I had a enquired a few years back, that who are the prominent players in the Salsa teaching scene in Thane. I was given 2 names Nakul and Dipaali. I had the pleasure of meeting Nakul several times, but never knew who Dipaali was, Until I stumbled on a video on Facebook, it was a dance sequence with Cornell. I was at once blown over by the video and asked Dipaali Manddavkkar for a interview. She was generous enough to indulge. Below is the interview and the video! Do check out the interview below and if you are in thane, go and learn a few moves from Dipaali.

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  How and when did you get introduced to Salsa?

A: While working with GOLDS GYM I came 2 know about Salsa Dance Style in 2002 through a Work Shop. and fell in Love with Salsa & started learning..

• How long have you been dancing Salsa?which is your “other” favorite latin dance?

A: I have been Dancing Salsa since 2002…

I Like all the Latin & Latin Ballroom Dances.. But I love “RUMBA” after SALSA…

• What difference has Salsa made to your life?

A: Salsa has actually changed my Life…as After learning Salsa & other Latin Ballroom Dance Styles, Contemporary, Hip-Hop & Belly Dancing I started my own Dance & Fitness Studio ” PACE & PASSION’” in Thane…

Salsa has made me more Open minded & Social person..
I just forget the world when I Dance & teach Salsa..

The Most Important to mention I got a Chance to Star as a Lead in a Marathi Movie named ” THE STRUGGLERS AMHI UDYHACHE HERO”

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  When did you decide to take to Salsa dancing as a profession by being a instructor and performer? what is your experience with the same till now.

A: After falling in Love for Salsa & Latin Ballroom Dances I decided to take Salsa dancing as a Profession… Since then I’m not only teaching only in my studio But in many other places also…

Me & my Team take Corporate Workshops, College & School Workshops & also Perform, Choreograph for different Events.
We also give Our students the Chance to Perform in our own Annual Shows or other Events..

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  Have you attended Salsa congresses or festivals in India or abroad , if Yes can you describe some of those experiences to us?

A: Couldn’t Yet attend Salsa Congress.. But would Love 2 attend in near Future….

But I have Won All India Dance Sports Championship for consecutive 3 years..

• What kinds of dances does your dance school teach and where are you located?

A:

We teach
SALSA
BACHATA
MERENGUE
WALTZ
TANGO
SAMBA
RUMBA
PASO DOBLE
BOLLYWOOD
HIP HOP
CONTEMPORARY
BELLY
CHA CHA
JIVE…………..
you name it n u get it…..
Add: Pace & Passion the Dance & Fitness
Lok Puram Federation Hall, behind Regal Plaza,
Opp Hiranandani Meadows, Thane w. Contact 9967277202

Check out the video below

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Madan Kumar:A few acheivements

1) BANDRA / KHAR (WEEKDAY)
Organized Chaos, Parmeshwar Bhawan, Behind Intensity Gym, Next to Arjun Khanna Showroom, 14th Road, Khar

SALSA
3rd February 2010
Mondays & Wednesdays
7-8 pm – Basic
8-9 pm – Improvers
9-10 pm – Intermediate

HIP-HOP
9th February 2010
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7pm-8pm
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2) BANDRA/ KHAR (WEEKEND)
Organized Chaos, Parmeshwar Bhawan, Behind Intensity Gym, Next to Arjun Khanna Showroom, 14th Road, Khar

SALSA
7th February 2010
Saturdays & Sundays
4-5pm – Intermediate Salsa
5-6 pm – Improvers Salsa
6-7 pm – Basic Salsa
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3) GRANT ROAD
Spark Centre, Wallace Apartment, Behind Bhatia Hospital, Slater Road, Tardeo.

SALSA
5th February 2010
Tuesdays & Fridays
7-8 pm – Basic Salsa
8-9 pm – Improvers Salsa
9-10 pm – Intermediate Salsa
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4) SION –
39, T.V. Chindambaram Marg, Arts In Motion Studio, Opp. Cinemax, Near Hotel Peninsula, Sion East.

SALSA
21st February 2010
Sundays Only
9.30am-11am – Improvers Salsa
11am-12.30pm – Basic Salsa
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5) JUHU-
Body Sculptor Gym, Above Crepe Station, 13th Rd. Juhu.
(Studio Number: 91-22-65006760)

SALSA
6th February 2010
Saturdays & Sundays
5pm-6pm – Intermediate
6pm-7pm – Improvers
7pm-8pm – Basic
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6) LOKHANDWALA –
Bhakti Wellness Centre, Springfield -2, Above UTI priority bank, Next to Green Acres, Lokhandwala Complex

SALSA
4th February 2010
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7-8 pm – Basic Salsa
8-9 pm – Improvers Salsa
9-10pm – Intermediate Salsa

HIP -HOP

8th February 2010
Mondays & Wednesdays
8-9pm.

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7) KANDIVILI (W)-
Golds Gym, 4th Floor, Raghuleela Mall, Kandivili (W), Mumbai – 400067.

SALSA
5th February 2010
Mondays & Fridays
7-8 pm – Basic Salsa
8-9 pm – Improvers Salsa
9-10 pm – Intermediate Salsa
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Register quickly …
To know more call or sms us:

MUMBAI –PUNE: +9198203-6262
MUMBAI –PUNE: +9198333 – (SALSA) 72572
MUMBAI –PUNE: +9197697 – (SALSA) 72572
Or email us : info@salsa-india.com
Or log onto our website at : www.salsa-india.com

Viva la Salsa !!!

Mary Lobo
Salsa India Team

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BANDRA
salsa
tuesday /friday
8;30 improver/ intermediate
cost 2500/- per month

agentine tango
friday
7:30
cost 1500/- per month

swing sundays at bandra , 2 pm
.cost 1500/- for 4 lessons of 1 hour each

VERSOVA
monday
salsa improver /intermediate 7:00pm
tango 8 pm

cost 1500/- for 4 lessons of 1 hour each

LOKHANDWALA
sat/sunday
salsa improver 5 pm , cost 2500/-
argentine tango 4 pm, cost 2500/-

SOUTH MUMBAI
tap (kids batch)
2 pm
2500/- for 8 sessions

GOREGAON / MALAD
tue / thursday
salsa beginners
6 pm
cost 2500/- per head

call or message 9930439881

or mail at tangoclub.vivek2gmail.com

keep dancing
vivek
principal trainer
tangoclub india
dancespace school of movement

TWO LEFT FEET guarantees to make you good enough for the dance floor after you have finished the workshop. So get ready to Party and show-off  your hot Salsa and merengue moves.

The Weekend Salsa workshop would be an 8 hour workshops taken over 2 weekends, starting on Sat 23rd jan, 4pm to 6pm, Sat & Sunday.The workshop would be held at Row House no.2,High street,Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. Charges for entire workshop would be Rs 3000/couple and Rs 2000/stag.

TWO LEFT FEET-DON’T BE LEFT BEHIND!

During his sojourn of dance Yogesh (YK) approached a lot of people to dance along. Most of them refuted with one common excuse “We have two left feet”.

The seed of the idea germinated from this basic statement and raised a question: How to get any person  to dance with ease and make him/her enjoy it too? And then in these hectic times, how do you achieve that in the least possible and most convenient time?

Thus sprung the concept of ‘weekend salsa workshop’ meant for the working and well travelled professional. After all Salsa, Merengue (dance from Dominican Republic) and Bachata are danced across in clubs in most of the western and now eastern countries as well (including India). These dances are not only ‘good exercises’ but also a great way to socialize.

Off late, there are salsa classes in every lane of urban India. Most of these are ‘mom and pop’ organizations taught by instructors who adapt other dance forms or learn it from CDroms!  However, salsa is not just about learning the steps. Style, attitude and understanding the ‘soul’ of the music are equally important. Moreover, club dancing is a different than ballroom dancing and allows for more experimentation and hence more fun.

‘Two Left Feet’ aims to do exactly that in 4 days. You don’t need to go through the rigorous and mundane rigmarole of numerous sessions and spiraling levels. You don’t need to spend loads of money and time to learn salsa. Just 8 hours is enough!!! So here’s to an entire new way to have a fun weekend.

Profile

Yogesh (YK) is a trained salsa dancer who honed his passion in USA while teaching at a Latin Ballroom studio in Virginia.Dancing has always been a passion with him, and he has conducted dance choreography’s during his school days in India and USA

On his return to India he had the opportunity to indulge in this passion and introduced the Latin dance culture as a means of recreation. Calling his group “Los Salseros” he pioneered ‘Dine and Dance’ workshops in Mumbai at a trendy new restaurant, Liquid Lounge, where he taught Salsa, Merengue and Cha-cha. This went on to become a rage and has become a norm in dancing fraternity of Mumbai. We initiated more than 100 couples to the fine art of ‘latin club dancing’.

Training:

• Basics of Latin American Club dances – Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cha- cha at University of Iowa, Iowa City USA
• Latin Ballroom dancing in Maryland from the world reputed pair in tango- Maria and Martin following which he taught at their academy – ‘Generations Dance Studio’ – Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
o Conducted private dance sessions for senior executives and businessmen in Latin American and International ballroom dance forms: Samba, Salsa, Tango, Bolero, Cha-cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing
• Flamenco dancing from Rosanna Maya and Maria Del Sol of ‘Allianza Flamenca’ – a popular dance school from Malta

Experience:

• Marketing head and instructor at ‘Generations Dance Academy’
 Personal training for more than 20 couples in a period of 6 months
• Was invited to conduct Latin dancing workshops for two years in a row at the prestigious Kala Ghoda Art festival held annually in Mumbai
 Kalaghoda is a premium arts festival of Mumbai where renowned artistes from different sectors of ‘Performing Arts’ are invited to perform
• Held workshops and performances at the Cuban festival at Café Mocha
 Café Mocha had a Cuban festival for a month where I performed and conducted classes in basics of latin dancing
• Performed at premium brand launch events like Morgan-De-Toi
• Conducted ‘party workshops’ for corporates in Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad
 An extension of the Dine and Dane workshop theme, party workshops are post conference social dance workshops for executives
• Conducted Antiquity Blue nights of Indulgence for UB group across the country
 Antiquity Blue is a premium brand of the Kingfisher group and used Latin dancing as a medium to promote their brand in the major metros of India
• Choreographed for TV serials like ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na’ on Zee TV

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 – 2and half hour (salsa casino and rueda de casino workshop)

In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of Cuban Salsa (Casino) and Rueda de Casino and you’ll be able to experience how much FUN this dance can truly be. In this class, you learn moves like Guapea, Dile Que No, Vacilala, Enchunfla and Exhibela – the first set of basic motions. Plus, you get beginner motions in Rueda de Casino. This class will also get you prepped to enjoy SALSA NIGHTS
Come and learn some killer moves at our bimonthly salsa ( Cuban)
Girls drag along a Guy – even if he thinks he doesn’t want to go. Guys – now’s your chance – ask her along.
Lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha and (our favourite) La Rueda de Casino (the Cuban Wheel).
Try out some moves straight from the streets of Cuba and listen to the HOT, HOT latino beats.
New members always welcome, no need to book or bring a partner, no orange Lycra, sequins or fake tan required!
Come and join us to meet new friends, keep fit.
There is no upper age limit.
Our lessons have a relaxed atmosphere and are built around fun and entertainment.

Pre-booking is essential on all our courses – please contact us to book your place!
PRICES: Rs 500/- pre-registered / Rs 750/- not registered
January technique Crash Course ( suits salsaeros/salseras with beginner to intermediate level dance experience )

Location : bandra studio

Call us on 9930439881 or mail us at tangoclub.vivek@gmail.com

A great way to start the New Year, taking dance to another level.

Dance in Style with Salsa India, this January 2010.

Please note below class schedule for MUMBAI & PUNE

Your faculty studio wise:

1) Bandra Weekdays: Vanessa Diaz & Kaytee
2) Bandra Weekends: Santosh
3) Grant Road: Kirsten Miller & Avan Mehta
4) Sion: Garima
5) Juhu: Sahiba
6) Lokhandwala: Vineet
7) Kandivili: Santosh
Pune now at 2 locations – Vineet & Suman

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MUMBAI – January

1) BANDRA / KHAR (WEEKDAY)
Organized Chaos, Parmeshwar Bhawan, Behind Intensity Gym, Next to Arjun Khanna Showroom, 14th Road, Khar

Salsa

6th January 2010
Monday & Wednesday
7-8 pm – Basic
8-9 pm – Improvers
9-10 pm – Intermediate

Hip-Hop

12th January 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
7pm-8pm
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2) BANDRA/ KHAR (WEEKEND)
Organized Chaos, Parmeshwar Bhawan, Behind Intensity Gym, Next to Arjun Khanna Showroom, 14th Road, Khar

Salsa

10th January 2010
Saturday & Sunday
4-5pm – Intermediate Salsa
5-6 pm – Improvers Salsa
6-7 pm – Basic Salsa
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3) GRANT ROAD
Spark Centre, Wallace Apartment, Behind Bhatia Hospital, Slater Road, Tardeo.

Salsa

8th January 2010
Tuesday & Friday
7-8 pm – Basic Salsa
8-9 pm – Improvers Salsa
9-10 pm – Intermediate Salsa
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4) SION – 39, T.V. Chindambaram Marg, Arts In Motion Studio, Opp. Cinemax, Near Hotel Peninsula, Sion East.

Salsa

10th January 2010
Sundays Only
9.30am-11am – Improvers Salsa
11am-12.30pm – Basic Salsa
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5) JUHU-Body Sculptor Gym, Above Crepe Station, 13th Rd. Juhu.
(Studio Number: 91-22-65006760)

Salsa

10th January 2010
Saturdays & Sundays
5pm-6pm – Intermediate
6pm-7pm – Improvers
7pm-8pm – Basic
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6) LOKHANDWALA – Bhakti Wellness Centre, Springfield -2, Above UTI priority bank, Next to Green Acres, Lokhandwala Complex

Salsa

7th January 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
7-8 pm – Basic Salsa
8-9 pm – Improvers Salsa
9-10pm – Intermediate Salsa
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7) KANDIVILI (W)-Golds Gym, 4th Floor, Raghuleela Mall, Kandivili (W), Mumbai – 400067.

Salsa

8th January 2010
Mondays & Fridays
7-8 pm – Basic Salsa
8-9 pm – Improvers Salsa
9-10 pm – Intermediate Salsa
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PUNE – Now at 2 locations

1) Pulse Studio, Behind Diamond Queen Restaurant, Next to Silver Jubilee Motors, Opp. Barista, M.G. Road, Camp. Contact: +9198221-71257 (Studio)

16th January 2010
Saturdays only.
4pm-5.30pm – Intermediate Salsa

2) Taargo Activity & Hobby Centre, Above Fab-India, Opp. Lane 5 Northmain Road, Koregoan Park, Pune-1. Contact : +91 9890007467 / +919890007457 (Studio)

16th January 2010
Saturdays only.
6.30pm-8.00pm – Basic Salsa
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Register quickly …

To know more call or sms us:
MUMBAI –PUNE: +9198203-6262
MUMBAI –PUNE: +9198333 – (SALSA) 72572
MUMBAI –PUNE: +9197697 – (SALSA) 72572

Or email us : info@salsa-india.com

Or log onto our website at : www.salsa-india.com

Two Left Feet presents you, "the rainy workshop of salsa
and merengue "…. this weekend soak urself in this passionate dance!
Watch your two left feet transform into the right steps in just 8
fun-filled hours – a unique teaching style coupled with an exotic
ambience!
Venue: Kino Cottage, Versova,Andheri west ,
on 25th, 26th July and 1st august.
Time : 25th July Sat : 1pm to 3pm
26th July Sun : 12pm to 4pm
1st August Sat: 1pm to 3 pm
For further details please contact YK on 9320209555 or send an email
to ykarikurve@gmail.com or to Parinda on parinda.v@gmail.com
So put on ur dancing shoes and see u this weekend !
P.S. Max of 10 couples only per batch!!!

2 LeFt FEET We are back with our 3rd "2 Left Feet" workshop in a row A 8 hr weekend Latin American Dance workshop with a focus on Salsa and Merengue as dance forms, our aim is to ensure that people loose their inhibitions on the dance floor, and are able to step up with rhythm and grace. The casual, fun nature of Latin American dances is what we imbibe in our style of training. Creating a great ambience for this dance..

For more details check out their facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/2-LeFt-FEET/88524502054?v=feed&story_fbid=124325141627