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 The Great British Salsa Experience (GBSEx) | 21st - 23rd Nov 08
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Brought to you by Salsology..
..organisers of The Brit Salsafest 2006 & 2007
GBSEx 08 is an international salsa congress brought to you by Salsology®, organisers of Brit Salsafest 06 and 07. This brand new and exciting festival will take place on 21-23 November 08 in Manchester’s fabulous, gothic Town Hall. Slap bang in the middle of Manchester’s fashionable city centre, this venue offers a lavish and dramatic setting for what will be a 3-day salsa extravaganza - the first ever international dance festival held here!
GBSEx 08 features a world class line-up of over 80 instructors, performers and DJs and we expect 1500 dancers from around the globe to attend. There’ll be 80 plus hours of workshops, 3 late night parties and showcases from the world’s best. Salsology® is famed for producing exclusive events with alive and buzzing atmospheres and we’re pulling out all the stops for this one, so don’t miss it
Keep up to date with news in three ways..
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Artists
*New*
Duende Dance Co
Ignite Dance Company
Caramelo Dance Company
*New*
Santo Rico
Yamulee
Ahtoy & Daniel (BAILA Society)
The Cobo Brothers*New
Pablo & Diana
Brian & Mechteld
Femke & Manoah
Eider & Luisa
Los Hermanos
Lautaro Arino
Susana Montero
Leon Rose
Rafael Del Busto
Rohan Brown
Robert Charlemagne
Morry Krispjin
Irene Miguel
Kerry Ribchester
Salsology Dance Co
Inaki Fernandez
Iris De Brito
Lee & Shelley
Mauricio Reyes
Michael & Maxine
Mushi & Emma
Gary & Jayne
Jason & Amanda
Lee Hunter
Mamboleo
Mel C
Angus Peters
Lossie & Gareth
Franklyn & Brigitte
Nicky Lloyd Greame
Elisa Aloe
Jason & Shemayne
DJs
*New*Gillian 'Salsafix'*New*
Mauri (NL)
Lubi Jovanovic
Mauricio Reyes
Ricardo
Gary Thomas
Yuchi (NL)
Chris Mee
Mike Parr
DJ Shaan
Barry G
..plus many more
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Beginners' Programme Launched
Sponsored by Culturescene
Aimed at the complete beginner, this programme is an introduction to Salsa and Latin dance. Choose from either a weekend course, an all-day course or just a single class. Ideal for partners of more experienced dancers attending the main event. Take beginners' lessons during the day and meet up with your partner for the evening entertainment and parties.
- No previous dance experience necessary!
- The two-left-footed welcome!
- No partner required!
Read More >>
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Masterclass Programme Launched
featuring Hacha Y Machete & Leon Rose
This programme is a pay-as-you-go extra to our main programme, aimed at the professional and advanced salsa dancer.
These workshops will push your dancing to the next level with the expert input of our Masterclass teachers, Hacha Y Machete and Leon Rose.
Read More >>
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 Pre-Congress Party featuring Hacha Y Machete..
...and the UK premier of their new show!!
Thursday 20 November 2008
Get warmed up for GBSEx at our Pre-Congress Party on Thursday night! The Party will feature the brilliant Hacha Y Machete from Boston teaching their unique Rhythm and Body Movement workshop and performing their latest incredible show 'Cinturita'! We’re thrilled to be able to involve HYM in GBSEx, who were previously unavailable due to another commitment..
8pm | Doors open
8.15 – 9.15pm | Rhythm & Body Movement workshop with HYM
9.15pm – 1am | Club Dancing in 2 rooms with HYM show
Venue
Chicago Rock Café, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR
(5 mins walk from Town Hall venue)
Ticket Prices
£9 including HYM workshop.
Buy tickets now >>
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First event in fabulous new setting..
- Spectacular, 1500 capacity, city centre venue
- Gothic style ballrooms with superb polished wooden flooring
- Manchester’s vibrant Christmas markets as a backdrop
- Excellent travel connections and accommodation
- Fashionable city centre shopping and restaurants on doorstep
Features..
- 80 hours plus of workshops & lectures
- 3 late night parties
- Salsa showcases from the world’s most inspiring performers
- Over 80 world class salsa instructors, performers and DJs booked
- The very best in mambo, salsa and other Latin music
- Improver-level and above workshops
- Master classes (pay-as-you-go with strictly limited numbers)
- Private lessons programme facilitated by organisers
- Salsa marketplace selling dance shoes, CDs etc
- Professional photography
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Workshops
Pre-booking workshops
GBSEx is the very first Salsa Congress to introduce pre-booking of workshops because we know that overcrowding seriously impairs your enjoyment of classes, PLUS event goers will know exactly what they are paying for prior to purchase...now there's a refreshing change!
With over 80 workshops to choose from, GBSEx has the largest salsa congress workshop schedule ON THE GLOBE!!
Don't forget you can make changes to your workshop selection anytime before the event provided there is availability! Call us for help or advice on choosing the right workshops, we're happy to help!
- For help on choosing the right level we also have video examples available to help you decide... click here >>
- For more on why we are pre-booking workshops… click here >>
- View the Workshop Schedule... click here >>
View the workshop schedule now..!
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Interested in being a Volunteer at GBSEx?
We’re looking for North West-based individuals with plenty of drive and initiative to join our team…
Email us at volunteers@thegreatbritishsalsaexperience.com to register your interest.
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GBSEx would like to thank its' sponsors for 2008...
 
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