Salsa Events Winter

Leeds Salsa Weekender
Date & Time: Friday 28th to Sunday 30th March 2008 2000 (Friday) - 1300 (Sunday)
Venue: Holiday Inn, Garforth, Leeds
Cost: �164 / person, full board, pay in advance.
Contact: Ces & Kerry (07855 026250) at Latinxces
Notes: A fun three days over a weekend starting with a dance Friday evening, a full day of classes on Saturday and finishing with a grand dance party Saturday night and more classes o Sunday morning. More teachers and classes than you can imagine. One of the best in the North outside of the Day of Dance!

Bradford All Dayer
Date & Time: Saturday 3rd May 2008 0945 (Saturday) - 0200 (Sunday)
Venue: Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford
Cost: �45 / person, pay in advance.
Contact: Ces & Kerry (07855 026250) at Latinxces
Notes: A full day of dance classes ending with an evening dance. Another excellent event from Latin X Ces.

Salsa Summer BBQ
Date & Time Saturday 28th July 0000 - 9999 (times tba)
Venue: Ilkley Rugby Club, Ilkley
Cost: �12 / person (in advance), �15 (on the door).
Contact: Colin Carter, Unit 13 Drill Hall, East Parade, Ilkley, WEST YORKSHIRE LS29 8EZ (07718 782999 / 01943 817300)
Notes: Delicious tongue tingling meat, fish and vegetarian dishes! These are accompanied by a selection of fresh home made salads. The all you can eat buffet is included in the price of ticket. There is a bar and of course some great Salsa tunes to dance away a great evening.

Blukhana Salsa Party
Date & Time: Saturday 12th May 20:00 - 01:00
Venue: Benton Park School, Leeds
Cost: �10 in advance (cheques to Colin see below), �12 on the door.
Contact: Colin Carter, Unit 13 Drill Hall, East Parade, Ilkley,
WEST YORKSHIRE LS29 8EZ (07718 782999)
Notes: The venue is Benton Park school, which can handle the crowds who are
sure to come. There will be a demo dance from Nicolai & Helena (of Leeds), There will be lots of dancing to the Cuban Blukana Band with music at an easy pace for all to enjoy. There will be excellent hot food too at attractive prices. So come and join in an evening of hot fun.

Salsa & Daffs
Date & Time: Saturday 31st March 1930 - 0200
Venue: St John'.s College, Lord Mayor's Walk, York
Cost: �20 in advance, �22.50 on the door.
Contact: Tony & Mary Salsa York (01904 636726).
Notes: A wide range of Salsa Workshops to suit all tastes and experience with dance teachers from far and wide. Finishing off with a dance with DJ and live band Mambo Jambo. All proceeds to York Hospital Radio.

Sizzling Latin BBQ
Date & Time Saturday 1st July, 1830 - late
Venue: Ilkley RugbyxClub (opposite Ilkley Lido), ample parking in the Lido.
Cost: reserve your ticket @ �6 each in advance only and indicate if you would like to bring food to cook or like Organic food from BBQ and for how many people.
Contact: Signe (07891 788930 ) with further information at Studio Of Movement
Notes: Come and dance in the Latin Summer to Great Latin Rhythms: Salsa, Merengue, Samba, La Rueda de Casino, Bachata. Also features an introduction Salsa class, exotic cocktails and drinks in the bar, line dances, exciting dance show.

Salsa-Samba Social
Date & Time Sunday 26th November 2006, 7:30 - 11:00.
Venue: Johnson's Dance Studio, Ilkley.
Cost: �6 / person (approx.). Pay at the door.
Contact: Signe (07891 788930)
Notes: Starts with a Beginner's class at 07:30, then the hot dance of the night from 08:30, followed by a mix of Latin rhythms onwards including Salsa, Merengue, Samba, Bachata, Tango and Cha Cha. Come ans dance in this friendly welcoming atmosphere.

Salsa and Samba Party
Date & Time: Saturday 3rd February, 2007 2000 - 0100.
Venue: The Original Malt Shovel, Burley-in-Wharfedale.
Cost: �4 / person (in advance), �6 / person (on the door).
Contact: Signe (07891 788930)
Notes: A great evening of Salsa, Samba and Merengue. Starts with a warm up class at 2030. Then a demo dance of Ruda de Casino and Samba. Followed of freestyle. Come and join us at another popular venue in Wharfedale which is the stylish wine bar and eatery that is the Malt Shovel (recently renamed from Silver Fox Salsa Latin American dance club in Ilkley and Harrogate. Romantic, sensual, exciting, good exercise. Make great new friends. Beginners welcome and you don't need a partner.

Day Of Dance All Dayer
Date & Time: Saturday 10th May 2008 (09:00 - 18:30) for dance workshops & (20:00 - 22:30) for Salsa Party.
Venue: Victoria Hall, Saltaire.
Cost: �5 (in advance) �6 (on the door) per workshop & �8 per person for the dance, book in advance via Louise, Denise or their web site.
Contact: Louise (01484 664265) or Denise (01274 730795) or Day Of Dance.
Notes: This is the first of this year's twice annual event of what is the largest one day dance festival in the country. What's even better is that it's right on your door step! This year there will be two events. The first event is in May and the second in October. There will be over 50 dance, song and music workshops to choose from. Each will last about 90 minutes and they will run throughout the day from 09:00 onwards. A dancer's dream! The choice is from Rock n' Roll and Tango through Jive and Swing to Salsa - the dance of dances! Classes are set in the grand old Victoria Hall, near Salt's mill and the centre piece of Saltaire. All proceeds go to Chernobyl Children's Project, Oxfam, Campaign Against the Arms Trade (CAAT) and Yorkshire CND . All good causes. Not only that it is also very good value for money and the best fun you can have on an all dayer by far with dance teachers from all over the North giving their time for free for you and for charity. Get there and have some fun and try something new.

Ritmo Latino Christmas Party
Date & Time Saturday 09th December 2006, 19:30 - 02:00.
Venue: Camelots Club, Wood St, Doncaster.
Cost: �5 / person / class or �7.50 for 2 classes, dancing only .�2.50, pay at the door.
Contact: Phil (07718 78299 / 07843 642000) or Sophie (07703 021074). More details from Ritmo Latino.
Notes: Salsa dancing with DJ and sguest teacher Lee Hunter (of Absolute Salsa). Two full classes for Beginners (20:00 - 21:00) and for Intermediates (21:00 - 22:00) followed by 4 hours of dancing from 22:00 - 02:00. Come and join the festive fiesta fun!

Fabulous Night of Dance
Date & Time: Friday 2nd November, 1930 - 0000.
Venue: Weston Lane Social Club, Weston, Otley.
Cost: �5 in advance / �6 on the door.
Contact: Shirley (01943 466874) or Malcolm (01943 461326).
Notes: It's time to dance the night away to Salsa, Ballroom, Sequence, Rumba, Tango, Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Jive or Twist. Phew! That's some evening... There will be a beginners Salsa lesson at 2000. Come and enjoy an evening with a difference. All proceeds go to Friends of Troop Aid to help returning soldiers from Afghanistan and Iraq.

Cuban Salsa Party
Date & Time Saturday 17th November 2007 2000 - 0000
Venue: Hollygarth Social Club, Leeds Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
Cost: �12 / person, pay in advance.
Contact: Colin Carter, Unit 13 Drill Hall, East Parade, Ilkley, WEST YORKSHIRE LS29 8EZ (07718 782999)
Notes: Join our guest teacher, Theo and DJ for a great night of Cuban style Salsa. There will also be Merengue, Cha Cha, Bachata and Rueda. What more could you want? Well how about some excellent food? An excellent all you can eat buffet is included. Delicious music, delicious food!

Dance-it-off!
Date & Time Friday 28th December 2007 1930 - 0000
Venue: Hollygarth Social Club, Leeds Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
Cost: �tba / person, pay on the door.
Contact: Colin Carter, Unit 13 Drill Hall, East Parade, Ilkley, WEST YORKSHIRE LS29 8EZ (07718 782999)
Notes: details needed please.

Super Salsa Party Night
Date & Time Saturday 18th August 2007 1930 - 0000
Venue: Sassari Continental Cafe, 92 Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough
Cost: �10 / person, pay on the door.
Contact: Fresca & Sassari (07795 023026 / 01642 218600) or Super Salsa
Notes: Dance it up with Fressie and Chibu. Beginners class with Clyde Sheriffe at 1930, Refurbished upstairs bar. Wooden floor and great sounds.

Encuentro Latino Party
Date & Time: Saturday 16th September 2007 1830 - 2200
Venue: The Gallery Night Club, Clifford St, York.
Cost: �5 in advance / �6 on the door.
Contact: Lossie & Gareth (07811 793116 / 01347 868716) or Encuentro Latino
Notes: Mix of Salsa, Mambo and Jazz. After party at Bo Bo Lo Bo's, The Quarter.

Encuentro Latino Party
Date & Time: Sunday 18th November 2007 1830 - 2200
Venue: The Gallery Night Club, Clifford St, York.
Cost: �5 in advance / �6 on the door.
Contact: Lossie & Gareth (07811 793116 / 01347 868716) or Encuentro Latino
Notes: Mix of Salsa, Mambo and Jazz. After party at Bo Bo Lo Bo's, The Quarter.

Summer Salsa Party
Date & Time: Saturday 17th May 2008 1930 - 0000
Venue: Hollygarth Social Club, Leeds Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
Cost: �8 (in advance), �10 (on the door).
Contact: Trevor (01423 563907 / 07792 108179).
Notes: There will be a DJ (Dave from Manchester) and guest teacher (Geraldine from Prreston) to get the dancing going. there will also be a beginners class and later on a great La Rueda demo. The price includes a light buffet. This will be a fantastic event at one of the friendliest venues in Yorkshire so get on down to the Hollygarth and join us.

Saltaire Freestyle
Date & Time: Friday 19th October 2007, 2000 - 000.
Venue: Victoria Hall, Saltaire.
Cost: �8 (discounts for groups of 4 or more).
Contact: Dom (07947 708212).
Notes: .This is a delightful freestyle mix (yes, that's why it's called that...) of Rock 'n' Roll, Swing, Jive and of course Salsa. IIt will be held in the spacious and lovely Victoria Hall at the centre of Saltaire. Come and join the fun and meet some dancers you wouldn't normally see at a Salsa event. Licensed bar provided and lots of

Saltaire Freestyle
Date & Time: Friday 16th November 2007, 2000 - 0000.
Venue: Victoria Hall, Saltaire.
Cost: �8 (discounts for groups of 4 or more).
Contact: Dom (07947 708212).
Notes: .This is a delightful freestyle mix (yes, that's why it's called that...) of Rock 'n' Roll, Swing, Jive and of course Salsa. IIt will be held in the spacious and lovely Victoria Hall at the centre of Saltaire. Come and join the fun and meet some dancers you wouldn't normally see at a Salsa event. Licensed bar provided and lots of

Charity Salsa Dance
Date & Time: Saturday 10th November 2007, 2000 - 0100.
Venue: Beverley Memorial Hall, Beverley.
Cost: �15 (with a substantial amount of monies going to Children In Need).
Contact: Sue Spice (07703 / 01482 843130) or Club Salsa Hull.
Notes: Club Salsa from Hull are holding a charity dance in aid of Children In Need. The Quinteto Mambo Jambo band will be there plus a DJ. So get your dancing shoes on and strut your stuff with Pudsey Bear!

Club Salsa Christmas Salsa Special
Date & Time Saturday 15th December 2007 2000 - 0000
Venue: Beverley Memorial Hall, Beverley
Cost: �12 / person, pay on the door.
Contact: Sue Spice (01482 843130 / 07703 121232) at Club Salsa Hull
Notes: This is Club Salsa Hull's Christmas do and is a black tie and party dress event. So glam up and get over to Beverley if you can.

Margaret & Mal's Christmas Salsa Party
Date & Time Friday 21st December 2007 2000 - 0000
Venue: Irish Centre, Fitzwilliam St, Huddersfield
Cost: �10 / person, pay on the door.
Contact: Margaret (01484 654486) or Mal 01274 821849)
Notes: Includes line dance and lesson with guest teacher Om. Also a free raffle, Rueda and freestyle dancing. There is also a buffet included.

Viva Cuba New Year'a Eve Party
Date & Time Monday 31st December 2007 1900 - 0400
Venue: Viva Cuba, 19 Queens Sq, Claypit Lane, Leeds
Cost: �12.50 in advance.
Contact: Lubi (01274 583201 / 07789 886098) or Viva Cuba (01132 244 9550)
Notes: Guest appearance by Cunban violinist Omar Puente. Includes tapas buffet. DJ's Lubi and Fabio will play a range of music including Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, Merengue, Latin hip hop and Bachata.

Salsamatazz New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball
Date & Time Monday 31st December 2007 2000 - 0300
Venue: Metropolitan Hotel, King St, Leeds
Cost: �45 in advance.
Contact: Nicolai & Helena (07798 600928 / 01924 423981)
Notes: starts off with a BBeginner / Improver Salsa class and a Beginner / Improver Tango class. There is a hot buffet. Guest DJs. Charity auction. Line dances. Prize draw. 2 rooms of music featuring Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Rythm & Blues, Reggae, Disco, Soul and Old School.

Autumn Salsa Party
Date & Time: Saturday 13th September 2008 1930 - 0000
Venue: Hollygarth Social Club, Leeds Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
Cost: �tba / person.
Contact: Trevor (01423 563907 / 07792 108179).
Notes: There will be a DJ to get the dancing going. there will also be a beginners class and later on a great demo. The price includes a light buffets. This will be a fantastic event at one of the friendliest venues in Yorkshire so get on down to the Hollygarth and join us.

Christmas Salsa Party
Date & Time: Saturday 13th December 2008 1930 - 0000
Venue: Hollygarth Social Club, Leeds Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
Cost: �tba / person.
Contact: Trevor (01423 563907 / 07792 108179).
Notes: There will be a DJ to get the dancing going. there will also be a beginners class and later on a great demo. The price includes a light buffets. This will be a fantastic event at one of the friendliest venues in Yorkshire so get on down to the Hollygarth and join us.

Twelfth Night Extravaganza
Date & Time: Friday 9th - Saturday 10th January 2009.
Venue: St. John's College, Lord Mayor's Walk, York.
Cost: �60 / person (full event, cheaper alternatives on offer for part days). Pay by ticket in advance.
Contact: Tony (01904 636726) at Salsa York
Notes: The 7th Annual Congress of Northern Salsa Clubs. A fun two days a weekend starting with a dance Friday evening, a full day of classes on Saturday and finishing with a grand dance party Saturday night. More teachers and classes than you can imagine. The best in the North outside of the Day of Dance!

MidsummerBourbon Y Tequila
Date & Time: Saturday 28th June 2008 1930 - 0000
Venue: Otley Courthouse, Courthouse St, Otley
Cost: �10 / person (in advance), �12 / person (on the door).
Contact: Otley Courthouse (01943 467466).
Notes: Hot Salsa and Latin Jazz for everyone, from complete beginners to salsa aficionados. The evening strarts with a free salsa lesson for complete beginners. Never done salsa? Then warm up and salsa lesson for everyone or sit and enjoy the fun. Have a go! Followed by Bourbon yTequila who are an exciting versatile nine-piece band with a unique blend of Salsa and Latin Jazz. In other words the very best from North and South America, whi will create a vibrant atmosphere for dancing.