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Welcome to the September issue of Groove News. In this Issue
In Other News Bonus: SLG’s Latin Foundation, Core Elements 1 & 2 students receive two lessons per week for the price of one! Helen's group Sambeleza will be special guests at the India Salsa Congress in Bangalore August 15-17Pass it on Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Please forward it on! They can subscribe, too. |
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Come and try! |
| This night is a special Session, with workshops followed by a Graduation Night. Join your friends and classmates to celebrate the end of another dance term. Bring yourself, your friends and your sense of humour. Nibbles and finger food provided. (Bring a Bottle of bubbles if you like!) |
The workshops for this session are in MERENGUE Cool Moves Rueda
Workshops 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Social Dancing from 8:30pm
Workshops are in two levels:
Beginners (Studio 1) &
Intermediate+ (Studio 2)
Everyone is welcome!
Workshop and social dancing is only $10 for SLG students and $15 for guests. Entry after 8:30pm is only $5 for SLG students and $10 for guests.
Get along, get dancing, learn something new, have fun, make friends and, if you need assistance, your teachers are there to help!
Each Tune-Up Dance Session includes a one hour Workshop in two levels, followed by two hours of social practice time. Each fortnight a new dance style is focused on during the workshop. While workshops will vary from session to session each includes a social
practice time in Salsa, Zouk and Gafieira Samba with a dash of Cha Cha Cha & Bachata.
Smooth Latin Groove
First Floor, 474 Ipswich Road, Annerley
Air-Conditioned
A new event will now be held regularly at Smooth Latin Groove especially for Salsa Rueda lovers. Come and practice you Rueda moves, pick up new ideas and combinations, and catch up with your friends.
Club Rueda will open Monday 18th August @ 6:30pm.
(Open to those who have completed a Rueda Introduction Course)
Here is your chance to practice Salsa in the comfort of your own home with world class dancers. Presented By Krin Bajough 2007 Australasian Salsa Champion, these new instructional DVDs are now available form the SLG Online Shop.
| This Beginner and Intermediate Salsa DVD will take you through all the basic Salsa moves and on to the dance floor! Each move is broken down both for the leader and the follower. Three camera angles focus on body movement, footwork and leading techniques. |
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| This body movement DVD is designed for both guys and girls. The content will benefit every level of dancer, from beginners all the way through to performance level. This DVD starts with body isolations, which are the basis of good movement on the dance floor. It covers body movement for Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha Cha. |  |
| This spin DVD is beneficial for both leaders and followers. The content will benefit every level of dancer, from beginners all the way through to performance level. This DVD starts with good spin technique and basics. Following that are 20 different types of spins. Each move is thoroughly broken down for both guys and girls; the breakdown includes handwork, footwork and leading techniques. |
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It is sometimes hard to find a dance shoe that not only looks good but offers good level of comfort and support. We think we have found just that at around $50.00 a pair.
These shoes come in variety of colours and styles for both men and women. Whether you are looking for a comfortable practice pair, something to match your Latin outfit, or a fancy pair for a dance show, we are more than happy to recommend that you try these shoes.
From J.A.S Boutique Shop 19 Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town. Ph: 3272 8899
Desley, Helen & Chonnie
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Simply AWESOME Zouk Vibes!
A review from Adam at CD Baby -
"This is one of the very best Zouk music CD I have purchased and listen to in a long time. You will enjoy every single song without skipping any. High quality recording and AMAZING Caribbean smooth beats!"
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. Places are also available for any girls who would like to learn the leader's role.
SLG is holding another popular short course, this time in Cha Cha Cha Partner Work. Learn cool combinations, smooth styling and brush up on your leading and following techniques.
Cha Cha Cha music is often played at Salsa venues. The music is a little slower than Salsa, to allow you to catch your breath between the fast paced Salsa tracks. At SLG we teach Puerto Rican style of Cha Cha Cha, breaking forward on 2 connecting with the Tumbao percussion rhythm.
How much does it cost?
Our 4-week Progressive courses are $85.00 (inc. GST) ($80.00 when booked online)
For SLG students your Cha Cha Cha course is only $60.00 (please book at reception)
| Start Date |
Time |
Duration |
| September 8th |
8:30pm Monday |
4 weeks |
| 15th August |
Graduation Night |
| 19th & 21st August |
Open House |
| 23rd August |
Gafieira Samba Shines - Dance Party |
| 29th August |
Cha Cha Cha Partner Work - Tune Up |
| 6th September |
Salsa Partner Work - Dance Party |
| 12th September |
Zouk Elements - Tune Up |
| LATIN FOUNDATION |
CORE ELEMENTS ONE |
CORE ELEMENTS TWO |
| Monday 7:30pm Tuesday 6:30pm & 8:30pm Wednesday 7:30pm Thursday 6:30pm & 8:30pm Saturday 10:00am |
Monday 7:30pm Wednesday 6:30pm Thursday 7:30pm Friday 6:30pm |
Monday 6:30pm Tuesday 7:30pm Wednesday 8:30pm Friday 6:30pm |
| SALSA FOCUS |
ZOUK FOCUS |
GAFIEIRA FOCUS |
| Focus 1/2 Tuesday 6:30pm Focus 2/3Tuesday 8:00pm Grooves Monday 6:30pm |
Focus 1 Thursday 6:30pm Focus 2 Wednesday 7:30pm Focus 3 Wednesday 8:30pm Grooves Wednesday 6:30pm |
Focus 1 Monday 8:30pm Focus 2 Thursday 7:30pm Grooves Thursday 8:30pm |
I would like to book now!
During the early Victorian era, dancing
was considered a social mixer. A lady would not dance with her husband or very often with her fiancé, and most dances were group dances. Here are a few general rules of ballroom etiquette:
- Young ladies should avoid sauntering about the hall or leaving the ballroom alone. They should be accompanied by a guardian or a trustworthy gentleman of their acquaintance.
- At a private party, a gentleman may offer to dance with a lady without an introduction, but at public balls he must first secure an introduction from a mutual acquaintance or the master of ceremonies. If attending a ball, gentlemen were expected to dance and to make sure there were no "wall flowers."
- Gentlemen should request the "honor," not the "pleasure" of a dance.
- If a lady declines to dance with a gentleman, she is expected to give him a reason. She then should not accept another for the same dance unless it was previously promised.
- During the course of a dance, one should endeavor to look pleasant, politely greeting other couples in the set as one moves through the figures of the dance. However, one should not dance or caper in a manner that would draw attention to oneself.
- When a dance is complete, the gentleman should offer refreshment or a stroll to his partner. If she declines, he should conduct her to her seat and thank her again for the dance, whereupon she should smile and nod politely.
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
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