August 2nd: Salsa International @ Zero Hour
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The next Salsa International party is on Sunday, August 2nd. This time we are moving to a new venue, Studio Zero Hour in Roppongi.
The feature workshop is “Introduction to Pachanga” by Vaya!Sato, who trained under the pachanga master himself, Eddie Torres of New York. Pachanga is making a huge comeback worldwide, and this is your opportunity to learn the steps, which can easily be incorporated into shines either on1 or on2.
Salsa International parties welcome beginners – bring your friends!
- Beginners mini-lesson from 18:30-19:00.
- Beginners help session during main workshop.
- “Learner badge” to get you dancing.
After the workshop, dance the night away – DJ Rafael’s on holiday, but DJ Keith will bring you the usual high-quality selection of salsa for all styles and levels.
This month’s party features a performance from two of the top stars of Tokyo Salsa, Hiro & Taku. their thrilling and dynamic show is a must see!
NEW: Mailing list prize draw sponsored by Viento Latino – join our mailing list and win a CD!
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SALSA INTERNATIONAL @ Studio Zero Hour
Sunday August 2nd
18:00～23:30
Studio Zero Hour, Roppongi
http://www.zerohour.jp/
4th Floor, 2-2-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3585-1514
6 minutes from Roppongi metro station (Exit 6)
5 minutes from Roppongi Itchome metro station (Exit 3)
7 minutes from Tameike-Sanno metro station (Exit 12)
18:00-18:30 DJ time / Beginners mini-lesson
18:30-19:30 Introduction to Pachanga by Vaya! Sato
19:30-23:30DJ time with DJ Keith
21:00Performance by Hiro&Taku + Prize draw
Entry 2,500 yen (includes 1 drink)
* Bring a flyer and get 300 yen off!
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DJ Keith:
http://www.salsero-tokyo.com/
Keith from Scotland, UK, started learning salsa dancing in 1996 and soon started DJing too. Since then he’s been DJing salsa nights regularly. In Scotland, he DJed at popular salsa clubs and events in Glasgow and Edinburgh and was one of the main forces behind the Scottish salsa scene. His wide ranging sets encompassing classic to cutting-edeg salsa from around the world, from NY and Puerto Rico to Colombia, Cuba, Africa and Europe, also proved popular at Pontins Brean Sands Salsa Weekender in the UK as well as clubs in Shanghai, Kyoto and Tokyo.
He moved to Tokyo in 2008 and has been DJing at Club Pepito, Tokyo Latin Night, Las Risas and other clubs and events.
Vaya! Sato (Go Sato):
Vaya!Sato trained in New York under Eddie Torres the Mambo King and Maria Torres for three years, debuting as a performer and choreographer in 2007. Since his return to Japan in July 2007, he has been performing solo in cities around Japan as well as in NY.
Hiro & Taku:
http://www.hiro-taku.com/
Hiro & Taku started dancing in 1998 while studying in London. On their return to Japan, they won the second Japan national salsa competition. They have been performing, teaching and judging at salsa events throughout Asia and abroad and have been a regular fixture at the LA Salsa Congress evening shows. They are also highly acclaimed instructors, leading their dance teams to the World Salsa Championship. Much sought after by the media, they recently appeared in a prime-time NHK TV show demonstrating their skills as dancers and choreographers.