September 26, 2008
September 26, 2008
Iowa City Area
Cedar Rapids Area & Southeast Central Iowa Iowa Midwest
Other Areas of Interest More To Come in The Future!What a great group Sunday! Many new faces, much new laughter. A festive evening, really, enjoying dancing! The dance line was fun way to meet people. Dancing If you are shy, dancing will help you overcome that--you can truly be yourself when you dance--joy helps us do so much! (end of lecture [GRIN])
Keep watching this site for new information on dance events. Modei's periodic announcements to the email list will be posted here as soon as possible after he sends them out. I'll put other events here if I learn of them as as my time permits. If you know of a Latin music/dance event in the area *please* email Modei and me so we can get the news to folks asap! Keep on Dancing!
Greg Kovaciny, WebMaster
We saw a number of familiar faces at this excellent event! And some folks we know from other dancing arenas! In all the years we have lived in Iowa City we have never been to the Eagles lodge before. Needless to say we were more than surprised at the nice room and the excellent smooth wood dance floor! And for us non-smokers, the dance room was non-smoking. Smoking in the front bar only.
A huge thanks to Nora Marcos, Oscar Lara, Kameron Spears for organizing this event and for booking Extasis to perform. What great music, both contemporary and traditional tango! Oscar and Kameron gave a brief lesson of how to do the "walking tango." Oscar took turns dancing with many of the women in attendance, demonstrating how they really *could* dance--and that in Argentine Tango the man must be a strong dance leader. Argentine Tango is both a walking dance and a turning dance. From a few basic moves you can begin dancing immediately. It is the decorations you include in basic moves that add to the level of complexity. Some folks primarily listened to the music but most danced. I suspect some started dancing where they had planned to just listen. It's hard to resist dancing to a real Tango orquesta! If Extasis come through Iowa City again---DON'T MISS THEM--you will thoroughly enjoy yourself!
Greg Kovaciny, WebMaster
From: Greg Kovaciny
Subject: Re: Argentine Tango Practicas - Tuesdays at Iowa City Senior Center!
You do not need a dance partner to participate in the practica. All skill levels are welcome. We will give newcomers a taste of what Argentine Tango is about, while more experienced dancers work on elements they have learned in classes, conferences, and from other dancers. There is time set aside for open dancing.
There is no charge for these practices. Iowa City Tango Club has partnered with the Iowa City Senior Center as a Senior Center Activity Group. You do NOT have to be a "Senior" or member of the Senior Center to come to Practica. Adults of all ages Welcome.
See you at the IC Senior Center! - Please check to confirm each session in case of change of plans or availability.
And don't forget--we also host a Milonga (Argentine Tango Dance) periodically. We are now trying to have one every month on the Second Saturday! (with Wesley sponsoring a Milonga on the Fourth Saturday beginning Sept. 2006) Everyone is invited no matter what their dance skill level.For more information on our dance practices and milongas please contact Greg Kovaciny, or Gail Ireland, Wesley Center
L.A.D.C., Iowa City
Join or Leave the UILADC List:
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L.A.D.C., Iowa City
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Of rumba legerity,
We meet next on Sunday, September 28 to stare down the mambo cryptid.
Courage... ;)
Events highlight:
* Landfall Festival of World Music (http://www.legionarts.org)
* Global Dance Fest 2008 - Cedar Rapids (
http://www.legionarts.org/events/GDF08.htm)
Events are listed below the 411 section.
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THE 411:
-> SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008
-> Place: room 462, UI field house (http://www.uiowa.edu/%7Emaps/f/fh1.htm)
Times are so:
6:06 PM - 7:20 PM (beginners)
What we'll cover: Basic salsa dance step and variations
1. Leader/Follower core basics (salsa swing, inside, outside turns,
etc.)
2. Partnering / General dance tips
7:20 PM - 8:00 PM (beginners - intermediate)
- Bridge elements review + drills
# Traveling turns, right passes, paseos, enchufle, rope turns, prep step
drills
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM (advanced intermediate)
- New combinations (salsa)
Don't forget to drink plenty of water to maintain limber limbs.
Wood floor-friendly shoes (ex: smooth, soft rubber soles) are
welcomed. You can bring a change of shoes to keep the floor clean
(socks on floors cannot bear flack for bailouts.)
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Friday, September 26
7:00 pm
Son de Madera (Mexico). Free admission.
-> http://www.legionarts.org/music/Madera.htm
-> CSPS, 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids
September 26 - 28
Global Dance Fest 2008 - Cedar Rapids
Dance workshops all day Saturday and Sunday.
Choose from the variety of social, ethnic, and modern dances from around the
world.
No dance experience or partner necessary.
Gala performance on Saturday, 8 pm.
The event is sponsored by Legion Arts and will take place at CSPS.
For info please contact Elie Pocak at epsa@aol.com and for tickets call
319-364-1580.
-> http://www.legionarts.org/events/GDF08.htm
-> CSPS, 1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids
Fridays (first Friday of the month)
10:00 pm - 2 am (midnight)
Caribbean DJs @ CRUSH Nightclub
-> 2249 NW 86TH ST, Clive, IA
Saturdays
3:30-4:10- Beginning footwork
4:10-4:50- Beginning Partnerwork
4:50-5:30- Intermediate Footwork and Partnerwork
-> CSPS, 1103 3rd Street, Cedar Rapids
-> http://www.crsalsa.org
Some Saturdays
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Milongas in Iowa City are the 2nd and 4th Saturday most months.
2nd Saturdays hosted by Iowa City Tango club, and held at the Senior
Center
4th Saturdays - hosted by Gail Ireland, and held at the Wesley Center
-> http://soli.inav.net/~dance/milongaic.html
-> http://soli.inav.net/~dance/practicaic-sc.html
Saturdays
9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Aura hosts International Saturdays
Dance to VJ Julian with the latest Latin, Hip Hop, House and more.
Admission is $5 for 21 and over ($10 for ages 18-20)
Dress Code: Fashionable. No Athletic Gear.
Info: 515-418-7520
-> http://caribbeandjs.com
-> http://www.auradesmoines.com
-> 2700 University Ave, Governor's Square, West Des Moines
Saturdays
10 - 1:30 am
Sabor Salsa.
21 yrs & up.
Contact Diana Francis for more details at Dbambini@aol.com
-> Flannigan's, Coralville
Mondays & Saturdays
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
The Brazilian Hour
info: http://www.brazilianhour.org
-> kcck 88.3 FM (http://www.kcck.org)
Sunday, September 28
2:00 PM
ScrapArtsMusic
-> http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu/events/scraparts.html
-> UI Pentacrest, Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue, Iowa City
Tuesdays
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Iowa City Tango Open Practica (Open Practice Session)
Open Practica -- Music: tango, milonga, vals
- 1st Hour - Open Dance -- and beginners will be shown basic
walking, dance frame, embrace, & stopping
- 2nd Hour - Intermediate work and open dancing
There is no charge for Practica. Adults of all ages welcome.
Feel free to bring treats to share.
Info: tangoic@yahoo.com
http://soli.inav.net/~dance/practicaic-sc.html
-> Iowa City Senior Center - 28 S. Linn St (Old Post
Office Bldg.) - Assembly Room - Iowa City
Tuesdays
10:00 pm
Tropical Night at Farras.
Info: jzambruiz@yahoo.com
-> 320 E Burlington, Iowa City
Wednesdays
7 pm - Midnight
Salsa dancing at Spy Bar.
-> 740 10th St, Marion
Friday, October 3
Lessons 7:30-8:30 pm
Dance ‘til 11 pm
USA Dance - Salsa with Dulcie Mangold.
-> http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com
-> Old Brick, Iowa City
October 10-11
Conference: Strengthening and Valuing Latino Communities in Iowa
-> http://www.iowalatinoconference.org
-> Grand View College, Des Moines
Wednesday, October 15
7:30 pm
Global Drum Project
Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Sikiru Adepoju, Giovanni Hidalgo
-> http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu/events/globaldrum.html
-> West High School, Iowa City
Saturday & Sunday November 15, 16
3:00 pm
Afro-Cuban Drum and Dance Ensemble performs.
-> Space Place Theater (101 North Hall), Iowa City
Saturday, November 22
9:00 pm - 1:30 am
Una Noche Salsera - salsa night in Des Moines
Complimentary merengue/salsa lesson from 8-9pm with Ruben Zamudio; no
Partner required.
Music by Latin Rhythmz DJs Sergio & Henry. Tickets $8 adv, $10 at the door.
Attire is casual nice--dress to impress.
Information / advance tickets: dawnd@salsaiowa.com
http://salsaiowa.com/events.html
http://www.hotelfortdm.com
-> Hotel Fort Des Moines, 10th & Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 515-243-1161
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
7:30 pm
Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars
-> http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu/events/AfroCuban.html
-> West High School, Iowa City
Please confirm dates/times with venues!
Ashe!
Modei Akyea
The University of Iowa Latin American Dance Club
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:: The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.
-Mata Hari
:: African dance is our everyday life. It grows, it tells stories. That's
what all African dance has in common - Maxwell Xolani Rani
:: Dance is the hidden language of the soul - Martha Graham
:: Culture of the mind must be subservient to the heart. -Mahatma Gandhi
(1869-1948)
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VARIOUS LINKS:
Mini-clip of class:
http://www.uiowa.edu/~ladc/organicstyle/organicstylearticle.pdf
NPR report: http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2002/mar/latin
photos: http://soli.inav.net/~dance/ladcphotogallery.html
Alto Maiz: http://www.salsaband.com
Iowa Ballroom fanatics: http://www.iowadance.com (to shut down in 2007)
Buena Vista paper (copyrighted):
http://www.uiowa.edu/~ladc/scruggs/scruggs_buena_vista.doc
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Global sounds: http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/index.aspx (flash
required)
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Iowa Events: http://culturalcorridor.org
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Salsa site: http://addicted2salsa.com
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Des Moines area: http://salsaiowa.com
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Cedar Rapids area: http://www.crsalsa.org
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Cedar Valley Dance Club: http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com (1st Fridays at Old
Brick, I.C.)
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Dates around the world: http://soli.inav.net/~dance/days.html#September
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Soul in motion: http://www.duartedance.com
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Diversity focus calendar: http://www.diversityfocus.org/Event/Event.aspx
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CHICAGO FLAVORED:
- List of Chicago nightclubs:
http://www.salsachicago.com/n_nightclub.htm
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KANSAS FLAVORED:
- http://www.kcsalsa.com
- http://www.sonvenezuela.com
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NEW YORK FLAVORED:
- http://www.cubansoul.com
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ARTICLE: Dancing without borders
By: Ali Gowans - The Daily Iowan
Issue date: 11/17/05 Section: 80 Hours
http://www.dailyiowan.com/media/paper599/news/2005/11/17/80Hours/
Dancing.Without.Borders-1107688.shtml?norewrite=www.dailyiowan.com=693005
L.A.D.C., Iowa City
Join or Leave the UILADC List:
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L.A.D.C., Iowa City
http://www.uiowa.edu/~ladc
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Glacialized rumberas y rumberos;
Short and sweet: The first LADC class of 2008 will take place this Sunday (February 10.)
On the menu is snow-cave aged mambo (salsa.)
Events are listed below the 411 section.
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THE 411:
-> SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2008
-> Place: room 462, UI field house (http://www.uiowa.edu/%7Emaps/f/fh1.htm)
Times are so:
6:06 PM - 7:20 PM (beginners)
What we'll cover: Basic salsa dance step and variations
1. Leader/Follower core basics (salsa swing, inside, outside turns, etc.)
2. Partnering / General dance tips
7:20 PM - 8:00 PM (beginners - intermediate)
- Bridge elements review + drills
# Traveling turns, right passes, paseos, enchufle, rope turns, prep step drills
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM (advanced intermediate)
- Review
- New combinations (salsa)
Don't forget to drink plenty of water to maintain limber limbs.
Wood floor-friendly shoes (ex: smooth, soft rubber soles) are
welcomed. You can bring a change of shoes to keep the floor clean
(warm socks will surely be at home.)
L.A.D.C., Iowa City
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Stalworth salseras y salseros;
This to announce - with customary little warning - that LADC classes are starting this evening.
That´s Friday, June 22 at 7:06 p.m. In room 462 of the field house.
There will be five weeks of classes this summer, all to be held Friday evenings.
Classes will be held on the following dates: June 22, 19 and July 13, 20, and 27.
Events are listed below the 411 section.
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THE 411:
-> FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2007
-> Place: room 462, UI field house (http://www.uiowa.edu/%7Emaps/f/fh1.htm)
Times are so:
7:06 PM - 8:00 PM (beginners)
What we'll cover: Basic salsa dance step and variations
1. Leader/Follower core basics (salsa swing, inside, outside turns, etc.)
2. General dance tips
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM (beginners - intermediates)
- Bridge Work drills
# Traveling turns, right passes, paseos, enchufle, rope turns, prep step drills
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM (advanced intermediate)
- Review
- New combinations (salsa)
Don't forget to drink plenty of water to maintain limber limbs.
Wood floor-friendly shoes (ex: smooth, soft rubber soles) are
welcomed. You can bring a change of shoes to keep the floor clean
(socks on floors do not elicit oblong comments.)
Tuesdays
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Iowa City Tango Practica (Practice Session)
Come get a taste or more of Argentine Tango at the Iowa City Practicas.
In these practices learn fundamentals or work on particular elements.
Note our new location at Iowa City Senior Center
Announcements followed by open dancing. Beginners shown basic walking technique. Others can show elements or do open dancing. Authentic Classic and Golden Age Tango music and open dancing for those who want to continue. Share your skills and your passion.
There is No Charge for Practica - Feel Free to bring Treats (No Alcohol) - All Ages Welcome
Info: Practica Hosts Greg & Jane Kovaciny at
Greg Kovaciny
http://soli.inav.net/~dance/practicaic-sc.html
http://soli.inav.net/~dance/FAQtangoic.pdf
-> Iowa City Senior Center - 28 S. Linn St - Downtown
Fridays (first Friday of the month)
10:00 pm - 2 am (midnight)
Caribbean DJs: VJ Julian Serrano @ CRUSH Nightclub
- http://iowa.facebook.com/event.php?eid=14808050590
-> 2249 NW 86TH ST, Clive, IA
Saturdays
3:30 pm - Basic salsa footwork
4:30 pm - Partnering
-> CSPS, 1103 3rd Street, Cedar Rapids
-> http://www.bailelatino.org
Some Saturdays
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Milongas in Iowa City are the 2nd and 4th Saturday most months.
2nd Saturdays hosted by Iowa City Tango club, and held at the Senior
Center
4th Saturdays - hosted by Gail Ireland, and held at the Wesley Center
-> http://soli.inav.net/~dance/milongaic.html
-> http://soli.inav.net/~dance/practicaic-sc.html
Saturdays
9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Aura hosts International Saturdays
Dance to VJ Julian with the latest Latin, Hip Hop, House and more.
Admission is $5 for 21 and over ($10 for ages 18-20)
Dress Code: Fashionable. No Athletic Gear.
Info: 515-418-7520
-> http://caribbeandjs.com
-> http://www.auradesmoines.com
-> 2700 University Ave, Governor's Square, West Des Moines
Saturdays
10 - 1:30 am
Sabor Salsa
21 yrs & up.
Contact Diana Francis for more details at Dbambini@aol.com
-> Flannigan's, Coralville
Mondays
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
The Brazilian Hour
info: http://www.brazilianhour.org
-> kcck 88.3 FM (http://www.kcck.org)
Tuesdays
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Iowa City Tango Open Practica (Open Practice Session)
Open Practica--Music:tango,milonga,vals
* 1st Hour-Open Dance--and beginners will be shown basic walking & stopping
* 2nd Hour-Intermediate work and open dancing
There is no charge for Practica
Feel free to bring treats to share.
Info: tangoic@yahoo.com
http://soli.inav.net/~dance/practicaic-seniorcenter.html
-> Iowa City Senior Center - 28 S. Linn St - Rm G13 - Iowa City
Tuesdays
10 pm - midnight
SALSA MARTES/TUESDAY
Salsa Dance Lesson @ 8p with Ruben Zamudio III.
Musica Latino from DJ Julian and always good conversations with Pat & Alba.
$5 cover; 21+ information 515-274-5566.
Keysters has been renamed to "The Warehouse"
-> The Warehouse - 3280 100th St., Urbandale, IA
(one block south of Douglas on 100th St. across the street from Stella's
blue Sky Diner)
Wednesdays
7 pm - Midnight
Salsa dancing at Spy Bar
-> Info: salsations@msn.com
-> Facebook page: http://iowa.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2320519770
-> 740 10th St, Marion
Thursday March 6, 2008
7:30 pm
Angélique Kidjo
-> http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu/events/kidjo.html
-> Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City
Friday, March 21
8:00 pm - 1:30 am
SALSA NIGHT IN DES MOINES
Complimentary salsa dance lesson, no partner required, with Ruben Zamudio.
Music by Sergio Correa's Latin Rhythmz and dancing 'til 1:30am.
Information / advance tickets: dawnd@salsaiowa.com
http://salsaiowa.com/upcoming.htm
http://www.hotelfortdm.com
-> Hotel Fort Des Moines, 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 515-243-1161
Friday, April 18
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Gusto Latino. Alto Maiz in attendance.
-> IMU 2nd Floor, Iowa City
Please confirm dates/times with venues!
Ashe!
Modei Akyea
The University of Iowa Latin American Dance Club
**********************************************************
:: The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.
-Mata Hari
:: African dance is our everyday life. It grows, it tells stories. That's
what all African dance has in common - Maxwell Xolani Rani
:: Dance is the hidden language of the soul - Martha Graham
:: Culture of the mind must be subservient to the heart. -Mahatma Gandhi
(1869-1948)
**********************************************************
VARIOUS LINKS:
Mini-clip of class:
http://www.uiowa.edu/~ladc/organicstyle/organicstylearticle.pdf
NPR report: http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2002/mar/latin
photos: http://soli.inav.net/~dance/ladcphotogallery.html
Alto Maiz: http://www.salsaband.com
Iowa Ballroom fanatics: http://www.iowadance.com (to shut down in 2007)
Buena Vista paper (copyrighted):
http://www.uiowa.edu/~ladc/scruggs/scruggs_buena_vista.doc
_________________________________________________________________
Global sounds: http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/index.aspx (flash
required)
_________________________________________________________________
Iowa Events: http://culturalcorridor.org
_________________________________________________________________
Salsa site: http://addicted2salsa.com
_________________________________________________________________
Des Moines area: http://salsaiowa.com
_________________________________________________________________
Cedar Rapids area: http://www.bailelatino.org
_________________________________________________________________
Cedar Valley Dance Club: http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com
_________________________________________________________________
Dates around the world: http://soli.inav.net/~dance/days.html#February
_________________________________________________________________
Soul in motion: http://www.duartedance.com
_________________________________________________________________
Diversity focus calendar: http://www.diversityfocus.org/Event/Event.aspx
_________________________________________________________________
CHICAGO FLAVORED:
- List of Chicago nightclubs:
http://www.salsachicago.com/n_nightclub.htm
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KANSAS FLAVORED:
- http://www.kcsalsa.com
- http://www.sonvenezuela.com
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NEW YORK FLAVORED:
- http://www.cubansoul.com
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ARTICLE: Dancing without borders
By: Ali Gowans - The Daily Iowan
Issue date: 11/17/05 Section: 80 Hours
http://www.dailyiowan.com/media/paper599/news/2005/11/17/80Hours/
Dancing.Without.Borders-1107688.shtml?norewrite=www.dailyiowan.com=693005
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the text of your message (not the subject line), write: SIGNOFF UILADC
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JOIN THE LIST: Write to LISTSERV@LIST.UIOWA.EDU and, in the
text of your message (not the subject line), write: SUBSCRIBE UILADC
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:: The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.
-Mata Hari
:: African dance is our everyday life. It grows, it tells stories. That's
what all African dance has in common - Maxwell Xolani Rani
:: Dance is the hidden language of the soul - Martha Graham
:: Culture of the mind must be subservient to the heart. -Mahatma Gandhi
(1869-1948)
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Various Links:
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To check out: http://www.paramountclassics.com/madhot
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Descarga URL: http://www.salsaiowa.com
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Clave Rhythmz
Iowa's premier Afro-Latin Dance Promotion Company with an emphasis in
Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha-Cha, & Bachata. We provide quality Group &
Private Lessons, Dance Socials, Dance Clothing, and Corporate Events.
-> http://www.clave-rhythmz.com
CHECK FOR DATES
8:00 pm - 1:30 am
Once a month Salsa gig in Des Moines.
DJ Juan
DJ Juan wrote: "If you would like to stay at the Hotel Fort Des Moines Saturday night and are coming from Iowa City you can stay there on the Coffee House Production (Salsa Iowa producers) rates. The rate is $49 + tax for the night. This is a very good rate for the place! To reserve a room call their 1-800-532-1466 toll free number. Make sure that you ask them for the Coffee House Production rate."
Here is the most significant information about Saturday night:
WHEN
Saturdays-CHECK TO FIND OUT WHEN
WHERE
Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
1-800-532-1466
http://www.hotelfortdm.com
DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND MAP
http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py
Type the above hotel street address in the entry fields.
COVER
$7.00 at the door, $5.00 advance sales; however, if you are coming from
out of town, inform them you're from Iowa City and you'll only pay $5.00.
Hotel Fort Des Moines, 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 515-243-1161
Please confirm dates and times with venues!!
Ashe!
(Charlie Parker: Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out your horn.) (Zen paradigm: Stop thinking and talking about it and there is nothing you will not be able to know.)
(African proverb: He who cannot dance---blames the floor.)
(African proverb: You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.)
(African proverb: Kind words do not wear out the tongue.)
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