One of the hottest Cuban Salsa party in town, direct from Havana!

HAVANA RUMBA! to headline the E4 Udderbelly festival, which is held annually in a giant upside down purple cow on the South Bank.

An intoxicating cocktail of Rumba, Salsa, Rum and Reggaeton, Havana Rumba brings you dazzling, eye-popping and mind-blowing performances from the Kings and Queens of Cuban Dance and Music, who have performed with Buena Vista Social Club, Enrique Jorrin’s Orchestra and Shakira.

Juventino “El Chico Divino”, the stunning Latin hearthrob singer and dancer from Charanga Habanera, Cuba’s sizzling hot Timba super group

Eric Turro “El Maestro”, the King of traditional Cuban Dance and star of Buena Vista Social Club.

Osvadys “the DON of Reggaeton” from the Streets of Havana, star dancer of Los Van Van and Afro Cuban All stars

Written and directed by the award-winning Toby Gough, HAVANA RUMBA! takes audiences on a musical journey from the music of the fifties all the way through to the contemporary music of Cuba today.

They are all performing with Cuba’s sexiest divas of the dancefloor. So get up close and personal in a sensational evening of Cuban Salsa with the coolest, sensual dancers in town. Bump and Grind the night away to the ecstatic, explosive Cuban beats from Sonora La Calle, Cuba’s legendary salsa band. It’s Irresistible, Insatiable, Unmissable!

Performance Times

Now in its fourth year the party this month is held to mark International Women’s Day on 8th March 2012, and features live music from one of the Cuban music scene’s favourite bands – Rene Alvarez & Cuban Combination, onstage from 10pm.

To honour ‘Dia Internacional de la Mujer’, Cubacheche crew is teaming up with Timbageek.com to bring you one of the best female salsa DJs in the world: DJ Salsani from Denmark will be spinning a choice assortment of superb timba, salsa, and more.

Ranked alongside the best salsa DJs on the international circuit, Salsani dedicates her work to the promotion of Cuban music and for the last 7 years, has been the official deejay at the popular ‘Salsa Camp’, and the ‘European Championships in Cuban Salsa’ the biggest salsa event in the Nordic countries.

Salsani’s work has gained the respect of fellow DJs and top Cuban artists alike. She has worked with bands like Los Van Van, Charanga Habanera, Havana d’Primera, Pupy y Los Que Son Son, Adalberto Alvarez, Elito Reve, Manolito y Su Trabuco, Calle Real & Grupo Danson at several prestigious events.

Right from the beginning, Salsani gained popularity for her ability to ignite dance floors with the hottest and freshest Cuban Timba music mixed with other genres such as bachata, mambo, merengue, rumba & cha chacha.

She has written articles for Timba.com, and currently reviews CDS and concerts for Planet Timba.

The Rumbon always features a dance class and this month to mark International Women’s Day, the acclaimed Kerry Ribchester of Key2Cuba will be teaching a special class dedicated to female power in salsa. ‘Orisha’s Styling into Salsa’ is open to men and women and will feature partner work and styling.
Be sure to get there early to guarantee a place, or email names in advance to reserve your place.

El Rumbon Cubano: Dia de la Mujer with Cuban Combination & DJ Salsani | 8th March 2012
7.45 pm – 8.45 pm. Intermediate/advanced levels.
Doors open 7 pm – till 2 am.
£10 on the door (includes dance class and live music)

SPECIAL PRICE FOR WOMEN THIS MONTH ~ £8 – with/without class.
£5 after 11.30pm

Get down early and enjoy some delicious well priced food from the extensive Shoreditch menu. Delicious treats like Fried Calamari, Merguez Sausages, Hummous & Flatbread, Meatballs, Sandwiches, Falafel, Burritos, Burgers & Piri Piri Chicken mean you can make a night of it.
To top it all, you can get 4 beers or 2 cocktails for £10 right up until 10pm – or even later if the barstaff are in a good mood! You can get your favourite Mojitos and Cuba Libres as well as Shoreditch specials like the Coconut Caipirinha and Velvet Mai Tai.
The Strawberry Daquiri just HAS to be tasted!

The Shoreditch
145 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JE

Tube – Old Street (6 min walk) or Shoreditch High Street
Buses – 8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 55, 67, 78, 135, 149, 242, 243, 344,
388 and night routes N8, N55, N243.

If walking from Old Street, take exit 2 head up Old Street towards Great Eastern Street, then turn left into Rivington Street and walk all the way up, crossing Curtain Road. At the end turn right and The Shoreditch is just there on the right side of the road.

For further details ring: 020 8883 3610 or email info@cubacheche.co.uk

An authentic Cuban night where you can dance the night away to top DJs playing the cream of Cuban salsa, timba, son & reggaeton and listen to some of the best of Cuba’s UK based musicians playing live.

Now in its fourth year the party this month includes live music from Jesús Cutiño & Son de Cuba, on stage from 10pm.

This energetic singer/musician always lights up the stage with his performances and together with the rest of this highly talented band – they’ll be helping kickstart a brand new era for this long-running night.

DJ Javier will be on the decks playing an assortment of the best Cuban music including salsa, timba, and reggaeton.

The Rumbon always features a dance class and this month the Team from the Havana Londres dance school will be teaching a fun Rueda (Cuban Wheel) dance class for Intermediate /Advanced Levels.

Be sure to get there early to guarantee a place!
7.450 pm – 8.45 pm. Intermediate/Advanced Levels.

Get down early and enjoy some delicious well priced food from the extensive Shoreditch menu. Delicious treats like Fried Calamari, Merguez Sausages, Hummous & Flatbread, Meatballs, Sandwiches, Falafel, Burritos, Burgers & Piri Piri Chicken mean you can make a night of it.

• The Shoreditch also does a wicked Cheese Fondue which you can enjoy with a bottle of red wine for just £20. Perfect for sharing!
• From snacks to full meals, you can take your pick. Kitchen is open until midnight.
• To top it all, you can get 4 beers or 2 cocktails for £10 right up until 10pm – or even later if the bar-staff are in a good mood!
• Your favourite Mojitos and Cuba Libres are available as well as Shoreditch specials like the Coconut Caipirinha and Velvet Mai Tai.

EVENT FACTS:
NAME OF EVENT: El Rumbon Cubano
ARTISTS APPEARING: Jesús Cutiño & Son de Cuba
DATE: 19th January 2012
TIME: Doors open 7 pm – 2 am
(Band on stage approx) – 9.45- 11.15 pm
EVENT LOCATION: The Shoreditch
145 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JE

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tube – Old Street – Northern line | Shoreditch High Street – Overground
Buses -8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 55, 67, 78, 135, 149, 242, 243, 344, 388 and night routes N8, N55, N243.
COST: £10 on the door (including dance class & band)
£5 after 11.30pm
WEBSITE: www.cubacheche.co.uk
EMAIL: info@cubacheche.co.uk
TEL: 020 8883 3610

On the eve of his 70th birthday, legendary pianist and ambassador of Cuban music and culture Chucho Valdés comes to London with his Afro-Cuban Messengers group for a trio of exclusive performances at two of the city’s finest venues.

The multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winning artist has long been considered one of Cuba’s greatest exports, a brilliant pianist and bandleader whose contributions to the world of music have enriched and enlightened the international scene for years. As well as an illustrious solo career culminating in Chucho’s Steps album, which won the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album, he was a founding member of the seminal Latin-jazz group Irakere, who “put Cuban jazz on the world map long before the Buena Vistas” (The Guardian).

Born in 1941 the pianist, composer, professor of music and musical arranger began playing the piano at the age of 3 guided by his father the great, ‘Bebo Valdés’. The pianist, composer, professor of music and musical arranger has had worldwide recognition for his phenomenal contribution to the world of music

Now approaching his 70th year (on the 9th October), Valdés is set to play three small club dates at Boisdale of Canary Wharf and at Floridita in Soho – both venues will serve as perfect settings to enjoy Chucho’s music in an exclusive, intimate atmosphere.

Floridita, Soho – 29th September 2011
100 Wardour St
London W1F 0TN
Tickets from £15
Tl: 020 7314 4000

Boisdale of Canary Wharf – 30th September & 1st October
Cabot Place, Canary Wharf
London, E14 4QT
Tickets from £25
Tl: 020 7715 5818

Wherever you’re from, their blend of soul, son, jazz, timba, rock & reggae will hook you in. Their repertoire includes authentic and original compositions as well as popular songs from bands such as Buena Vista Social Club.

Band members include Rene Alvarez – Director, Composer, Pianist & Vocalist, Randy Lester Hechevarria – Percussion, Michel Castellanos – Percussion, Kris Kedzior – Bass Player, and the charismatic Yuri Moreno – Vocals.

Salsa is a great way for children to have fun through movement and exercise, developing a sense of rhythm and improving self -esteem and confidence.

With our professional salsa teachers, we can cater for children with little or no experience to those with familiarity of salsa or other dance forms, working towards performing.

London-Salsa Youth School is a part-funded/part voluntary social enterprise. We currently run two Youth School projects.

Thursday evenings in Norwood

Times: 7.00pm

Beginners (All) – Performance Group (Age 12 to 16)

Venue
The Norwood School Gym
Crown Dale
London, SE19 3NY

Fee
£3 per session

Transport
Nearest overground station: West Norwood
Buses: 68, 196, 315, 322, 432, 468, X68,

Saturday mornings in Clapham

Times: 10.00am
8 to 11 year olds – Beginners & Improvers

11.00am
12 to 16 year olds – Beginners & Improvers

Venue
Lambeth Academy
Elms Road
London, SW4 9ET

Fee
£4 per session
£3 for Lambeth Academy students

Transport
Nearest tube: Clapham Common (2 mins walk away)

The teachers, Sandra, Sharon, Mark & Lenni have extensive experience teaching salsa or drama to children. All teachers are CRB checked and public liability insured.

If you are interested and would like further information please contact mark@london-salsa.co.uk or call 07761 434 504

London-Salsa Youth School is a member of the Foundation for Community Dance

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