Casino Rueda Fever hits Bangalore

Hi all please find a video on the latest offering from Latino Rhythms. Casino Rueda!. We have been able to do in Bangalore what no other dance academy does- that is teach Casino Rueda right here in Bangalore!

Casino Rueda comes from the heart of Cuba. It is an extremely intricate but fun way of dancing salsa not as couples but in groups. And the best part is that for the first time anywhere in Bangalore, we are holding an exclusive workshop on Casino Rueda.

Today if you are enthusiastic about learning this form of dance you have go to wait for workshops given by foreign instructors or go abroad to study it. It is the exemplary verve of John and his penchant for giving the very best for this students that has enabled him to perfect this dance style not just technically but in the same custom, signage, language and style that is followed in Latin America. You will be taught dance moves, dance calls and dance signs in the original Casino Rueda style.

So if you are a dance enthusiast, don't miss this for the world. This is really one of those rare opportunities where you get to learn something completely new which is not even taught in this city.

Rush in your entries or shoot us a email and register for this unique workshop, which would be held in the weekend before Christmas.

John and Nidhi's New Bachata Video

Dear all,
Take a look at our very brand new video of John and Nidhi, doing the Bachata. This video is for all those who wanted to know more about Bachata as a dance form. Once you see this you will have a clearer idea and the rest we can teach you in our forthcoming workshop. So don't just wait there and stare.....register for the workshop and who knows the next video might just be yours!...

The rules of engagement

And for all those who still feel the need to go over the rules of our competition tomorrow, here goes....for one final time

• ALL the contestants will be dancing at the same time for a song played by us randomly , This will be the elimination round, Out of this 7 couples will be chosen to participate in the final round
• Final round each couple will perform individually on the song that they have prepared, Eventually one winner will be chosen
• A song should alteast be 1 min and 30 secs minimum in length and a maximum of 4 minutes, Any couple who perform below 1 min and 30 secs will be disqualified
• Contestants needs to bring their routine song in their own cd in a MP3 format
• Contestants will be marked on the criteria that was mentioned in our earlier post
  
• Judges dicision will be final
• ALL the contestants are expected to be at the venue not later than 6.30 pm
• ALL those who need to pay an entry fee should ensure the same is paid before the competition.
• As it is a jive competion , only Jive music is allowed to be played, Strictly no bollywood or any other music. Contestants will be disqualified if any other music is played apart from Jive
• ALL contestants should only perform on 2 step jive , 6 step and 4 step jive is disallowed
• Contestants who are coming late will not be allowed to participate

Remember guys, Choreography, Originality, Sense and Costume. Those are the four keys to get your hands on that winners trophy and cheque. Those are the parameters on which our judges will be rating you.

Cheers and happy jiving!

Competition fever reaches its peak

The past few days have been busy, given the enormous amount of work that is being put in to ensure that the party is a grand success.Hence did't have much time to update the blog.
However, good news is that preparations are almost over, the stage is all set and the applications have rolled in. Till today , 13 couples have registered for our competition and the latest news that we heard today was that they are real busy practising their moves.Way to go guys! That is the real spirit.
The Jive Tribe is all set to set the stage on fire come tomorrow, that is Thursday. Consecutively we have christened this competition with an apt title..." The War of the Jive Tribe". Winners take home INR 5000 and lot more goodies.
We have also run out of our entire stock of invitation cards and hence expect a full house tomorrow. Once again thanks guys for the overwhelming support in making those invites and passing it on to our esteemed invitees.
Great music, good food and dancing. Can there be a better excuse for a night out. I say no. A perfect chance to meet new people, make new friends and dance to some foot tapping music.So even if you are not competing there is a lot for all of you. From a small workshop to surprise awards in categories like "Best Dressed Couple" and others, this is the perfect event to let your hair down and unwind over some heady music.
Hope to see you all there...its less than 24 hours...the countdown has begun.

Way to go boys!

Just a word of appreciation for Prakash, Ajay, Raj, Akshay and all the others who helped in making those 300 odd invites for the party. Cutting, pasting, burning...u did it all....Thanks for chipping in!. It is this kinda energy which sets us apart. It is your effort for that entire evening which made it possible for us to give away all those 300 invitations in time over the weekend. The fact that you could voluntarily make that kind of time for your dance academy after a hard day at work is really appreciated.Way to go people...boys you rock!

A "Thank You" to Linda and Vijay

The love of our patrons and students is what keeps us going everyday. And it is proven time after again. This time around also it is one of our most long standing supporting patrons who have taken the lead. Linda and Vijay have made a gracious contribution to the cause of the Jive competiton to help us with our expenses. And like true good samaritans have requested to be left anonymous. They were vehemently against even being mentioned in our blog . But we cudn't just remain silent.
All we want to say, is "Thank You Linda and Vijay". It is people like you who make Latino Rhythms. We are thankful of your association with us.

A small error in the invitation

Dear all,
We regret to inform you that there has been a small error in printing on our invites. The email address on top of the invite should read latino.rhythms@ gmail.com and not latino.rythms@gmail.com. We apologise for the mistake.

A BIG thank you to our beginners batch

It's time to give you all a BIG thank you. We have received phenomenal response to our beginners classes and till today evening, some 26 new students are part of the Latino Rhythms family.This would not have been possible without your support.
It is a matter of immense happiness that our family is growing vibrantly as days go by. At this rate we will soon be the only NAME to be considered in the Bangalore Salsa Circuit. We are freezing applications for our new classes by 20th September, (Saturday), so those who still want to start and join our beginners batches please email us at latino.rhythms@gmail.com ASAP.
We also urge all new joinees to come and post their comments on this blog, their experiences of their first classes at Latino Rhythms. So if you have a picture, a thought or a story..please email us and we will post it on this blog with your name and picture.
All new participants are also encouraged to come and be a part of our anniversary celebrations on Thursday. You can even compete, but if you decide not to, then you can gain valuable experience by just watching others perform. And of course make new friends and boogie your night away, when the floor is opened for social dancing.
Happy dancing salseros !
Adios....

Competition Fever Hots Up

The word's out on the street and the fever is rising! And to our delight we have even got sponsors now clamouring for attention. For the first time, in an in-house event we have got three principle sponsors who are partnering us in our 2nd anniversary party/ jive competition. Platinum Bodies has gracefully consented to be our fitness partner, Sphaira has agreed on being our venue partner and Albatross Tours and Travels are now our official travel partners. Not only that, they are giving out some amazing freebies to participants and winners of this jive competition. For all particpants Platinum Bodies is offering a 25 % discount voucher for membership in their gym. Albatross Tours and Travels is sponsoring our winners prize and Sphaira is sponsoring in a way that has enabled us to create this as an evening where there are no entry charges. Winners of the competiton along with the cash prize of INR 5000, the winners trophy and the certificate are also getting one month's worth free membership from Platinum Bodies.
It is seldom that such prizes are offered by a dance academy( here in Bangalore). But we are not like other dance schools. We care for our students and our members and we want to provide them with the enthusiasm they need to learn their skills better. We want to provide them with the confidence to dance in front of a crowd and perform gracefully. The main aim of the competition is to do that. We don't believe in just taking fees from our students. If they are good, then we give it back to them as well.

Registration Fees

For those who attended our last jive workshop ( Sept 6 & 7): Nil
For those who have attented even one of our workshops: INR 500 per couple
For those who have never attended any of our workshops: INR 1000 per couple

Judging:
We are inviting independant judges to judge participants so that the adjudication is fair. John will not be the judge for this event. He will just be the host.

Competition Parameters:

• Presence and Presentablity

• Originality and Creativity

• Musicality and Sense of timing

• Costumes

Party Agenda :

7.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m : Jive competition and Prize distribution

8.30 p.m to 9.00 p.m : Ceritifcate distribution for the pariticipants of the recently concluded Jive Workshop

9.00 p.m to 9.30 p.m : Launch of our new logo, website, official t-shirt and official blog

9.30 p.m to 11.00 p.m : PARTY!

Last date of registration: September 15, 2008

RSVP: John Anthony
email: latino.rhythms@gmail.com
Contact:98454 33370

Do you have it in you to go beyond the classroom and proove yourself to be the best?

Latino Rhythms in-house Jive Competition and Party at Sphaira

To all those hip shakin, groove swaying jive enthusiasts out there, Latino Rhythms is proud to announce that we would be conducting an in-house jive competition for all our students at Sphaira on September 18th , Thursday.
Participants of our recently concluded Jive Vibes workshop will be competing for top honours and all our previous workshop participants are also invited to register and join in. All participants of the Jive Vibes workshop will be handed over certificates on that day itself. A word of caution though! Only those who attend the party will be given the certificates. Good news for you is that entry is free. So come along and bring your friends and lets rock the dance floor that night.
The competition will be held for an hour after which the floor will be open for social dancing!
So utilise this coming week, get your partners and sharpen your jiving skills to dazzle us on the dance floor. The competition will be adjudicated by John.
And finally the news that everyone has been waiting for. Winners of this competition will be awarded a cash prize of INR 5000 and a trophy, along with a winners certificate from Latino Rhythms. Participants are encouraged to choreograph their own routines as emphasis will be given on originality and skill.
So come next Thursday, we expect to see you there at Sphaira pitting your skills on the floor and creating jive@mayhem. May the best couple win! For further enquiries email us at latino.rhythms@gmail.com.

Announcing New Salsa Classes For Beginners and Intermediates

Due to our stupendous success at this years Salsa Congress , we at Latino Rhythms have been inundated with calls for starting new classes for beginners and intermediates( those who have done over 3 months of training). So to satisfy all, Latino Rhythms is proud to announce our new classes starting September 13th at our Indiranagar and Jayanagar venues.
These classes will enable beginners to get a grasp of the basics of Salsa from basic steps to simple variations.
The intermediate course however, is different with much more emphasis on styling, posture, grace, sense of rhythm and the other technical aspects of dancing.
From this year we are consolidating our teaching methods and the hunt for next years salsa congress performers starts now. The best of the students will be trained so that next year we are able to showcase our talents both in the performance and competition categories. Winners of this competition get to represent India at the World Salsa Congress held in Orlando, Florida every year.
So rush in your entries and let the rhythm overtake you!

The details are as follows:

Venue : Jayanagar 2nd Block , Platinum Bodies
Level : Beginners
Days : Weekends, Sat and Sun
Timing : 3 pm - 4pm both Days
Fees: 1200 + 200 Registeration for Single guys , 1000 + 200 for Girls and Couples

Venue : Indiranagar ESI Hospital Road, Figurine Fitness
Level : Intermediate ( For those who have done with 3 months or more of dancing )
Days : Weekends
Timing : Sat : 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Sun : 12.30pm -1.30 pm
Fee : 1200 + 200 Registeration for Single guys , 1000 + 200 for Girls and Couples

Venue : Indiranagar ESI Hospital Road, Figurine Fitness
Level : Beginners
Days : Weekend
Timing : Sat : 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Sun : 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Fee :1200 + 200 Registeration for Single guys , 1000 + 200 for Girls and Couples

For registerations please contact : 98454 33370 or email latino.rhythms@gmail.com

Do hurry because seats are limited!