Updates on salsa venues!

will be updating this post about salsa venues (in case of any cancellation, minor changes, etc).

As at 26th Feb 2012:
no cancellation/unavailability of salsa venues yet!

As at 22nd Feb 2012:

No salsa at Aliyaa on 22/02/2012 as there will be a private function at the same place.

Cheerios

3rd Annual Outcast Salsa Competition - 2012

Dear Salseras/Salseros,

 The 3rd Annual Outcast Salsa Competition is going to be on 1st April 2012.

This year, the organizer has extended participation beyond Malaysian borders.

Come support your friends and fellow salseras/salseros and enjoy socal dancing with dancers from around the region!!

This is a ticketed event priced at RM40 per person before the 1st of April.

Ticket prices are RM50 on the day of the competition.

Venue: Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

 For more information, please checkout: Facebook-3rd Annual Outcast Salsa Competition

If you are interested, either to compete or be a spectator only, please contact Gavin Chan at +60122495785 or outcastdancer@gmail.com for further details. 

You will need to register to compete!!

ps. Should you not receive any replies from the contacts above, or unable to view the Facebook page, do leave a comment on the chatbox or comment in this post.

Cheerios!! 

2nd Annual Outcast Salsa Competition - 10th April 2011

Yup guys!!

Its happening on 10th April 2011 - the Salsa competition organized by Outcast Dance Studio.

This year, the venue will be at Eastin Hotel, Grand Ballroom. Ticket is RM40 prebook or RM50 at the door.

For more info, please check out: Outcast's website

Unlike last year, this year's competition is open to all salseras/salseros from various studios/styles.

So, do go and support your classmates, friends and have fun at the same time!

Salsa during Chinese New Year 2011 (updated 04th Feb 2011 6.49pm)

Just a little update on CNY's salsa:

Paradize is closed for two Fridays for Chinese New Year(CNY), i.e. 28th Jan & 04th Feb & shall reopen on 11th Feb.

As for the other salsa clubs(La Bomba, Modesto& Shivz), will post here on their salsability once I get some info/confirmation from fellow salseros.

Cheerio!

Just got news: Modesto is taking a break this Saturday, 5th Feb. Salseros, you may hop over to Bulldog Sri Hartamas. Party starts 10pm - 2am Sunday. Address: 31 & 31-1, Jalan Sri Hartamas 7, Taman Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur.

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Have Pride, be Bitchy!

I pride myself on being on time(salsa wise), or at least 95% of the time when I'm on the dance floor or in class!

So, pardon me if people think I'm a bitch when I said that I hate EGOistic lead who dare to tell(not by words, but by action) that I'm not on time when the lead himself is like off the beat for almost a bar of music!

Heck! I ain't a great follower(make it an average one at that!), cause I know I'm slow at following some lead, but at least I STRIVE** to be on time!

So, PLEASE! You can use all methods to tell me that I don't follow your lead well, I don't know a move well(when I'm supposedly able to know 'ALL' the moves), I don't turn nor spin(I freaked out at spinning okay!) well, etc!

But don't ever, and I mean EVER 'tell' me I'm not on time when you yourself do not know where the 1 or the 2 or whatever number is!

**It took me almost 2 years(from the day I start learning salsa) to understand the counts/the timing in salsa. I downloaded tonnes of songs & asked for advise on how to be able to dance on time!! But at least I won't make people 'unhappy' on the dance floor.**

Disclaimer: The lead in this particular episode is not a newbie & definitely not on my FB list. Cause I don't think I can stand having EGOistic people around me!

Quick Update!

Can't believe I've abandoned my blog for more than a year.

Just a quick update before I totally forgot what happened so far since March 2009:

July 2009 - started on2 class with Fuzz at Outcast Dance Studio. The steps are confusing at first, but I guessed it's easier for the girls than the guys on the conversion(from on1 to on2) part. And yes, the studio is like the other side of the world for me & Fuzz, cause we both stay in Cheras/Sentul, and the studio's in Bandar Utama!

Sept 2009 - Fuzz left KL(and me) as he has to return to SG. Well, I can't just quit because my 'partner' left right? Hence, I've decided to just continue and see far I can go.

Nov 2009 - still in the beginner's class. Was told that there will be a salsa competition held by the studio for the students with partner work category & shines too! Woo hoo! At last there's a competition for shine itself, i.e. partner not needed. Was tempted, but am not that confident at all! Finally, after much deliberation, have decided to just sign up for the comp!

Jan 2010 - it's judgement day, the result ain't that bad cause I was third in the beginner/advance beginner shine category! Woo hoo! Wasn't expecting to win cause I was so indecisive during the choreography stage for the 1st part of the song! It's only 2 bloody minutes of a song & I can't even decide how to start! Well, all's well ends well I guessed! FYI, I haven't gone up to advance beginner at this point!

July 2010 - signed up for the Outcast's Students Recital like about 2 months before the actual date. Was also doubtful when I was told about the performance, but in the end, after a good pep talk with Gavin, I finally decided to join in the 'torturing' session! Rushing to class after work(in Bukit Bintang), then after class(~ 10.30pm), gotta rush to LRT station just to ensure that I don't miss the last bus(11.40pm) home. The outcome ain't that bad either, after 2 months of practice, and the only mistake I made is missing 1 turn at the starting point. Phew! The pendulum wasn't that daunting comparing to performing in front of so many people! :p

MSF & SISF 2010 has passed and I didn't partake in the full pass cause of budget(cause I need to be in SG the week before SISF also) and not having the urge to join any workshops! At least, am glad that I've attended MSF(full party pass) cause its the last one for Malaysia! Haizzz! Psstt.. SISF might be having a new venue next year. Not sure yet, but we'll know soon(I hope)

Well, that's all for now! Have been very lazy lately & had skipped class for almost a month. Gotta resume class this Sunday! Pray that I don't fall sick lah!

ps. Have checked out the 'new' Union Square in SG; mind you the cover charge is $S20 with 2 free drinks! After conversion to RM, its almost RM50 leh. Doubt I'll ever visit that place again. Might check out the studio party(mostly Fridays) instead($5 only per entry)!

Things I did for the want of salsa songs(& service)

Not too extreme, but maybe a bit nuts :

1. Times Square, KL: Heard salsa song from a distance, found the shop airing the song, went in, shopped, ask the
boss the title of the CD. Got it and realised its in my collection. COOL!!!! no need to search & buy. I would visit this shop again if I ever need a bag/dress & see whether there's any new salsa music being aired

2. KL Plaza: Heard salsa song from a distance again(while on the way to office after lunch), went in the
shop(wooden items on display), ask the sales assistant whether I can see the CD cover or not. Her answer: the CD belongs to a friend of the boss, ie cannot show you the cover. DUH!!! I want to see cover only, not as if I'll run away with it. Too bad.. if you let me see it, I might have intro a friend to your shop(if they have an interest in your stuffs) just for your friendliness. There goes your chance of getting a business deal.

3. Tangs, Pavillion: Was looking for dresses/shirt- further reduction sales until early/mid April(2009), the salsa music being aired is damn interesting & felt like salsaing on the spot.

Proceed to ask Cashier which section is playing the CD.
Answer: Customer Service(2nd Floor).

Went to the Customer Service: can I have the title of the CD or a look of the cover.
Answer from Customer Service: Normally CD/songs are given by Marketing Section, we don't even have a look of the CD before airing it.

GREAT!! You could have done better at servicing me,ie make a call to marketing section to find out the infos, its just an extra step towards customer service. Too bad!! again!! I would have send a thank you card or even sms some major newspaper just to say thank you & promote your friendliness.

Well! Shall see if I'll ever get the chance to hear some great salsa music being aired in the shopping complexes/shops and test their customer service skill at the same time