Latino dancing

[portokiwi]

Silly question, far from bikes lol.
Has anyone been to the latino dancing in Auckland.
I saw some on the Hive. DJ King Salsa at the mexican cafe and another called Club Salsa. They start late at night not sure when they close.
Anyway has any members been to these places before as I am taking my lady tonight but unsure which one to go to? and where to park.
I cant dance lol she can so its going to be fun.
Any help would be most apreciated.

[imdying]

You'll be right, for most of the basic stuff, it's the women doing the turns and spins etc :D

[007XX]

You'll be right, for most of the basic stuff, it's the women doing the turns and spins etc :D

He still has lead her into it, ya muppet! :bleh:

Eh Portokiwi, ever thought of taking a couple of lessons first? Just so you can both enjoy yourselves properly...I used to go to Ceroc, which is just a Rockn'roll equivalent, and from my experience, just turn up to the first one you find and try it. Then try another and settle for the one you feel most comfortable in...

Since your lady dances already, she'll enjoy herself no matter what, but you obviously need to learn a few basics, so make sure you feel comfortable with whoever teaches.

Oh and wear comfortable shoes that have a semi-slipping sole, it'll help.

[portokiwi]

Both of the places have teachers at the start of the night it says..... So even people like me with two left might learn a few moves,Has been our resident DJ for the past five years and continues to amaze with his sexy mix of salsa, samba, merengue, Latin pop and much more which has made him the most popular Latin DJ in Auckland.

Dance teachers will be available on hand to teach you all the right moves.

This performance the part of our two week fiesta to celebrate the Mexican Cafe's 25th anniversary - come and join us for live performances every night with dance teachers, spot prizes and a chance to meet a trip to Mexico

Club Salsa is Auckland's only Salsa Night Club and Tequila Bar.

Come to party, practice, socialize, meet new people, and have fun with your dancing in a relaxed and friendly environment . . .

Dance with someone new, a classmate, or a friend and move around the floor like no one is watching.

There’s always someone here at Club Salsa to dance with.

We play the most up-to-date music videos and salsa tracks while mixing in the classics on our huge screen.

Helpful instructors are always at hand to give you some pointers and teach the basics . . .

Happy hour = 12.00am - 1.00am - 30% off standard drink prices
SEE I might learn :wari:

[007XX]

SEE I might learn :wari:

Of course you will...and once you get into it, it is a lot of fun.

I've danced with a few guys who started out looking like concrete poles and they turned out to be pretty good after a few lessons.

Just remember that it is supposed to be fun! a lot of guys think too hard about it and turn into robots :laugh:

Besides, latin dancing is basically sex in motion and with clothes on...it is the most fun you'll have while remaining non exhibitionist about it (well, sort of...) :D

[portokiwi]

:o Crap I look like I am having a fit trying to dance normal lol.
Oh this will be interesting. She has been trying to get me out to dance since she first met me allmost 3 years now. Even in Portugal I managed to avoid it lol.
Still it should be fun, No one knows me.

[The Lone Rider]

picky picky but it's "Latin Dancing"

Latino is a male of latin decent.. ie me, ricky martin (ugh!) and Roberto Clemente



...and knowing is half the battle lol :D

[imdying]

He still has lead her into it, ya muppet! :bleh:True true, strong and smooth with just the right amount of snap :yes:

[007XX]

True true, strong and smooth with just the right amount of snap :yes:

Exactly!! There is truly nothing worse than a man leading with a soft hand, making me wonder if I shoudl be dipping HIM into a drop...or one that jars my shoulder out of its socket at every turn, wanting to prove that he is masterful :argh:

My husband makes Fred Astair look like a fumbling two stepper :love:

[jrandom]

... makes Fred Astair look like a fumbling two stepper

The jury's still out on whether the Gallic love for hyperbole should constitute an actual criminal offense, y'know.

Still, it's good to see that you've caught the parts of Fred Astaire's films that showed him dancing, even if you missed the bits where his name was printed on screen.

:second:

[007XX]

The jury's still out on whether the Gallic love for hyperbole should constitute an actual criminal offense, y'know.

Still, it's good to see that you've caught the parts of Fred Astaire's films that showed him dancing, even if you missed the bits where his name was printed on screen.

:second:

So sue me! At least, I can half pretend being able to know what Mr Astaire does, and reply in kind...

[jrandom]

At least, I can half pretend being able to know what Mr Astaire does, and reply in kind...

:girlfight:

I know my limits.

Geeks and dancing don't mix.

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[yod]

So sue me! At least, I can half pretend being able to know what Mr Astaire does, and reply in kind...

ummm.....wassup with the new avatar?:mellow:

bit tame for your (and our) normal standards innit?

[007XX]

ummm.....wassup with the new avatar?:mellow:

bit tame for your (and our) normal standards innit?

mmmm...yes, I know. Let's just say that criticism gets to even the staunchest of us.

I got tired of negative comments and looked forward to some peace by toning it down a little.

Sorry if that is not as entertaining. I guess I'll get over it eventually and go all raunchy again :D

[Maha]

Latino dancing ???

Not me......I am still trying to master the 'Bus Stop'!!!...........:wari:
Gave up on the 'Pogo'.....QK Ihavedyedmyhairagain Kid busted it..........:crybaby:

[mstriumph]

i have always wanted to dance the tango in a long bias-cut satin frock with a rose between my teeth ...........:mellow:

*sigh* not in this lifetime, sweetcheeks ......



and now i've told you that, i will have to kill you :confused:

[jrandom]

i have always wanted to dance the tango in a long bias-cut satin frock with a rose between my teeth ...........:mellow:

I've always wanted to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.

:doobey:

[mstriumph]

I've always wanted to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.

:doobey:

sorry .... i don't do requests :innocent:

[007XX]

I've always wanted to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.

:doobey:

Put your arms around him and hold him tight...

[Number One]

i have always wanted to dance the tango in a long bias-cut satin frock with a rose between my teeth ...........:mellow:

*sigh* not in this lifetime, sweetcheeks ......



and now i've told you that, i will have to kill you :confused:
:lol: I concur!!!! The best thing about the dancing is the outfits....I never have an excuse to get into something like that :laugh:

[imdying]

i have always wanted to dance the tango in a long bias-cut satin frock with a rose between my teeth ...........:mellow:If you're in Christchurch, Tango lessons are 2pm on a Saturday arvo... I need a tango partner :D

[mstriumph]

If you're in Christchurch, Tango lessons are 2pm on a Saturday arvo... I need a tango partner :D:crybaby: i'm in west australia ............ but thanks for the thought!!

[imdying]

No bother :) I've yet to try tango, but looks like fun... if someone in KB land wants a partner to learn with and practice once a week, let me know :) Prefer somone under 6 foot around my own age... my salsa partner is a bit taller than me (I'm 6 ft) and it makes it interesting :D

[007XX]

*bugger, curse and mutter*...

I'd love to tango :mad: but I'm afraid I'm not willing to move to Christchurch just for that reason.

[imdying]

Heh, well Auckland is a little far for me too :lol:

[The Lone Rider]

If you're in Christchurch, Tango lessons are 2pm on a Saturday arvo... I need a tango partner :D

You could tango with me mums... But she does it on Wednesday nights I think! :clap:

[imdying]

Free Zouk workshop tonight at The Foam Bar

http://www.danzalatina.co.nz/workshop-latindance.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTmVTVlGHfQ

Looks pretty fun :yes:

[imdying]

Gave Cha on 2 a go the other night... it's kinda fun :D Although breaking back on the 2 instead of forward on 1 did my head in a bit... think I'll do it some more :yes:

Was surprised to see another KBer taking beginners on Tuesday though! All are welcome of course, beats running round the block to lose weight :yes:

[vifferman]

Reminds me - I offered to do dance lessons again this year.
We did them a couple of years back, but while much of it was fun, I was on Bad Meds at the time, which made some of it too hard, and spoiled the fun.

[Curious_AJ]

I' used to do dancing, did ballette for YEARS and YEARS! then switched to ballroom and latin... there's lots of places, you just need to open the phone book and look! lol...

but yeah, i wanna do more but I just can't afford the lessons and the medal tests. :(

[portokiwi]

:woohoo: got to admit it is fun.... Even with two left feet:yes:

[imdying]

Yeah, I managed to stand on someone last night :S However, I am getting good at head checking when I'm moving my partner around the floor... it's a bit like riding a bike in that respect :laugh:

Post here if you're coming the Chch, we'll go for a boogy :yes:

[Curious_AJ]

Yeah, I managed to stand on someone last night :S However, I am getting good at head checking when I'm moving my partner around the floor... it's a bit like riding a bike in that respect :laugh:

Post here if you're coming the Chch, we'll go for a boogy :yes:

generally dancing is a pretty practice heavy sport. you gotta practice on your own and practice with others and as many different people as will let you dance with them if you wanna get to competition level that is... now, I never did the big leagues in ballroom and latin, but in ballet I did many many comps (and my thighs still show the evidence from years of toil! oh and hockey ... lol) and they were wonderful, though I found that I had to stretch myself to the absolute limit in order to get anywhere. Meaning muscle stretching ANd stretching my energy to practice as much as I could!

[slofox]

generally dancing is a pretty practice heavy sport. you gotta practice on your own and practice with others and as many different people as will let you dance with them if you wanna get to competition level that is... now, I never did the big leagues in ballroom and latin, but in ballet I did many many comps (and my thighs still show the evidence from years of toil! oh and hockey ... lol) and they were wonderful, though I found that I had to stretch myself to the absolute limit in order to get anywhere. Meaning muscle stretching ANd stretching my energy to practice as much as I could!

Little Petal and myself train five nights a week these days (which is down from our previous six nights a week) for Ballroom comps. If ya don't put in the time, you don't get the benefit of all those expensive lessons you pay for. (Dancing has to be the most expensive way of showing off known to mankind.....). It also has the benefit of keeping the lard off my arse.......amongst others...

[portokiwi]

:sick: Ehhh i dont look like that when I am doing it:shit: more of a crazy washing machine sway:woohoo:

[Curious_AJ]

Little Petal and myself train five nights a week these days (which is down from our previous six nights a week) for Ballroom comps. If ya don't put in the time, you don't get the benefit of all those expensive lessons you pay for. (Dancing has to be the most expensive way of showing off known to mankind.....). It also has the benefit of keeping the lard off my arse.......amongst others...

stunning!!! and yeah I know what you mean!!! It's great!!

i kind of want to get into swing dancign now if I can put some moneys aside. I love dancing and always want to get back to it... gosh.. the last time I had a lesson was when I was 15!!! 5 WHOLE years ago now!! *faints*... I can't believe it's been that long.

[slofox]

stunning!!! and yeah I know what you mean!!! It's great!!

i kind of want to get into swing dancign now if I can put some moneys aside. I love dancing and always want to get back to it... gosh.. the last time I had a lesson was when I was 15!!! 5 WHOLE years ago now!! *faints*... I can't believe it's been that long.

Hell, I didn't even start until I was ......44......

[Curious_AJ]

Hell, I didn't even start until I was ......44......

lol, i started dancing (as in structured dancing, not just bloopy dancing) when I was about 2 yars old. that was ballet hehe, it used to be my favorite passtime! now that I've moved here (abotu 8 years ago now lol) I stopped my ballet and went onto partner stuff. Wouldn't mind doing some solo stuff either though.

[slofox]

lol, i started dancing (as in structured dancing, not just bloopy dancing) when I was about 2 yars old. that was ballet hehe, it used to be my favorite passtime! now that I've moved here (abotu 8 years ago now lol) I stopped my ballet and went onto partner stuff. Wouldn't mind doing some solo stuff either though.

We are just back into training (week 2) after our summer break...squeeeaaakkkkkk......!

[imdying]

generally dancing is a pretty practice heavy sport. you gotta practice on your own and practice with others and as many different people as will let you dance with them if you wanna get to competition level that is... Yeah, I'd agree with that! It's just for fun for me though :) Maybe I'd get good enough to do the odd performance now and then, but that seems unlikely :pinch:


Little Petal and myself train five nights a week these days (which is down from our previous six nights a week) for Ballroom comps. If ya don't put in the time, you don't get the benefit of all those expensive lessons you pay for. (Dancing has to be the most expensive way of showing off known to mankind.....). It also has the benefit of keeping the lard off my arse.......amongst others...Very nice!

Actually, the price is one of the things I like... a year of salsa lessons costs less than a carbon fibre wheel for my bike! :2thumbsup

Haven't tried any ballroom, but I am looking around for a partner for Argentine Tango. I'll have to quit my Saturday job though, lessons are Saturday morning, so only really interested in taking it up with someone who would be serious about getting good.

[Curious_AJ]

We are just back into training (week 2) after our summer break...squeeeaaakkkkkk......!
lol... yeah, when I go back for my wedding dance lessons I'm gunna be SORE!!!


Yeah, I'd agree with that! It's just for fun for me though :) Maybe I'd get good enough to do the odd performance now and then, but that seems unlikely :pinch:

Very nice!

Actually, the price is one of the things I like... a year of salsa lessons costs less than a carbon fibre wheel for my bike! :2thumbsup

Haven't tried any ballroom, but I am looking around for a partner for Argentine Tango. I'll have to quit my Saturday job though, lessons are Saturday morning, so only really interested in taking it up with someone who would be serious about getting good.

true, sounds like fun :) it is something that you have to be interested in to do generally. otherwise there's no passion and it takes far longer to get ANYWHERE with dancing if you're a sulking sally about it.

[imdying]

it takes far longer to get ANYWHERE with dancing if you're a sulking sally about it.Hahaahah, sooo true :shifty:

[slofox]

What I love about Ballroom is the experience of "flight"...when it all turns weightless, when you and your partner become one moving flowing flying entity...no effort is involved, it just flows...bit like blasting through a sweeping corner on the bike with the throttle open and the tyre biting into the tarmac...
Only trouble is, the experience is not that common - we reckon that for every year of practice we do, we get two minutes of "flight"....sigh....

[imdying]

Give some latin a go then... it's all about having a good time :D

[slofox]

Give some latin a go then... it's all about having a good time :D

We used to do Latin as well but gave it away to concentrate on our other disciplines - Ballroom and New Vogue. Hard to be on top of three disciplines...
Besides, when the teachers get at you all the fun goes out the window....and it becomes W.O.R.K...:sweatdrop
Actually we do a little Latin now and then - just for fun....:yes: