Miguel Mayana runs this salsa event in Balham at the White Eagle Club (aka Hamilton House) on the first Friday of every month. It is a welcome rebirth of the Que Rico event which used to run on the 2nd Friday of each month at The Bedford in Balham last year until it had to be closed for refurbishment. This venue has a luxurious ballroom for salsa dancing – big enough for 500 dancers I’d say. The bachata area is quite small but adequate for those who prefer sideways salsa! 😉 The ballroom has air conditioning which works, a professional sound system and a stage for the DJ which is always an advantage.
Que Rico means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn’t it wonderful! It is indeed and as before the venue has a friendly atmosphere and attracts all the best dancers from miles around thus guaranteeing me my salsa fix many times over in one evening! I plan to arrive at 10pm for the social dancing after the earlier bachata & salsa lessons.
Venue: White Eagle Club at Hamilton House, 211 Balham High Road, Balham, London SW17 7BQ
Parking: Plenty of free parking in Balham High Road and side streets after 7pm.
Tube & Rail: Balham Station is only 5 minutes walk away
Entrance: £10
For further details see the facebook group “Que Rico” Salsa Kizomba Bachata Parties In London.
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Philip Wake Fantastic party atmosphere tonight and had loads of excellent dances with my favourite salseras including: Natalie, Florence, Cheryl, Tasha, Sofi and some new ones too! 🙂
Love: Natalia Mayana Mikhailenko, Cheryl Kennedy, Sofi Cook; Like: John Lets Salsa Hylton, Natalie J Watterson
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Philip Wake Nearly forgot because I was a bit tired when I got back to Gosport – danced with a lovely Jamaican lady who said she had done a few lessons but she was bouncing up and down, wasting her energy and making her heavy to lead. I suggested she simply put her full weight on each hip at each step to remove the bounce and she got it immediately. I was then able to lead her properly as she became lighter to lead. Her dancing really improved though I did mention stepping back at the end of each move to avoid us bumping into each other. She was so impressed by her progress she asked me to dance with her again and the smile on her face as she found herself improving even more was a reward in itself. ❤️
Love: John Lets Salsa Hylton
John Lets Salsa Hylton Always ensuring others enjoy their dancing experience. A true gentleman 🙂
Love: Philip Wake
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