The 9th Annual Melbourne Latin Festival

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The 9th Annual Melbourne Latin Festival

A Celebration of Latin Dance 7, 8 & 9 April, 2017

Venue: Jason Coleman´s Ministry

Melbourne Latin Festival 2017 bringing you an even more exciting and entertainment weekend filled with: 3 Evenings of Latin Dance Shows & Parties, Over 150 Latin Dancers, 12 Latin DJ’s, 40 Dance Workshops Over 3 Days/Nights of fun!

The workshops are intended both for the complete novice as to the professional including Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Argentine Tango, Kizomba, Lindy Hop and more…

The 9th Melbourne Latin Festival wil feature international sensation Frankie Martinez from USA back by popular demand, Frankie will again be divulging and sharing he’s talent and knowledge of Latin Dance.

We look forward to having this amazing inspirational artist amongst us again, as well as other interstate and local Latin artists. Saturday evening will have The Great Gatsby theme so dress in your best Gatsby costume and Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing genre’s will join in party to give it that extra Gatsby feel.

Schedule

Friday 4:00pm: Frankie Martinez Pachanga Masterclass 5:00pm: Performer Tech Rehearsal 8:00pm: Doors Open (Homeless Not Heartless Night) 8:30pm: Performance Shows 10:00pm: Social Dancing (West Cost Swing/Swing Room, Salsa Room, Bachata/Zouk Room)

Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm: Workshops 2:00pm: Bachata Immersion Course 5:00pm: Tech Performance Rehearsal 8:00pm: Doors Open (The Great Gatsby Theme) 8:30pm: Performance Shows 10:00pm: Social Rooms (Salsa, Bachata/Zouk)

Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm: Workshops 2:00pm: Samba Immersion Course 5:00pm: Tech Performance Rehearsal 8:00pm: Doors Open (Brazilian Theme – Wear White) 8:30pm: Performance Shows 10:00pm: Social Rooms (Salsa, Bachata/Zouk)

Featured guest

International Artist Frankie Martinez – USA

Frankie Martinez is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and renowned Latin contemporary dancers of his generation. To date, Frankie Martinez and ABAKUÁ Afro-Latin Dance Company have performed and taught in over 50 cities and over 20 countries worldwide.

They have performed at prestigious venues including Madison Square Garden, Roseland Ballroom, Lincoln Center, Aaron Davis Hall, Jacob’s Pillow and NY Summerstage amongst many others.

Master Class with Frankie Martinez

Afro and Body Movement and Isolation. Only 20 spots available Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Date: 7 April, 2017. Time: 4pm

Artists & Instructors

• Alex Bryan – Flavoured Rhythm – VIC
• Artia Zandian – NSW
• Carlos & Elli – QLD
• Debby Smits – QLD
• Elka Eidelman – Loco Mojo – VIC
• Izzy Washington – VIC
• Jaime Jesus – NSW
• Jose & May – QLD/Spain
• Juan Carlos Ospina Sanchez – Colombia/VIC
• Kadu Pires & Krin Bajough – NSW
• Maxine & Akshar – Acontra – VIC
• Mitch Billc & Ellicia McDonald – NSW
• Nathan & Brocke – Melbourne
• Paula Di Pietro (Hooked on Dance) – VIC
• Pedro Gonzalez & Elysia Manger – VIC
• Sasha Mazzeu – QLD
• Sharon Pakir – Spin City Dance – VIC
• Sherylanne – Salsa Republic – NSW
• Silvi Milans – SA/Brasil
• Sophie Contreras – VIC
• Tomas Melgarejo – VIC

DJ’s

Salsa Main Room Dj Debilious (Qld) Dj Nathan Dj Carlos Galliano Dj Juan Carlos Ospina Dj Carlos Lopez

Zouk & Kizomba Room Dj Allan Dj Kadu Dj Mutati

Bachata Rooms Dj Kendrix – Bachata Beats Dj Alberto – Timberlero

SUPPORTING HOMELESS IN MELBOURNE

Each year Melbourne Latin Festival also support a great cause. In the past we have supported The Good Friday Appeal, Cancer Foundation, Leukemia Foundation and White Ribbon Foundation – violence against women.

In 2017 they have selected a local Melbourne base foundation Fare Share foundation.

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To Book Online: https://melbournelatinfestival.com.au/buy-tickets/