Event 2017-11-05: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 17:00 to 22:30.  It's always well attended with plenty of good dancers so it's definitely my place to go every Sunday unless there's something special on like a party night in London at Sexy & Sensual for example as there was a few weeks ago. Click on the  below to see the original facebook post and comments. MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The lessons start at 5pm and the social dancing at 6pm but arriving Read more [...]

Event 2017-11-03: Salsa at The View in Brighton every first Friday of the month!

Click on the to see the original facebook post with comments! MORE ABOUT THE EVENT Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The View in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the facebook event, the facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. From the 16th anniversary month they have been opening an extra room Read more [...]

Event 2017-10-29: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 17:00 to 22:30.  It's always well attended with plenty of good dancers so it's definitely my place to go every Sunday unless there's something special on like a party night in London at Sexy & Sensual for example as there was a couple of weeks ago. Click on the  below to see the original facebook post and comments.   MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The lessons start at 5pm and the social dancing at 6pm Read more [...]

Event 2017-10-22: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 17:00 to 22:30.  It's always well attended with plenty of good dancers so it's definitely my place to go every Sunday unless there's something special on like a party night in London at Sexy & Sensual for example. Tonight featured the first night for some freshers from Southampton University who were being introduced to the wonders of salsa at Medbar. I danced with quite a few as I enjoy bringing on beginners Read more [...]

Event 2017-10-15: Sexy & Sensual Sunday Party Night at Park Inn, Heathrow

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT 9th Sexy Sensual Latin Dance Festival - Sunday Party Night at Park Inn By Radisson London Heathrow at Bath Road, UB7 0DU for £15 at the door. This is where you find out what bachata is all about although there is a salsa & a kizomba room for those who prefer not to dance bachata all night as I don't - bachata comes 2nd for me and kizomba about 6th! 🙂         Read more [...]

Event 2017-10-08: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10:30. I've been 13 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better - particularly when my two favourite princesses from The Irish Club turn up! Click on the  below to see the original facebook post and comments. MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The lessons start at 5pm and the social dancing at 6pm but arriving at 8pm gives me a good 2+ hours Read more [...]

Event 2017-10-06: Salsa at The View in Brighton every first Friday of the month!

Click on the to see the original facebook post with comments! Post by Michelle Balagay who was excited: "Missing dancing cant wait to feel the music dancing the night away."! MORE ABOUT THE EVENT Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The View in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the facebook event, the facebook group or the Read more [...]

Event 2017-10-01 2230: OneDance Latin Festival Party Night in Bournemouth!

For details of this OneDance Latin Festival weekender for lovers of salsa, bachata & kizomba held at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth from Friday 29th September to Sunday 1st October see the facebook event OneDance Latin Festival Event Page. Having been to the Friday Party night, The Celebration of Botswana Independence in Greenwich on Saturday night and the Medbar on Sunday, at 10pm I decided that I was definitely in the mood for more salsa dancing so I drove to Bournemouth for the Sunday Party Read more [...]

Event 2017-10-01 20:00: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10:30. I've been 12 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better - particularly when a certain red head turns up and gives me a great dance! Click on the  below to see the original facebook post and comments. Click on the  below to see the original response to the above facebook post. MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The lessons start at Read more [...]

Event 2017-09-29: OneDance Latin Festival Party Night in Bournemouth!

For details of this OneDance Latin Festival weekender for lovers of salsa, bachata & kizomba held at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth from Friday 29th September to Sunday 1st October see the facebook event OneDance Latin Festival Event Page. My interest was only in the party on Friday night. I used the enormous car park opposite Sainsbury's in Hawkwood Road which is free from 6pm to 8am - see the map at the bottom of the page for details. I parked at the wrong end when I first arrived at 10pm Read more [...]

Event 2017-09-24: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10:30. I've been 11 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better - particularly when my favourite two salseras from the Irish Club turn up and I'm wearing my new Ghanaian Kente shirt! Click on the  below to see the original facebook post and comments. MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The lessons start at 5pm and the social dancing at 6pm but Read more [...]

Event 2017-09-17: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10:30. I've been 10 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better - particularly when I'm in the mood for kizomba! Click on the  below to see the original facebook post and comments. MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The lessons start at 5pm and the social dancing at 6pm but arriving at 8pm gives me a good 2+ hours of dancing which is about 2 Read more [...]

Event 2017-09-10: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton with Katie!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10:30. I've been 9 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better - particularly when my daughter Katie comes with me! Click on the  below to see the original facebook post and comments. MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The lessons start at 5pm and the social dancing at 6pm but arriving at 8pm gives me a good 2+ hours of dancing which is about Read more [...]

Event 2017-09-03: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10:30. I've been 8 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better!  Philip Wake 3 September at 07:22 ·   After 4 nights of birthday celebrations I'm still looking forward to the last night at . . . www.facebook.com/events/299640423777607 Philip Wake 16:39 Had lots of lovely dances to finish off my Read more [...]

Event 2017-09-01: Salsa at The View in Brighton every first Friday of the month!

Click on the to see the original facebook post with comments! Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The View in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the facebook event, the facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. From the 16th anniversary month they have been opening an extra room downstairs. Upstairs in the Read more [...]

Event 2017-08-27: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. I've been 7 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better! MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The lessons start at 5pm and the social dancing at 6pm but arriving at 8pm gives me a good 2+ hours of dancing which is about 2 double shirts worth. I always wear a T-shirt inside my Ghanaian Kente shirt because the first layer absorbs the sweat Read more [...]

Event 2017-08-20: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. I've been 6 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better! After a exciting Saturday with my daughter Katrinah exploring the University of Hertfordshire where she will by studying for the next 4 years and missing out on salsa dancing the night away to her 20th birthday on Sunday due to unforeseen circumstances I was really looking Read more [...]

Event 2017-08-13: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. I've been 5 Sundays in a row now and it's definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday and it's getting better and better! Although I had a heavy day and late night on Saturday at A Day with Katie: African Fashion at Kitengé Festival & Salsa Dancing at Salsatricity! after a late night on Friday at Que-Rico at the Bedford in Balham! I had no doubt that I had enough emotional energy for more! Read more [...]

Event 2017-08-06: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. I've been 4 Sundays in a row now and it is definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday! After a heavy session at  Mambo City 18th Anniversary last night I wondered if I would have enough emotional energy left for dancing but in the event I was in good fettle and ended up leading a very energetic last dance to a fast track with one of my favourite salseras! Another of  my favourite salseras was Read more [...]

Event 2017-08-04: Salsa at The View in Brighton every first Friday of the month!

 Michelle Balagay was feeling excited with Iryna Andriyevskaand Philip Wake. 18:11   Only hours until dancing time 🎉🎊🎉  Like & Love 5 You, Susi Eveline Vincent, Iryna Andriyevska and 2 others  Philip Wake Salsa at The View Sussex Monthly Latin Party over 2 floors awaits our pleasure!  xx Like 2 18:26  Iryna Andriyevska I just messenged you the same thing! Excited! Like 2 18:31 .  Michelle Read more [...]

Event 2017-07-30: Salsa at Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at Medbar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. I've been 3 Sundays in a row now and it is definitely on my permanent list for salsa on Sunday! After a 99% humidity hot salsa session at ABCD last night it was good to have some wonderful dances with some lovely salseras without looking like we've just been in a shower! Some dances were delicate, some beautiful, some sensual, some strong and some so full of power it nigh blew our socks & stockings off. Had Read more [...]

Event 2017-07-27: Salsa & Bachata at TLC in Southampton on Thursdays!

Tracie's Latin Club run a salsa night every other Thursday at St Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS from 7pm to 11pm. Tonight features the amazing Joanna Wosk running a bachata session from 7pm to 8pm. Then from 8pm-9:30pm the TLC team run the usual salsa lessons. More details may be seen on the facebook group or the website. I'm not interested in the the  lessons myself so aim to arrive around 9:30pm for the social dancing which for this night is mainly salsa with Read more [...]

Event 2017-07-23: Salsa at the Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at the Med Bar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. I tried it for the first time last Sunday and it was brilliant so I was determined to go again! The lessons start at 5pm and the social dancing at 6pm but 8pm gives me a good 2.5 hours of dancing which is about 2 double shirts worth. I always wear a T-shirt inside my Ghanaian Kente shirt because the first layer absorbs the sweat and passes it slowly to the 2nd layer where it evaporates more efficiently Read more [...]

Event 2017-07-20: Salsa & Bachata at TLC in Southampton then Salsa at Drift in Southsea!

The plan was to leave TLC around 11:20 and get to Drift by midnight - click here for the route by road but in the event I decided not to go! Tracie's Latin Club run a salsa night every other Thursday at St Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS from 7pm to 11pm. Tonight features the amazing Joanna Wosk running a Ladies Styling session from 7pm to 8pm. Then from 8pm-9:30pm the TLC team run the usual salsa lessons. More details may be seen on the facebook group or Read more [...]

Event 2017-07-16: Salsa at the Medbar in Southampton on Sundays!

Latino Interactive run a salsa event at the Med Bar in Southampton every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. I've been meaning to try it for some time as Tropical Sunday at Drift has been a bit disappointing lately in terms of attendance by good salsa dancers. Having had a good time this week: Event 2017-07-12: Salsa at Irish Club then Drift Bar on Wednesdays! 12th July 2017 Event 2017-07-13: Salsa & Bachata at TLC in Southampton then Salsa at Drift in Southsea! 13th July 2017 Event 2017-07-14: Read more [...]

Event 2017-07-13: Salsa & Bachata at TLC in Southampton then Salsa at Drift in Southsea!

Tracie's Latin Club run a bachata & salsa night every other Thursday at St Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS from 7pm to 11pm. Tonight the bachata lesson features the lovely Naomi Holloway and her partner Alex Magnusson providing lessons for experienced dancers from 7pm. Then from 8pm-9:30pm the TLC team run the salsa lessons. More details may be seen on the facebook group or the website. I'm not interested in the the  lessons myself so aim to arrive around Read more [...]

Event 2017-07-07: Salsa at The View in Brighton every first Friday of the month!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The View in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas.. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the facebook event, the facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. From the 16th anniversary month they have been opening an extra room downstairs. Upstairs in the Cuban Room they play the very best in Cuban Salsa, Timba, Son, Salsaton Read more [...]

Event 2017-06-29: Salsa & Bachata at TLC on Thursday with Joanna & Alex!

Tracie's Latin Club run a bachata & salsa night every other Thursday at St Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS from 7:30pm to 11pm starring the lovely Joanna Wosk and her partner Alex Magnusson providing the bachata lesson for experienced dancers from 7:30pm. More details may be seen on the the facebook event or the website. I'm not interested in the lessons myself so aim to arrive around 9:30pm for the social dancing which for this night is 50% bachata & 50% salsa Read more [...]

Event 2017-06-23: Miguel’s birthday party at the Bedford in Balham!

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues but this is a special birthday party night for Miguell. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to bachata and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it Read more [...]

Event 2017-06-09: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to bachata and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has a friendly atmosphere Read more [...]

Event 2017-06-02: Salsa at The View in Brighton every first Friday of the month!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The View in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas.. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the facebook event, the facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. From this 16th anniversary month they have been opening an extra room downstairs. Upstairs in the Cuban Room they play the very best in Cuban Salsa, Timba, Son, Salsaton Read more [...]

Event 2017-05-12: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to bachata and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has a friendly atmosphere Read more [...]

Event 2017-05-05: Salsa at The View in Brighton every first Friday of the month!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The View in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas.. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the facebook event, the facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. From this 16th anniversary month they will be opening an extra room downstairs. Upstairs in the Cuban Room they will be playing the very best in Cuban Salsa, Timba, Read more [...]

Event 2017-04-30: Que-Rico monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There are two other large rooms devoted to bachata and Cubana and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has Read more [...]

Event 2017-04-12: Salsa at Bar So Bournemouth on Wednesdays!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent evening of salsa at Bar So in Bournemouth every Wednesday. There are  bachata workshops from 7:30pm to 8:30pm followed by Cuban salsa workshops from 8:45pm until 10:15pm.  All levels are catered for with  the one and only Moe Flex providing the advanced level for bachata & salsa.  The workshops are followed by social dancing until1am with an excellent selection of good salsa music by DJ Enrique which will motivate you to Read more [...]

Event 2017-04-03: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays!

Dilshad runs salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am - I usually arrive around 9:30 for the bachata lesson - usually have a couple of salsa dances before it begins TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa class for experienced dancers  - Salsa Katanga runs a beginners salsa class - I sometimes help out if they're short of a man 9:30pm: Bachata classes for experienced dancers - Salsa Katanga runs a beginners bachata Read more [...]

Event 2017-04-01: TCL/Alchemy Salsa Social on Saturday!

Tracie's Latin Club and the world famous Alchemy Dance Company run a joint Saturday Salsa Social at St Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS on occasional Saturdays from 8pm to 1am.  I always go if I can because there are always plenty of good dancers there from far and wide to give me the kind of quality dances I enjoy so much as well as some fun dances! It's even better than Caliente on alternate Fridays because it attracts fans of the world famous professionals Marchant Read more [...]

Event 2017-03-27: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays!

Dilshad runs salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am - I usually arrive around 9:30 for the bachata lesson - usually have a couple of salsa dances before it begins TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa class for experienced dancers  - Salsa Katanga runs a beginners salsa class - I sometimes help out if they're short of a man 9:30pm: Bachata classes for experienced dancers - Salsa Katanga runs a beginners bachata Read more [...]

Event 2017-03-20: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays!

Dilshad runs salsa & bachata lessons usually with the able assistance of the gorgeous Naomi Holloway followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done Read more [...]

Event 2017-03-13: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays!

Dilshad runs salsa & bachata lessons with the able assistance of the gorgeous Naomi Holloway followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons Read more [...]

Event 2017-03-10: Que-Rico 3-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There are two other large rooms devoted to bachata and Cubana and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has Read more [...]

Event 2017-03-06: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays!

Dilshad runs salsa & bachata lessons with the able assistance of the gorgeous Naomi Holloway followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons Read more [...]

Event 2017-03-04: La Vida Loca Carnaval Edition!

Dale Afro Latin Entertainment is running a La Vida Loca Carnaval Edition! to celebrate one year of La Vida Loca on Saturday 4th March  from 9:30pm-3am at The Lounge, 1 Granada Road, Southsea PO4 0SY Parking is awful nearby so get there early if you want to find a space but there is a 3 hour limitation on most nearby spaces and it is rumoured that there are 24 hour parking attendants out to get you! There will be an inspired mixture of Afro Latin music to keep you dancing all night. Tickets Read more [...]

Event 2017-02-27: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad runs salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. Tonight he was unable to attend so Salsa Katanga ran the Rueda lesson and the gorgeous Naomi Holloway ran the bachata lesson ably assisted by the handsome Tristan Cambell-Reynolds. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, Read more [...]

Event 2017-02-20: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad runs salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 2am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2017-02-17: Que-Rico Half Term Extra party at the Bedford in Balham

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There are two other large rooms devoted to bachata and Cubana and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has Read more [...]

Event 2017-02-13: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 2am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in Read more [...]

Event 2017-02-10: Que-Rico 3-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There are two other large rooms devoted to bachata and Cubana and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has Read more [...]

Event 2017-02-06: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 2am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in Read more [...]

Event 2017-01-30: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am but tonight it's a special until 2am with the amazing Moe Flex and featuring guest star Fadi K ! TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels but with Moe Flex in charge who knows - whatever it is will be fun - not sure what it was - didn't arrive until 9:30! 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels but with Moe Flex in charge who knows Read more [...]

Event 2017-01-23: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays!

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £5 2 classes are £7 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place Read more [...]

Event 2017-01-16: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays!

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £5 2 classes are £7 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place Read more [...]

Event 2017-01-13: Que-Rico 3-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There are two other large rooms devoted to bachata and Cubana and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has Read more [...]

Event 2017-01-11: Salsa at Bar So Bournemouth on Wednesdays

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent evening of salsa at Bar So in Bournemouth every Wednesday. There are  bachata workshops from 7:30pm to 8:30pm followed by Cuban salsa workshops from 8:45pm until 10:15pm.  All levels are catered for with  the one and only Moe Flex providing the advanced level for bachata & salsa.  The workshops are followed by social dancing until1am with an excellent selection of good salsa music by DJ Enrique which will motivate you to Read more [...]

Event 2017-01-09: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays!

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. Tonight Dilshad was unable to attend and Salsa Katanga ran the main Rueda de Casino & Bachata lessons while Asia ran the beginners. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 Read more [...]

Event 2016-12-28: Salsa at Bar So Bournemouth on Wednesdays

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent evening of salsa at Bar So in Bournemouth every Wednesday. They run a bachata lesson followed by many levels of Cuban salsa lessons from 7:30pm until 10:15pm and then freestyle until 1am with an excellent selection of good salsa music by DJ Enrique to motivate you to dance all night. Although the lessons are Cuban there are plenty of ladies who go there who can dance cross body though most of the men lead Cuban style! This Wednesday Read more [...]

Event 2016-12-21: Salsa at Bar So Bournemouth on Wednesdays Christmas Party

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent evening of salsa at Bar So in Bournemouth every Wednesday. They run a bachata lesson followed by many levels of Cuban salsa lessons from 7:30pm until 10:15pm and then freestyle until 1am with an excellent selection of good salsa music by DJ Enrique to motivate you to dance all night. Although the lessons are Cuban there are plenty of ladies who go there who can dance cross body though most of the men lead Cuban style! This Wednesday Read more [...]

Event 2016-12-19: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays & Lauren’s Birthday!

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place Read more [...]

Event 2016-12-12: Salsa & Bachata at Drift Christmas Party

⍟TONIGHT!!!! NO MORE WAITING! ⍟ BACHASALSA XMAS PARTY!!! ⍟ JOIN DILSHAD AND THE TEAM ⍟ SPECIAL GUEST Moe Flex ⍟ SALSA, BACHATA, REGAETTON ⍟ DRIFT BAR ⍟ TILL 2AM⍟ DON’T MISS IT⍟ SEE YOU TONIGHT! ⍟ FREE CD's TO FIRST PEOPLE ⍟ Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am but tonight it's the Christmas Party with the amazing Moe Flex! TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all Read more [...]

Event 2016-12-05: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place Read more [...]

Event 2016-11-28: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to 1am. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place Read more [...]

Event 2016-11-21: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-11-14: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-11-11: Que-Rico 3-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There are two other large rooms devoted to bachata and Cubana and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has Read more [...]

Event 2016-11-07: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-10-31: BachaSalsa Spooky Special with MOE FLEX!

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. Tonight is a Halloween special featuring the world famous Moe Flex who will be providing rueda & reggaeton lessons and adding to our social dancing fun with his amazing animations throughout the night   - see the facebook event for more details! TIMES 8:30pm: Reggaeton 9:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) classes - 2 levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa Read more [...]

Event 2016-10-29: Thriller Halloween Party at The Invincible in Portsmouth

Dale Afro Latin Entertainment is running a THRILLER HALLOWEEN PARTY on Saturday 29th October from 9:30pm-3am at The Invincible, 6 Wickham Street, Portsmouth PO1 3EF There will be an inspired mixture of Afro Latin music to keep you dancing all night. Tickets are £6 (Students £5) and fancy dress is optional! The capacity is limited so be advised to get your tickets in advance from the team: DJunior Spencer or Hazel Ashleen Squib or call 07800667567. Can't wait to be there - see you Read more [...]

Event 2016-10-24: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-10-17: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-10-15: Sexy & Sensual Saturday Party Night at Park Inn, Heathrow

Sexy Sensual Latin Dance Festival - Saturday Party Night at Park Inn By Radisson Heathrow, Bath Road, UB7 0DU West Drayton, Hillingdon for £20 at the door. This is where you find out what bachata is all about although there is a salsa & a kizomba room for those who prefer not to bachata all night as I don't - bachata comes 2nd for me and kizomba about 6th! 🙂 At 10pm we have the 2nd Official World Bachata Champions of Champions with a prize of Euro5000 and 5 international contracts Read more [...]

Event 2016-10-14: Que-Rico 3-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There are two other large rooms devoted to bachata and Cubana and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has Read more [...]

Event 2016-10-10: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-10-03: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-09-26: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-09-19: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-09-12: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-09-10: TLC’s 20th Anniversary Ball at Winchester Guildhall

The balls that TLC hold at Winchester Guildhall are always impressive and successful. People come from all over the country which makes them events not to be missed particularly when it's celebrating a significant milestone like this one which marks the 20th anniversary of the birth of TLC in Southampton. I learned salsa in 2003 with TLC so my first loyalty has always been to TLC and the amazing lady who runs it: Tracie Gooch. There will be 4 beautiful ballrooms: Sizzling Salsa with Read more [...]

Event 2016-09-09: Que-Rico 3-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham

Philip Frost and Miguel Mayana run a monthly salsa event at The Bedford in Balham which is one of my favourite venues. The main room for salsa is ideal: wooden dance floor, capacity for 250 dancers, excellent sound system, air conditioning that works and  free parking nearby for 250 cars! There are two other large rooms devoted to bachata and Cubana and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful! Above all the venue has Read more [...]

Event 2016-08-29: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-08-26: Salsa at Tracies Latin Club in Southampton on alternate Fridays

Tracie's Latin Club run a excellent freestyle night of salsa at St Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS every other Friday from 8:30pm to 1am. The event has been called Caliente for a good reason for many years in different locations. I always go if I can because there are usually plenty of dancers there from far and wide to give me the kind of dances I enjoy so much as well as some fun dances! There are free lessons from 8:30pm to 9:30pm for various levels and then the resident Read more [...]

Event 2016-08-22: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-08-15: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-07-25: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-07-23: TCL/Alchemy Salsa Social This Saturday

Tracie's Latin Club and the world famous Alchemy Dance Company run a joint Saturday Salsa Social at St Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS on occasional Saturdays from 8pm to 1am.  I always go if I can because there are always plenty of good dancers there from far and wide to give me the kind of quality dances I enjoy so much as well as some fun dances! It's even better than Caliente on alternate Fridays because it attracts fans of the world famous professionals Marchant Read more [...]

Event 2016-07-18: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-07-11: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-07-04: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8:30pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9:30pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10:30pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations 1am: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Read more [...]

Event 2016-07-01: Salsa at Tracies Latin Club in Southampton on alternate Fridays

Tracie's Latin Club run a excellent freestyle night of salsa at St Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS every other Friday from 8:30pm to 1am. The event has been called Caliente for a good reason for many years in different locations. I always go if I can because there are usually plenty of dancers there from far and wide to give me the kind of dances I enjoy so much as well as some fun dances! There are free lessons from 8:30pm to 9:30pm for various levels and then the resident Read more [...]

Event 2016-06-27: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations Midnight: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place Read more [...]

Event 2016-06-20: Salsa & Bachata at Drift on Mondays

Dilshad & Asia run salsa & bachata lessons followed by social dancing at Drift every Monday from 8pm to midnight. TIMES 8pm: Rueda de Casino (Cuban) salsa classes for all levels 9pm: Bachata classes for all levels 10pm: Social dancing - salsa (cross body & Cuban), bachata, merengue, kizomba and animations Midnight: Close COST 1 class is £4 2 classes are £6 Social dancing is free whether you've done lessons or not Plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place Read more [...]