Salsa Social Cultural Community

Salsa Classes ongoing on Tuesday's in Pulaski.

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Cuban Salsa Classes ongoing every Tuesday

Park United Methodist Church
2 Hubble Street
Pulaski, New York

All Welcome, beginners, previous dance experience & anyone that wants to Shimmy!

Your Dance Instructor: Shelley Stubbs 387-6504 or 952-7649

Bring a change of shoes.

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Cuban Salsa Dance Classes Every Tuesday in Pulaski, NY
Park United Methodist Church
2 Hubble Street
Pulaski, New York
6:30pm-7:30pm
More Information & Registration:
Shelley Stubbs (315)387-6504

Salsacuse dancing. Great/Henry Herrera & Ana LLorente

2008-10-13T07:14:00.000-07:00

Pictures: Shelley, Henry Herrera & Ana Llorente

Shelley Dancing with Henry.

Henry Herrera is from Cuba, but has established a very successful life in Miami Florida.

Every Year, Henry holds a Salsa Rueda Congress in Miami, where you can advance your dancing skills. I attended this event last year in Miami and it was wonderful.

Salsa Dance Instruction This Friday October 3, 2008

2008-10-02T13:27:00.001-07:00

Please Join me, Shelley at Johnston's Bally Bay this Friday @ 8p.m. for Salsa Partnering and Shimmy. 550 Richmond Avenue Syracuse, New York.

Videos on http://youtube.com/salsaocho

Salsa Dance is not the only thing taught to you, when I teach. You will learn to listen to the music and feel the music in your soul.

Salsa Dancing is my 'niche' in life that I was missing! When I started Salsa Dancing a few years ago, I Thought to myself, " Wow this is a Challenge and invigorating at the sametime."

Once I was introduced to this wonderful dance, that was it for me, I was hooked!!
Since that time, I practiced at least 4x's a week, and attended all the dances and functions related to Salsa dancing.
I have also made many wonderful friends in the Cuban community, where I have learned alot about the culture and their dance.

In my travels with Salsa, I also attended the Salsa Rueda Congress in Miami, Florida in November 2007. I worked with the Latino Student Union at Oswego State College in 2007, teaching Salsa Dance to them and choreographed dance routines at their annual dinner. Not to mention, I was fortunate to do a dance performance at their dinner, while I am also an Alumna of Oswego State.

In the past year I have gone into elderly programs and danced Salsa for them and taught them some basics to salsa.
Some of my dance students and myself have gone into the schools to introduce salsa dancing.

We attended holiday events for handicapped students and worked with them in learning to dance Salsa. This group in particular was so happy that we were there and they loved Salsa. The smiles that were on their faces, made my whole week complete.

Over this past summer, I atteneded many Latino Festivals ranging from Syracuse, Rochester, and Albany. I got to see, listen, and dance to: Andy Montanez,
Tito Nieves, Tito Allen, and Johhny Rivera. Excellent Experiences all related to Salsa Dancing.

I also utilize my dance experience to coordinate fundraisers.
One year I held a New Years Eve dance fundraiser to benefit the church that we used to hold dance classes in.
Just this past spring, I held a,"Latin Dance Night," fundraiser for Miguel Sotelo. This fundraiser was a great success and brought in $2,700. For this man and his family. I want to thank the dance community and all those who participated, especially Son Boriqua, and DJ KiKi.
Salsa Dancing is what I love, and you will see that when you attend one of my classes. I bring great energy to the dance floor and my energy is contagious.
You will truly fill your mind, body, and soul when you dance Salsa.

This past February, I added Bellydancing to my repertoire to enhance my motion for Cuban Salsa Dancing. Always in effort to improve my dancing Salsa.

I currently teach Salsa in the Pulaski, New York area with my son Joseph and my dance partner Jorge. Any questions or interest in my classes, feel free to contact me, Shelley (315)387-6504.
I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.

New Salsa Video on Youtube

2008-05-19T03:25:00.000-07:00

New Salsa Video on: http://www.youtube.com/salsaocho Check it out.

New Salsa 6 week series to begin in 2 weeks.

Keep updated and call Shelley Stubbs @ (315)387-6504.

A few Captions of the Salsa Students.

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Lucy and Jose.

Top Right:Joseph and Anne

Bottom right: Laura and Lorenzo(Linda)

Linda can lead or follow. She is a great asset to our group. Thank you Linda for being flexible.

For more information on salsa dance classes, Contact: Shelley Stubbs

(315)387-6504

See you on the Dance Floor.

A few pictures at Salsa Dancing on Friday in May.

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Laura & Jose out dancing Salsa on a Friday in May.Shelley & Jorge at Latin Dance on Friday in May.

Welcome back to Salsa Chico!

2008-04-22T20:46:00.001-07:00

Salsa Social Cultural Community April 22, 2008.
Welcome Back to Salsa Chico. Chico still has his moves, even being away for the past 6 months.
We sure missed Chico, and everyone danced extra good tonight, because I think it had somethig to do with Chico's presence.

FUND RAISER IN 10 DAYS

2008-04-09T05:22:00.000-07:00

Fund Raiser for Miguel Sotelo in 10 Days.
Miguel, is a single father of 5 children, while battling Leukemia.
Please come out and show your support for this man and his family. All proceeds for this event will go directly to the family.
Tickets: $10. in advance, $15. at the door.
DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2008
TIME: 4P.M.-UNTIL?
PLACE: U.A.W. 624
714 West Manlius Street
East Syracuse, New York 13057

There will be food, door prizes and entertainment.
A Belly Dance Performance By: Amirahbey & Jamilla
www.amirahbey.com

Featuring a Live Latin Band: SON BORICUA, from 7p.m.-9p.m.

Salsa Social Cultural Community Dance group will also do a dance performance.
For more Information and tickets in advance: Shelley Stubbs (315)387-6504

CINCO DE MAYO DANCE

2008-03-21T18:15:00.000-07:00

CINCO DE MAYO
Celebration Dance
Saturday May 3rd 2008
Time: 8p.m.-Midnight
Place:American Legion
2718 Lemoyne Avenue
Mattydale, N.Y. 13211
Tickets: $5.
Salsa Social Cultural Community 387-6504
DJ- R.T. Stubbs, Playing
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata
Location Map:www.cnyjamz.tripod.com

Dance Saturday Night. 3/8/08

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BEYOND BOUNDARIES*2008 Latin Dance!
With Live Music by:
Orquesta Antonetti
Salsa! Merengue

Saturday March 8, 2008 8p.m.-11p.m.

At the Boys & Girls Club
201 Hamilton Street Syracuse
Admission $10. per person
8p.m.-9p.m. Lesson by Guzman Dance Studio
Intermission by: LaLiga Youth Group
Terry Perrone Dance Studio
Latino Appetizers and Desserts
This event is part of the 2008 Beyond Boundaries* Puerto Rican Awareness Project
* A non-for-profit grassroots group that encourages cross-cultural understanding and self-awareness.

Latin Dance Night Fund Raiser in April

2008-02-21T09:39:00.000-08:00

Salsa Social Cultural Community
Presents
Latin Dance Night
Fund Raiser For Miguel Sotelo
Miguel is a single father of five children, while battling Leukemia. Currently Miguel is not able to work, while enduring great medical bills.

Please come out Saturday April 19, 2008. Be part of a Latin Night to benefit Miguel & his family.
Time: 4p.m.-?
Place: U.A.W. Local 624
714 West Manlius Street
East Syracuse, New York 13057
Cost: $10. tickets in advance $15. at Door.
Contact: Shelley Stubbs (315) 387-6504

This dance will include: Salsa, Bachata, & Merengue Music.
Food & Door Prizes. Karaoke will also be available.

SALSA DANCE CLASS UPDATE

2008-02-01T07:00:00.003-08:00

The new 6 week series of classes have begun. There are many of our dancers that have come back for the next round of partnering and Rueda De Casino.
In this 6 week session there will be emphasis on Frame, bodywork(Motion), and style.

In Cuban Salsa Dancing, Motion in some sense can't be taught, because it must come from within the individual and from the music. My theory is that I can help students be aware of the motion within themselves and when the music changes and when to use their bodies to the music.

There are still many areas in Cuban Salsa that we can make and use our own style of dance. Also, when someone is taught a specific move, they may add their own moves and create their own dance within Salsa.

A few weeks ago, Laura Gonzalez and Jose Torres showed the class a move they know and it worked out well. Part of the move they taught the class is a good exercise in Salsa that helps and connects to other moves in partnering and Rueda. Gracias, Laura and Jose.

One of the goals I have at this time is to build a core dance group, to be able to go out into the communities and perform at events. To show and make people aware of our dance. If anyone has an event that they would like to have our group dance at, just contact me.

Moves taught this week: Avion, Barracuda, Silencio, and Hecho. These moves will be Focused on, because they lead up to many more moves in partnering and Rueda.
Dance Events for the weekend: Friday February 1, @ 9p.m.
Bally Bay, Syracuse, N.Y.
SMAC in Binghamton, N.Y. Saturday February 2, their website
SMACDANCE.com for all the information.
Thank-you for everyone's continued support in the dance world, and especially to the students of Salsa Social Cultural Community, Shelley Stubbs(315)387-6504

Check out the Group and New Videos.

2007-10-18T12:34:00.000-07:00

Here is our group that danced at the Homecoming Dance at Sandy Creek.

Check out our new videos on: http://youtube.com/salsaocho

New Salsa Classes Start on Tuesday October 23,

6:30p.m. @ Park United Methodist Church

2 Hubble Street Pulaski, New York

Beginners Encouraged and Welcome.

More Information Contact:

Shelley @387-6504

Keep on Dancing for your mind, body and soul.

Some Individual Salsa Dancing.

2007-10-15T10:28:00.000-07:00

Jessica and Joseph dancing at homecoming dance.

Salsa Demo @ Sandy Creek Central Homecoming Dance

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Fun was had by all, doing the demo for the school's homecoming dance. Our high school students that danced with our group included: Joseph Felo(Senior), Francheska Felo(Sophmore), Gary Mullin(Senior). This demo was done to show the High School students peers, how they have been dancing over the past year.

The other dancers included: Jessica Trumble, Linda Wart, Barbara Paganelli, Shelley Stubbs, and The Salsa Master(Roberto).

The students and faculty of Sandy Creek enjoyed the dance demo.
We also like to dance in October to celebrate and create awareness of Spanish Heritage month.

Thank-you to all our dancers for the great job, Shelley
you can also check out our videos:youtube.com/salsaocho

A few more pictures of the Salsa Class.

2007-10-01T10:59:00.001-07:00

Here are a few more pictures from the third week of the class. We have some action shots. Students are concentrating, but smiling at the sametime. The music is good and so is the dance.

Look at the Smiling faces during Salsa Class!

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A good time is had by all the students. We are in the third week of our classes, and the students are progressing very well. In our classes, we mix Partnering and Rueda De Casino( Salsa Wheel). We have students of all ages and all levels of experience. We will start our next 6 week series on Tuesday October 23.
Please call for any information: Shelley 387-6504.
Stop by anytime to check out our classes @Park United Methodist Church
2 Hubble Street Pulaski, New York

New Students Dancing Salsa Very Well.

2007-09-17T07:38:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of our newer students:

Jessica and Garrett.

They enjoy the classes, and they have already made a couple of trips to Syracuse to Salsa dance on a Friday night, and are also practicing in

between. Keep up the good work.

New Video of Rueda Class

2007-09-06T08:22:00.000-07:00

We now have a new video on youtube.com/SalsaOcho. Check it out, our group has come a long way. New classes begin Tuesday Septmeber 11, 2007 @ 6:30p.m.
For more information and registration contact: Shelley @ 387-6504

2007-03-11T18:18:00.000-07:00

Salsa Dancing Back After Storm Week.

2007-02-15T08:16:00.000-08:00

Salsa students were back on the dance floor Tuesday night. It seemed great to see everyone, and they were happy to be back learning some new moves. Both groups were doing so well, especially after being off for the previous week.
Thursday night's group also did well and were excited to be back dancing and learning new moves.

Level I Moves- Ni-Pa-Mi-Ni-Pati- Not for you/Not for me. Clapping of hands. Old partner, self, new partner. Abajo- Going down, Ariba- Going up
Chevarria- Knees
Adios- Ballroom, Goodbye
Allamonde- Old partner, New Partner, back to original partner. (Elbow to Elbow)

Level II-(Enchufle-Pelota con dos)-Do enchufle move, stomp twice, clap twice, then pick up next person. Suenula- There are different variations of this call. Stomping of inside foot. (Fly, Single Clap); Fly Doble,(Double Clap). Photo.Adios- Ballroom, Goodbye
Moves that are listed from Level I, are also in Level II's repertoire.

Level III-Siete- Cuddle her in, send her back out.
Hecho-Turn follower under leader's arm to the other side of leader, change hand work, then finish move with a Dile Que No(Cross Body Lead).
Enchufle Con Jiro-This is where the leaders get to show off a little. Do an Enchufle, then leaders do a spin before they pick up the next follower.

There are hundreds of moves in Rueda De Casino, and we are just touching the surface with each group. As our groups progress, we will be showing more videos on youtube, so stay tuned.
See you on the dance floor. Be well and keep dancing, Shelley

Welcome to the Salsa Dance Blog.

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Hello, my name is Shelley. I love to dance salsa. I love this style of dance so much that I have coordinated a few classes to teach salsa dancing in my area.