5th Annual Latin Motion Christmas Concert
October 29, 2008 by Juan Ruiz · Leave a Comment
Title: 5th Annual Latin Motion Christmas Concert
Location: NIDA Theather, 215 Anzac Parade
Description: Friday 7th November
Come and join Latin Motion’s night of nights!
Come and and enjoy an array of amazing performances by Latin Motions students in all different styles and levels.
See Salsa, Bachata, Latin Hip Hop, Zouk, Kizomba and much more!
Performances by our very own students ranging from beginners all the way to our advanced!
Enjoy the shows and then party all night to the best Dj’s playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and Kizomba all the way till 1am in the morning!
Tickets on sale NOW at Latin Motion Studios!
Start Time: 20:00
Date: 2008-11-07
For more info, go to the Latin Motion website
Bachata Moderna Workshops – 8 Nov, 2008
October 29, 2008 by Juan Ruiz · Leave a Comment
Many of you have experienced the bachata moderna style already. Many people are doing the crosses on 1, on 2 and on 3 on the dance floor! We have gotten plenty of people asking us to teach more bachata moderna style workshops, so here’s your chance!
Bachata Moderna is a combination of various dance styles into the traditional bachata step. Bachata Moderna is best danced to Urban Latin Bachata music, like 4Ever, Mojito Project, Opalo, Toque D Keda, etc.
Tony Lara’s bachata in Australia
More bachata instructors coming to Australia, this time, Tony Lara from I Love Bachata, once again, is on our beautiful land. Make the most of this opportunity! Don’t miss out his workshops and performances.
Tony Lara & Dani 3rd Australia & 1st New Zealand Bachata Tour
sponsored by 5th Sydney Salsa Congress!
Once again the Worlds most loved Bachata couple, go down under for some more Bachata & Salsa Adventures! Read more
Bachateros performing for Handital Inc. Association
October 14, 2008 by Juan Ruiz · Leave a Comment
On friday, 24th of October, Juan and Samantha, together with the Latin Motion Bachateros will be performing their very popular bachatas routines at Handital Inc. Association, who raise money for people with Disabilities. Who said that Bachata couldn’t save lives? 
Watch Juan and Samantha cheeky bachata routine.
Watch the Bachateros group performance
Juan to judge the first Bachata Competition in Australia
October 14, 2008 by Juan Ruiz · Leave a Comment
Mark down your calendar..
1st. BACHATA CHAMPIONSHIP IN SYDNEY
Juan will be one of the judges of this Bachata Competition that promises to be one of the best comps in Australia. I’ve been told that we have 10 couple registered! WOW! Read more
1st Annual Bachata Championship
1st Annual Bachata Championship
Location: Petersham RSL, 7 Regent St. Petersham NSW
Description:
Viva Magazine is organizing the 1st Annual Bachata Championship
(for non Professional dancers*) to be held at the Salsa Extravaganza event on
Saturday 25th October 2008
Petersham RSL, 7 Regent St. Petersham NSW
The objective of this Bachata Competition is to see which couple can best interpret the character of Bachata music and dance regardless of whatever tricks or moves they do. In other words, it\’s not the tricks that are important but making them a part of your routine and what Bachata represents.
Championship will consist of one pre-selection heats held in the third week of October and the grand final to be held on the 25th of October 2008 at Petersham RSL.
Start Time: 20:00
Date: 2008-10-25
Did you know that Juan Ruiz is one of the judges? Check it out!
For more info, go to http://www.vivamagazine.com.au/BachataComp/Rules.htm
Workshop – Beginners Bachata and Body Movement
October 8, 2008 by Juan Ruiz · Leave a Comment
If you want to learn bachata or you already have experience dancing it but want to improve your body movement and body isolations, this workshop is for u! We will focus on the bachata step, Dominican style and Modern style, as well as concentrating on stationary bachata and leading with body movements.
Salsa Republic social party after the workshop. Free entry with the workshop
Saturday. 11th of October 2008
7:30pm to 9:00pm
$30 per workshop
Location: Salsa Republic Studios
42 Kensington St, Central Station, City. (just off George St/Broadway opp UTS)
On the last workshop, we almost fill up the studio to capacity, please register early
Juan Ruiz: 0421 448 780, email: jiruiz78@hotmail.com
Sherylanne: 9212-6739 / 0402 993244, email: salsarepublic@bigpond.com
Juan and Samantha will be performing their famous Bachateros Choreo at Pump House this Monday 6th of October. Come and support the bachateros!
101 Party, October edition
October 7, 2008 by Juan Ruiz · Leave a Comment
Title: 101 Party
Location: Ivory Lounge, 620 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
Description: 101 Party
Saturday 11th of October
Ben and Bronwen from LDA, one of the hottes Zouk couples in Sydney will be our special guest for 101’s October edition.
This is the place to dance with Sydney top dancers and lovers of Zouk and Bachata!
Zouk workshop and unmissable performance by Ben & Bronwen.
Entry $15
Workshop starts: 9pm
Party starts: 9:30pm
Ivory Lounge, 620 Harris Street, Ultimo.
Sydney, NSW 2007
Info: 1300 135 257
Start Time: 21:00
Date: 2008-10-11
Bachateros Do Australia Tour, the story
October 2, 2008 by Juan Ruiz · 2 Comments
The idea of organizing a Bachata Tour in Australia was formed in our minds one particular day in Johor Bahru whilst admiring the beautiful beaches and enjoying the tropical atmosphere of the Malaysia Salsa Festival 08. The Bachateros crew got together under the shade of one the many Palm trees (oh the hard life of a Bachatero!) and brainstormed finally coming up with a tour idea to promote Bachata across Australia as well as increase the Bachata community, its culture and to make it a familiar dance not only in Sydney but in other states and cities in the country. Read more
Cultural understanding or the rise of a new culture?
October 2, 2008 by Juan Ruiz · Leave a Comment
Musical genres tend to suggest tangible definitions of theory and practice. However whether people actually understand these is another question. To an untrained musician, classical music may typically be thought to be synonymous to Mozart, Bach, Beethoven or any of the great composers. While for others, classical music may be in reference to anything that is orchestral or which falls under ‘art’ music. In contrast, classical music for those who frequently listen, perform or teach it would say that it is post-Baroque and pre-Romantic, covering a time frame of compositions between 1750-1830[1]. Read more
