Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Saturday Salsa Dancing at the Wheelhouse!

Looking for a fun night of dancing!

Well dress in your best Yukon formal and come dance the night away to the sultry Latin sounds of DJ Miguel y Lucia from Salsa Yukon.

The latest Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Merengue music will play ALL NIGHT LONG! 

Dust your shoes off, invite your friends and get your best dance moves out and spend this exciting evening with great food from The Wheelhouse Restaurant! Hasta luego! 

9pm to 12:30am

Saturday April 4th  2015

 The Wheelhouse Restaurant
2237 2nd Avenue 
Waterfront Station, 
Whitehorse, YT

Looking forward to see you there! $5 cover


Thursday, March 5, 2015

Salsa Yukon's New Spring 2015 Rueda, Salsa and Bachata Classes‏

SALSA YUKON’S WARMING UP YOUR SPRING CLASSES WITH HOT CLASSES!

Rueda de Casino Part 3 Advanced Intermediate
From Thursday April 9th to May 7th at 8pm to 9pm

PURELY BEGINNER SALSA ON 1 
From Friday April 10th to May 8th at 7:45pm to 8:45pm

Intermediate Salsa & Sexy Bachata 
From Friday April 10th to May 8th at 8:50pm to 10pm


Here more details about the classes; 


THURSDAY NIGHT CLASSES


Rueda Part 3 Advanced Intermediate

8pm to 9pm (PINK STUDIO- LEAPING FEATS, 38 Lewes blvd)

April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7

Want to be hooked for life? This for experienced Rueda dancers to build on their technique and moves from the previous levels for more complicated patterns within the circle. Focus will be on timing and intricacy of patterns. Participants will also learn how each move in Salsa can be transferred to Rueda while focussing on the timing, on beat harmony with the rest of the couples in the circle. People have told us once they start perfecting moves they never want to stop this circle!  So get ready to make this a Thursday night ritual!

PRE-REQUISITE:  RUEDA 1 & 2



FRIDAY NIGHT CLASSES

PURELY BEGINNER SALSA ON 1 7:45pm to 8: 45 (Blue studio LEAPING FEATS, 38 Lewes blvd)
Start your Friday night party with this class! Our students repeatedly say this Friday night class helps them put their week behind them and energizes them for the weekend ahead! Get ready to be transformed from nervous beginner to capable dancer in just 5 weeks!  The secret, our warm, personable and supportive family atmosphere!  Your class becomes a little family you can take dancing all over town! This class includes a warm-up that will get you pumped and ready for Salsa basics such as the basic, the rock step, the cross-body leads, and fun basic turn patterns with hand positions, hip movement, how to lead, dance etiquette and more!  You can expect to distress, have clear and easy to follow instruction, laughter, meet tons of new people! No partner required as we switch all the time! Warning this class is addictive!

Pre-requisites: A fun and positive attitude. These classes fill up quickly so register ASAP


Intermediate Salsa & Sexy Bachata (Leaping Feats Blue Studio, 38 Lewes blvd)

April, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8

Put your sexy on! This sassy class will transform students into impressive Salsa and Bachata dancers. The class is made up of intermediate patterns introduced and repeated the following class as a review. Students start with a warm-up that teaches spins, footwork, and hip movement. More intricate steps, different hand positions, and specific turn patterns are the focus in partner-work, where students rotate to dance with each other. Emphasis is placed solidifying leader and follower roles, on hip-movement and smooth body movements and transitions, which characterize these dances. This dance class is essential for becoming a well-rounded Latin dancer, and to get you ready to step onto any Latin Dance floor with ease, knowing you’re ready to get close and sexy when the music comes on!

If you have taken have taken this class before, you will solidify what you know and learn sultry new moves AND learn to use your body in ways you never imagined you could!

Pre-requisite: A fun and positive attitude, Beginner Salsa on 1 or previous Salsa dance experience!


These are 5 week sessions for $100.  SPRING SPECIAL 25 % OFF IF YOU REGISTER TWO CLASSES!  


To register, please send your interac transfer to salsayukon@gmail.com Also, make sure you indicate which class you are going to take when you send your payment. Please use "What is the name of your dance company?" as your question and "Salsa Yukon" as your answer when you send your Interac transfer. 


 Once you have sent your payment, we will send you a waiver to fill out and then you are registered and ready to go!    Looking forward to meeting and teaching you!


AND AS AN ADDED BONUS: Every month we put on Latin Dance Parties for you to practice!  Next May 2nd AT THE BEAUTIFUL WHEELHOUSE !  Great food, great fun and great music for you to practice your new moves! And your friends are welcome too!  Looking forward to seeing you!


ABOUT LUCIE & MICHEL

Counsellors by day, dancer’s by night, we have been teaching dance for the last 11 years. Experienced, gentle and person-centered, we create an ambiance that is safe, fun and inviting for any beginner or experienced dancer! Lucie has 40 years dance and singing experience and has decades of high profile performance and rhythmic understanding. Michel has 23 years teaching credentials and experience and knows how to break down steps to make them manageable for you. Together, they are a winning combination to support your dance goals!





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Monday, February 16, 2015

Saturday Salsa Dancing at the Wheelhouse

Looking for a fun night of dancing!


Well dress in your best Yukon formal and come dance the night away to the sultry Latin sounds of DJ Miguel y Lucia from Salsa Yukon.

The latest Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Merengue music will play ALL NIGHT LONG! 

Dust your shoes off, invite your friends and get your best dance moves out and spend this exciting evening with great food from The Wheelhouse Restaurant! Hasta luego! 

9pm to 12:30am


Saturday February 28th 2015

 The Wheelhouse Restaurant
2237 2nd Avenue 
Waterfront Station, 
Whitehorse, YT

Looking forward to see you there! $5 cover

salsayukon@gmail.com for info

Monday, January 19, 2015

Saturday Salsa Dancing at the Wheelhouse

Looking for a fun night of dancing!

Well dress in your best Yukon formal and come dance the night away to the sultry Latin sounds of DJ Miguel y Lucia from Salsa Yukon.

The latest Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Merengue music will play ALL NIGHT LONG! 

Dust your shoes off, invite your friends and get your best dance moves out and spend this exciting evening with great food from The Wheelhouse Restaurant! Hasta luego! 

9pm to 12:30am


Saturday January 31st 2015

 The Wheelhouse Restaurant
2237 2nd Avenue 
Waterfront Station, 
Whitehorse, YT

Looking forward to see you there! $5 cover

salsayukon@gmail.com for info

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Salsa Saturday Dancing at the Wheelhouse

Looking for a great time and a way to celebrate the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015!

Well dress in your best Yukon formal and come dance the night away to the sultry Latin sounds of DJ Miguel y Lucia from Salsa Yukon.

The latest Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Merengue music will play ALL NIGHT LONG! 

Dust your shoes off, invite your friends and get your best dance moves out and spend this exciting evening with great food from The Wheelhouse Restaurant! Hasta luego! 

9pm to 12:30am


Saturday December 27th 2014

 The Wheelhouse Restaurant
2237 2nd Avenue 
Waterfront Station, 
Whitehorse, YT

Looking forward to see you there! $5 cover

salsayukon@gmail.com for info

Salsa, Bachata and Rueda de Casinon Dance Classes for January 2015

And now, look what we have in store for you for 2015:


THURSDAYS


RUEDA DE CASINO II @ 8 P.M. (Pink Studio)
January 15th 2015 to March 5th, 2015 (no class Rendezvous weekend)


This is an advanced class of Rueda de casino, a style of Cuban group salsa dance. In this class students will build on what they know and learn more intricate and fancier moves sot hey can Rueda all night long! 



FRIDAY CLASSES
January 16th to March 6th, 2015 (no class Rendezvous weekend)


PURELY BEGINNER SALSA ON 1 @ 7:45 p.m. (Blue studio)
This class will teach you the basics of Cuban salsa. You will learn the basic step, the rock step, the cross-body lead and more so you can dance with anyone all over Latin America!


INTERMEDIATE SALSA WITH A HINT OF SEXY B @ 8: 50 p.m. (Blue Studio)
Learners will refine their skills and learn more complex turns and a routine to master. 



The second half of the class will review the most complex moves mastered in Bachata I evolve to more intricate Sexy Bachata stylings. Bachata is billing as the most popular social dance right now, so get your sexy on and join the fun!


All classes will take place at Leaping Feats studio, 38 Lewes Boulevard at above noted times and studios.


These are 7-week sessions for $140 per person (cash please) or email bank transfer to salsayukon@gmail.com . Sorry folks, you must register for the full session so there will be no drop-ins

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Saturday Salsa Dancing at Burnt Toast!

Looking for a great time next Saturday night? 

Well dress in your best Yukon formal and come dance the night away to the sultry Latin sounds of DJ Miguel y Lucia. 

The latest Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton music will play ALL NIGHT LONG! 

Dust your shoes off, invite your friends and get your best dance moves out and spend this exciting evening with great food from Burnt Toast Cafe! Hasta luego! 

Saturday November 15th 2014.
9pm to 12am
Burnt Toast Café

2112 2nd Ave, Whitehorse

Looking forward to see you there! $5 cover

salsayukon@gmail.com for info