POP-UP SPRING SALSA PARTY IN THE PARK featuring DOMINICAN BACHATA workshop with maestro Vivio.
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
The Stage, Tahaki Reserve (near car park on Mt Eden Road) | Auckland, AU
Join us for the 12th POP-UP SPRING SALSA PARTY IN THE PARK, featuring a beautiful DOMINICAN BACHATA dance workshop with maestro Vivio, plus plenty of social dancing Salsa/Casino, Bachata, Son, Rueda, and a Follow Me of other Latin dance styles.Everyone is welcome! Come and enjoy dancing in the great outdoors on the magical Maungawhau Mt Eden.
DOMINICAN BACHATA WORKSHOP:
Scroll down further for more info about the Dominican Bachata Workshop.
SCHEDULE:
2-3PM — DOMINICAN BACHATA workshop.
3-5PM — RUEDA, FOLLOW ME and SOCIAL DANCING.
NB: Please arrive 5 mins before the workshop begins.
LOCATION:
The Stage, Tahaki Reserve, 250 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden.
DIRECTIONS: There is a free car park at the southern end of Tahaki Reserve. The car park entrance is about 50m down Mt Eden Rd from Puhi Huia Rd (the main road that goes up to the summit). The timber stage, where we are dancing, is just next door to the car park and you will hear the music and people!
WHAT TO BRING?
— Friends and family!
— $20 workshop and social dancing, 2-5pm
— $10 social dancing, 3-5pm
— Drinks, water and food.
— Practical shoes.
HOW TO PAY?
You can bring cash on the day or prepay to the following bank acct, referencing your full name:
JL Harvey / Cuban Groove — 38-9012-0006566-00
Or purchase tickets on Eventbrite
TOILETS:
There are public toilets in the playground 5 mins walk away. If you need sustenance, there is a Subway and bottle shop 5 mins walk away on View Rd.
DOMINICAN BACHATA WORKSHOP DETAILS
Where does Bachata come from?
In the early 1960s, Bachata arose among rural poor communities in the Dominican Republic, a neighbour of Cuba, as a fusion of rhythmic Cuban bolero with other Cuban genres like Son and Cha-Cha-Cha; then, in the 1980s, with elements of Merengue, also from the Dominican Republic.
Why is it relevant today?
In recent decades, Bachata has transformed into one of the most popular dances on the social dance floor and now includes various urban styles. The original Dominican Bachata is full of flavour, syncopation, musicality and rhythm changes, and celebrates partner connection and footwork. Currently, there is renewed interest from dancers who want to learn original, authentic styles and flavour; to gain a deeper understanding of Caribbean rhythms; and; and to honour the peoples from which Bachata arose.
Why learn Bachata?
“Dominican Bachata is an important dance form to learn as it can be applied to many types of modern music, not just Bachata music. Bachata’s simple 1-2-3-4 rhythm makes it easier to grasp for new students of dance; however, once you add in some fancy footwork and body movement, it quickly requires greater expertise and dexterity” — Vivio Ramos Mediceja.
1. Gain greater understanding about the origins and roots of Bachata from which every other Bachata style has emerged.
2. Bachata is one of the easiest rhythms to learn and, therefore, can be more easily picked up by novice dancers, and applied to different genres of music.
3. Develop your flavour through Bachata footwork and body movement techniques and see how it relates to music on the dance floor.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
This workshop is designed for Beginners level and above. No partners are required. You will learn the fundamental steps and techniques for dancing Dominican Bachata, memorise a repertoire of moves to dance to both traditional and contemporary Bachata music, and develop your musicality, timing, plus body movement and posture.
YOUR HOSTS:
The Cuban Groove offers dance classes, workshops, performances, parties, pop-ups, flashmobs, follow me dances and music gigs in Auckland and around New Zealand. Maestro Isbert Ramos Mediaceja, AKA Vivio, is professionally trained at Cuba's national performing arts school, ENA, and is a legend in the NZ Salsa scene, having taught many teachers and 1,000s of students around Aotearoa for the past 22 years. He has performed in and choreographed dance productions that toured the world, including the acclaimed Lady Salsa, and his own show that toured Aotearoa, Cuban Carousel. He is supported by his partner Justine and other senior dance students.
HONOURING OUR VENUE
We recognise the mana of tangata whenua embodied within the history of Maungawhau. We pay our respects with aroha, positive vibes and by sharing Afro-Cuban dances with the community who are welcome to come and watch and join in.
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CONTACT:
Feel free to DM Justine for more details or email [email protected]....
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