Salsa Cruise to Bahamas Update

Below is a press release that was emailed to me recently.  Since I took the salsa cruise from Ft. Lauderdale a few years ago, I am on their mailing list.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27th, 2012

ADC 2013 Full Ship Just For Us!!

Dear friends and supporters of the Aventura Dance Cruise,

Thanks to your support, over the years we've grown into the world's largest salsa and bachata cruise.  As you know we've been a large group and have been dealing with the rules and regulations of groups with the large cruise lines.  With the rapid growth and some issues with other non-related groups it has become so difficult to create the ADC experience you have come to know and love that we deemed the 2013 ADC as the last one.  we just couldnt see a way for us to keep delivering a quality event and grow.

It has always been our and your dream since the beginning to build this into an entire cruise ship experience just for ADC and recently, our friends at Whet offered a plan to team up and make this dream a reality.  Imagine a WHOLE CRUISE ship ONLY for ADC…everyone onboard will share the same love of dancing that will create an experience unlike any in the world.  That may seem far fetched, but it's not.  ADC has been perfecting the latin dance cruise concept for years and our new partners has been around since 2004 and has excited the lives of tens of thousands of people through experiences like this.  Their know how with reservations, production, the ships, the islands and the creation of an entire customized experience is the best in the industry.  We've seen it with our own eyes and are BEYOND excited to create this and go on this journey with you. It's never been done before…not on this scale…and it's VERY exciting to be a part of it.
Yes ADC is back! ADC now will have the entire ship!

So, here's the game plan:

We are taking over the entire Norwegian Sky November 8-11 (President's Day weekend) from Miami to a beautiful private island for 2 days.

What does that mean? Get ready for a unique truly experience!:

• Shows will be scheduled whenever we want!
• Dinner will be scheduled whenever we are ready to dine!
• Five or more huge locations will be reserved exclusively for our workshops!
• Night party locations (five, to be precise) will take place-- all at the same time! Salsa! Bachata! Zouk! 
• Kizomba! Latin Dance! And more! 72 hours of none stop dancing!
• Two Bahamas beach party on a private island will be held… just for us!

And since the ship is completely ours, we’ve added a daytime social every day and a sunrise party every morning! (And this is just a start!) We added many new artists to our staff, most are already on our website, many more to come...

Also, we booked Jose Alberto- El Canario to perform live with his full band, TWICE!
There is so, so much more to come as we put everything together in the next few months. We are glad to be back! We have to say, it has been really moving and touching to see all your love and support for our event, staff, and the community that we bring together each year with our ADC event. Thank you!

Now online our new rates. These rates include in them full cruise cost & your full weekend dance pass-- everything you need to enjoy the ADC Cruise will be included in this one flat rate!

If you already signed up, good move! Your cabin is secure and we will soon contact you with all the new info for you to chose your cabin location fisrt! in addition,  you will receive a special $50 “Blind Faith” on board credit! (and a VIP upgrade depend on your booking…)

A full dedicate ADC team is here for you and ready to help you with all of your questions and needs. Sign up and join us on our ADC 2013! We look forward to seeing you on board!

Wine Dinner at Villaggio Ristorante in Lutz

This is one of my favorite and is one of the best Italian restaurants in the Tampa Bay area.  They are having a wine event this month.  I have been previously and they are definitely very enjoyable because Giuseppe makes you feel right at home.  Here is their email that they sent announcing the event.

La Dolce Vita at Villaggio Ristorante

Dinner with Wine Event

Dear friends and patrons, thank you for 24 years of support at Villaggio's.
We have worked hard to be where we are today.
To celebrate our success, we are offering a 6 course dinner with wine from Banfi, Italy.  We bring to you a special guest from the Banfi Winery to speak about the exquisite wine to be served.

LUCIANO CASTIELLO is a Banfi brand ambassador, known as one of the most prominent wine experts in the world.

We cordially invite you to join us

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
7:00 pm
at Villaggio Ristorante
102 Flagship Drive
Lutz, FL 33549
813 949-0572

$75 per person
tax and gratuity all included

Please reserve your party, seating is limited, thank you.
R.S.V.P. villaggioandwine at gmail.com
Menu and wine list coming soon

Paradise Dance Festival 2012, Palm Harbor

Paradise Dance Festival 2012

Thursday, October 4, 2012
1:00 PM - Monday, October 8, 2012 at 4:00 PM (EDT)
Palm Harbor, FL

This looks like a mini-dance congress here in Palm Harbor

"The biggest Latin Dance Vacation"

Bachata / Salsa / Kizomba / Chacha
Dancing / Beach Parties / Games / Shows

Instructors & Performers

Headliners
Alien Ramirez (LA)
Edwin Rivera (LA)
Jo Quinones (LA)
Yasert Ortega (San Francisco)
Damaris Ortiz (San Francisco)
Vince Torres (LA)
Nery & Giana (Ft. Myers)
Christian Sola (Orlando)
Marina Orlava (Orlando)
Salsa Synergy (Orlando)
Sensual Bachata (Orlando)
Unique Dance Team (Orlando)
Richard Ortiz (Orlando)
Latin Rhythm (Orlando)
Hotspot Dance Company (Miami)
Sonia Rivera (Tampa)
Christopher Bady (Jacksonville)
Casa Salsa (Miami)
Salsa Caliente Semi-Pro (Tampa)
Ritmo Urbano (Tampa)
Frankie Agosto (Orlando)
Salsa Caliente Pro Team (Tampa)

Featured DJ’s
DJ Skip Lopes (Charlotte)
DJ Suavebeats (Jacksonville)

For more info check out their site at

http://www.paradisedancefestival.com

Salsa Celebration Labor Day Style at the Pier

This looks like it'll be a good event, salsa dancing at the Pier in St. Pete.  A good way to end the holiday weekend.

Fall Salsa Celebration @ the St. Pete Pier

Salsa, Merengue, Bachata y Mas!

Your Host: Greg "DJ Muevete" Richardson

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Another FREE, Family-Friendly Latin Event brought to you by B.A.I.L.E.

St Petersburg Pier
800 Second Avenue N.E.
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701

Salsa and Bachata Congress in Tampa, Sept 2012

September 6 through 9th, 2012

If you ever have a chance to check out a salsa congress, then you should do it!  There are so many great performances and instructors from different parts of the country converging in one location. And they all have one thing in common:  they love to dance!  It’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

You can read about my previous blog post about the salsa cruise review, which is basically a salsa congress at sea that I did last year.

Here is info about the upcoming salsa / bachata congress in Tampa

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607

Call 1-888-421-1442
Mention Int. Salsa Bachata Congress for discounted room rate of $119.00.

Starring

Yamulee
Troy & Jorjet
Victor and Burju
Ataca & La Alemana
Carlos & Arlette
Bachata All-Stars
Jayson Molina

Salsa Congress Event Schedule

THURSDAY
Official Opening Party of the 2011 ISBC
Music by our Renowned DJ's with Social Dancing till 2:00am

8:00pm: Registration Desk Opens
9:00pm - 2:00am: ISBC Official Opening Party

FRIDAY
Day one of the 2011 ISBC. Workshops with Master Instructors and Performances by Local and Internationally recognized Dance Troupes and Social Dancing with Live Music.

9:00am: Registration Desk Opens
10:00am - 5:00pm: Workshops
12:00 Noon - 5:00pm: Poolside Dancing with DJs
5:00pm - 6:30: Tech Rehearsals
8:00pm: Ballroom doors open
9:00pm - 10:30: Dance Showcases (will start promptly)
10:30pm - 4:00am: General Dancing

SATURDAY
Day two of the 2011 ISBC. More Workshops with Master Instructors, Performances by Local and Internationally recognized Dance Troupes, and Social Dancing with Live Music.

9:00am: Registration Desk Opens
10:00am - 5:00pm: Workshops
12:00 Noon - 5:00pm: Poolside Dancing with DJs
5:00pm - 6:30: Tech Rehearsals
8:00pm: Ballroom doors open
9:00pm - 10:30: Dance Showcases (will start promptly)
Midnight - 1am: Migz Performing Live
1:00am - 4:00am: General Dancing

SUNDAY
Day three of the 2011 ISBC. More Workshops with Master Instructors and Performances by Local and Internationally recognized Dance Troupes.

10:00am: Registration Desk Opens
11:00am - 2:00pm: Workshops
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Official ISBC Pool Party
9:00pm - 10:30: Dance Showcases (will start promptly)
10:30pm - 3:00am: General Dancing with live music by SON SALVAJE.

This looks like it’ll be a great event!

Salsa Dancing at Centro Asturiano, Salsa Caliente 12th Anniversary

Please join us and dancers from all over Florida on Saturday August 18, 2012 to celebrate our 12th birthday!

We're kicking off the festivities with some incredible workshops taught by international instructor, performer, and choreographer Lee Rios from San Antonio, Texas!

Lee has studied, taught, and performed Salsa as well as many other traditional Latin dances for over 20 years. He is the founder and director of Semeneya Dance Company in San Antonio, Texas.  Lee has been a featured artist at numerous national and international events.  He has had the privilege of teaching and performing in many foreign countries, including the Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Curacao, France, India, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russia, and the United Kingdom.  He is known for his playful manner of teaching, unique turn patterns, creative choreography, and his ability to light up a crowd with his famous “improv acting” skills.

2-3pm
Salsa Partnerwork

3-4pm
Spinning
4-5pm
Pachanga

The workshops will be held at Atelier of Dance, 1110 W. Platt St. in South Tampa (just east of Willow in the Yogani building).

Later that night, Tampa's biggest social of the year will be held at the Centro Asturiano ballroom!  It's an absolutely incredible venue - tons of space, wood floor, ICE COLD A/C (seriously, bring a jacket!), plenty of free parking, and a full bar!

8:45pm Doors open

9pm
Bachata class with Lee Rios

10pm-2am
Social dancing with DJ Rob Fernandez (Orlando)

11:30pm

Performances by:
Lee Rios (San Antonio, TX)
Marcos & Josbell (Gainesville)
Latin Forte (Salsa Caliente Pro Team)
Plus a few special surprises!

While you're there, be sure to check out our incredible vendors!  Dazzlin' Designs specializes in blinged-out shirts, and Tampa Dancewear offers Gabellini and Ballo dance shoes at fantastic prices!  Both accept cash and credit/debit cards.  And as always, The Scene Media will be in the house taking photos, so dress to impress!

Prices

Social Only
$12 In Advance
$15 At the door

1 workshop
$12 In Advance
$15 At the door

2 workshops
$22 In Advance
$27 At the door

3 workshops
$30 In Advance
$36 At the door

*Add the social for only $10 if you take any workshop!

**Must purchase by 11:59pm on Thursday 8/16 to get advance price.  Buy your tickets in class or on the Events page of our website.

All ages are welcome, but you must be at least 21 with ID to purchase or consume alcohol.  The Centro Asturiano is located at 1913 N. Nebraska Ave. (at the corner of Palm & Nebraska in Ybor City).  Hope to see you there!