2020-02-14: SBK Party at Revolucion De Cuba Reading – Valentines Party!

Jennifer Benavidez presents events all over the world but this is a monthly event she runs every 2nd Friday at Yates in Reading but due to circumstances beyond her control she has had to move the event to Revolucion de Cuba and made it free for those who registered online before the event. She and her guest DJs play an excellent mix of music to the formula SBK 3:2:2 ! Please see the facebook page: Salsa Bachata Social Club for more information.  Venue: Revolucion Read more [...]

2020-01-18: Salsa Party at Lakeside Frimley Green

Renato de Fazio runs a regular Monday event in Beepys Night Club at Lakeside Country Club and occasionally runs Saturday night events there too! He played an important part in my development as a salsa dancer - see My Salsa Life Story - so I always enjoy the opportunity to see him again if I can fit one of his events into my busy schedule. More information about the salsa events organised by Renato may be seen at his Salsa Esperienza / Salsa Bachata Surrey facebook page and his Salsaesperienza Read more [...]

2020-01-10: SBK Party at Revolucion De Cuba Reading!

Jennifer Benavidez presents events all over the world but this is a monthly event she runs every 2nd Friday at Yates in Reading but due to circumstances beyond her control she had to move the event to Revolucion de Cuba at the last minute and made it free for those who registered online before the event. She and her guest DJs play an excellent mix of music to the formula SBK 3:2:2 ! Please see the facebook page: Salsa Bachata Social Club for more information.  Read more [...]

2019-08-24: London LatinFest Saturday Party Night at The Vault KCLSU!

The Latin Collective and Scala hosted this Saturday all dayer at The Vault KCSLU to celebrate London's biggest Latin Festival of the year. The London Latin Festival 2019 featured internationally well known instructors, DJs and performers and is the Latin highlight of the year! Venue: The Vault KCSLU at Bush House, South East Wing, 300 The Strand, London WC2R 1AE which has a wooden dance floor with a capacity of 400+, professional air conditioning, sound system & lighting and the cheapest Read more [...]

2019-08-03: Bournemouth Salsa Festival – Saturday Party Night at The Pavilion

Enrique Perez & Damarys Farres organised this popular weekend event at various locations in Bournemouth from 2nd to 4th August 2019. My interest is in the Saturday Party Night to be held in the Pavilion Ballroom from 8:30pm to 4am. Previous experience tells me that the best time to arrive is around 10pm! Venue: Pavilion Ballroom at Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth BH1 2BU Parking: There's some free parking after 8pm in Westover Road if you prefer not to pay in the Pavilion car park. Click Read more [...]

2019-03-30: Fiesta Latina at The Vault KCLSU London

La Casa Latina run a weekly event on Saturdays in central London which every 3 months or so is presented as this superb all-dayer with international instructors, DJs and performers. Venue: The Vault KCSLU at Bush House, South East Wing, 300 The Strand, London WC2R 1AE which has a wooden dance floor with a capacity of 400+, professional air conditioning, sound system & lighting and the cheapest bar in central London. Schedule: Every 3 months on a Saturday Times 5pm Doors open5:30 Read more [...]

2019-03-09: Millennium Salsa Ball at Copthorne Tara Hotel London

The Millennium salsa ball is hosted by Salsa Contigo UK who up to a four years ago used to run the event every year. Schedule: Used to be once a year. Venue: Copthorne Tara Hotel at Scarsdale Place, London W8 5SY Tube: High Street Kensington is 4 minutes walk Parking: Plenty of free parking in nearby roads after 7pm Entrance: £15 for lessons & social dancing - £20 to include the international workshop in advance - more at the door Times7:20pm Lesson for salsa, cabana, Read more [...]

2019-02-01: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa party at The Venue in Brighton hosted by Jimmy Lobe. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm (cross body 9pm, Cubana 10pm). Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community or We Love Salsa facebook groups or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)Facebook Read more [...]

2019-01-04: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday with Vendula!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton hosted by Jimmy Lobe. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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2018-12-31: Salsa Explosion NYE Fiesta at Las iGuanas Bournemouth with Katie!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent free evening of salsa at Las iGuanas Bournemouth on the last Saturday of the month from 10:30pm until 2am but it doesn't really get going until 11pm. Although the focus of the event is Cuban salsa there are plenty of ladies attending who can dance cross body though most of the men do lead Cuban style and many of the ladies prefer to dance their salsa in the Cuban way! No problem for Read more [...]

2018-12-07: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton hosted by Jimmy Lobe. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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2018-11-17: Copacabana Night at Ralli Hall Brighton!

Cubashe Dance Promotions run a salsa event monthly on a Saturday at Ralli Hall Community Centre in Brighton & Hove featuring Leo Henriquez and Katarína Krošláková.

Venue: Ralli Hall Community Centre, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove BN3 3TH

Parking: There's plenty of free parking in nearby roads but finding a space may take some time.

Times: Lessons 8:30pm to 10-30 then social dancing until 2am. For more information click on the facebook event below.
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2018-11-02: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday – 27th Anniversary!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton hosted by Jimmy Lobe. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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2018-10-27: 10th Original Sensual Latin Dance Festival Saturday Party Night at Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel!

10th Original Sensual Latin Dance Festival at Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel for £20 at the door plus £5 parking. See the facebook page Sexy & Sensual Latin Dance Festival for more background information. This is the kind of event where you find out what bachata is really 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! 🙂

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2018-10-05: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday! Jimmy Lobe’s Birthday Bash

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton hosted by Jimmy Lobe. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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2018-09-29: Salsa Fiesta at Las iGuanas Bournemouth!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent free evening of salsa at Las iGuanas Bournemouth on the last Saturday of the month from 10:30pm until 2am but it doesn't really get going until 11pm. Although the focus of the event is Cuban salsa there are plenty of ladies attending who can dance cross body though most of the men do lead Cuban style and many of the ladies prefer to dance their salsa in the Cuban way! No problem for me as I dance Puerto Rican Salsa Romantica Read more [...]

2018-09-23: OneDance Latin Festival Sunday Night in Bournemouth!

For details of this OneDance Latin Festival weekender for bachata lovers organised by Laura Ann Williams & Alex Rasero held at the  Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth from Friday 21st September to Sunday 23rd September see the OneDance Latin Festival Event Page. Though primarily for bachata lovers, mambo, cubana & kizomba lovers are welcome too. My interest was initially only in the party on Saturday night and dancing salsa which is my passion but in the event I enjoyed the Saturday night Read more [...]

2018-09-22: OneDance Latin Festival Saturday Night in Bournemouth!

For details of this OneDance Latin Festival weekender for bachata lovers organised by Laura Ann Williams & Alex Rasero held at the  Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth from Friday 21st September to Sunday 23rd September see the OneDance Latin Festival Event Page. Though primarily for bachata lovers, mambo, cubana & kizomba lovers are welcome too. My interest was only in the party on Saturday night and dancing salsa which is my passion. The party night was scheduled Read more [...]

2018-09-15: Copacabana Night at Ralli Hall Brighton!

Cubashe Dance Promotions run a salsa event monthly on a Saturday at Ralli Hall Community Centre in Brighton & Hove featuring Leo Henriquez and Katarína Krošláková.

Tonight is the Saturday Party Night for the Copacabana Salsa Weekender Eastbourne & Brighton which also features: Jessica Guastella & Leandro Charanga, Lisi Gutierrez & Oscle Ordunez Oscle and Lee Knights!

Venue: Ralli Hall Community Centre, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove BN3 3TH

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2018-09-14: Que-Rico Salsa Party at Ibex Venue Stockwell!

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 used to work and  free parking nearby in Sainsbury for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to kizomba 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 [...]

2018-09-07: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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2018-09-04: Cubashe Salsa Tuesdays at Funkyfish Club Brighton!

Cubashe Dance Promotions run a salsa event every Tuesday at the Funkyfish Club in Brighton featuring Leo Henriquez and Katarína Krošláková.
Venue: Funkyfish Club, 19-23 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TL

Parking: Park in the parallel road by the sea: Madeira Drive and walk up the concrete steps opposite Drakes Hotel to Marine Parade and turn left to the Funkyfish Club 200m down the road.

Times: Lessons 8:30-10-30 then social dancing until midnight.
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2018-08-18: Salsa Fiesta at Las iGuanas Bournemouth!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent free evening of salsa at Las iGuanas Bournemouth on the middle and last Saturday of the month from 10:30pm until 2am but it doesn't really get going until 11pm. Although the focus of the event is Cuban salsa there are plenty of ladies attending who can dance cross body though most of the men do lead Cuban style and many of the ladies prefer to dance their salsa in the Cuban way! No problem for me as I dance Puerto Rican Salsa Read more [...]

2018-08-10: Que-Rico Salsa Party at Ibex Venue Stockwell!

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 used to work and  free parking nearby in Sainsbury for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to kizomba 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 [...]

2018-08-05: Tropical Sunday at Drift in Southsea after Salsa Cubana with Kasia!

Tonight was Tropical Sunday at the Drift Bar run by DALE Afro Latin Entertainment from 7pm to 12:30am. Salsa Cubana at Drift is run by the amazing Kasia Rajca most Sundays with two rueda lessons at 7pm & 8pm! I usually go around 9pm for the social dancing - particularly with Kasia herself who rocks on the salsa dance floor. Tonight I went early to make sure I got a dance with Kasia and it was just as well because her 2nd rueda session finished at 8:50. I had one dance with her and then Read more [...]

2018-08-03: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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2018-07-15: Tropical Sunday at Drift in Southsea after Salsa Cubana with Kasia!

Tonight was Tropical Sunday at the Drift Bar run by DALE Afro Latin Entertainment from 7pm to 12:30am. There are usually 2 sessions of bachata or salsa lessons at 7:30 and 8:30pm but tonight was a Cubana Special run by the amazing Kasia Rajca! I usually go around 9pm for the social dancing - particularly with Kasia herself who rocks on the salsa dance floor. Tonight was a special night to say goodbye to Rumi who promised to come back next year.

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2018-07-13: Que-Rico Salsa 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 in Sainsbury for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to kizomba 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 Read more [...]

2018-07-08: Bournemouth All Stars Salsa Fiesta Sunday Party Night at Lost Paradise!

Enrique Perez & his partner Rob Carroll ran a weekender from 7-8 July 2018: All Stars Salsa Fiesta, 1 Beach Parties & 2 All Day workshops but I could only make it to the Sunday Party Night at The Lost Paradise Bar from 8:30 to 2am. I wasn't interested in the lessons so arrived at 10pm to see the last half of the excellent rueda lesson being run by Danielle Satsias before the social dancing began.

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2018-07-06: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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2018-06-17: Tropical Sunday at Drift in Southsea after Salsa Cubana with Kasia!

Tonight was Tropical Sunday at the Drift Bar run by DALE Afro Latin Entertainment from 7pm to 12:30am. There are usually 2 sessions of bachata or salsa lessons at 7:30 and 8:30pm but tonight was a Cubana Special run by the amazing Kasia Rajca! I usually go around 9pm for the social dancing - particularly with Kasia herself who rocks on the salsa dance floor. Tonight was a special night to say goodbye to Rumi who promised to come back next year.

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2018-06-10: Salsa Sundays at Cameron’s in Christchurch!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an evening of salsa at Camerons Lounge Bar in Christchurch every Sunday. There are Cuban salsa classes from 6:45pm and then social dancing from from 8:30 to 11pm. Although the salsa lessons are Cuban there are plenty of ladies attending who can dance cross body though most of the men do lead Cuban style! As a proponent of Puerto Rican Salsa Romantica it's not a problem for me to vary what I lead according to the preferences of the lady. (Puerto Read more [...]

2018-06-08: Que-Rico Salsa 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 in Sainsbury for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to kizomba 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 Read more [...]

2018-06-03: Tropical Sunday at Drift in Southsea after Salsa Cubana with Kasia!

Tonight was Tropical Sunday at the Drift Bar run by DALE Afro Latin Entertainment from 7pm to 12:30am. There are usually 2 sessions of bachata or salsa lessons at 7:30 and 8:30pm but tonight was a Cubana Special run by the amazing Kasia Rajca!

There's plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place car park.

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2018-06-01: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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2018-05-26: Salsa Fiesta at Las iGuanas in Bournemouth on the Last Saturday with Katie!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent free evening of salsa at Las iGuanas Bournemouth on the last Saturday of the month from 10:30pm until 2am but it doesn't really get going until 11pm. Although the focus of the event is Cuban salsa there are plenty of ladies attending who can dance cross body though most of the men do lead Cuban style and many of the ladies prefer to dance their salsa in the Cuban way! No problem for me as I dance Puerto Rican Salsa Romantica Read more [...]

Event 2018-05-20: Tropical Sunday at Drift in Southsea after Salsa Cubana with Kasia Rajca!

Tonight was Tropical Sunday at the Drift Bar run by DALE Afro Latin Entertainment from 7pm to 12:30am. There are usually 2 sessions of bachata or salsa lessons at 7:30 and 8:30pm but tonight was a Cubana Special run by the amazing Kasia Rajca which went very well apparently!

There's plenty of parking round the back in the Ashby Place car park.

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Event 2018-05-13: Salsa at Bar So Bournemouth on Sunday!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll have just started running another excellent evening of salsa at Bar So in Bournemouth every other Sunday. There are classes from 6pm to 8pm follow by social dancing until 11pm with an excellent selection of good salsa music by DJ Enrique which will motivate you to dance the evening away. Although the salsa lessons are Cuban there are plenty of ladies attending who can dance cross body though most of the men do lead Cuban style! As a proponent of Read more [...]

Event 2018-05-11: Que-Rico Salsa 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 in Sainsbury for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to kizomba 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 Read more [...]

Event 2018-05-04: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every First Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue in Brighton run by Carlton Thomas. The social dancing is from 11pm to 2am which is my interest but the Cubana salsa classes which are very professional start at 9pm. Please see the Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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Event 2018-04-29: Salsa at Drift in Southsea on Sunday!

Tonight was Tropical Sunday at the Drift Bar run by DALE Afro Latin Entertainment from 7pm to 12:30am. There are usually 2 sessions of bachata or salsa lessons at 7:30 and 8:30pm and tonight was supposed to be a Cubana Special run by the amazing Kasia Rajca but she couldn't make it tonight so somebody else took over!

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Event 2018-04-28: Salsa Fiesta at Las iGuanas Bournemouth on the Last Saturday of the Month!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent free evening of salsa at Las iGuanas Bournemouth on the last Saturday of the month from 10:30pm until 2am but tonight it was 10pm to 1am because a late licence had not been obtained. Although the focus of the event is Cuban salsa there are plenty of ladies attending who can dance cross body though most of the men do lead Cuban style and many of the ladies prefer to dance their salsa in the Cuban way! No problem for me as I dance Read more [...]

Event 2018-04-15: Salsa at Drift in Southsea on Sunday with Kasia!

Tonight was Sunday Spanish Special at the Drift Bar run by DALE Afro Latin Entertainment from 10:30pm to 3am. On Sunday there are usually 2 sessions of bachata or salsa lessons at 7:30 & 8:30pm. Tonight was a Cubana Special run by the amazing Kasia Rajca!

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Event 2018-04-13: 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 in Sainsbury for 250 cars! There is one other room devoted to kizomba 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 Read more [...]

Event 2018-04-08: Salsa at Drift in Southsea on Sunday with Katie & Kasia!

Tropical Sunday at the Drift Bar is run by DALE Afro Latin Entertainment from 10:30pm to 3am often preceded by 2 sessions of bachata or salsa lessons at 7:30 & 8:30pm. Tonight was a Cubana Special run by the amazing Kasia Rajca!

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Event 2018-04-06: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton with Katie!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue 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 Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a renamed from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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Event 2018-03-31: Salsa Fiesta at Las iGuanas Bournemouth on the Last Saturday of the Month!

Enrique Perez & his partner  Rob Carroll run an excellent free evening of salsa at Las iGuanas Bournemouth on the last Saturday of the month from 10pm until 2am. Although the focus of the event is Cuban salsa there are plenty of ladies attending who can dance cross body though most of the men do lead Cuban style and many of the ladies prefer to dance their salsa in the Cuban way! No problem for me as I dance Puerto Rican Salsa Romantica (the best of cross body & Cubana danced Read more [...]

Event 2018-03-09: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

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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 Read more [...]

Event 2018-02-09: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

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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 kizomba and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish Read more [...]

Event 2018-02-02: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every first Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue 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 Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2018 which was a rename from The Babylon Lounge in 2010.)

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Event 2018-01-12: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

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I particularly enjoyed dancing with the glamorous blond from Bulgaria - I had many outrageous dances with this little ball of fire! As I was leaving I bumped into her outside and hug/kissed her goodbye and then her boyfriend did the same to me saying: "Respect!" 🙂 ❤

Dennis Dales' music tonight was excellent - he made me want to dance to every track! 
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Event 2018-01-05: Salsa at The Venue in Brighton every first Friday!

Every first Friday of the month there is an excellent salsa event at The Venue 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 Sussex LATIN DANCE Community facebook group or the Cuban Vibes website for more details. (The Venue was renamed from The View in January 2017 which was a renamed from Babylon Lounge in 2010)

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Event 2017-12-28: Que-Rico After Xmas party at the Bedford in Balham!

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Tonight there wasn't a separate kizomba room because it was an additional party night after Christmas and therefore it was not a good idea to split the dancers into two rooms.

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Event 2017-12-08: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

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Tonight there wasn't a separate kizomba room because it was being used for a private function.

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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 Read more [...]

Event 2017-12-01: Salsa at The View Xmas Party Cracker 2017 in Brighton!

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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.

 

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Event 2017-11-12: 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 been a good place to go every Sunday and the doubling of the size of the main dancing room downstairs could make it even better However, I'm reviewing the situation after last Sunday when we were upstairs due to the work being done downstairs because far too many kizomba tracks were played and not enough salsa which is the only Read more [...]

Event 2017-11-10: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

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Ema Louise shared Miguel Mayana's event. 9Nov 18:18 · 
 So excited for Balham tomorrow! 🤩👏🏻 See you all there! Xxx

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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! 🙂

 

 

 

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Event 2017-10-13: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

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SAT 09:30

Philip

Hi Miguel - great evening but I thought I'd better let you know what I discovered about the air conditioning. I mentioned to one of the security men that the only air conditioner working was in the bar area of the kizomba room and that it was getting very hot in the main salsa room. He reported back later that management refused to turn on the air conditioners in the main room because 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!

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

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Post by Michelle Balagay who was excited: "Missing dancing cant wait to feel the music dancing the night away."!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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

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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 kizomba and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful!

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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 · 

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

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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!

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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 2017-08-11: Que-Rico 2-room monthly party at the Bedford in Balham!

ABOUT THE EVENT

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 kizomba and the event is called Que Rico which means to a Spanish speaking salsa dancer something like: Isn't it wonderful!

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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 🎉🎊🎉

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 Philip Wake Salsa at The View Sussex Monthly Latin Party over 2 floors awaits our pleasure!  xx

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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 2017-07-23: 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 2017-07-16: 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
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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 2017-06-02: 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 2017-05-05: 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 2017-04-01: 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 2017-03-04: 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 2017-02-18: TLC Ball – Salsa, Tango, Kizomba & Swing

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. This is the 21st year since 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.

4 beautiful ballrooms:

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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.
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