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JUST CONFIRMED: Salsatown will be running a full program of Latin dance workshops at the first ever Urunga Spring Fiesta! 🎉

Save the date - this is one party you don't want to miss 💯

*** MUSICAL ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT***
Urunga Spring Fiesta's line up and festival poster has just dropped! UMBL Music is proud to present this stellar line up of homegrown talent featuring: The Ninth Chapter, Apocalypse Joe & The Coyote , Ali Shakaki Trio, Bellingen Big Band, Celtic Piper, Girrwaa Dugaala Greenstone, Horns of Boom, JuiceBox, Jumbaal Dreamin' , Hannah Harlen's Kookyburras, Los Vecinos, Pam Hata, Kaya Boom's Samba Soul.
It's a great mix of styles from rock to funk to latin to reggae to jazz and they all got that festive vibe!

Massive day at Hever Castle and The Globe Theatre 🤩

Busting to get amongst it with some of the best dancers in the world at Scalalatina on Saturday night 🎉

You know who isn't obsessed with this? People who actually dance. We've taught 3 classes, attended another, and been to 2 dance socials since this happened - hasn't come up ONCE.

Guess we're too busy loving what we do and enjoying each other's company. Learning to dance is much more satisfying than reading/talking about/offering low-credibility analyses of other people's dancing. Seriously try it out, you'll find it's about a 1000x more interesting than social media ever could be.

SIDE NOTE: Working on a Raygun shine combo and looking for input. So far we've got sprinkler-sprinkler-kangaroo up-kangaroo down with shoulder shimmy-cross body collect. Going to test it out at the ScalaLatina festival in London next weekend, any ideas let us know 😁

L.A. Salsa is coming to SCU Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 9th October! 🥳

EVENT PAGE: FREE L.A. SALSA OPEN NIGHT AT SCU COFFS with Tom & Storm

Weekly classes commence 6-7pm Wed 16/10 with a 5-Week Beginners Course ($60) 💃🕺


Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour Student Association - CHSA
Urban Salsa Danceloop

What is a dance social?

Why is it time to ask (and answer) that question?

It's great to see so many new faces getting involved in the growing dance scene in Coffs Harbour!

We're getting increasingly spoilt for choice in town with regular monthly dance events:

* 1st Wednesday of the month: King Tide latin social from Eve and Steve
* 2nd Saturday of the month: Girl Guides latin social from Dance Loop
* 2nd Sunday of the month: Yacht Club Latin Dance Bar from Coffs Latin Rhythms
* 3rd Thursday of the month: Esme latin social from Dance Loop 👈 that's tonight!
* 3rd Sunday of the month: Dancing by the River Urunga run by Greg Softley
* along with many other events in the wider region

With so many new faces, it's worth revisiting that question: what is a dance social?

At a fundamental level it's a community event where dancers of all levels meet to catch up, enjoy social dancing with a wider variety of dancers than in a class, and most importantly to have fun.

It's a respectful space where positivity, encouragement, and smiles rule the night.

But beyond that, here's a few key principles that are also part of social dancing:

* avoid instructing others - teaching is best left to teachers in classes. On the social dance floor we come to simply enjoy where we are all at in our current level, warts and all. Avoid instructing, correcting, or educating our partner, except in two situations: 1. if there's a genuine safety concern, and 2. if asked / invited by our partner.

* respect personal space - everyone has a different concept of personal space, and even that concept can change at any moment. Most of our classes are taught around an open embrace, and that's always a default starting point, which can change to a closer embrace depending on the level, familiarity of the dancers and the decision of the follower first, and leader second.

* respect personal hygiene - be mindful of your breath and body odour, and if you don't then be prepared to gracefully handle being reminded of it by a helpful dance partner.

* be okay to say no - if you don't feel like dancing, you don't have to. If you are dancing, and you no longer feel like dancing, it's also okay to stop dancing. No also means no reason is required.

* be okay to hear no - if you ask someone for a dance and they say no, wear your graceful acceptance of it as a badge of honour. People say no for so many reasons: because they're tired, or not feeling the music, or simply don't want to dance with you, and that's okay.

* be okay to ask for a dance - anyone can ask anyone else for a dance, so if you want to, but are intimidated, stop thinking and just ask. The worst that can happen is they say no, and you already know how to handle it gracefully.

* practice dance floor awareness - this means everyone should be mindful it is a shared space with other dancers. You should be mindful of everyone near you when dancing. It's easy to fall into 'bubble dancing', as if there is no-one else, but that's not fun or safe for the community. Leaders should always allocate some of their focus on their surroundings, and followers should also be on the look-out for moments when they should alert their leader about a potential situation in any way that calls for it. Also be mindful when getting on – and off – the dance floor.

* assume you contributed to a situation – if a collision or mis-step occurs on the dance floor, assume you contributed to it. Etiquette simply calls for acknowledging the event, saying or expressing 'sorry' to the other dance couple (or partner as appropriate) and moving on. If it's serious, stop dancing and focus your concern on the safety and comfort of your partner or the other dancers.

* dance at the level of your partnership, not of yourself - if your partner is less experienced, dance to their level and remember the enjoyment of fundamental moves that always exists. Whether you're a leader or a follower, attempting to dance beyond the limits of your partnership is usually an exercise in indulgent disconnection.

* remember, it's still just a dance - we can embody sass, sexiness, or cheekiness in a dance safe in the knowledge it is not an invitation or comment on our partner, but an expression of how we feel about the dance, in that moment.

* accidents and misunderstandings can happen - but if there's ever a concern about safety or appropriateness, talk to your teacher or event organisers. Together we're responsible for keeping the dance scene safe and welcoming - you will be supported.

But with these considerations in mind, remember it's ultimately about having fun. We meet each other where we are right now, and enjoy a few moments together.

This isn't an exhaustive list, but it covers some key considerations around social dancing worth keeping in mind.

Anything else you think should be added? Feel free to comment. 😀

💃 L.A. SALSA - FREE OPEN WEEK🕺
Friday 4th October to Wednesday 9th October

Salsatown is growing! Come along to one of our FREE OPEN SESSIONS in October for a introductory L.A. Salsa class, canapes and socialising 🎉

☆ NAMBUCCA HEADS ☆
6-8pm Friday 4th October
Nambucca Community & Arts Centre
To RSVP: Text your name, party size and NAM410 to 0428 260 290, or visit...
FREE L.A. SALSA OPEN NIGHT IN NAMBUCCA with Tom & Storm

☆ WOOLGOOLGA ☆
1:30-3:30pm Saturday 5th October
WPAS - Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio
To RSVP: Text your name, party size and WOO510 to 0428 260 290, or visit...
FREE L.A. SALSA OPEN DAY IN WOOLGOOLGA with Tom & Storm

☆ COFFS HARBOUR ☆
6-8pm Sunday 6th October
Coffs Harbour Showground
To RSVP: Text your name, party size and CFS610 to 0428 260 290, or visit...
FREE L.A. SALSA OPEN NIGHT AT COFFS SHOWGROUND with Tom & Storm

☆ GRAFTON ☆
6-8pm Monday 7th October
Ashley Albert Performing Arts
To RSVP: Text your name, party size and GRA710 to 0428 260 290, or visit...
FREE L.A. SALSA OPEN NIGHT IN GRAFTON with Tom & Storm

☆ SCU - COFFS HARBOUR ☆
6-8pm Wednesday 9th October
Southern Cross University
To RSVP: Text your name, party size and SCU910 to 0428 260 290, or visit...
FREE L.A. SALSA OPEN NIGHT AT SCU with Tom & Storm

All welcome, no partner or experience required. 5-week beginners courses will commence the following week at the same time/day/location ($60 for 5 classes).

Come and see why L.A. Salsa is the most popular partner dance in the world 💯

More info:
M. 0428 260 290 (Tom & Storm)
E. [email protected]
W. www.salsatown.com.au

SG Black Coffs Harbour Student Association - CHSA Urban Salsa LDA Danceloop Esme King Tide

Salsa classes for NDIS participants with low-mod cognitive impairments TOMORROW at Coffs Harbour Showground!💃🕺

WHEN: 11.30am-1.00pm Tuesdays
WHERE: The Banksia Room
COST: $60 for 5 weeks or $15 per casual class
WHAT TO BRING: Lunch and a smile 😊

For more info and invoicing requests, please contact Tom and Storm:
P. 0428 260 290
E. [email protected]
W. www.salsatown.com.au





👇 ONLINE BOOKINGS 👇 https://square.link/u/qazzlzFw

We had a fantastic turnout for our free NDIS open day yesterday, a massive thank you to everyone who came along. Going forward, regular classes will continue at the same time each week (excl. school holidays), with the possibility of extending to 2pm later in the year.

WHEN: 11.30am-1pm Tuesdays
WHERE: Banksia Room, Coffs Harbour Showground
COST: $60 for 5 weeks, or $15 per casual attendance - talk to your provider about how this will be funded

HOW TO BOOK IN
1) Online via Square: https://square.link/u/qazzlzFw

2) By Direct Deposit:
Salsatown
BSB: 062542
Acct: 10183247
(using the participant's name as the reference)

3) If Paying With Cash:
Please let us know you're coming by text on 0428 260 290.

We look forward to seeing you in class, any questions please get in touch 😁

Tom & Storm 💃🕺
M. 0428 260 290
E. [email protected]
W. www.salsatown.com.au

All Courses & 5 Week Memberships (Coffs Harbour) - Salsatown description

Love this class! This is what Salsa is all about, cool people having a fun time together 💯

Ole amigos! 🙌

www.salsatown.com.au

We've had a big response to the launch of our Salsa for NDIS participants class, can't wait to meet everyone and get started 😃

If you want to get involved, please come along to a FREE CLASS tomorrow morning at Coffs Harbour Showground and check it out 💯

No obligation, everyone welcome 🎉

EVENT PAGE: FREE OPEN DAY - Salsa for NDIS Participants with Tom & Storm

MORE INFO: www.salsatown.com.au/ndis-classes

See you there 😁😁

Tom and Storm
P. 0428 260 290
E. [email protected]
W. www.salsatown.com.au