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Best of London Salsa: Congress or Bust


	YOUR CHANCE TO PERFORM AT THE UK SALSA CONGRESS

   by Editor, www.londonsalsascene.info MamboLifestyle (ML) Founder Irene Miguel is offering dancers the chance to fulfil the dream of a lifetime - to perform live at a major salsa congress.
   In March, Irene launches two new Performance Courses for ladies only and couples. For the first time ever, ML is opening a path to allow everyone to perform. Even if you’ve never had a single dance lesson - Irene will take you to performance level in six months.
There are some 40 places up for grabs, with courses culminating in a show at the UK Salsa Congress.
   New Dance classes in March are: on Mon: Ladies’ Styling; Tues Hip-hop; Wed: Men’s Styling; Thurs: Belly Dancing; Fri: Spinning , all running 6.30-7.30pm.
   ML Studios are at 2 Vesta Court, City Walk, London SE1 3BP. Tube: London Bridge or Borough. More: mambolifestyleuk@yahoo.co.uk; www.irenemiguel.com




	*Above: Irene Miguel with MLS instructor, Niko.*


	See EVENTS for courses and workshops, click HERE to read LSS interview London Salsa in London Bridge SE1, posted 1.2.07 by Editor.

Best of London Salsa: We Lose Andrea and Osbanis



		Osbanis Tejeda & Andrea Stewart Both Quit UK in June 2007

		Over the coming month, the UK salsa community is to lose two of its most creative artists, instructors and performers - Osbanis Tejeda and Andrea Stewart, writes Editor, www.londonsalsascene.info 7 May 2007. Osbanis - master of musical interpretation and improvisation - is a past UK Salsa Champion and Rueda World Champion while Andrea - mistress of smoldering salsa - has not received official and much deserved

	recognition. London Salsa Scene has a couple of un-official awards to make of its own to these two remarkable individuals. The LSS award for the title of official world salsa champion for sabor, passion, dedication, creativity, feeling for the music, inspirational teacher, performer and dancer goes to



Andrea Stewart and Osbanis Tejeda. They are quite simply, irreplaceable and totally non-expendable. We would like to wish both Os and Andrea every success and happiness in their new locations. Above: Andrea, right: Osbanis.

Best of London Salsa: The Teachers


	Miguel de Puerto Rico & Natalia Mikhailenko

	Miguel de Puerto Rico and Natalia stage regular salsa workshops at Edwards Bar on Sundays from 4.00-7.30pm (next date: Sunday, 11th February - SEE EVENTS UNDER THAT DATE). These 3hr intensive sessions for salsa dancers cover all aspects of dance, including spinning technique, musical interpretation, body isolation, men’s and ladies’ footwork and more. Venue: Edwards Bar, Hartfield Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QB - just across the road from Wimbledon BR, tram station and tube. Price: £15.00 all 3 sessions, £10.00 for 2 sessions. Miguel and Natalia teach weekly classes at Edwards Bar on Mondays from 7.45pm. Tuesdays: Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, class 8.30pm www.salsa-uk.com Wednesdays: the Buzz Bar, Wokingham www.salsaredhat.com Thursdays: Caterham Working Men’sClub, 15 Town End, Caterham on thex Hill, 8.00pm www.salsapartytime.com




		*Above: Miguel and Natalia by Miguel del Foto. To see video clips of Miguel and Natalia in action, check out video clips.*

Best of London Salsa: Osbanis interview


	Osbanis - why I love Rumba


	“People think they know Rumba... they know the name but they don’t know Rumba.... Rumba is just enjoy, is to feel in a new way - you feel something and you move how you feel, you just do it. Rumba is just dancing, not moves....” London Salsa Post Friday 8 Dec 2006

...“I come from Cerro - the home of the Barrio, of Rumba, Rueda and Timba, the new rhythm. This is a very rich area and these are my home. I live with this element. My mother is a dancer, a natural dancer, my father is a musician. In Cuba, I was a percussionist, playing the congas.”...
“In Cuba, we dance normally, we don’t dance Salsa. Salsa is a commercial dance, for the tourists. We dance and play Rap, Disco, Reggeaton, Mambo, Cha-cha, Son.”...
...“Years ago, I wasn’t interested for Rumba only since living in the UK I miss Rumba. I prefer to dance Rumba, there is more feeling. Rumba helps 100 per cent for dancing, for movement, for control your body. Rumba is just a feeling, a sentimento...if like it, do it, Rumba helps people enjoy.”...
...“The main Rumba I teach is Gua Guanco; Colombian Rumba is just for the man, not something you can teach - it is the Orishas (Gods of the Santaria). Listen to what is Rumba. You have to understand Spanish; if the sonero says something nice for the woman, don’t do something bad!”...
...“In Rumba, don’t start dancing when the Sonero starts singing - wait for the Montuno (chorus); it is illegal! There is no count in Rumba. To count in Rumba is illegal!People have to know about Rumba - it is the patron of Salsa. Salsa has Rumba within it, without Rumba, there is no Salsa.”...
... “To a Cuban, Rumba makes you a Cuban, it is inside you. 50 years ago, there were no Salseros - only Rumberos. When you dance, listen to the music, feel the music in every part of your body, dancing is not about moves. Listen to the music and enjoy - the girl and the man have a nice time.”


	Above: UK Rueda Champion Osbanis Tejeda has just released My First Rumba on DVD with UK Salsa Champion Iris de Brito. Osbanis was photographed by Miguel de Foto.

Best of London Salsa: INSTRUCTORS


	MamboLifestyle Courses Starting July 2007

MamboLifestyle Founder Irene Miguel has launched a new dance studio in central London, promising to deliver the UK’s most ambitious programme of salsa dance classes and workshops under one roof.
MamboLifestyle Studios are at 2 Vesta Court, City Walk, London, SE1 3BP (a new development, not in the A-Z, go to the bottom of Morocco Street and turn right). Nearest stations: London Bridge & Borough.
An intensive programme of salsa courses - running from 4 weeks to 6 months - starts from the first week of February 2007. Based on the MamboLifestyle Dance Training System - Spirit, Leap, Freedom, Union, Jam and Tornado, these courses are suitable for men and women, all levels of dancers and non-dancers. (left: Irene Miguel)

MamboLifestyle Courses starting from 1st July 2007 include:
MUSIC INTERPRETATION AND TIMING COURSE NEW!
Every MONDAY 8 to 10 pm - 3 month course - suitable for all levels.
NEW! SALSALIFESTYLE (ON1) PERFORMANCE COURSES
STARTING JULY - COUPLES ONLY - Every TUESDAY 8 to 10 pm - LADIES ONLY - Every SATURDAY 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This will take you to performance level in 6 months.
NEW! SALSALIFESTYLE FOUNDATION COURSE
Every WEDNESDAY 8 to 10 pm - Starts 4th July. This covers all MLS activities ON1: LEAP (Pilates & yoga) - SPIRIT (Music interpretation and timing) - FREEDOM (Styling and body movement) - JAM (Shines and footwork) - TORNADO (Spinning training) - UNION (Partner work).
For beginners, dancers all levels; teachers or aspiring teachers.
MAMBOLIFESTYLE FOUNDATION SYSTEM (ON 2)
Every SATURDAY 2:30 to 4:30 pm - Starting 7th July - for everyone, total beginners, dancers at all levels, teachers and prospective teachers.
OPEN CLASSES EVERY DAY 7.00 - 8.00pm:
MONDAYS: Ladies' Styling ALL LEVELS ON1;
TUESDAYS: Body Movement ALL LEVELS;
WEDNESDAYS: Men's styling ALL LEVELS;
THURSDAYS: Belly dancing ALL LEVELS;
FRIDAYS: Spinning ALL LEVELS, ON1 and ON 2 dancers;
SATURDAYS: 1 to 2 pm Ladies' Styling ON 2 ALL LEVELS
Prices: from £10 per class, £50 unlimited monthly dance card.
email mambolifestyleuk@yahoo.co.uk www.irenemiguel.com for more.
To Read Feature Article and Interview with Irene, click HERE!! Events Click Here, London Salsa in London Bridge SE1, posted 18.6.07

Best London Salsa: Cuban Salsa, 3rd Feb 2008


	Kerry Ribchester’s Juicy Cuban


	Master Classes

		Kerry Ribchester - one of the UK’s leading experts on Cuban style Salsa - led a four hour master class on Cuban body movement at the Chisenhale Dance Spance, Chisenhale Road, Bow E3 this Sunday (3rd February). Just back from Cuba, inspiration and passion pouring out of her and on a one woman mission to put the fun back into salsa, this workshop was designed to reach the bits other salsa classes don’t even know exist. The result - curvacious and sassy salsa for the gals and loose-limbed machismo for the guys. The only hurdle was finding the venue in the back of beyond in London’s East-end. Apparently, when asked, even locals had no idea where the studio was. Make sure you pack an A-Z, especially if like me you don’t know your Mile End from your Whitechapel. Kerry’s last masterclass session in this series is on 16th MARCH (10 - 2pm), recapping on all workshops plus Reggaeton. SEE EVENTS FOR MORE & HOW TO BOOK. WERE YOU THERE? DO YOU AGREE? *CLICK HERE to comment*

Best of London Salsa: News 11 February 2008


	Edie Blows Out London for Kent!

Edie “the Salsa Freak”- the world’s most famous woman salsa dancer - and dance partner Peter Fige – have blown out London and are making for Kent instead on their latest visit.
   Edie’s making her only stop-over in the South East at Salsa CD/Salsa South’s Bank Holiday Salsa All Dayer Special at Sante Fe, Lower Level, Bluewater, DA9 9SG on Sunday 23rd March, from 2.00pm (doors open) with evening club dancing til 3.00am
   Edie and Peter will lead four hours of workshops on women's and men's styling; spins; tricks and dips; lead and follow and musicality, with a partner work class and performance in the evening.
   Hosts Salsa CD and Salsa South have joined forces to stage the event, their most ambitious yet.
Price: All-dayer: £45.00; Day Workshops; £35 (both include buffet); Evening only: £15. More: www.salsacd.com 07786065219 / 07894152587
   This is an unmissable opportunity to catch a totally unique salsa instructor and performer live.
   Edie’s Salsa Bootcamp is in Preston from Saturday 17 May - Sunday 18 May, hosted by www.salsanorthwest.co.uk
   See EVENTS SECTION under these dates.

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	THANK-YOU GWEN & TAMMI FOR ORGANISING SUCH A BRILLIANT WEEKEND WITH EDI. I THOUGHT SHE IMPARTED LOTS OF USEFUL TIPS & DANCE MOVES IN A FUN & PROFESSIONAL WAY. MY STUDENTS THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT. SORRY MORE COULDN'T MAKE IT. THANK-YOU FOR YOUR WARM HOSPITALITY. DONNA

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