa School in Maynooth plus a lot of other events.

Nu Salsa - Learn Salsa — Nu Salsa – Learn Salsa

Nu Salsa are always known to do things their own way, even if that means doing things differently from everyone else, but the proof of this approach shows in the good dancers that come through our classes. They have been taught by some of the best teachers in the world and it is our mission to pass on that teaching to our own students in Belfast and around Ireland.

Every two Fridays they teach salsa in different locations (night clubs, academies, congresses).

David and Suzanne have taught previously at Irish Salsa School, the Cork Salsa Bonanza and Donegal Dance Asylum, along with many guest teaching slots throughout the country. Our aim is to pass on our knowledge of salsa to our students in Belfast and help them fall in love with salsa as much as we enjoy it. If you would like to talk to us about our classes, teaching style or anything related to salsa dancing, please get in touch as we would love to chat.

Suzanne Coates

Suzanne is widely regarded as the top female salsa dancer and teacher in Belfast. She has been teaching with Nu Salsa for several years and also runs ladies styling and technique classes under the Salsa Style brand in Belfast.

David Hynes

David has been dancing for many years and has been teaching as Nu Salsa since 2004. During this time, he has learned from a lot of the top teachers in the UK and recently has spent a long time in London studying under Gil and Shelley of Pexava Dance.

Friday Night Salsa Classes Belfast

They’re running classes every second Friday until the end of the year. See below for the current schedule. They will have 2 levels of class each night, one for Improver dancers and one for Intermediate/Advanced.

Classes will run from 7-8.30pm and then 30 mins of social dancing so you can practice what you have learned and we can give some individual help if you have any questions.

Lessons will be held on the following dates:

Fri 6th Nov – Guest teachers K4 Kizomba Konnexions
Fri 20th Nov – classes as normal
Fri 4th Dec – special Christmas classes

Suzanne Coates & Davis Hynes - Dance Lessons — Suzanne Coates & Davis Hynes – Dance Lessons

Alkemia Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba

Europe / Luxembourg

The Alkemia academy welcomes to the new participants to the new season which begins with new projects to teach Latin rhythms to everyone. The academy is known as one of the greatest dance academies in Luxembourg, sharing the culture and teaching people how to dance in all different styles, specially Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba.

Teamwork

GILLES CAVIGLIA

Creator of Alkemia academy in 2012. Rugby player, he discovered Latin rhythms in 2005. After went to many different salsa schools like Salsa Fever, Salsa Wave Chazomba, and after many different festivals and international presentations, he discovered passion for dancing. Today, he has that same. passion for rhythms like Kizomba, Salsa & Bachata.

PAULINE LOPEZ VELTER

Discovers dance at the age of 4. Classic, modern jazz, contemporary. It’s at the age of 13 that she discovers couple, latin et standard dances (rock, chacha, valse, samba, tango, etc…). His strong passion for dancing made it her job today. In love of latin Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Chacha, she teaches now different styles and she produces too in spectacles in a diversity of discipline in couple or in group.

NADEGE KARRENBAUER

At the age of 8 years, she discovered the dance universe and the show performances joining an academy of Jazz (Dance Mania) for 18 years. Later, she discovered the sensuality of afro-Latin rhythms. She joined the Alkemia’s team, with Kizomba as main subject.

RAQUEL SIMOES

Active since 2007 in the world of the Salsa in Luxembourg in the teaching and choreography, Raquel has joined as an intermittent in the group Alkemia in 2014, and teaches the 3 dances Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba.

CARLA

Started intensively with salsa in 2005, together with other rhythms like bachata, rock and roll, americano, tango and so on. In 2007, with her dancing partner, they started the company “Rock and roll fever”. Teaching rock and roll, preparing choreographies, performing shows and animations, she was part of the Buenos Aires Savoy Dancers, a group of Lindy Hop in Argentina. Since 2012 in Luxembourg, she discovered Kizomba, and Alkemia!

God & Salsa THE FILM

North America / USA /  New York

You cannot deny that the most popular genre of film at this time is based on real events. For this reason, the film studio, Jess Thomas Production is developing all a gigantic production over the coming years. From ISM bring you the full synopsis of the film, GOD AND SALSA, coming to shake your senses and emotions with a plot that connects you with God and the musical genre of Salsa. Coming soon on the big screen.

Director: Jess Thomas Writers and Producers: Anayancy Thomas & Jess Thomas

God & Salsa THE FILM - Flyers — God & Salsa THE FILM – Flyers

Sinopsis

Raquel, a 40-year-old therapist and divorcee, is trying to cope with the loss of her daughter to suicide. Her trust in God has suffered because of it. Matt, 45, asks her to see his son, Shane, 17, who has attempted suicide, due to the depression brought on by the conflicting divorce of his parents. Shane’s mother, Monica, 40, is self-absorbed and has turned Shane and her other children away from Matt.

Raquel struggles to regain her faith, but in the meantime, salsa dancing is her only solace. Against the Monica’s will, Raquel takes on the challenge of trying to help a belligerent, yet severely depressed, Shane and prevent him from successfully killing himself. What follows is an intense emotional struggle that Raquel is only able to overcome with the help of “God and Salsa.”

The Elegant One of Salsa Life and Legacy of Tito Allen, one of the most refined voices in our Latin Music

The world of Afro-Antillean music celebrates the birth of one of the genre’s most distinguished and sophisticated voices Roberto Romero Caballero, universally known in the music scene as Tito Allen.

Born on May 1, 1946, in the iconic neighborhood of Santurce, Puerto Rico, this pillar of salsa has left an indelible mark on the history of Latin music throughout a career spanning over four decades of artistic excellence.

The Origin of a Name with Tumbao

The stage name of this renowned sonero holds a curious history split into two parts. The first part, “Tito,” stems from a deeply rooted custom in Puerto Rican slang: the double diminutive. From Roberto, people began calling him “Robertito,” a nickname that over time affectionately evolved into “Tito.”

On the other hand, the surname “Allen” has a much more urban and accidental origin. The singer himself has confessed that during his youth, he saw the word painted as graffiti on a wall. The visual impact and the sound of the name pleased him so much that he decided to adopt it on the spot as his signature trademark for the entertainment world.

The Beginnings of a Multifaceted Star

Tito Allen’s musical journey formally began in 1962, when he was just a 16-year-old teenager. In his early days, the young Roberto showed a strong inclination toward rock and roll, a genre that was causing a frenzy among the youth of the 1960s.

During this formative period, Allen stood out as a bassist and guitarist, forming part of various musical trios that emulated the great bands of the era. These groups even enjoyed successful appearances on Puerto Rico’s Channel 4 television.

Fortunately for lovers of Caribbean rhythms, destiny guided him toward tropical music. His powerful voice, characterized by impeccable tuning and elegant phrasing, quickly made him a highly sought-after singer.

Dj. Augusto Felibertt, Orlando Watussi, Tito Allen y Jesus Torres

Among his major aesthetic influences, Allen has always expressed a deep admiration for Cheo Feliciano, whom he listened to with devotion during Feliciano’s era with the Joe Cuba Sextet. Likewise, he has repeatedly pointed to the Bobby Valentín Orchestra as one of his favorite bands of all time.

Conquering New York and the Big Leagues of Salsa

Determined to take his career international, Tito Allen traveled to New York in 1972. Although he initially tried to join the orchestra of the “King of the Timbal,” Tito Puente, Puente had no vacancies at the time. Far from discouraged, Allen joined forces with the prominent Colombian pianist Eddie Martínez to form a quintet that performed successfully in Big Apple nightclubs.

The true turning point came in May 1973. After a brief return to his native Puerto Rico, Allen went back to New York and, thanks to a recommendation from Eddie Martínez, scored an audition at the famous club El Corso. There, maestro Ray Barretto was looking for a vocalist to replace none other than Adalberto Santiago.

Allen rose to the challenge masterfully, recording the acclaimed album Indestructible (1973), a work that instantly enshrined him in the pantheon of salsa royalty.

A Legendary Journey: Following his successful run with the Ray Barretto Orchestra, Tito Allen fulfilled his dream of working alongside Tito Puente. Later, he joined the ranks of the legendary Típica 73 before launching a solid solo career.

His impeccable reputation also led him to become a fundamental part of the Puerto Rico All Stars, participating in two of their most iconic album productions. Additionally, he collaborated closely with the virtuoso Louie Ramírez, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his versatility.

The Golden Backup Singer of the Latino Neighborhood

Beyond his brilliance as a soloist and bandleader, Tito Allen’s career stands out for his generosity and professionalism in the recording studio.

His trained, melodious voice graced countless productions for artists of the stature of Pupi Legarreta, Ralphy Santi, and Conjunto Clásico, among many other representatives of “the ultimate expression of the Latino neighborhood.” His work as a backup vocalist was essential in defining the sound of New York and Caribbean salsa during the ’70s and ’80s, solidifying his status as a complete artist and a gentleman of music who today, more than ever, deserves the applause of his audience.

Also Read: Our friend Tito Allen supports the Salsa Museum