As per the other series, we have 2 heats, one on Wednesday 28th of July, and the next one on Wednesday 4th of August. The grand finals are on the 11th of August!

One song, one dance! That’s the comp! This is what the judges will be looking for

• Musicality 30%
• Timing 20%
• Partner connection 20%
• Enjoyment 10%
• Technique 10%
• Presentation 10%

This is an OPEN competition, meaning that amateurs and professionals can join because we are looking for the best SOCIAL dancers. The most important thing is to show SABOR!

If you are interested in participating, do let us know in advanced as we are expecting lots of couples entering the competition. (Hint: we have 2 heats, don’t leave it to the last one!)

Sherylanne 0402 993244 – Juan 0421 448 780
or info@salsarepublic.com.au

Sydney has its best Zouk couple, we just crowned our best Bachata couple, and now… Sydney it is looking for the Best Social Dancer in SALSA!

ATTENTION ALL: let us know which song you will like us to play on the competition. Write on the comments the artist and the name of the song. We will make our best to accommodate everybody’s selection

See ya on the dance floor!
-Juan

Sydney will crown the BEST Bachata Dancers this wednesday, 21st of July! The FINALS of the Bachata Social Dance Competition are here!

It has been an exciting 2 heats. 4 Couples on heat 1, and a whooping 6 couples on heat 2! For a total of 10 Bachata couples. From each heat the top 2 couples advanced to the Bachata Finals, and here they are:

• Amit and Rebecca
• Felino and Marianne
• Nestor and Katrina
• Santino and Denisse

The wednesday 21st July is going to be an exciting night, for sure! The last two wednesdays have been crazy at Coolabar! People dancing on every corner! And the vibe has been amazing! For sure, this wednesday it will be a night to remember!

So don’t miss out! come to Coolabar this wednesday, the party starts at 9:30pm

Bring your cameras as you will want to records these amazing social dances!
Sydney’s Best BACHATA Social dancers will be crowned this wednesday! how exciting!

Bachata Moderna arrives to Taiwan!

Juan and Josie will sharing their love and passion for Bachata! Don’t miss out!

((((((((((((Bachata Fever))))))))))))

9/3 Fri. 21:00-01:00 Welcome party Wooden Horse Cafe
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9/4 Sat. 10:00-11:00 Bachata Body Movement (Open Level)
11:15-12:15 Bachata Cheeky Moves (Int)
13:30-14:30 Bachata Moderna Moves (Int/Adv)
14:45-15:45 Bachata Master (Adv) –Note*

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+ Nancy’s Studio +
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5F-3, 16, Zhongming S. Rd., Taichung City /TEL: +886920-853053 /www.salsapassion.url.tw
*”Bachata Master” is an additional session, you will need to purchase another ticket. (500 at the door/ 350 prepaid)

20:00-24:00 hata Fever Night

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+ hata Fever Night +
+ Far Eastern Plaza Hotel +
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ADD:http://www.feph.com.tw/tainan/transportation.html

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9/5 Sun. 11:00-12:00 Bachata dips and show moves (Open Level)
13:00-14:00 Bachata Funky Turn Patterns (Int)
14:15-15:15 More than just Bachata-Bachata Styles
(Int/Adv)

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+ 珍妮佛拉丁美食吧Jennifer’s Salsa Bar +
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ADD:127, Fuzhong St., Tainan City /TEL: 0935-710843/ www.wretch.cc/blog/anaham
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***Price***
A.All-covered Package/ 6 workshops + 2 parties + hotel
Please contact our representative
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B.Work Hard, Play Harder Package/ 6 workshops + 2 parties
–>3200 (at the door)/2800（prepaid）
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C.One Day Stand Package/ Any 3 workshops of your choice + 1 part
–>1700(at the door) /1500（prepaid）
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D.One Day Workshop Pass/ Any 3 workshops of your choice
–>1150 (prepaid only)

E.Single workshop
450（pay at the door）

F.Welcome party
–>400 (at the door)/300（prepaid）

G.Bachata Fever Night
–>500 (at the door)/400（prepaid）

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+Deadline of Ticketing 8/31 +
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Ticket Offices
Taichung- Nancy’s Studio、Wooden Horse Cafe
Tainan-Jennifer’s Salsa Bar

Buy your tickets through ATM
Bank code:009 A/C No.: 0581-4515-6514-200
(Please contact us after the transaction is completed. The tickets will be picked up
at the venue. Additional postage of 32 NTD shall be paid if you require the tickets to be
send by mail)

Service Line:0912-662308 (Lucy)
0918-507789 (蘇仙菁)

Sponsor: Jennifer’s Salsa Bar （127, Fuzhong St., Tainan City /TEL: 0935-710843/ http://www.wretch.cc/blog/anaham）

Co-sponsor: Nancy’s Studio (5F-3, 16, Zhongming S. Rd., Taichung City /TEL: 0920-853053 , http://www.salsapassion.url.tw )

Co-sponsor: Taiwan Salsa Association (No.153, Darong W. St., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407, http://www.taiwansalsa.com.tw/, email:twsalsa@gmail.com, facebook:taiwan salsa association)

Support Organization: Zhengsheng Shoe Store (41, Sec. 1, Changping Rd., Taichung City TEL:04-22316607)

****Introduction****
Juan Ruiz
Juan known as the “Father of Bachata” in Australia. He is one of the best known Bachata promoters in the world, and a pioneer of the Bachata Moderna style. Juan has taught and performed in Australia and all over the world.
Juan’s unique Bachata style is known as Bachata Moderna, which is based on the concept of the crosses and the flavour of Zouk, Kizomba, Tango and R&B. He has an incredible talent of fusing the passion of these dance styles whilst remaining true to the Bachata form, maintaining the feeling & emotional elements that makes Bachata what it is.
Juan Ruiz is also one of the directors of the biggest Bachata festivals, the Sydney International Bachata Festival.
http://www.bachateros.com.au/ <–check this out!!!

Josie Cote
The 2009 Australian Salsa Champion professional division. Even though she is one of the best salsa dancers in Australia and the world, her passion is Bachata. Josie is known for her sexy body movement and styling that make the audience go wild.
Josie has taught and perform salsa and bachata all over the world, including exotic countries as New Caledonia, Malaysia and more.

Juan is one of the best known Bachata promoters in the world, and a pioneer of the Bachata Moderna style. Juan has taught and performed in Australia and all over the world. Josie is a passionate Bachatera, and current Australia Salsa Champion.

The workshop will focus on the proper Bachata technique and body movement, and the differences between Bachata Dominican, Moderna and Traditional
Saturday: 24th of July
Price : $30
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Where? Abraham Mott Hall, Millers Point

For bookings, go directly to Sydney Latin Dance’s website

Online booking for workshops

NOTE: all online payments are handled by Sydney Latin Dance.

Special Package:

a 2 hours Bachata workshop + LATIN FIESTA at $50 Purchase the package now and save $8!

Online booking for Special Package

There are 2 heats, one on Wednesday 7 of July, and the next one on Wed 14th of July.

The competition is simple, one song, one social dance! The judges are looking for musicality (30%), timing (20%), partner connection (20%), enjoyment (10%), technique (10%) and presentation (10%). As you can see, we are focusing on the social aspect of Bachata! (amateurs, professionals and everyone is welcome!)

If you are interested in participating, please contact Sherylanne or Juan, as we need to arrange the heats. (Hint: we have 2 heats, don’t leave it to the last one!)

Sherylanne 0402 993244 – Juan 0421 448 780
or info@salsarepublic.com.au

Even if you are not competing, you should come to Coolabar because you will witness the BEST Bachata dancing in Sydney!

See you later bachateros!

Check out the FACEBOOK event

BACHATA COMP PRIZES
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1st PLACE
- $400 CASH
- 2 full passes to SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BACHATA FESTIVAL valued at $580 AUD
- 2 Full passes to BACHATA BARRIO (31st of July) value at $140
- 1 year free entry to Rumba Café (Value $100+)
- 3 months free entry to Coolabar for the couple (value $240)
- AND a custom T-SHIRT displaying WINNER of Sydney’s Best Social Dancer 2010 BACHATA (only 2 people will have the t-shirts, so you get the bragging rights!)

2nd PLACE
- 2 x $20 gift vouchers with JQ dance,
- 2 months free entry to Coolabar (value $160)
- 2 tickets to next Rumba Café (value $40)
- 2 party tickets to Bachata Barrio (value $40)

3rd PLACE
- 1 month free entry to Coolabar (value $80)
- Free entry to next Rumba Café (value $40)
- 2 party tickets to Bachata Barrio (value $40)

It has been an exciting 2 heats. 3 Couples on heat 1, and 4 couples… wait, actually 5 couples, as one couple decided to join on the last minute on heat 2, for a total of 8 couples. And now we have the top 4 couples in the Zouk finals!

- Andrew and Hedra
- Duncan and Yvonne
- Amit and Jane
- Claudio and Fiona

The wednesday 30th of June is going to be an exciting night, for sure! We have the music ready (Zouk Love for sure – thanks Amit!) and we are expecting lots of people to come and watch the finals!

So don’t miss out! come to Coolabar this wednesday, the party starts at 9:30pm

Bring your cameras as you will want to records these amazing social dances!

Sydney’s Best Zouk Social dancers will be crowned tomorrow! how exciting!

How do you get the FULL PASSES? You have 2 options

1. A Full Pass is valued $100 AUD. You can purchase them directly through the Bachateros website Australian Zouk Championship page
2. Or, you can write on the comments section of this page the reasons why you love zouk so much (60 words min).

So don’t wait any longer! Comments will be posted on Wednesday, 9^th of June

The Bachateros Team!

Australian Zouk Championships

Venue: PETERSHAM RSL CLUB, 7 Regent St. Petersham NSW 2049
Address: 7 Regent St. Petersham NSW 2049 Ph: (02) 9560 8355 Fax: (02) 9564 1841

5pm – Rehearsal for competitors
7.30 pm – Doors open for spectators
8.pm sharp – Competition starts
9pm – Names of the Zouk Australian Champions 2010 announced

9pm till 10:30am – Party (Zouk, Salsa and Bachata)
10:30pm – Shows with the most prestigious Brazilian Dance professionals in Australia and to close the Saturday Night Shows, AZC Presents a SURPRISE INTERNATIONAL SHOW
11pm till 2am party with Zouk, Salsa, Bachata and more.

BUY YOUR TICKET – FULL PASS for only $100

Sunday 13th June
Workshops with Adilio Porto and the Brazilian Masters in Australia

Venue: LDA
Address: Suite A, 263 Broadway Rd, Broadway, Sydney

DIRECTIONS:
Level 1, 263 Broadway Rd, Broadway
Near the corner of Glebe Point Rd (Next to the Salvation Army store)
**3 hours free parking at Broadway Shopping**

WORKSHOPS TIMETABLE:

9:30 –FLOW & CONECTION (ROOM 1           9:30 – HOT STEPS (ROOM 2

(CLAUDIO AND MONICA) Open                   (OLIVER & YVONE) Open

10:30 – THE SECRETS OF DIPS                   11:30 – MEN’S STYLING – ROOM (2)

(ADILIO PORTO) Inter                            (ADILIO PORTO) / Open (BOYS)

11:30 – HAIR FLICK TECHNIQUE – ROOM (1) 12:30 – LAMBAZOUK 3 PEOPLE

(MARCIA PERCIVAL)  Open (GIRLS)             (International – ‘BEBE da Bahia’) Inter

14:30 – ZOUK ACROBATICS                       15:30 -  ZOUK ‘SOUL’ (Conection & forms)

ADILIO PORTO)  Advanced                       (GASPAR & LITTLE LIZ) Inter – Adv

16:30 – TURNS & PATTERNS (JAIME & LIZ) Inter

After the workshops have taken your dance skills to new heights, come back Sunday evening for a night of dancing at the LDA Sunday Night Party with a lot\’s of zouk with The International Zouk DJ Adilio Porto!!! Monday’s a public holiday so you can dance the night away, LDA Party starting 8pm!
Tichets available at the door $15 only!!!

Please note: Participants in the ZOUK ACROBATICS workshop with Adilio Porto need to be in good physical condition to attempt the skills that will be taught in this session.
There are lots of other workshops available so please stay safe and enjoy the day!!!
For more information: http://www.itisbrasil.com.au

yes guys we are looking for the BEST social dancefloor couples in the styles of
ZOUK, BACHATA and SALSA !!

ZOUK – 16 – 23 – 30 June

BACHATA 7 – 14 – 21 July

SALSA 28 July and 4 – 11 August

the first 2 weeks will be qualifying heats and the 3rd week will be the final

we have prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

$20 entry fee per person, per dance style – gets you entry for the 3 nights of that particular competition

each competition is separate, with separate prizes including a $500 cash prize for the 1st place couple

rules tba

to register or if you have any enquiries please call Sherylanne on 0402 993244 or Juan on 0421 448 780

Bachata Barrio!

Bachata workshops and party, but this time we are adding Bachata Performance training taught by 2 masters of their own domain, Moro y Alegria and Juan y Samantha.

In true Bachata Barrio spirit, we will be mixing Dominican Style fundamentals with Bachata Moderna fundamentals. We’ll train, rehearse and perform this new routine in front of a live audience at the Bachata Barrio party!

This is a limited space performance workshop. BE ONE OF THE FIRST BACHATEROS TO BE PART OF THIS UNIQUE AND AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!

This is a must for all Bachata lovers!!!

Itinerary:
Saturday, 31st of July

11am Dominican Bachata – Buena Vista Dance
12pm Bachata Moderna – Bachateros
2pm Performance training – Buena Vista Dance & Bachateros together (3 hours)

For more info contact Juan on 0421 448 780 or Santino on 0420 697 571

Buy tickets online at http://www.bachateros.com.au/

http://www.buenavistadance.com.au/

*Online tickets incurs 1% Credit Card fee

Make the most of the day! Buy the whole package (2 workshops, performance training) for $70 (This includes entry to party )

Pre paid party tickets $10 at the door $15