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We are extremely happy to announce
the 10 year anniversary of “Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz” (SRSC)!
Since the inception of SRSC in July 2001, hundreds of people have enjoyed the fun and community of dancing in the Rueda circle.
Since July 2001, SRSC has not only maintained “Salsa Rueda” consistently but also developed and enlarged the community to hundreds of people in the area.
We began with only 2 classes per week and counted up to 8 classes per week at peak times with over one hundred people attending our classes every week.
We are also extremely happy to have supported the community with 95 performances all organized by students from our classes.
Many people learned to dance Salsa with SRSC.
People have come and people left and sometimes we see people coming back after a long time. Other groups have split off from SRSC, teaching now in the surrounding area.
Friendships were made and many people have found their partners – even for life.
SRSC has made connections state, nation and worldwide.
Come and celebrate this milestone with us!
Con abrazos,
Chris & Jessica!
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Series Class for Intro/Beginner
Begins July 11, 2011
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Back due to popular demand: City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation presents:
Salsa made FUN and Easy
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Chris & Jessica
Learn to dance Salsa with
Salsa Rueda de Casino
Non-intimidating
Friendly atmosphere
NO PARTNER REQUIRED
Two excellent & experienced instructors
Sign-up for 6-week
series class NOW!
ONLY 18 Openings!
Every Monday 8-9pm
Starts July 11 to Aug 15, 2011
Downtown Santa Cruz, California
Louden Nelson Center
301 Center Street
Age: 16 and up
Fee for 6 classes: $45 (city-residents)/$56 (non city-residents)
Page 29 on Activity Guide. Class# 14291
Click here to register!
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SRSC performed at World Famous Artichoke Festival!
Saturday, May 21 2011
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Stage Performance
Saturday, May 21, 2011
3:15pm-4pm
Plaza Stage
Fairgrounds
Castroville, CA
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (SRSC) performed at the World Famous Artichoke Festival the 8th time in a row. This was our 95th performance in almost 10 years.
Two great video just posted!
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Open Intro Class during National Dance Week
Wednesday, April 27 2011
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Open Class (FREE): Salsa Rueda!
For all New Students!
Intro/Beginner 1
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
7-8pm
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA
Louden Nelson Center
301 Center Street
Be there 5 Min early for warm-up
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (SRSC) participates this year again at the National Dance Week.
Learn to dance Salsa with Salsa Rueda!
Enjoy Chris & Jessica from Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz, two very skilled, fun and non-intimidating instructors with 10 years experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Kicking of Film Festival!
Saturday, April 9 2011 at 6pm
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Salsa at Santa Cruz Film Festival
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (SRSC) will teach some cool and easy Salsa moves at the Santa Cruz Film Festival 2011 Kick Off Extravangza.
Salsa band: Flor de Cana
Saturday, April 9 2011, 6pm
Top of the Ritt
1375 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
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Dancing with the Star – YOU!
Beginner 2&3 Salsa/Salsa Rueda series
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5 classes for only $35
 Salsa Rueda series for Beginner 2
Wednesdays from 8-9pm Starting March 16 to April 13, 2011!!
This March and April, Chris & Jessica offer
Dancing with the Star – YOU!
Dancers wanting to have more fun and advance from beginner 1 levels should sign up.
This progressive class takes you “beyond beginner” to the next level of FUN! Rather than starting over every week with the basic steps:
* combine basic moves into longer ones
* practice reacting quickly to calls
* move a lot more during the hour
* earn group moves, the most fun part of the Rueda style!
Two skilled and non-intimidating instructors: Chris & Jessica.
We bring the FUN into Salsa dancing!
Dancing keeps you moving — we make you the star!
All classes are offered at the Louden Nelson Center at 301 Center Street, Downtown Santa Cruz. Free parking across the street at the police station and close to major bus lines downtown.
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NEW: Series Class for Intro/Beginner
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Intro/Beginner 1 Series Class
Every Monday 8 to 9pm
January 24, 2011 until March 7, 2011
Learn to dance Salsa the fun, easy and friendly way through Salsa Rueda.
Built up your skill for the next level! Enjoy the latest hot Salsa tunes and get a good workout at the same time.
No Partner required
FUN, Non-intimidating
Friendly atmosphere
GREAT teachers
Award-winning
Since 2001
Offered through Parks and Recreation City of Santa Cruz
$41(Resident of Santa Cruz)/$51(Non-Resident)
Click here to register!
Convenient, free and safe public parking across the street at the police station.
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Hot Salsa Tunes at Holiday Parade!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
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Downtown Holiday Parade!
For the 6th year in a row, Chris & Jessica from Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (SRSC) supported the Downtown Holiday Parade again offering their friends and students the opportunity to perform and shine at this fun event.
We already support Harvest Foodbank and ask everyone to consider donations for Harvest Foodbank!
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
10:00am (be there at 9:15am)
Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
Free rehearsals!
Community TV and Radio Broadcast
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United Nations Parade 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
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Dancing in the rain
SalsaRuedaSantaCruz danced
at the United Nations Parade
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, California
Click on image to see more about event and participation!
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BIGGEST SALSA DANCE in Santa Cruz
Saturday, October 23, 2010
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BIG SALSA DANCE EVENT
 Saturday, October 23, 2010
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaThis annual event which has become one of the biggest Salsa dance events in the Santa Cruz area.
Everyone is invited to share and celebrate Latin music and dance as one big family.
Featuring:
Introducing first time ever: DJ Festival:
Four of the best DJs in the area.
Performances such as Salsa, Bachata, Salsa Rueda, Merengue, Cumbia, Tango and Folklorico Alcohol-free event!
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SRSC performs at Cabrillo Music Festival
August 7, 2010
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Cabrillo Music Festival
Date: Saturday, August 7, 2010
Performance time: 1:30-2:15pm
Location: Church street, in front of Civic Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Back from summer break, SRSC kicks off the month of August with a performance at the famous annual Cabrillo Festical of Contemporary Music.
Click here for details!
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Salsa Dance Benefit Event
Friday, July 9, 2010
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‘Salsa Dance Benefit!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Portuguese Hall
216 Evergreen Street
Santa Cruz, CA
$15 regular/$12 students with ID
(alcohol-free event)
Benefit to help impoverished people (the Pepenadores) in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Featuring:
Live Band: Salson Performance by DJ Trace
  
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Benefit for sister city Jinotepe, Nicaragua
Sunday, May 16, 2010
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Salsa Fiesta
for Jinotepe in Nicaragua
Sunday, May 16, 2010 2pm-5pm Harvey West Clubhouse Harvey West Park Santa Cruz, CA $5 (single), $10 (family)
Featuring:
Fun Salsa Dance lessons Rueda de Casino style
Great Salsa music and Salsa Dance
Salsa Tasting (bring your favorite Salsa!)
Prizes and a raffle
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Admission to this event includes salsa dance instruction, great Salsa music by Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz, salsa tasting, chips, a beverage, prizes, a raffle and lots of FUN!
Bring your favorite salsa for contest tasting.
Admission fees of $5-10 dollars support the Sister City Project.
Click here for more information
Check out photos and/or videos in our Photo Album & Videos page!
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Cinco De Mayo in Davenport with Broken English
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Benefit event supporting Davenport Resources Center:
Cinco De Mayo Davenport
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (SRSC) is happy to support this fundraiser for the 8th year in a row! Hosted by the Davenport Resource Center. SRSC will introduce the ethnic art of Salsa dance, Rueda de Casino style, with a performance followed by fun dance instruction for everyone. This is a fun event for the entire family!
We invite anyone of the Salsa Rueda community to join us and support this fun fundraising event at this beautiful location!
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Event time: noon-6pm
Performance time & instructions: 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Main Plaza, 100 Church Street, Davenport, CA
Featuring:
Noon: El Sonido Burbajas por Juan Nava 12:30pm Ballet Folklorico Davenport 12:45pm Jus Cuz 2:00pm Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz with performance and fun dance instructions for everyonen 2:30pm live band: Broken English4:00pm Ballet Folklorico Davenport 4:10pm El Sonido Burbajas por Juan Nava
Check out photos and/or videos in our Photo Album & Videos page!
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National Dance Week
Begins Thursday April 29, 2010
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‘Performance and FREE Classes
National Dance week 2010
Since many years we have been supporting this annual event which celebrates dance in the community! This year we will have a performance, a free dance lesson in the street and free classes for one full week.
Performance
Thursday April 29, 2010 7:45pm
Downtown Santa Cruz Locust Street and Pacific Ave Sign up with us for an easy and fun performance.
Check out photos and/or videos in our Photo Album & Videos page!
FREE Salsa Rueda class in the street
Out of the Studio into the Street
140 Church Street – in The Sentinel Parking Lot
Saturday May 1, 2010 at 4:15pm
Downtown Santa Cruz
Join us as Chris & Jessica give a FREE dance lesson
FREE classes all week of May 3 for New Students
such as:
FUN Intro/Beginner Class
Salsa dance Rueda de Casino style
Wednesday May 5, 2010: 7pm
Louden Nelson Community Center
301 Center Street, Downtwon Santa Cruz
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Starting Monday, January 4, 2010
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‘New Location starting Jan 4, 2010
Starting Monday January 4, 2010 we will have all of our classes at the
Louden Nelson Community Center
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, (downtown).
Just one mile from the Cayuga Vault.
It has real wooden dance floor, ceiling fans, mirrors (which we can hide), a good heating system, great sound system, and lots of safe parking.
Also public free parking across the street at the police station. We hope to see you all there!
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Last Dance at Cayuga Vault and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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‘ LAST DANCE at the Cayuga Vault
Hosted by Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Cayuga Vault
1100 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
7pm-8pm: Regular Intro Beginner Salsa Rueda class
8pm-8:30pm (about): Rueda Jam
8:30pm to 11pm: Free Salsa Dance with DJ Trace!
Say goodbye to the year and to the Cayuga Vault with the “Last Dance” of 2009. Bring a (non alcoholic) beverage or snack to share if you like.
Admission to the dance is FREE – Suggested Donation of $5!
A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We wish everyone a wonderful, healthy and happy New Year 2010!
Leaving the Vault after 8 1/2 years fills our heart and the heart of so many others with sadness. But sometimes change may result in something positive. Let’s take this change with a positive attitude!
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Last Chance: REAL Cuban style Salsa Dance Casino Rueda!
Monday December 28 at 8:00pm
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A flavor of Havana brought to us!
LAST CHANCE: Don’t miss this opportunity!
Ariel is a native from Havana, Cuba and taught in San Francisco and the Bay area. He is coming from over the hill and will focus on Cuban dance style and Salsa Casino Rueda dance.
This class is right after our regular Beginner 3/Intermediate class
which starts at 7pm.
Ariel’s workshop is ideal for all Beginner Level 2 and Intermediate!
Monday, December 28, 2009
8:00pm
Cayuga Vault
1100 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
Fee only $8.
This is a special workshop and not a regular class.
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Rueda Workshop
Monday December 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm
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Enjoy a last time with:
Samy Makar
We are proud and honored to have Samy Makar as our guest teacher at this Intercambio workshop again!
Samy has been teaching the Rueda group in Mountain View (Rueda Rockets) and Los Gatos (Let’s Go Salsa) for many years.
He will bring in some new and fun Rueda moves.
Having the opportunity to see and learn from other teachers will enrich your joy of dance and of Rueda! You do not need to drive to the Bay area,
he is coming here!
The class is right after our regular 7pm Beginner 3/Intermediate class:
8pm Rueda workshop
$8 (sorry other discounts do not apply) Ideal for all Beginner level 2/3 and up.
Cayuga Vault
1100 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
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Hot Salsa Tunes at Holiday Parade!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
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Downtown Holiday Parade!
For the 5th year in a row, Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (SRSC) supported the Downtown Holiday Parade again (led by Jessica) and offered our students and friends the opportunity to perform and shine at this fun event.
We already support Harvest Foodbank and ask everyone to consider donation for Harvest Foodbank!
Free rehearsals!
Community TV and Radio Broadcast
Share your own photos or even videos on our website (it’s easy!)
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BIG Salsa Dance Event
Saturday October 3, 2009 at 7:30pm
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Live band
Six sizzling performances
DJ Trace
MEGA Rueda
Salsa/Rueda Lesson
Vets Hall
846 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA
(downtown, next to main post office)
Fee $15
Alcohol free event!
Share your own photos or even videos on our website (it’s easy!)
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Intercambio Workshop
Thursday Sept 24 at 7:30 pm
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Samy Makar
Rueda Rockets & Let’s Go Salsa
We are proud and honored to have Samy Makar as our guest teacher at the next
Intercambio workshop! Samy has been teaching the Rueda group in Mountain View (Rueda Rockets) and Los Gatos (Let’s Go Salsa) since many years .
He will bring in some new and fun Rueda moves.
Having the opportunity to see and learn from other teachers will enrich your joy of dance and of Rueda! You do not need to drive to the Bay area he is coming here!
The class is ideal for all Beginner Level 2 and up!
Thursday, September24
7:30 pm !
Cayuga Vault
1100 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CAFee $8
This is a special workshop and not a regular class.
(Discounts for our regular classes do not apply )
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Next Intercambio Workshop
Thursday Sept 17 at 7:30pm
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Cuban style dance moves
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Since many weeks we were working on bringing in great Latin dance teachers from other area. We call this new program “Intercambio Workshop”.
We hope to bring in a new vibe, new energy and something different and hope the community will enjoy this opportunities.
By popular demand we are happy to have back Ariel Oceguera Flores.
Ariel is a native from Havana, Cuba.
He will teach Cuban style dance moves and Salsa Casino Rueda dance style.
The class is ideal for all Beginner Level 2 and up! Thursday, September 17
7:30pm (75 to 90 minutes)
Cayuga Vault
1100 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
Fee $10
This is a special workshop and not a regular class.
(Discounts for our regular classes do not apply )
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Intercambio Workshop
Thursday Sept 10 at 8 pm
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Special guest:
Samy Makar
Rueda Rockets & Let’s Go Salsa
Don’t miss this opportunity!
We are proud and honored to have Samy Makar as our guest teacher at the next Intercambio workshop! Samy has been teaching the Rueda group in Mountain View (Rueda Rockets) and Los Gatos (Let’s Go Salsa) since many years .
He will bring in some new and fun Rueda moves.
Having the opportunity to see and learn from other teachers will enrich your joy of dance and of Rueda! You do not need to drive to the Bay area he is coming here!
The class is ideal for all Beginner Level 2 and up!
Thursday, September 10:8 pm
Cayuga Vault
1100 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
Fee $8
This is a special workshop and not a regular class.
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Great Cuban style dance moves from Havana
Thursday Sept 3 at 8pm
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Special Rueda Jam Session
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Since many weeks we were working on bringing in great Latin dance teachers from other area. We call this new program “Rueda Jam”.
We hope to bring in a new vibe, new energy and something different and hope the community will enjoy this opportunities.
We are thrilled to kick off this program with Ariel Oceguera Flores.
Ariel is a native from Havana, Cuba.
He will teach Cuban style dance moves and Salsa Casino Rueda dance style.
The class is ideal for all Beginner Level 2 and up!
Thursday, September 3
8pm
Cayuga Vault
1100 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
Drop-in $7 ($5 students)
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SRSC announces Transitions!
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SRSC announces Transition
Dear Salsa and Salsa Rueda friends:
We announce some sudden and important changes at SRSC which will affect our wonderful community we have built up for over 8 years.
Over the eight years of Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz, teachers have
come and gone, and some of our students have made the
transition from being students to be being great teachers.
As you probably have already heard, one of those teachers,
Kirsten, has decided to stop being a part of our small organization
and start her own venture, after September 3.
We wish Kirsten the best in her future classes.
When an organization exists for as long as we have, it is
natural that it will change and evolve.
Over the 8 years we ave changed the life of many people for the better and we will continue to do so.
We hope for your support and patience as we focus on positive
changes to come.
With the spirit of sustaining the Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz
community, we are looking forward to bringing in new teachers,
supporting them, and building them up, just as we have done the
past.
With much love,
Chris & Jessica
Santa Cruz, California
Tel.: (831) 457-7432
wwww.salsaruedasantacruz.com
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Western Service Workers Association, Aptos
Saturday, August 8, 2009
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports
35th Anniversary of WSWA
Beth El
3055 Porter Gulch Road
Aptos, California, 95003
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Event time: 5-8pm
SRSC is giving demonstrations with friends and students to about 2 songs. Performance time is between 6 and 7pm.
If you want to perform, see details in “Performance & Events”.
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Local Public Local Library, Santa Cruz
Saturday, July 18, 2009
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports
Library celebrates Creativity
SRSC is giving demonstrations with friends and students to about 2 songs followed by fun dance lessons for everyone.
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Artichoke Festival in Castroville
Sunday, May 17, 2009
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz performs and hosts Salsa Rueda Dance at the
50th Artichoke Festival in Castroville
Sunday, May 17, 2009
For the 6th year on a row, ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is proud to perform and teach Salsa Rueda at the
50th Festival.
This is SRSC’s
85th performance,
all organized
with dancers & supporters
from our Salsa Rueda community!
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe was crowned Queen at the 1948 Artichoke Festival?
Did you know that 90 percent of Artichokes consumed in the U.S. are grown in Castroville?
Starting at 3pm at the Green stage, we offer interactive salsa dance for everyone, followed by a performance organized by volunteers and students.
See more in Performances & Events for details on the participating at the performance or click on the image to get to the Artichoke Festival website.
Click on the left “Photo Album” to see images from the event.
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Out of the Studios – into the Streets
Sunday, May 3, 2009
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports
“Out of the Studio – into the Streets”
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA
Abbott Square
(next to the Octagon and Museum of Art History)
Sunday, May 3, 2009
2:30pm
With other local dance teachers and studios, SRSC will share the joy of dance with our community. Free dance lessons will be offered from noon to 4, ranging from belly dance to tango to swing to capoeira.
SRSC will offer a half hour lesson from 2:30 to 3:00 pm.
We invite all of our friends and students to join this event!
Attention:
On the same afternoon, SRSC supports a fundraiser for Nicaragua by the Santa Cruz Sister City project. Two team members will be entertaining with Salsa Rueda class for everyone. This is not a performance, but friends and students of SRSC are invited to attend. See “News & Highlights” for more information.
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Benefit Fundraiser for Nicaragua
Sunday, May 3, 2009
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports
“Sister City” Salsa Fiesta
Benefit for Jinotepe, Nicaragua
Harvey West Park Clubhouse
Santa Cruz, CA
Sunday, May 3, 2009
2pm-5pm
Two SRSC team members, Chris & Jessica, will entertain with a fun Salsa Rueda dance class for everyone.
No performance planned.
We invite our students and friends to join us and support the event at the Harvey West Clubhouse. Admission $7 general, $5 for students and seniors, and $10 for families.
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Cinco de Mayo Davenport
Saturday, May 2, 2009
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the 7th year in a row
Davenport Resource Center
Cinco de Mayo Festival
in Davenport, CA
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Event is from 12-6pm
Performances and Dance
Celebrate Mexico’s flavors, rhythms and colors in the lovely town of Davenport.
SRSC is honored to support Davenport’s 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo.
Hosted by the Davenport Resource Service Center.
SRSC will show a Salsa Rueda performance
followed by fun and easy Salsa Rueda dance instruction for everyone.
Live band: Broken English
See more in Performances & Events
for details on the participating in the performance.
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No Class: Thursday April 30, 2009
due to Performance
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No class Thursday April 30, 2009
Due to performance downtown Santa Cruz
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Please join us and check out Performances and Events!
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SRSC supports
National Dance Week Celebration
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the annual
National Dance Week Celebration
“Dancing in the Streets”
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA
Thursday, April 30, 2009
This annual event celebrates dance in the community. At various points along Pacific Avenue, in downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz’s dance treasures will perform.
SRSC is scheduled to perform
hree ten minute segments
between 5:30 and 8:30 pm.
Our regular Thursday classes will be cancelled, and we invite all of our students to come and join the performance.
Here is the schedule:
5:30pm Cathcart at Pacific (next to Old School Shoes)
6:00pm Church at Pacific (next to Urban Outfitters)
6:45pm Pacific at Front (next to Jamba Juice)
See more in Performances & Events
for details on the participating in the performance.
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SRSC performs at
Benefit at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA
Friday, March 20, 2009
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ performs at the
Benefit Performance for
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Friday, March 20, 2009
Doors: 7:30pm, Show: 8:00pm
$12 Advanced, $15 at Door
320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Featuring performances by:
– Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz
– Anthony McNaught
– Red Black Blonde
– Shannon Colette
– Linda Koffman
– the Big Let Go
– Josh Lowe
– Cello Joe
– DNA
This evening of songwriters and comedians also features a performance by the instructor team of Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz. This will be the 82nd performance!
Advance tickets are available at Streetlight Records, or at classes of Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz, Monday, Wednesday, and Tuesday evenings at the Cayuga Vault.
All proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood’s health center services and education programs. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte’s mission is to ensure that every individual has the knowledge, opportunity, and freedom to make every child a wanted child, and every family a healthy family.
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SRSC performs at
Mello Center in Watsonville CA
Sunday, December 14, 2008
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the
2008 Annual Holiday Recital
of Santa Cruz Dance Company
Sunday, December 14, 2008
3pm
250 East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA
By special invitation from Joy Smith, owner of Santa Cruz Dance Company, the same group who performed at the 7th Anniversary Party at the Vets Hall in September, will perform at Santa Cruz Dance Company’s annual holiday recital.
This will be the 81st performance!
Rehearsal are scheduled the week before the event.
The choreographer and director is Jessica.
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SRSC supports
Annual Holiday Parade in Santa Cruz, CA
December 6, 2008
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the
Annual Holiday Parade 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
10am
Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Broadcast on Hank 95.5 radio station
and Santa Cruz Community Television Channel 27
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is supports this annual event again.
The parade starts at 10am along Pacific Avenue.
This will be the 80th performance in 7 1/2 years!
See “Performances & Events” for more details and how to participate.
The choreographer and director is Jessica.
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SRSC announces:
Salsa Rueda Festival in San Francisco
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Salsa Rueda Festival
www.salsaruedafestival.com
February 20 -22, 2009
The Hotel Whitcomb
San Francisco, California
Click on image to see more!
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SRSC presents
Biggest Salsa Dance Event in Santa Cruz
Saturday, September 20, 2008
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ presents
Biggest Salsa Dance Event
in Santa Cruz
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Vets Hall auditorium
846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA
(next to Main Post Office)
$12
Begins at 7:30pm
with Salsa/Salsa Rueda lesson
(See detailed schedule below)
Featuring:
* Live band ‘Broken English’ (see photo below)
* DJ Trace (see photo below)
* Salsa/Salsa Rueda dance lesson
* Slide show featuring the past 7 1/2 years of SRSC
* Victoria’s Dance & Costumes Supplies
* Six sizzling performances (see below)
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Presenting the performing groups (in alphabetical order):
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Fuego Latino (Watsonville)
Luis Fabila and Cesario Ruiz leading their Salsa Rueda group.
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PasoSambaDoble (Capitola)
Gina Hays from Dancenter and her group
of young dancers perform to a mix of ChaCha, Samba, Paso Doble and Salsa.
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Rueda Rockets (Mountain View)
Samy Makar and his Rueda Rockets from Mountain View make their Santa Cruz debut.
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
Your event host! With a sizzling choreography by Jessica Dieseldorff.
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Salsa Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
Jose Resendiz, who teaches Salsa at the VetsHall and Louden Nelson Center, performs with Esther.
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Santa Cruz Tango (Santa Cruz)
Lynne Caryl, who teaches Tango at the VetsHall, performs with a 6-couples Tango group.
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Live Music Band: Broken English
(click on picture to see more of the band)
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DJ: Trace
The latest from New York & Miami
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Slide Show
Come and see photos of yourself or your friends
from as long as 7 1/2 years ago (2001 to 2008).
In a continuously running slide show, we feature photos of people who participated in 77 performances, as well as photos made during our classes and events.
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Schedule
(Times may vary)
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| 7:30pm |
Salsa/Salsa Rueda dance class
Teaching Salsa moves for Beginners |
| 8:30pm |
DJ Trace with the latest in Latin dance music |
| 9:25pm |
Performance (1st Set): |
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• Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz Tango
• PasoSambaDoble |
| 9:45pm |
Live Music: Broken English |
| 10:30pm |
Performance (2nd Set) |
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• Fuego Latino
• Salsa Santa Cruz
• Rueda Rockets |
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10:50pm
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Live Music: Broken English |
| 12:00am to 12:30am |
DJ Trace |
We thank the following sponsors who have generously donated to the
Santa Cruz Ethnic Arts Network (SCEAN) in support of our event.
It’s not too late for you or your business to make a tax deductible donation to SCEAN! With a donation of at least $50, you receive free admission
to the event! Click on “contact us” at the left side of the website.
This is an alcohol-free event!
We will be serving bottled water (ice-cold and room temperature) for $1.
Victoria’s Dance & Costumes will be selling dance shoes at a special discount.
See image and website link on top right.
There will be a sign-up sheet at the entrance.
Each signature agrees to liability/waiver release and photo release.
Everyone will receive wrist bands.
The event celebrates the 7th anniversary of ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC).
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz entertains at
Clos LaChance Winery, St Martin, CA
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ is proud to entertain again
Salsa/Salsa Rueda Dance Event 2008
 Beginner:
Friday, August 15, 2008
6-10pm
Intermediate:
Friday, September 05, 2008
6-10pm
“Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz” (SRSC) is proud to entertain this years Salsa & Salsa Rueda Dance event again at the beautiful winery Clos LaChance in San Martin, CA.
We will be teaching and entertaining sizzling Salsa and Salsa Rueda.
Musical Entertainment by: DJ Real
Cost: $15 per person, $12 per club member (includes complimentary glass of 2007 Pink Throated Brilliant Rose or 2005 Honduran Emerald Meritage).
No partner required.
Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin, CA 95046
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No Class due to Holiday
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No class: Monday Sept. 1, 2008
Due to Labor Day Holiday
Yes, we will have class on Wed. Sept 3 !
Please check out our “No Class Days” to the right.
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports with its 77th performance
Artichoke Festival in Castroville, CA
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ performs and hosts Salsa Rueda Dance at the
Artichoke Festival in Castroville
Sunday, May 18, 2008
 For the 6th year on a row, ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is proud to perform and teach Salsa Rueda at the
49th Festival.
This is SRSC’s
77th performance
all organized
with dancers & supporters
from our Salsa Rueda community!
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe was crowned Queen at the 1948 Artichoke Festival?
Did you know that 90 percent of Artichokes consumed in the U.S. are grown in Castroville?
Starting at 3pm at the Green stage, we have interactive dance for everyone, followed by the performance organized by volunteers and students.
See more in Performances & Events for details on the participating at the performance or click on the image to get to the Artichoke Festival website.
Click on the left “Photo Album” to see images from the event.
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SRSC support Davenport Resource Center
‘Cinco de Mayo Davenport’
Saturday, May 3, 2008
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supported the 6th year in a row
Cinco de Mayo Festival
in Davenport, CA
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Event is from 12-6pm
Performances and Dance
If you want to see Mexico’s flavors, rhythms and colors come to Davenport to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
SRSC is honored to support Davenport’s 9th Annual Cinco de Mayo.
Hosted by the Davenport Resource Service Center.
SRSC will show a Salsa Rueda performance
followed by fun and easy Salsa Rueda dance instruction for everyone.
This will be our 76th performance!
See more in Performances & Events
for details on the participating at the performance.
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SRSC supports
Celebrando a Cesar Chavez
March 29, 2008
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports
with free Salsa Rueda class and our 75th performance the
Celebrando a Cesar Chavez
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Event is from 4pm to 9pm
(Salsa Rueda class&performance: 7:30-9pm)
Portuguese Hall
216 Evergreen Street
Santa Cruz, CA
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is supports this benefit for “Nonviolent Communication Santa Cruz Latino Scholarship Fund” with a Salsa Rueda dance class for everyone and a Salsa Rueda performance.
This will be our 75th performance!
The family programs begins at 4pm:
Family games
Grupo Centeotl – youth Mexican dance
White Hawk Dancers – Aztec Dance
The evening program begins at 6:30pm:
Taki Nan – UCSC Latin American Ensemble
Xochipilli – Mexican Folkloric Dance
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz – Salsa dance lessons Casino Rueda style
We will have a sign-up list at our classes beginning Thursday, March 20 for people who would like to perform. See more in ‘Performances & Events”
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SRSC supports
Salsa Rueda Documentary Film |
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This is a wonderful film currently in production about Cuban dancing.
Two Rueda teachers, Sarita Streng and Eric Johnson, are producing a documentary on Cuban Salsa which addresses the origins of Rueda de Casino.
It follows the lives of some members of “La Rueda de Guanabacoa,” a Cuban dance team.
“Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz” is supporting this documentary.
A trailer for this movie has been completed and you can watch it by clicking on the link below:
La Rueda De Guanabacoa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJVe0rrMFKY
See you all in class!
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SRSC announces
Photos of last performance Dec 1, 2007 are posted!
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ announces
Photos of Holiday Parade are posted
Click on photo to see more!
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SRSC supports
Annual Holiday Parade in Santa Cruz, CA
December 1, 2007
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the
Annual Holiday Parade 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007
10am
Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is supports this annual event again.
The parade starts at 10am along Pacific Avenue.
See “Performances & Events” for more details and how to participate.
The choreographer and director is Jessica.
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz announces
Reduced price for Unlimited classes |
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Starting November 2007 we are happy to offer
Unlimited classes
per calendar month
Was $90: Now $80!
A value of $3.30 per class!
We offer 8 classes every week. That makes 32 classes per month. If we do not even count all classes and count only 24 classes, you you get a value of $3.30 per class!
Click here and see a table which helps you making the decision (scroll down to the bottom of the page):
Unlimited Classes or not Decision Table
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SRSC presents
‘Big Salsa Dance’
Saturday, September 29, 2007
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ presents
Big Salsa Dance
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Vets Hall auditorium
846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA
(next to Main Post Office)
$12
Begin: 7:30pm with Salsa lesson
(See detailed schedule below)
Featuring:
* Live band ‘Broken English’ (see photo below)
* DJ Trace (see photo below)
* Salsa/Salsa Rueda dance lesson
* Slide show featuring the past 6 1/2 years of SRSC
* Victoria Dance Theatrical Supply
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* Following 7 groups agreed to perform:
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Dance Synergy (Aptos):
Frank Duncan debuts a part of his upcoming Cabaret show, with choreography by Madelon Harper.
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Fuego Latino (Watsonville)
Cesario Ruiz and Luis Fabila leading their Salsa Rueda group from Watsonville
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Palomar Ballroom (Santa Cruz)
Mario Avila and Karina Scarborough
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Rhythm Nexus (Santa Cruz)
Micheal Mpyangu and his partner from Motion Pacific studio
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Salsa Rueda San Francisco (San Francisco)
Sidney Weaverling and her Salsa Rueda group
Performance canceled(Performer did not show up)
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
Your event hosts! With choreography by Kirsten Cohen
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Santa Cruz Dance Company (Santa Cruz)
Joy Smith debuts choreography based on the “Zumba” Latin fitness workout
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Live Music Band: Broken English
(click on picture to see more of the band)
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DJ: Trace
With latest from New York & Miami
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Slide Show
Come and see photos of yourself or your friends
from as long as 6 1/2 years ago (2001 to 2007).
In a continuously running slide show, we feature photos of people who participated in over 70 performances, as well as photos made during our classes and events.
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Schedule
(Times may vary slightly)
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| 7:30pm |
Salsa dance class with Jessica and Chris
Teaching Salsa moves for Beginners in a fun Salsa Rueda atmosphere. |
| 8:30pm |
DJ Trace with the latest in Latin dance music |
| 9:15pm |
Performance (1. Group): |
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• Palomar Ballroom (Mario Avila & Karina Scarborough)
– Santa Cruz
‚Ä¢ Dance Synergy — Aptos |
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Live Music: Broken English |
| 10:45pm |
Performance (2. Group) |
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‚Ä¢ Fuego Latino — Watsonville
• Rhythm Nexus (Micheal Mpyangu & Maryse Meijer) – Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz Dance Company
• Salsa Rueda San Francisco: Did not show up! |
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11:15pm
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Live Music: Broken English |
| 12:00pm |
DJ Trace |
We will be serving bottled water (ice-cold and room temperature) for $1.
We will be offering ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ T-shirts for a reduced price of $12.
There will be a sign-up sheet at the entrance. Everyone will receive wrist bands.
The event celebrates the 6th anniversary of ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC).
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No Class
Thursday, Oct 11, 2007
Due to an event at the Cayuga Vault, we will not have class on this Thursday. We apologize for any inconvenience!
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz celebrates its 6th Anniversary
Big Salsa Dance Event: Need Sponsors! |
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ appeals to community:
Seeking Sponsors
for Big Salsa Dance Event !
We appreciate sponsored amount in $50 increments.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Vets Hall auditorium in Santa Cruz, CA.
Each sponsor (and one companion) will receive free entry to the event.
We plan to honor sponsors with a poster and announcements, or if you prefer, you may remain anonymous.
Please, make checks payable to SCEAN (with memo: “for Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz”). Please contact us at any of our 8 classes a week, or send to following address:
Cruzy – Artists & Entertainment
c/o Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz
P.O. BOX 95
Santa Cruz, CA 95063-0095
Tel.: 831-457-7432
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz announces
Unlimited classes for one full month |
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Starting August 2007 following changes apply:
Unlimited classes
per calendar month
for $90
We offer 8 classes every week. That makes 32 classes per month.
You start already saving when you take 3-4 classes a week.
Click here and see a table which helps you making the decision (scroll down to the bottom of the page):
Unlimited Classes or not Decision Table
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ posted photos:
“Uno y Cinco”
Performance at the 48th Artichoke Festival
in Castroville
Click on photo to go to Photo Album.
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports
Rueda de Casino Documentary Film |
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SRSC forwards following message from Barbara Bernstein:
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN A MOVIE ABOUT RUEDA DE CASINO AND SHARE YOUR PASSION WITH THE WORLD?
Rueda teachers Sarita Streng of Albuquerque and Eric Johnson of San Diego have shot footage in Cuba for a documentary about Rueda de Casino. The film will star a top Rueda group, explain the history of the dance, and celebrate the beauty of this dance form.
Below is a link for a video clip of a trailer for the movie
(comment by SRSC: they do not smile – does not look like fun):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJVe0rrMFKY
They are also planning a short epilogue produced by Barbara Bernstein, which will document Rueda de Casino’s many manifestations in the world today.
They need your/our help. Here’s how:
1. SUPPORT A SPONSORSHIP DRIVE
We have all the footage for the film. We need funds to pay for the music rights, final editing, and legal fees. We are looking for dancers, dance teachers and friends of Rueda who are willing to ask others to become financial sponsors. In appreciation for supporting the film with a minimum donation of $10, each sponsor will receive an original “I Love Rueda de Casino” bumper sticker. Groups raising $300 or above will be mentioned in the credits with your group name and possibly a group photo.
We need $28,000 to finish the film. Imagine $10,000 coming from the grass-roots efforts of the world-wide Rueda community.
Would you consider taking a sponsorship packet? Each packet will contain 25 stickers and a return envelope. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 505-899-7863.
2. Provide information, videos and photos that may be used in a short epilogue
We are asking Rueda dancers around the world to tell us about the variety of places they have danced Rueda and anything they have done with the dance form that is particularly interesting.
Example: Some Casineros in NYC planned to protest a radio station that wasn’t playing enough timba by having Rueda dancers encircle the building and dance around it. (comment by SRSC: there must be nicer examples dancing Rueda than protesting)
For more information, contact Rueda Epilogue Producer Barbara Bernstein at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
(say you saw it from ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ in Santa Cruz, CA on the Cruzy.org website).
THANK YOU/MIL GRACIAS for your consideration.
Sarita Streng, Producer/Director; Eric J. Johnson, Producer/Director;
Louisa Streng, Grass-Roots Support; Barbara Bernstein, Epilogue Producer
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports with its 70th performance
Artichoke Festival in Castroville, CA
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ performs and hosts Salsa Rueda Dance at the
Artichoke Festival in Castroville
Sunday, May 20, 2007
For the 5th year on a row, ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is proud to perform and teach Salsa Rueda at the
48th Festival.
This is SRSC’s
70th performance
all organized
with dancers & supporters
from our Salsa Rueda community!
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe was crowned Queen at the 1948 Artichoke Festival?
Did you know that 90 percent of Artichokes consumed in the U.S. are grown in Castroville?
The performance organized by volunteers and students is held at 1:50pm at the family stage. Followed is a one hour fun Salsa Rueda dance lessons for everyone.
See more in Performances & Events for details on the participating at the performance or click on the image to get to the Artichoke Festival website.
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz announces
Big Changes starting May 2007
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ announces changes affecting our classes:
Drop-In fee slashed down to $7 !
Thursday class in Cayuga Vault !
See more changes below:
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ announces following changes affecting our fees, class location and class schedule:
* Drop-In fee cut down to $7.00 (from $9.00) effective May 2007
* Student Discount $5.00 (full time students with valid ID)
* Monthly unlimited pass to all of our classes: $70 (was $65)
This translates to $4.3 per class if you take only 4 classes a week
* Thursday classes in Cayuga Vault: starting Thursday, May 10
Our last class in the Portuguese Hall will be Thursday, May 3, 2007.
We hope the change in location will stimulate more people to come.
* Thursday’s Bridge class will begin at 8pm (was 7pm) starting May 10.
* Minimum attendance requirement per class: 4 people
* Rehearsals and performances are still free for everyone who
participates. We are proud to say that we have supported community events
with 71 performances with the upcoming Artichoke Festival in May 2007.
In order to preserve ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ and this wonderful community ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ has built in the last 6 years,
we ask everyone to help promoting our classes!
Bringing ‘Salsa Rueda’ to the people is our mission.
We hope, cutting the prices and moving our Thursday class to a more central location will accommodate many and stimulate attendance.
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SRSC support Davenport Resource Center
‘Cinco de Mayo Davenport’
Saturday, May 5, 2007
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the 5th year in a row
Cinco de Mayo Festival
in Davenport, CA
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Event is from 12-6pm
Performance and Dance starting sometime between 2 and 3pm
If you want to see Mexico’s flavors, rhythms and colors
come to Davenport for Cinco de Mayo.
SRSC is honored to support Davenports 8th Annual Cinco de Mayo.
The event is hosted by the Davenport Resource Service Center.
SRSC will show a Salsa Rueda performance
followed by fun and easy Salsa Rueda dance instruction for everyone.
See more in Performances & Events
for details on the participating at the performance.
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SRSC performs and teaches Rueda at
‘Treasures of Santa Cruz’
Saturday, April 21, 2007
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SRSC performs and teaches Rueda for everyone
Treasures of Santa Cruz
A benefit for art and art education
organized by
Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County
Silent and Live Auctions; performances by Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz, Watsonville Taiko Drummers, Brazilian dancers; food court and More!
Location: The former Lipton Plant (now Santa Cruz Nutritionals).
2200 Delaware Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
Day: Saturday, April 21, 2007
Time of event: 3pm -7pm
Time of performance: 6:15pm
Rueda dance instruction for everyone: 6:30pm
See more in ‘Performances and events’ if you would like to perform.
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SRSC offers now
Student Discounts!
Starting March 21, 2007
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SRSC offers
Student Discounts !
Only $5 per class (regular is $9)
For full-time students with valid student ID!
Presented valid ID at class. Can not be combined with other discounts.
Begin: Wednesday, March 21, 2007.
See class schedule on left. Click on ‘Classes’.
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SRSC supports
Annual Holiday Parade in Santa Cruz, CA
December 2, 2006
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the
Annual Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 2, 2006
10am
Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is supports this annual event again.
The parade starts at 10am along Pacific Avenue. SRSC is group number 27 out of 49 registered groups. Twelve of our wonderful students participated at the parade dancing for one hour on asphalt. The choreographer and director was Jessica.
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SRSC attends
3rd Annual Salsa Rueda Congress in Miami, FL
October 12-15, 2006
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 ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ attends the
3rd Annual
Salsa Rueda Congress
Miami, Florida
October 12-15, 2006
Team members of ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ attend the 3rd annual Salsa Rueda Congress in Miami, FL.
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SRSC performs
Bi-National Health Fair in Santa Cruz
Saturday, October 14, 2006
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the
Bi-National Health Fair
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Gault School, Santa Cruz, CA
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ is happy to support this event with a performance followed by instructions for everyone.
The performance is scheduled at 2pm and organized by wonderful volunteers and students from our classes. Gilberto is directing the group.
See more in ‘Performances & Event’ (on the left)
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SRSC presents
5th Anniversary Party of Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz
Saturday, September 30, 2006
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Big Salsa Dance Party !
Live Music Band and DJ
Thrilling Performances and Salsa dance class
Saturday, September 30, 2006
VetsHall 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA
(downtown Santa Cruz, next to Post Office)
$12 (tickets at door only. No Pre-sale)
Start 7:30pm (with Salsa dance class)
The team of ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’, Chris, Gilberto, Jessica and Kirsten invite to a special evening celebrating the 5th anniversary of “Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz” at the VetsHall auditorium downtown Santa Cruz.
 Featuring:
Live Music Band:
Yvette y su Mambo Tropical
(click on picture to see more of the band)
DJ: Trace
with the latest from New York & Miami
Thrilling Performances by dance organizations, dance groups and teachers from the Santa Cruz county area. The performances are scheduled in two groups.
Sponsors:
We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our sponsors:
* Jeanne & Patrick Hickey
* Edward Sauer & Heidi Winkler
Program (Event Schedule):
(Performers need to check-in with Jessica at least half an hour before performance)
7:30pm- 8:30pm Salsa dance class.
Learn Salsa moves and experience the fun of Salsa Rueda
8:30pm- 9:30pm DJ Trace with the latest in Latin dance music
9:30pm-10:00pm First performance group:
1. Salsa Santa Cruz
(Jose Resendez & Jennifer Anderson-Bahr represent
Aaron & Aleksandra’s ‘Salsa Santa Cruz’ with a performance to Salsa)
2. Fuego Latino-Watsonville
(Luis Fabila and his group of 12 young dancers perform to music of
Shakira and Salsa. The choreography was done by Bonny Masters
and Cesario Ruiz.)
3. Mario Avila & Chiyoko Ishikawa
(from the Palomar Ballroom perform to Cha-Cha)
10:00pm-10:45pm Live Band: Yvette y su Mambo Tropical
10:45pm-11:00pm Second performance group:
1. Candela
(Maryasha and Elizabeth present a group of 8-10 ladies performing to
Salsa/Reggaeton)
2. Rhythm Nexus
(Micheal who teaches at Motion Pacific Dance studio will perform
to Mambo or also known as ‘Salsa-on-2)
3. ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’
(the host of the event, performs with 12 people to Salsa music)
11:00pm-11:15pm DJ Trace
11:15pm-12:00 (midnight) Live Music: Yvette y su Mambo Tropical
12:00pm-12:30am DJ Trace
Ice cold water will be available for $1.
Music CD’s of Mambo Tropical are available at the event.
DJ Trace, Mambo Tropical and ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ can be hired for your next event or party.
Click here to contact us
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SRSC performs to Live Music of
Mambo Tropical & Pete Escovedo!
Saturday, August 19, 2006
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Yvette y su Mambo Tropical
Saturday, August 19, 2006
 Featuring
Pete Escovedo
Starting with a Salsa dance lessons at 8pm & Salsa Rueda performance at 10:00pm by
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz‘
Famous dance music at its best:
Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Mambo !
Don Quixote, Felton, CA
8pm Salsa dance class
9pm performance by Midnight Mambo
10:30pm Salsa Rueda performance by ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’
$14 advance/$16 door
Purchase tickets !
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SRSC supports local Radio
KUSP Auction 88.9 www.KUSP.org
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Get unlimited monthly classes !
KUSP 88.9 Auction starting June 2006
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz is proud to support local radio station KUSP 88.9 with two passes for unlimited monthly classes worth $60 each.
The bids start at $15!
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz is proud to support local radio station KUSP 88.9 with two passes for unlimited monthly classes worth $60 each.
The bids start at $15!
Item #81 on Saturday, June 3, at 1pm
Item #496 on Thursday, June 8 at 6pm
Good luck!
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz performs at
Artichoke Festival in Castroville, CA |
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ performs at the
Artichoke Festival in Castroville
Sunday, May 21, 2006
For the 4th year on a row, ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ is proud to
perform and teach Salsa Rueda at the 47th Festival.
The performance organized by volunteers and students is held at 2:00pm at the family stage. Followed is a one hour Salsa Rueda dance lessons for everyone.
See more in Performances & Events for details on the participating at the performance or click on the image to get to the Artichoke Festival website.
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports
Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Davenport, CA |
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ supports the 4th year in a row
Cinco de Mayo Festival
in Davenport, CA
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Event is from 12-6pm
Performance and Dance starting at 3pm
If you want to see Mexico’s flavors, rhythms and colors
come to Davenport for Cinco de Mayo.
SRSC is honored to support Davenports 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo.
The event is hosted by the Davenport Resource Service Center.
SRSC will show a Salsa Rueda performance
followed by fun and easy Salsa Rueda dance instruction for everyone.
See more in Performances & Events
for details on the participating at the performance.
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz performs at
National Dance Week Celebration |
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National Dance Week Celebration
Saturday, April 22, 2006
The event is from 2pm – 8pm.
‘Salsa Rueda’ performance 6:45pm
Motion Pacific Dance Studio
408 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA
(downtown Santa Cruz, next to Community Credit Union)
Hosted by:
http://www.bellydanceodyssey.com/ndw2006.html
Check out details in ‘Performances and Events’
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Thursday, April 20, 2006
9-11:30pm
Portuguese Hall
216 Evergreen Street
Santa Cruz, CA
(next to Harvey West Park,
down the block from Costco)
Salsa Rueda Performance
DJ: Trace
Sliding scale $3-$7
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‘Two for One’ !
for February 2006 |
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Two for One !
Bring someone who is new to Salsa Rueda
and one of you gets a
free class !
This offer is valid for the month of February 2006.
The free class needs to be taken in the month of February !
You decide who gets the free class.
Only one free class per party!
Pending the new persons skill level, we recommend to take the Beginners 1 class as offered on Wednesday starting at 7pm (be there at 6:45pm)
or the Bridge class offered on Thursday starting at 7pm (be there 6:45pm).
See our ‘Classes’ on your left.
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4th Anniversary Celebration of SRSC
Saturday, October 15, 2005, Vets Hall, Santa Cruz, CA
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Big Salsa Dance Party
featuring
Salsa Dance contest and a ‘Salsa Rueda’ performance
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is celebrating its 4 year anniversary with a big Salsa party with regular Salsa dance and a Salsa dance contest.
DJ: Trace and MC: Mario!
Audience is judging contest!
The dance contest will be kicked off by a ‘Salsa Rueda’ performance!
Saturday, October 15, 2005
7:00pm – midnight
Veterans Memorial Building
846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA
(downtown, next to post office building)
Schedule:
Salsa & Salsa Rueda dance class: 7:00 -8:00pm
Salsa dance: 8-10pm
Salsa Rueda performance: 10:pm
Salsa dance contest 10:15pm
Salsa dance: 11-12
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Worlds Largest Rueda
August 21, 2005, Miami, FL
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World largest Rueda
August 21, 2005, Miami, FL
Not since the Calle Ocho Conga Line in the 80’s, had any other Latin Dance record been set.
On June 21st, 2001 history was made again creating the ‘World’s Largest Rueda’. with 173 couples recorded in the Guinness World Records book (2004 Edition).
Rene Gueits, organizer of the Miami Salsa Congress, hosts again the World’s Largest Rueda II, in association with Alberto G. Pulles, creator of the event & record holder for the first World’s Largest Rueda.
Only 174 couples are needed to break the record.
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KUSP Radio Show featuring
“Salsa Rueda”
Monday, August 15, 2005
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KUSP radio show:
‘First Person Singular’
features:
“Salsa Rueda”
(how ‘Salsa Rueda’ changed my life)
by Jessica Manke
When: Monday, August 15, 2005 at 7:33am and 5:33pm
Where: KUSP FM 89.3 or 88.9
Available in the ‘First Person Singular’ archives
at KUSP.org about one month after airing.
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SRSC teaches at Salsa Summer Camp
August 11-14, 2005, Palms Springs, CA
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13th Annual Summer Dance Camp
 featuring
“Salsa
Extravaganza 2005″
Wyndham Resort Hotel
Palm Springs, California
August 11-14, 2005
“Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz”
is teaching
Salsa Casino de Rueda
at this event along with other
world class teachers!
This is a Dance camp featuring Swing and Salsa at the Wyndham Resort hotel. The Dance started 1992 and added the Salsa/Latin Dance as special feature since 1998.
Expected are about 1000 people, dancers, teachers, students and vendors from all around the world.
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Salsa & Salsa Rueda workshop
with Sidney Weaverling
Sunday, August 7, 2005
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Come and join this great opportunity before Sidney leaves for Cuba
“Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz” is proud to support Sidney Weaverling to a one-day Salsa and Salsa Rueda workshop.
When: Sunday, August 7, 2005: 10am-4pm
Where: Main Auditorium, Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz
Schedule:
– 10am-11am: Cuban styling Salsa workout
– 11am-12pm: Miami styling Salsa workout
From 12pm-4pm Salsa Rueda as follows:
– 12pm-1pm Intermediate Salsa Racing
– 1pm-2pm Intermediate & Advanced Salsa Lovers
– 2pm-3pm Advanced Salsa Racing
– 3pm-4pm Intermediate Rueda Fresca
Cost: One class $12 More than one class: $10 each Entire workshop: $50
Contact: Anne (831) 429-5164
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SRSC performs to Live Music of
Mambo Tropical & Pete Escovedo!
Friday, August 5, 2005
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Yvette y su Mambo Tropical
Featuring
Pete Escovedo
and a performance by
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz‘
Famous dance music at its best:
Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Mambo !
Moe’s Ally,
1535 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz, CA
Friday, August 5, 2005
begin of event 9:30pm (performance at 11:30pm)
Tel.: 831-479-1854 or 831-462-5620
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Get Your Favorite Salsa Songs from us
List of songs available now !
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Save Time and Money
by benefiting from our experience!
for only $15
Many spend hundreds of dollars on music-CD’s and end up with only a few songs they actually like. This is a very expensive and time consuming way to find what you like.
Why not benefit from many years of experience of our team?
We spent over 5 years getting a great collections of Salsa music together which we also play during our popular classes.
Release 1.1 features a list of the best of the best of more than 70 albums with over 160 songs with following categories: Album, Artist, Track Number, Song, Speed (slow, moderate, fast), Style (Cumbia, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Techno, Afro, etc), Comments
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SRSC performs to Live Music of Mambo Tropical
Sunday, May 29 2005
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Big CD-Debut Party
by Mambo Tropical
Featuring
Yvette, Pete Escovedo
and ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz‘
Famous dance music at its best:
Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Mambo !
Don Quixote, Felton, CA
Sunday, May 29, 2005 8pm-midnight
Purchase tickets !
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Introducing: ‘Technique, Style & Dance’ on Mondays!
Starting May 2, 2005 |
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Technique, Style & Dance class
This class replaces the Intermediate 2 class on Monday
When:
Starting Monday, May 2, 2005 at 7pm
Location:
Cayuga Vault
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Thursday classes move to Portuguese Hall !
Starting April 7 2005 |
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Thursday classes move to Portuguese Hall
Kick-off with a Salsa party on Friday April 1 (see below)
We listen to our students, supporters and friends and move our Thursday classes from The VetsHall (downtown Santa Cruz) to the Portuguese Hall.
When:
Starting Thursday, April 7, 2005
Benefits:
– safe and lots of parking right in front of entrance
– lightened and fenced parking lot
– bright light with wooden dance floor
– good acoustic
– Quite. No other noise from other events (except us, of course)
– luxurious and clean bathrooms
– friendly atmosphere
– easier to get to from Highway 1
– easy to reach with car, bike and only 10 minutes longer to walk
Location:
Portuguese Hall
216 Evergreen Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tel.: 831-423-7753
Directions:
Behind Costco and next to Harvey West Park.
Map:
We will provide a customized map at our classes!
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SRSC supports Women Clinic in Nicaragua
Saturday, April 2 2005, First United Methodist Church |
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Fundraiser for Dorothy Granada’s
women clinic in Nicaragua
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ is proud
to support this fundraising event.
Saturday, April 2, 2005
Event starts at 7pm
First United Methodist Church,
250 California Street, Santa Cruz, CA
‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ (SRSC) is proud to support for the second time this fundraising event with Dorothy Granada for the women’s clinic in Nicaragua.
Dorothy will be giving an update on the community in Nicaragua and her clinic in Mulukuk that so many Santa Cruzians have been supporting for 15 years now.
After the speeches, SRSC will perform to one or two songs followed by dance instructions for everyone.
The performers of SRSC are invited to participate at the dinner and beverages.
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Salsa Dance Party
Friday, April 01 2005, Portuguese Hall |
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Regular Salsa Dance Party
With DJ Cesario
Friday, April 01, 2005
Portuguese Hall
216 Evergreen Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
8-9pm Salsa class (Salsa Rueda)
9-midnight dance (regular Salsa dance)
$5.00
Directions:
Behind Costco and next to Harvey West Park.
Click on photo to get the flyer with map!
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Hearts for the Arts
Saturday, Feb 12 2005, Coconut Grove |
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Hearts for the Arts
With “Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz” and “Broken English”
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Coconut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA (at Boardwalk)
The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County sponsors this fund raising event.
Check out ‘Performances & Events” for more information about the performance!
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‘Two for One’ is back!
for February 2005 |
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Two for One !
Bring someone who is new to Salsa Rueda
and one of you gets a
free class !
This offer is valid for the month of February 2005.
The free class needs to be taken at that same evening. Pending the new persons skill level, we recommend to take the Beginners class as offered on Wednesday starting at 7pm (be there at 6:45pm). See our ‘Classes’ on your left.
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New Class & New Teacher on Thursdays:
Bridge class for Beg 1/Beg 2 |
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New class, new teacher:
Bridging the cap between
Beg 1 and Beg 2 level
Starting February 2005
Thursdays at 7pm,VetsHall
Due to increasing requests, we offer a bridge class which will focus on bridging the cap between Beginners 1 and Beginners 2 level, as well as focus on technique and style. This class is also suitable for people who know Salsa well, but have not dances Salsa Rueda yet.
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“Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz” featured on TV
in January 2005 |
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Special TV Show about
“Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz“
Cruzy is proud to announce the special TV show featuring “Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz”. Tiger Eye Production made a TV show featuring Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz in May 2004. Twelve people from the ‘Salsa Rueda’ community participated. The half hour show is broadcasted on community TV, channel 27 starting January 11, 2005.
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Big Holiday Salsa Dance Party
Thursday, Dec 23 2004, VetsHall
Thank you Cesario!
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On Thursday, December 23, 2004, 8:00pm-10:00pm
at the VetsHall, 846 Front Street, downtown Santa Cruz
Suggested Donation of: $5.00 (sliding scale)
Come and enjoy our last day this year with a big Salsa Dance party!
This party is also to thank Cesario
who will take a break from Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz
in order to go back to school.
Please, see Kirsten and Doug if you want to contribute for a gift!
We start the evening with our regular classes from 7-8:00pm
and then jump right into party mode!
We do not class for only one week from Mon, Dec 27 – Thus, Dec 30, 2004.
In cases of an emergency, please call our:
Salsa Rueda Hotline:
831-457-7432
Our first class in 2005:
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The First Salsa Rueda Congress in Miami
by Barbara Bernstein |
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The first Salsa Rueda Congress was held in Miami, Florida (USA) from November 12 – 14, 2004.
Many from our ‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ community joined this event (see photos).
Barbara Bernstein who teaches Salsa Rueda in Washington D.C./Northern Virginia/Maryland area wrote this article about this event.
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“Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz”
T-Shirts are here |
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Starting December 2004: Change Thursday class
Beg 2 and / Intermediate 1 on Thursdays!
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We heard you and we listened to you! You want more fun, you get it! Starting December 2004, we changed our Intermediate 2 class to a Intermediate 1 class and combined the Advanced class with Intermediate 2 class.
From 7 – 8 pm: two circles at the same time
7 – 8pm : Beginners 2 class
7 – 8pm : Intermediate 1 class
8 – 9pm : Intermediate 2/Advance Class
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Starting July 2004: a new additional class in Santa Cruz:
Beg 2/Intermediate 1 now on Mondays!
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Due to increasing requests, we offer a new class in Santa Cruz every Monday starting July 2004: Beginners 2 / Intermediate 1 class. Designed to build a comfortable bridge between the Beginners 2 level and Intermediate 1 class and designed to guarantee lots of fun.
Starting July 12, 2004 (Note: no class on Monday, July 5 due to holiday!),
our schedule on Monday will change as follows:
7 – 8pm : Review class
8 – 9pm : Beginners 2 / Intermediate 1
This is a great deal for all people who are monthly members!
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During summer 2004:
Salsa Rueda now also in Watsonville
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Starting in June 2004 for a limitted time
Supported by “Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz”.
Beginners/Intermediate Class
Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm
VetsHall: 215 E.Beach Street, Watsonville, CA (Tel. 831-763-4126)
Fee: $7.00 Drop-In. Discounts for students available
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ receives
2004 Calabash Award !
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‘Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz’ offers
Discount Options! |
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Attend ten, get one free !
Enjoy 10 classes and get one class for free
When you have completed 10 classes you get one for free!
Get the coupon card for $1.00.span>
Starting January 2004.
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Caitlin Lindsey presents:
Impressions of Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz |
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See in our Photo Album
“Impressions of Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz”
by Caitlin Lindsey.
Showing: Ricardo and Amy
(Click on picture to see more photos)
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Introducing
The Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz Team
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Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz receives
WE Carnival! Award
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About 13 pairs lead by Cesario participated at the 4th annual Santa Cruz We Carnival parade, dancing Salsa Casino Rueda along Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz on a beautiful Saturday morning.
This was a fun, happy and memorable event which was only possible because everyone was working together in a great community- and team-oriented spirit.
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz handed out special recognition to:
Debbie Walsh, Marta Bechhoefer and Maria Magana for their wonderful contributions in the costume & decoration committee!
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