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An Introduction to Silva Technique: A fusion of Brazilian dance, modern dance, and capoeira

Instructor: Leandro da Silva (Professor Alegria)

WHEN: Friday, May 11, 6:30 – 8 pm

WHERE: Ballet Afrique Dance Studio, Highland Mall, 2nd level (opposite Radio Shack) 6001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, 78752

COST: $20 ($15 for students w/ID) — Cash only, please.

ABOUT: This class is designed to be an introduction to the basic concepts of Silva Technique. Previous dance experience is recommended, but ALL dancers and dance-lovers are encouraged to try out this class and experience this unique fusion of Brazilian dance, modern dance, and capoeira. Level: Intermediate.

What is Silva Technique?
Silva Technique is an exciting fusion of Brazilian contemporary dance styles with a strong emphasis on capoeira movements and modern dance foundations. It has been made popular by professional companies such as Dance Brazil and Mr. Da Silva’s own Silva Dance Company (NYC).

Watch a master class in Silva Technique with members of Philadanco Dance Company: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr8C0_haaoA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMiqN1N_7b4

ABOUT LEANDRO DA SILVA (PROFESSOR ALEGRIA)
Leandro da Silva (Professor Alegria) was born in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil). He currently lives in New York City (NY), where he teaches capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian martial art incorporating dance and acrobatics) and Silva Technique, his own unique blend of capoeira and contemporary dance.

A capoeirista and professionally trained dancer of various styles, Leandro da Silva has toured internationally for several years as a member of the highly acclaimed company Dance Brazil (NY/Bahia), Brazarte Dance Company (Miami-FL), Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (Denver-CO), Orquestra Popular da Bahia (Brazil), and Ballethnic Dance Company (Atlanta-GA). He has also participated as director and choreographer of National Black Arts Festival (Atl-GA) and assistant choreographer of So You Think You Can Dance (Canada).

You can find about more about Leandro da Silva (Professor Alegria) at http://www.cadny.org/ or see the Silva Dance Company on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SilvaDanceCompany

RHYTHMIC MOTION SALSA SOCIAL

THIS FRIDAY, featuring Guest DJ Jason Lozada spinning the best Salsa, Bachata and Cha-Cha tracks in town.

Dates: May 11th

At Rhythmic Motion School of Dance, 7010 W. Hwy 71 | Suite 165 | Austin, TX

(512)215-0093

Time: 9:00pm – 1:30am / Salsa Class @ 8:30 PM

$5 Cover / BYOB / Spacious / Sprung Wood Floor / Great Sound System

For more info visit www.rhythmicmotion.com

Street Salsa

Sandra Moro Sleeper, Director

Sunday’s at Dance Austin Studio

831 Houston St, Austin 78756

512-922-4270

http://www.streetsalsa.com

Cuban style salsa

Greetings Dancers! This message contains information about dances in Sun City Texas, typically held in the Sun City Ballroom, which is located in the Social Center building in the Village Center, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown, TX.

A word to the wise regarding Sun City Community Association (CA) dances: Before you make the trip, verify that the dance is being held, is not sold out, and that tickets will be available at the door. For more info about the Sun City CA dances, call the Sun City Office during business hours: (512) 948-7720 or (512) 948-7721.

NOTE: Sun City CA and Ballroom Dance Club dances in the Sun City Ballroom are BYOB, snacks and setups; only water and ice are provided. Also note that the USA Dance dances are alcohol and smoke-free.

Sun City CA Dance: Charlie Thibodeaux & Cajun Aces
Thursday, May 24, 6 PM, Sun City Ballroom, $10.00 per person
Cajun music, born from ballads, has transformed to dance music! Join these real Cajun players! As the accordion wails, you will hear your favorite tunes … and a few new favorites, too.

For more information, call the Sun City Office during business hours: (512) 948-7720 or (512) 948-7721.

Sun City CA Dance: People’s Choice Band
Friday, May 25, 7 – 10 PM, Sun City Ballroom, $10.00 per person
This band has made the round in Texas Dance Halls, has honed their talent over time, and brings a cohesive dance band with great country and rock ‘n roll to the ballroom. Don’t miss these talented guys who love to perform at Sun City!

For more information, call the Sun City Office during business hours: (512) 948-7720 or (512) 948-7721.

USA Dance
Saturday, May 26, 7 – 9:50 PM, Sun City Ballroom
Tickets at door: 5.00 members & students with ID, $9.00 non-members
A Waltz dance lesson from 7:00 to 7:45 PM will be provided by Tom and Ying Apel. Dancing to recorded music follows from 7:45 to 9:50 PM. Attire is dressy casual. All USA dances are alcohol and smoke fee.

For more info about the USA Dance dances, please call Acting President Chuck Meeder at (512) 869-8811 or email usadance5034@aol.com.

Sun City CA Dance: Weldon Henson
Friday, June 8, 7 – 10 PM, Sun City Ballroom, $10.00 per person
Weldon Henson’s hard-hitting, original country music demands as much from the dancers, who never seem to leave the floor, as from Weldon and his band. Weldon’s original and standard repertoire is one of the most extensive on the circuit, making him a Texas honky-tonk and dance hall favorite.

For more information, call the Sun City Office during business hours: (512) 948-7720 or (512) 948-7721.

WHO: AIFD 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

WHAT: Austin International Folk Dancers turns 50!

WHEN: May 11th and 12th, 2012, Austin, TX
All day long dancing and dance-related activities, lunch and snacks, live music.

Meet and Greet Soirée
Friday, May 11, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location to be determined

Dance Reunion
Saturday, May 12, 2012
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Carpenter’s Hall, 400 Josephine St.

Dance Party
Saturday, May 12, 2012
7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E. 41st St. (41st & Red River)

Memory Lane Video
prepared and presented by Misi Tsurikov and John Ramage

Attractions:
Live music by AIFD’s own renowned musicians!
Catered lunch
Dance review sessions during the day
Reunite with old friends
Share the AIFD legacy with a new generation of dancers

REGISTRATION: The registration deadline for the daytime event is TODAY April 30!

• Full-session registration cutoff date is April 30 (online submittal or postmark); extended from April 27.

• There is no walk-in registration for the daytime event!

• Note: There is no deadline for registration for just the Saturday evening party.

• Don’t miss out – register now at http://anniversary.aifd.cc!

FOR MORE INFO VISIT: http://aifd.cc for details.

WHAT: The 2012 Capital City Salsa Festival

WHEN: Cinco De Mayo Weekend!
Friday, May 4th: 8 y Mas Salsa Orchestra
Saturday, May 5th: Ray De La Paz y Su Orquesta
Sunday, May 6th: “The Evolution of Yamulee” dance production will feature 20+ of Yamulee’s top dancers.

WHERE: Omni Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governor’s Row, Austin, TX

COST: Full passes are currently $129.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.ccsfaustin.com
https://ccsfaustin.webconnex.com/registeronline

ABOUT: For the first time in a salsa congress in the U.S., the 2012 CCSF will host a 45-minute NONSTOP Dance Production by the #1 dance group in the world: Yamulee Dance Company.

We will feature TWO LIVE BANDS from New York! We present to you ¡Con Mucho Swing! Concert Series.

The CCSF will also feature Two-time On2 World Salsa Champions, Luis & Anya, Cobo Brothers, Majesty in Motion, Edwin & Greysa, and more…

Spring Open House & Lonestar Kick-Off Party

April 14th from 3pm til Sunset

Sherry & Kevin Reynolds, 12605 Lyndon Dr.

Good friends, good food and lots of dancing so bring your shoes, and a dish to share. We’ll have the grill smoking with brisket, Sherry’s special mac & cheese and drinks galore!

Email LSI@prodigy.net for a map

The 9th Annual LoneStar Invitational will be held Aug. 10-12 and we have lots of opportunities for you to be involved before and during the event. Take a peek behind the scenes and lend a hand to help organize this huge production!

As always, we’ll be taking donation s for Capital Area Food Bank so bring an extra can of tuna or jar of peanut butter!

Spring Party Flyer

1st Annual Austin Swing Dance Championships

DATES: April 20-22, 2012

LOCATION: Sheraton at the Capitol Austin, TX/Room Rate: $119/OverFlow Hotel: Holiday Inn/Room Rate: $94

ADVANCE TICKET INFO: Individual – $119, Table for 10 – $1100

DETAILS AND SCHEDULE: www.austinswingdancechampionships.com

Blue Moon Swing is graciously sponsoring a free Early Bird dance, with special guest John Lindo.

6th St. Pub Crawl & Early Bird Dance
Thur. April 19
8:30 – 1 am
Free lesson w/ Lindo @ 8pm

Join us for a stroll down 6th street of the bar and live music venues of Austin, Texas. For more info visit www.bluemoonswing.com

DANCE INTERNATIONAL presents SALSA CENTRAL 2012!

Want to win some cash? Our 6th Annual Salsa Centrál Festival partners with Central Market to provide cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. 4th, 5th, and 6th place winners will receive dance International gift certificates.

The event takes place Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, on the Central Market Café Deck, 4001 N Lamar Blvd. No cover charge. Contest registration at 6:30pm.

• 1st Prize: $250
• 2nd Prize: $150
• 3rd Prize: $100

This competition is for Amateurs only! No professionals, teachers, or anyone who collects money for teaching is allowed to compete. If you are a pro and would like to do a demonstration, please contact Dance International at: info@dancein.org

Salsa Centrál 2012! Presented by Central Market and Dance International, Inc. Live music by Cienfuegos, contest music by DJ Fabian. A great time for the whole family!

World Ballroom Champions Arunas Bizokas and Katusha Demidova (featured in photo) are confirmed for a two special guest workshops and demonstrations during the 13th Annual Austin Ballroom Festival presented by Dance International.

World International Latin Competitive Couple Cristiano Callegari and Katia Kuznetsova, owners of Dance With Stars Studio in Katy, TX, will also be preforming.

And a third professional couple has been added to the program: Dallas-area pros Ryan Lewis and Natalia Fridmanovich!

Plus a special performance by our own Stewart Yaros, dancing with Sasha, flown in all the way from Russia!

EVENT DETAILS:
• Saturday, April 14 (save the date!)
Festival consists of workshops, dinner, dancing, performances & an after party at Copa Bar & Grill.

• Located at the Radisson Hotel Downtown, 111 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Anyone coming in from out of town hoping to stay at the Radisson should reserve their room ASAP, as rooms will likely sell out that weekend. Click Here to book your room today!

• Tickets are now on sale at www.dancein.org and special packages of 10 and 20 are available for the whole festival or parts of the festival, so you can sit with your friends.

• View the schedule and purchase tickets at https://dancein.org/ABF2012/tickets.php to reserve your table today!

• For more info visit http://dancein.org/ABF2012/

Special thanks once again to the City Of Austin’s Cultural Contract division and many others for making this festival a ballroom staple in Austin THIRTEEN YEARS RUNNING!