Social Fridays: Salsa Bachata (SB) Latin Dance Night

Irina Feldesh | YEG Dancer | Latin Dance Edmonton

Join us for a fun night of dancing with out of town artists at this beautiful downtown Edmonton venue!

Boulders Lofts Dance Studio

SUMMARY<ul><li>Latin Dancing (Salsa and Bachata) on Friday, July 14, 2023</li><li>Come alone or with a partner</li><li>Beginners welcome</li></ul>⚠️ Early bird discounted passes are limited, so make sure to get yours quickly!

SCHEDULE<ul><li>Salsa and Bachata Beginner Lessons with Irina &amp; Ocean, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm</li><li>Salsa and Bachata (SB) Social Dancing, 10:00 pm to 2:00 am</li></ul>ARTIST BIOS<ul><li><a href="https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/irina-feldesh" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">I﻿rina Feldesh</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/ocean" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">O﻿cean</a></li><li><a href="https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/david-erne" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">David Erne</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/dj-thangster" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DJ Thangster</a></li></ul>LOCATIONBoulders Lofts Dance Studio<ul><li>10505 107 St NW, Edmonton, AB</li><li>Behind MacEwan University.</li><li>Food and drinks available at adjacent café until 10 pm.</li><li>Free parking available on site (scan QR code once inside to register your vehicle).</li></ul>OTHER LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/568419455486952" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.meetup.com/yegdancer/events/294366870/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meetup</a></li></ul>

For information on other Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and/or Brazilian Zouk events in Edmonton, see the YEG Dancer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yegdancer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook Page</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yegdancer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram Page</a>, <a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1144244676150068" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook Group</a>, or <a href="https://www.meetup.com/yegdancer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meetup Group</a>.You can also checkout our <a href="https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/irina-feldesh" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dance Events Listing</a> page.

FAQWho is the intended audience for this event?Do you love dancing? Are you ready to meet new people and be part of a welcoming community that celebrates diversity? Then this is the night for you!New to partner dancing? No worries! We will have beginner friendly workshops at the start of the night.Don't have a partner? No problem! We typically rotate throughout the night in both the dance lessons and social dancing with many dancers coming alone. Let your partner know you are a beginner and we will make sure you come away with a positive experience.Can you tell me more about these dances?SALSASalsa is a partner dance with roots in Latin and African cultures. There are many different styles of Salsa being danced around the world with the most popular style in Edmonton being LA Style (On1) Salsa. It is by far the most energetic of the social dances and is highly popular in Latin American countries.BACHATABachata is a partner dance and musical genre that originated in the Dominican Republic. Over the years, Bachata has evolved into many different sub-styles which fuse elements from Salsa, Brazilian Zouk, Tango, Ballroom, and/or Hip Hop. While Traditional Bachata continues to be danced around the world, the most popular style in Edmonton is Modern Bachata.

Can you tell me more about the venue?Boulders Lofts is located on the second floor of Boulders Climbing. The large studio space features over 2,200 sq. ft. of sprung hardwood floors, over 50 ft. of floor to ceiling mirrors on two walls, high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, soft lighting throughout, and natural light from the south facing windows!Free parking is available on site in the designated areas, so please register your vehicle by scanning the QR code once inside the venue.What are the venue's policies?No outdoor shoes inside the studio. Bring a clean pair of indoor shoes (non-marking) to ensure we do not damage the studio's beautiful hardwood floor.All attendees are required to complete the Boulders Waiver Of Liability Agreement which is valid for one year (required for all of our weekend events at this location): <a href="https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/RockJungleFitness/83a999fa-0f51-460b-9837-cab1e9044f56" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/RockJungleFitness/83a999fa-0f51-460b-9837-cab1e9044f56</a>What should I wear?You can choose to dress up or not, but make sure what you wear is comfortable enough to dance in (not too tight, not too short, not too warm, allows you to move your arms, hips, torso, and rest of the body easily, not a tripping hazard, etc.).Latin Dance shoes are recommended, but not required. Any clean pair of shoes that is comfortable and not grippy on the floor will work (dress shoes, Fuego sneakers, Taygra sneakers, leather soled ballet flats, suede soled jazz shoes, Toms, etc.).Do I need to bring food?We recommend bringing a refillable bottle of water.The venue has a cafe on site that is open during the day and into the early evening. For more information on their menu, see: <a href="https://www.dirtbagcafe.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.dirtbagcafe.ca</a>Do I need to bring a partner?We rotate partners throughout the dance class and the social dancing portion, so we have lots of singles that come out to the events and you do not need to come with a partner. These events are great for both meeting new people as well as a date night.If you do come with a partner, you have the option not to rotate, though we highly recommend that you do to fully take advantage of the social aspect of the event as well as to enhance your learning experience during the dance classes.Is there anything else I should know?While we encourage everyone to arrive early, especially if you wish to participate in the dance lesson, dancers are welcome to join the dance class and social dancing portion of the night as they arrive. This is a safe space, so do as much or as little as you are able -- no judgment.Anyone can lead and anyone can follow, all we ask for is that you stay in your chosen role for the duration of the dance class to ensure you don't miss important details and assist in maintaining order during partner rotations. During the social dancing portion, dancers are welcome to switch between the lead and follow roles, but make sure you are clear with your partner regarding which role each will have during a specific song as only one of you can lead at any given time.Rotating partners is highly beneficial to both leads and follows, however, if you arrived with a partner and wish not to rotate during the dance lesson/workshop, simply let the instructors know at the start of the class.What if I have more questions?If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out via Eventbrite prior to the event start time.

Pass PricingEarly bird discounted tickets are limited, so make sure to get yours quickly!

Refund PolicyNo refunds or exchanges, only transfers. To transfer your pass to another individual, please contact us at least 48 hours prior to the start of the event.

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