Get ready for 3 days of awesome workshops & 4 nights of prestigious parties, world-class performances & an urban Bachata concert!

Back by popular demand we are bringing you International dancers ATACA Y LA ALEMANA plus for the Dominican Bachata fanatics TROY & JORGET!
Also, live in concert for the first time in Australia, famous Bachata singer DOMINIC MARTE all the way from New York. It certainly is going to be one of the best Bachata Festivals yet!

The festival focuses on celebrating Bachata, a sexy & sensual partner dance from the Dominican Republic. It also includes other popular Latin rhythms like Salsa, Merengue, Zouk, Kizomba & Reggaeton.

With more then 40 workshops for beginners to advanced dancers, there is something for everyone. Soak up new dance knowledge at the workshops & master classes, dance to your hearts content at the great Parties & be awe inspired by the amazing performances!

The festival will be held at the Roundhouse, UNSW, a spacious & well-equipped venue with great space for workshops & parties. An awesome production set up & a nice out door terrace area perfect for socializing or sampling Latin American food & products.

International & National guests gather every year to experience & share their love for Bachata & have fun with friends.

See you all at the Bachata Festival in beautiful Sydney, Australia!

-The SIBF Team

You don’t have to spend tonnes of money to travel the world, seeking the best Latin dancers and teachers – we do it for you and then bring the WORLD’S BEST TO YOU: Adrian & Anita, Leo & Layssa, Marco Ferrigno & Natalia Lopez, Giancarlo & Masha, Tony Lara & Claudia Sabor, Jordan & Tatiana, Carlos Cinta, Graziela Brenno Oborn, Chris Winiarski and more!

And did we mention the parties? Australia’s favourite Latin DJ’s, teachers and dancers all at one AMAZING VENUE, for one AMAZING WEEKEND, just once a year! This is it, where Australia and the World come together to DANCE WITH YOU! It’s the best social dancing you will get all year, the biggest gathering of Latin & Brazilian Dancers in AUSTRALASIA and one of the BIGGEST in the WORLD… Countless hours of Salsa, Zouk, Bachata, Samba and much more! This year, we will also have Gonzalo Porta’s salsa concert.

Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.

Theme: Bringing sexy BACK!
Music: Bachata, Zouk
Mystery prize Giveaway, competition to be announced on the night so make sure you have your game faces on.

Cost: $10 entry.

Provided: Snacks will be provided on the night, but BYO alcohol. (Anyone behaving irresponsibly will be kicked out, no warning. )

Please direct all queries to: brad@zoukchata.com.au Facebook us or check out http://zoukchata.com.au/.

Tropical Soul will open its door for a night for dancing, fun and lots of energy.

You like SALSA? We’ll be playing the best Salsa, Mambo, Salsa Romantica, and lots of more awesome tunes!

You love BACHATA? You know that Juan will be playing his best bachata selection.

That’s it! SALSA & BACHATA and nothing else!

FIRST NIGHT (as this is a monthly event)

• Friday, 27th January
• 8:30pm ’till late

$10 entry ($5 if you are a member)

Put it on your calendars, theses nights are going to be nights to remember! And don’t forget, BYO!

http://www.tsdance.com.au/2012/01/salsa-bachata-nights/

Un line-up de grandes artistas internacionales y locales presentes el equivalente latino de la Motown, que recrea la música de Nueva Yorks Fania All-Stars - la banda que le dio el Mundial de Salsa! Protagonizada porGualbertas Casas (Perú), Jaime Jesus Y sus bailarines (Uruguay/Australia), Wilson Ozoco (Columbia) y Evelin Ruiz (Colombia).

BRAZIL MEETS CUBA presents 2011 line up:

CLAVE Y TUMBAO
is considered one of Australias premiere Salsa/Timba ensembles, set to deliver an explosive performance to delight all Latin music lovers.
Having the opportunity to play in well know venues such asRonny Scotts in London,The New Morning in Paris andThe Opera House in Sydney, Australia.

As well at various prestigious international Festivals such as Edinburgh Festival in Scotland, The Royal Festival Hall in London, UK and Manly Jazz Festival in Sydney and having the privilege of sharing the stage with the greats of AfroCuban musicians such as Buena Vista Social Club, Los Van Van, Issac Delgado and Wynton Marsalis. We present Sydney with the opportunity to experience one of Cubas greatest exports to Australia, Armandito “Clave y Tumbao”. www.armanditoproductions.com.au/

BRAZILIAN ROOTS (BRAZIL)
Rhythm Brazil bringing Brazils authenticity and beauty to showcase the country’s finest drum dance choreography as you melt into Carnivals dancers and drummers leave all your cares at the door as you will know why they say “Brazilians are one of the happiest people in the world, and with Brazilian Roots you find out why!” DCE Entertainment

They have graced the stages of; Sydney Festival, The Darling Harbour Fiesta, Sydney Opera House, Big Day Out, Star City, Channel 7, SBS, Sydney Salsa Congress and The Australian Dance Festival,The Sydney International Fifa Fan Fest (World Cup 2010) and many more. http://www.rhythmbrazil.com

DJ MARCELINHO (BRAZIL)
direct from RIO (Brazil), will be pumping the best of contemporary Brazilian beats bringing with him his profound nostalgia for his homeland which inspires him to bring you “a night to remember” in which the sights,colours, sounds and flavours of Brazil will be tangible!

DJ A V EL CUBANO (CUBA)
direct from Havana (Cuba), AV will deliver his unique mix of Cuban dance music for all tastes and bring his passion for Music all over the The Basment!

Gen. admission Standing $20 + booking fee presale or $25 on the door (if available)

(purchase online at the bottom of this page or thru Moshtix 1300 438 849)

The SNOW WHITE SALSA XMAS 2011!!!

An event not to be missed! This is a joint event by Tropical Soul and Salsa Republic!

Celebrate Xmas with ALL your Salsa, Bachata and Zouk friends!

Friday, 23rd of December
9pm ’till late
$15 pre-paid ($22 at the door)

LOTS OF PERFORMANCES
DJ’s on rotation
PRIZES
and more!

For info contact Juan at 0421 448 780
or Sherylanne at 0402993244

Online ticket sales available soon

NOCHE DE FUEGO Sat 3rd Dec

Manning Bar, Uni of Sydney

“Sydney’s Premier L!VE Music & Dance Event”

Live 13 piece band SON VENENO

Latin DJS Mani, Vicco, Amit, Mambo G

Professional & Amateur Performances

2 Great Rooms plus the balcony

SALSA Room & BACHATA Room

8pm Dance Workshops of BACHATA with Sky Blue (Picante) &

CUBAN SALSA with Mauricio (Ruedisima)

9pm until late PARTY!

$29 Pre Sold, Party only. $39 Including Workshop

Buy Tickets here: http://www.trybooking.com/BACK

At the door $36 & $45

LIVE SALSA
‘GONZALO PORTA & THE SYDNEY ALL STARS’
With songs from.. RUBEN BLADES, MARC ANTHONY, OSCAR DE LEON, VICTOR MANUEL, & the first ever LIVE BACHATA AT PALLADIUM…AYEEE!
ALSO GONZALO will be playing NEW MUSIC from his UPCOMING ALBUM! Be the FIRST to hear this GREAT MUSIC LIVE!

EVENING SCHEDULE
Doors open 7.30
7.30-9pm DJ HELIOS (BRISBANE)

9PM-9.30
Performance Set 1

1. LATIN MOTION SHOWCASE
2. FERNANDO + PASCALE
3. RIDDIM DANCE
4. SALSABOR (Canberra)
5. DANCEXCITE Mini Showcase

9.30pm – 10.20 GONZALO PORTA & THE SYDNEY ALL STARS (SET 1)

10.20-11pm DJ Mambo-G

11PM-11.30PM
Performance Set 2

1. LATIN DANCE AUSTRALIA SHOWCASE
2. PROJECT MAYHEM
3. LATIN DANCE SENSATION Mini Showcase
4. ALTITUDE PRO TEAM
5. BACHATERO’S/TROPICAL SOUL Mini Showcase

11.30-12.15 GONZALO PORTA & THE SYDNEY ALL STARS (SET 2)
12.15-1am DJ Mambo-G
1am-2am DJ Clem
2am Finish
ONLINE TICKETING available from www.mambojumbo.com.au. Pre-purchase your tickets to guarantee your entry for the night as well as having the ticket at a price much cheaper than purchasing at the door!

PRE-PURCHASE $32 / AT THE DOOR $38.

See you all there for another AMAZING NIGHT of DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT with SYDNEY’S BIGGEST BI-ANNUAL SALSA EVENT: SALSA PALLADIUM!

Clem & Mambo-G

“Christmas Concert Tickets Now On Sale” Bring on the Good Times!!!

17th December
7pm Start
Only 200 Seated VIP “Seated Ticket” Available
$25 Online/ $35 Door

http://latinmotion.com.au/latin-motion-christmas-concert

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Latin Motion introduces you to Australia’s first “Dream Team”!
Latin Motion’s successful candidates for our 12 Scholarships worth over $68,000 will be announced.

www.yourdreamourgoal.com.au