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CLASSICAL AND STRETCH

Latin Dance Australia - Monday, October 24, 2011

With Ellicia McDonald & Debralee Scarselletta

FRIDAYS - 6:30PM

28OCT - 16DEC

8 WEEKS (Casual classes are available)

 

$100 LDA MEMBERS 

 $140 NORMAL ($130 EARLY BIRD) 

$125 STUDENT - MUST SHOW ID

Casual classes are also available!

Book Now: 1300 135 257 or dance@latindance.com.au


LDA PERFORMANCE COURSES FOR SYDNEY LATIN FESTIVAL 2012

Latin Dance Australia - Tuesday, October 11, 2011

LDA PERFORMANCES FOR SYDNEY LATIN FESTIVAL 2012

Join us and perform for a worldwide audience!!!

How to enrol?

1) Read the conditions to apply - Click here

2) Choose your performance from the list below or click here for pdf TIMETABLE

3) Call us on 1300 135 257 to book and pay (or visit us at our premises)   

 

Performances courses:

Rueda Open Level – Jaime Jesus & Little Liz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1N3zaRwgHs

On2 Salsa Open Level – Jaime Jesus & Little Liz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S3hlKoLEAo
 
Salsa Beginners/Intermediate  – Lidia McMahon & Mitch Bilic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uky2uQy0Qk&feature=related

Bachatango
Open Level  – Mitch Bilic and Ellicia MacDonald
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30AGK1xJ_kY&feature=related

Reggaeton Open Level  – Debralee Scarselletta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWMIAIl0ZHs&feature=related

Cha Cha Open Level – Lidia McMahon & Raffi Grigorian
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48z-n1QXHaQ&feature=related

Samba Intermediate – Sandra Betrus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3NwzvXpgoA&feature=related

Zouk Advanced (By audition) – Jaime Jesus & Little Liz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hkrG-jDWYw&feature=related

Samba Advanced
(SWAT) – Amy Mills
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdQf2R67urY&feature=related

Zouk Sensation (By audition) – Amit Arora & TBC

Salsa Advanced - MVP (Invitations only) – Nestor Manuelian and Katrina Quintal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pojgaw_5I78&feature=related

Bachata Advanced (By audition) – Nestor Manuelian & Katrina Quintal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY-9Ot_fMQE&feature=related
 

More information regarding Sydney Latin Festival 2012:

 

 

BACHATA NIGHTZ - PRE-PARTY OF AUSTRALIAN BACHATA CHAMPIONSHIP

Latin Dance Australia - Friday, October 07, 2011

SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER - 8PM @ LDA

BACHATA, SALSA & ZOUK 

With DJ Nestor & DJ Allan


LDA ROCKS DARLING HARBOUR FIESTA

Latin Dance Australia - Wednesday, October 05, 2011

LDA MAKES THOUSANDS TO DANCE @ Darling Harbour Fiesta

 

The long October weekend was a weekend that saw LDA and it's teams rock the Darling Harbour Fiesta as they performed for thousands of people and taught hundreds to dance the way only LDA knows how, full of FUN, FUN and more FUN...

Our teams performed in 4 segments on Saturday and were part of the main event shows for the weekend on Saturday night with the SAMBA GIRLS leading the parade around Darling Harbour and finishing off at Tumbalong Park where LDA exploded on stage for thousands of screaming people as we closed of the days performance with and LDA showcase of professionals and students that wowed the audience for a staggering 40mins of non-stop entertainment LDA STYLE!!!

A special mention goes to outstanding competing teams who on Monday took out 1st, 2nd and third places capping of an incredible weekend for all of LDA...

Katrina Quintal placed 3rd in the Solo Category with her sexy Bachata Shines routine, Samba SWAT placed 2nd in the Teams Category with their sexy samba routine and MVP Bachatango extended their trophy cabinet for a second first place this year as they took out the teams division and were crowned 2011 FIESTA FACEBOOK COMPETITION CHAMPIONS...

All in all an outstanding weekend jam packed full of performances, social dancing and just pure fun, fun, fun... Till the next year :)

 


 


BALL 2011 - AWARDS, PICTURES AND TESTIMONIALS!

Latin Dance Australia - Tuesday, October 04, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL THE AWARD WINNERS:

We love to award our students. This year’s LDA BALL award holders worked hard to show their passion and love for the art of Latin dance.  

 

 

BALL 2011 GALLERY & VIDEOS:

Have you seen the pic’s and Videos
The LDA Ball official photos and videos are ready for your tagging and sharing.

Videos - Click here: Youtube LDA Ball 2011 Videos

Photos - Click here: Facebook LDA Ball 2011 Photos

BALL 2011 TESTIMONIALS:

Why people love the LDA BALL
Share the experiences of joy and elation with some of the performers as they tell their story.

Melanie Lambert
"A Big thank you to all the beautiful, incredible people supporting me with your encouragement, your presence at the LDA Ball and your belief in me. Being able to dance with my gorgeous daughter was such an experience, it will last a lifetime. LDA Ball was two days ago but the high won’t go away"

Saki Sano
"Wow... what a weekend.
LDA Ball 2011 was one awesome night, thanks to my fellow dancers, amazing choreographers and all the awesome friends I made at LDA!
Special thanks to my dance/life partner, Brian Francisco for putting up with me for last 14 weeks and making our 1st LDA Ball together very successful and fulfilling.
LDA Ball has finished, but this is only the beginning.... :D"

John Chen
"My 1st LDA ball is over. It is such a fantastic experience! Thank you so much everyone! Especially my amazing instructors - You are the best!!!"

Julian Brattoni
"Thanks to my wonderful dance partner, Amber Reid for making my first dancing experience such an awesome one! Thanks to LDA for such an amazing Choreo!"

Efi Madentzoglou
‎" Still cant believe the LDA Ball is over! Words cannot describe the feeling of walking on stage, taking a deep breath, lights coming on and hearing the crowds reaction when we NAIL or routine. Thanku to everyone Bring on next year!!!"

Amber Reid
Words cannot explain how amazing it felt to be up on stage last night. I loved every minute of it 

Nestor Manuelian
"I pinched my self when i woke up today ... and yes, it was not a dream..... The LDA BALL was actually a dream come true :) THANK YOU, WHAT A NIGHT!!" 

Morena Dancewear
‎"Latin Dance Australia Ball 2011, what an amazing night!!
Congratulations to LDA for putting together another successful and inspiring ball.
And congratulations to all the choreographers and dancers on stage, it was truly a pleasure to work with you all. You made those costumes look HOT, HOT, HOT!!!"


MORE TROPHIES! AUSTRALIAN SALSA CLASSIC RESULTS

Latin Dance Australia - Monday, October 03, 2011

We are thrilled to announce the results from the latest Australia wide Salsa competition.

Congratulations to all the couples who can now harvest the fruits of their labour.

The Australian Salsa Classic was on the minds of many here at the LDA studio as they prepared for this annual competition event.

Diets changed, nerves were intense and sleep was deprived as our couples trained with focus and determination.

We are thrilled to announce the results:

1st place Professional Division: Ulysses & Jasmin Maclaren


1st place Amateur Division: Chris Magill & Marianne Dawson


3rd place Amateur Division: Felino Millare & Rebecca Vallejo


2nd Place Teams Division: Modus Vivendi Project
With: Ulysses & Jasmin Maclaren, Chris Magill & Martina Stevens and Felino Millare & Rebecca Vallejo

  


JOIN LDA @ THE DARLING HARBOUR FIESTA

Latin Dance Australia - Thursday, September 29, 2011

DARLING HARBOUR FIESTA

 

LDA PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAY 01 OCTOBER

1pm - Palm Grove

3.30 - Tumbalong Park

6pm - Carnival Parade - Samba/Batucada/Capoeira - LDA/CAPOEIRA BRAZIL

 

PARTIES:

 

PRE-PARTY - VIERNES SOCIAL FRIDAY 30th September @ LDA - 9pm

Salsa, Bachata & Zouk with DJ Coco & DJ Allan

More info: DJ Coco: http://facebook.com/Luis.COCO.Belleza

 

AFTER PARTIES - SAT 1st & SUN 2nd October @ Pumphouse - 10pm

More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=282447551785325


BACHATA BOOTCAMP ALL DAYER

Latin Dance Australia - Monday, September 26, 2011

BACHATA ALL DAYER BOOTCAMP

With Nestor and Katrina

SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER 2011

Location: Latin Dance Australia

11am - 5.30pm

(Open Level - Must have attended one beginners full course)


11am sharp: FUNDAMENTALS OF BACHATA

- Learn and UNDERSTAND the Rythm and Timing/Basic Steps/Turns, Lead and Follow of Bachata.

12:15pm: TRADITIONAL BACHATA

-  Learn Bachata at its simplest and utilising Connection to dance with your Partner. This is best way to incorporate and maximize your body movement for sensuality, connection and most of all, to enjoy the dance.
1:15pm: Lunch Break

2.00pm: DOMINICAN BACHATA (Bachata Footwork)

- Learn what dancers all over the US are calling Dominican Bachata. Learn what this is all about  and how to implement footwork in your Bachata. Learn to dance Bachata in an open position and still make it fun

3:15pm: BACHATA TODAY for the dancefloor

- With the eveolution of Bachata Music, styles have evolved as well. Learn how to dance Modern Bachata Music and adapt your Salsa and Zouk in to Bachata . You will learn a combination that we will make your partners go wow!

4:30pm: ULTIMATE BACHATA COMBINATION - Nestor and Katrina Style Bachata

- Learn the secret to the success of Nestor and Katrina style BACHATA. Combine your Traditional, Modern and Dominican Bachata to the different Bachata Music of today. After the day learning different styles, this hour will give the tools to dance with anyone, any style, anywhere to any BACHATA song!

COST: $80 General - $72 LDA Members

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL: 9552 3352 or dance@latindance.com.au

LDA SOCIAL CLUB - LDA BALL SCREENING

Latin Dance Australia - Thursday, September 22, 2011
LDA SOCIAL CLUB

Latin Dance Australia loves to have fun on and off the dance floor ...
join us on our next Fun Social Get Together:

LDA BALL SCREENING

SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER

We are once again coming together for a cosy night in on Sunday night to view a screening of the LDA BALL 2011.

If you performed, want to perform or just want to be a part of the fun please come along

 

This SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER @ 7pm to the LDA studios.

Please bring your cushions and comfy’s to enjoy a night of stories, laughter and fun while seeing all the performances on the big screen.

The cost: $15 (which will cover pizza)
BYO: champagne and light drinks.

  If you would like any more information, please email Lidia on lidia@latindance.com.au

LATIN DANCE AUSTRALIA ENTERTAINMENT

Latin Dance Australia - Wednesday, August 31, 2011

LATIN/BRAZILIAN DANCE ENTERTAINMENT


For your special occasion…Let us entertain you!!



Our professional Brazilian and Latin dance performers will raise the energy and excitement of any event with our entertaining and colorful showcase of dance, music and cabaret performances!
Whether you are having a special wedding, a work function, birthday party, or a friendly get together, LDA has dance shows to entertain your friends and family and even get them up to learn a few moves themselves!


Special packages available!!!

More info: LDA Entertainment