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Welcome to the July issue of Groove News.


In this Issue

Open House
Referral Rewards
Bridging Class
Leader Bonus
Short Courses
Music
The Perfect Salsa Outfit
Whats On
Timetable
Contact Us


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Graduation Night - This Friday

Tonight is a special Session, with workshops followed by a Graduation Night* at the Muddy Farmer Hotel. Join your friends and classmates for a casual drink and catch up to celebrate the end of another dance term.

SLG Tune Up Session and Graduation Night*.

The workshop for this Session is Active Dance Movement

Each Tune Up Dance Session includes a one hour Workshop.

Workshops are in two levels
Beginners in Studio One Intermediate + in Studio Two

Workshops are from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Social Dancing 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Only $10 for SLG students and $15 for guests

*After the workshops join SLG at the Muddy Farmer Hotel from 8:45pm.
Bring yourself, your friends and your sense of humour. Nibbles and finger food provided.

Attending the Graduation Night is FREE (Bookings Essential)

Everyone is welcome!

Open House

Free Latin Dance Classes

Come and try!

Invite your friends along to a
Free Beginners Latin Dance Class!

A fun & super easy session to discover your Latin Groove - these classes will show you how easy it is to get started in the new
7-week progressive courses beginning at
Smooth Latin Groove from June 30th 2008

No partner or experience required

Date?

Time?

How much?

Call 3848 2001

Monday 23rd June or
Wednesday 25th June

7:30pm to
8:30pm

Free!

Bookings are
essential!



I would like to book now!


Referral Rewards


Each time you refer a new student to SLG

we will give you a Free Workshop or

Party Pass worth $10.00!*


*Please ask your referred student to mention your name when booking their course.

Bridging Classes

Latin Foundation Bridging Class

These two hour sessions are for those who have previous dance experience, but have not been introduced to the essential structure of Salsa and Zouk needed in Core Elements One and beyond.

Elements covered may lead to joining in Core Elements One & Two or Focus Classes in Zouk or Salsa.

(NB: There is no prerequisite to join Gafieira Focus One)

Date?
Thursday 26th June

Time?
7:00pm to 9:00pm

How much?
$65.00 ( All Bridging Class Students receive $25.00 Cash Back when booking a course!)

* This class is not suitable for those with little or no dance experience.


Leader Bonus

Bewdy Bonza Blokes Bonus **

All Smooth Latin Groove leaders are eligible to receive an extra class each week for free. This is a chance for the guys to brush up on their leading skills, to go over the steps they have learnt in previous terms, and to make a great impression on the ladies on the dance floor.

* The free class is available in a level below your current class. Please check with Ian to secure your place.


** This is a pro-active benefit to assist in balancing class ratios and places are also available for any girls who would like to learn the leaders roll

Short Courses

Short progressive courses are now being offered!

Dance Style Start date Time Duration
Cha Cha Cha Shines
June 30th
8:30pm
4 - weeks
Bachata Foundation July 28th
8:30pm
4 - weeks


I would like to book now!


Music

Paula Lima is a Brazilian singer who began her career providing silky backing vocals for artists playing acid jazz, hip hop, funk and swing. In 2001 she began releasing solo albums in which she mixed her diverse musical experiences with traditional Brazilian rhythms. Her unique musical trajectory is well represented by her latest album “Sinceramente”, each of the tracks has a funky urban feel, while maintaining the essential samba groove. If I had to pick an album that just makes me want to dance from the opening until the closing track, this would be it. Paula is pointing the way to the future of samba, and it is a glorious, smooth and funky place to be. Check out samples from the album on-line along with other great music at SLG's Latin Music Page

The Perfect Salsa Outfit

On the dance floor, feeling good about yourself can make a big difference to how you feel about your dancing. So what do you look for when choosing a salsa outfit? Whether you would like to accentuate style and movement, are looking for comfort, or just like a particular colour or accessory, your salsa outfit should address the features and create the look important to you.
Salsa is a suave and sexy dance, so your outfit should accentuate the best things about yourself. Ladies may want their dress to flow with their body movement, or flare up during spins. Take into consideration which features of the body you want your Salsa dress to show off: shoulders, legs or cleavage. To create an elegant shoulder line, choose a stretchy top with pretty straps. A deep V-cut at the front will show off your cleavage. If your legs are what you want to accentuate, the opposing asymmetrical cuts on the skirt will do that for you. It all depends on what you are comfortable with.
For Gentlemen, stylish, comfortable pants that will not inhibit your movement are best, perhaps complemented with a collared shirt. The accessories of your outfit will make a statement about your chosen style. A tie and/or jacket can give you a dressed-to-impress “clean cut gentleman” look, while a hat or a cap, white pants, accessories, or even dark sunglasses will help if you are going for the “street salsero” style.
The colour of your outfit should match the vibrancy and energy of the dance, as well as reflect your own personality. Salsa outfits come in all sorts of colours and colour combinations, even with a little sparkle to catch the eye while you are dancing. Performers often put glitter haze throughout a black outfit for a “chic” effect.
When you are out socially, having a good time you will probably be dancing non-stop. That is why it is important to choose a fabric that breathes and that will keep you cool and comfortable throughout the evening. Ladies may also want their dress to feel soft, so that it flows smoothly during movement and feels good to touch.
Whether you are looking for an outfit to wear to the next Latin Party, to a Salsa competition, or just something to wear to an evening with friends, your Perfect Salsa Outfit should be a show-stopper by itself and make you feel your very best.
Happy Salsa dancing! -Helen



What's On

Friday 20th June
Graduation Night
Monday 23rd June
Open House Free Beginners Class
Wednesday 25th June
Open House Free Beginners Class
Thursday 26th June
Latin Foundation Bridging Class
Saturday 28th June
Zouk & Samba Explosion - Open Level - Zouk Shines
Friday 4th July
Zouk Partner Work - Tune Up Dance Session
Saturday 12th July
Urban Suave - Open Level - Salsa Shines


Timetable

Latin Foundation Core Elements One Core Elements Two

Monday & Wednesday

7:30pm

Tuesday & Thursday

6:30pm & 8:30pm

Friday 6:30pm

Saturday 10:00am

Monday 6:30pm

Tuesday 7:30pm

Wednesday 8:30pm

Friday 6:30pm

Monday 8:30pm

Wednesday 6:30pm

Thursday 7:30pm

Zouk Focus Salsa Focus Gafieira Focus

Focus One

Tuesday 8:30pm

Focus Two

Wednesday 8:30pm

Focus Three

Wednesday 7:30pm

Grooves

Wednesday 6:30pm

Focus One

Thursday 6:30pm

Focus Two

Tuesday 7:30pm

Focus Three

Tuesday 6:30pm

Grooves

Monday 7:30pm

Focus One

Thursday 7:30pm

Focus Two

Monday 6:30pm

Grooves

Thursday 8:30pm


Contact Us

Studio Office Hours

Monday to Friday 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday 11:00am to 3:00pm

email:info@smoothlatingroove.com.au

web:www.smoothlatingroove.com.au

phone
: 3848 2001

 


1st Floor, 474 Ipswich Road, Annerley
07 3848 2001