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VISIT LONDON, COME TO STARS OF SALSA ‘09

Welcome to Stars Of S a l s a ’ 0 9 ! B y dancers for dancers.

Brought to you by the founders of the world famous Salsa On Sundays (SOS) UK, Tamambo and Leon Rose have decided to make this event a celebration of London's thriving Salsa scene and what has become of it.

Tamambo and Leon Rose have created a haven for dancers over the years with the inception of Salsa On Sundays eight years

ago. Now they are delighted to invite you to Stars Of Salsa ‘09, an event for dancers by dancers. Come to see the international and UK stars perform, and party with us till the morning hours.

The event consists of two main nights, Saturday and Sunday, with a pre-party on Friday night at Club Colosseum. On the Sa turday dur ing t he day, workshops will be taking place w i t h s o m e o f t h e m o s t respectable artists in the world today.

Join us to celebrate our passion for Salsa, and London as one of the top European Salsa cities.

Contents

Traveling and Sightseeing 2

About Salsa and Londoners 3

Important Information 4

Workshop timetable 5

Weekend Programme 6

Workshop Lunch 7

Map & Locations 8

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5 Places to see:

A mini guide of what we find important when visiting London.

1. The London EyeThe London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. The world's highest observation wheel offers spectacular views of London's most famous landmarks - in just 30 minutes.

2. Houses of Parliament and Big BenTamambo demonstrated with a dip how to spot the Big Ben. Trust us, he can’t move the real one! Well worth the walk next to the river.

3.Trafalgar Square and National GalleryThe National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. With paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, etc. Not to forget the huge square upon which leads up to it, Nelson’s column stands high.

4.Towers of LondonTake a free guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and for tress, pr ison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.

5.Buckingham PalaceTake a walk around the Queen’s home and see her backyard, St. James Park. Also see the famous change of guards here.

Source: www.visitlondon.co.uk

Flying into London is

pretty simple if you know where to connect to the different forms of transport into the city. The budget airlines operate generally from airports that are usually farther out than expected.

However, due to the central location of Kings Cross St Pancras Station it doesn’t really make a difference where you fly from anymore. If all roads lead to Rome, SOS ’09 certainly got Kings Cross right when it comes to the airports.

From Luton AirportTake the Free shuttle bus to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station and take a direct train to London St Pancras Station. Travel time: 21-35 min

From Stansted AirportTake the Stansted Express train to Tottenham Hale and then change on to the V ictor ia L ine tube (underground metro) to London K ings Cros s S t Pancras Stat ion. T ravel time: 35 min

From Gatwick AirportTake a d i rect t ra in to L o n d o n S t P a n c r a s Station. Travel time: 35 min

From Heathrow AirportTake the Piccadil ly Line t u b e ( u n d e r g r o u n d met ro) d i rect to K ings Cross St Pancras Station. Travel time: 45 min

“If all roads lead to Rome, SOS ’09 certainly got London King Cross right when it comes to airports.”

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Save Money On Sightseeing With The London Pass

The London Pass is an award-winning sightseeing card that has been used by satisfied visitors for 10 years. It offers free entry to over 55 of the best tourist attractions in London and will save you money.

Sightseeing in London has never been so easy and with a London Pass you are able to explore even more of this great city. Attractions include St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge Exhibition and HMS Belfast s o t h e r e i s s o m e t h i n g f o r everybody.Source: www.londonpass.com

Save in transport around London with Oyster Card

The Oyster card is a magnetic pre-pay travel card that allows you to move around London by public transport. By touching it on a magnetic reader on the bus, underground and some train services is quick and efficient. These card can be bought a t any underground and train station in the Southeast, costing £3 in order to get your card (refundable). After that, you may top-up your credit as necessary.

London dancers are

quite a different breed of people when it comes to dancing. These Salseros/as are very approachable and unlike some cities in Europe, it is uncommon to get turned down for a dance.

FACT: DID YOU KNOW THAT LONDON HAS MORE SALSA CLUBS PER SQUARE MILE THAN NEW YORK?

I t i s a l w a y s v e r y

annoying when Salseros/as go out to have a good t i m e , y e t t h e y w o n ’ t d a n c e u n l e s s s o m e o n e asks them to. They way L o n d o n w o r k s i s q u i t e s i m p l e : I f y o u w a n t a dance, you are going to have to ask.

H a n g i n g b y t h e s i d e usual ly means that you wil l get bored and end up not dancing all night. This wil l then translate into you having the worst time of your l ife and you wil l end up hating the event itself.

Salseros/as in London are qu i te pass ionate about dancing. As keen dancers they love to meet and dance with new people, so tell them that you’re v i s i t i n g a n d d o n ’ t b e afraid to ask!W i t h a n i n c r e a s i n g

number of On2 dancers on the scene, it’s worth observ ing before div ing in. Not getting rejected does not mean that you can push your luck.

So, as some would say: don’t watch me, DANCE!

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Impor tant I nformation A ll Pass Holders

In order to help us make the check-in process as efficient and seamless as possible during the weekend, there are a couple of things you need to read through:

Your name has been entered into our system and we kindly request that you print your PayPal payment confirmation and bring a photo i.d. with you in order to collect your

wristband for the weekend. You must ensure that names match exactly both documents. (Paid in full SOS pass purchases do not require paypal IDs) 

Note: No Photo I.D. + PayPal confirmation I.D. number = No wristband!

On the day, when approaching the registration desk we kindly request that you have your Paypal confirmation I.D. number and matching photographic identification ready in

order to issue you with your wristband and not delay you or others in the queue.

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Workshops Timetable

ROOM 1 ROOM 2 ROOM 3

11:00

11.50

London Style Int/Adv Partnerwork On1

Tamambo & Ania (UK/PL)

Converting From On1 To On2

Leon Rose (UK)

10 Deadly Sins of Leading and

Following

Edie “Salsa Freak” (LA)

12:00

12.50

LADIES Styling and Footwork

Ania Chagowska (PL)

MEN Isolation and Styling

Tamambo (UK)

Edie’s World Famous Spins

Class

Edie “Salsa Freak” (LA)

13:00-14:00 LUNCH

14:00

14:50

Cha Cha Footwork & Partnerwork

Juan Matos & Amneris Martinez (NY/IT)

Styling in Partnerwork On1

Pambos (BG)

Improver/Intermediate

Partnerwork

Edie “Salsa Freak” (LA)

15:00

15:50

LA STYLE Int/Adv Partnerwork On1

Jose Antonio & Vanesa (ES)

NY Partnerwork On2

Juan Matos & Amneris Martinez (NY/IT)

Musicality “hitting the breaks”

Edie “Salsa Freak” (LA)

16:00

16:50

LADIES Styling

Susana Montero (UK)

Footwork & Styling

Leon rose (UK)

Improver Partnerwork On1

Patrick Rosheuvel (NL)

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Friday Pre-Party

I t i s w i th g r e a t pleasure to announce the Friday pre-party in conjunction with Salsa Republic. This Friday night is going to be really chilled out. There will be classes prior to the e v e n i n g b y L e o n R o s e , Tamambo, Robert Charlemagne and Fadi among others.

Also, there will be a teacher's presentation during the evening, as well as UK and International showcases on the night. The party will feature most of the artists due to perform over the weekend. This is going to be held at the Colosseum.

Have you bought a Full, Saturday All-day or Party Pass for Stars Of Salsa ’09?

I f you have bought a Ful l , Saturday All-Day or Party Pass for Stars Of Salsa ’09 you get in Colosseum for only £6. Your name is on the list at the door!

The DJs on the decks:DJ FadiDJ Johnny G

Saturday Workshops

A t t e n d i n g workshops will help brush up your skills. To this end, we have s o u g h t instructors that

bring something to the dance floor.

Starting at improver level to advanced level you’ l l be guided by some of the most inspirational instructors on the Salsa Circuit today. In the mix, some specialist classes have been incorporated to offer an alternative to the seasoned dancer.

T h e r e g i s t r a t i o n a n d t h e workshops will take place on Saturday January 31 2009 at the University of London Union (ULU).

Address :ULU, Malet S t reet London WC1E 7HY

Registration Open: 10:00-11:00

Workshops: 11:00-17:00

SOS ’09 WEEKEND PARTIES INFORMATION

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Today’s Salsa S cene

The Artistic perception of Salsa has reached a turning point.

Once thought of it as merely a past-time, Salsa (and Salseros for that matter) have seized the opportunity of promoting Salsa in a completely different manner to what it once used to be. On the dance floor it is the law of the fittest, on the stage it is the new Contemporary, the feather-light ballet, the suave Jazz.

The Salsa movement is radically changing the w a y t h e d a n c e i s interpreted and perceived by the naked eye.

SOS ’09 promises a line-up of different flavours a n d a l l o w s f o r interpretation of all kinds. You’re going to laugh, you’re going to sigh, you’re going to scream and you’re going to feel love. Whatever it is that moves you, there’s bound to be something that will take your like. Enjoy the shows!

Friday Pre-Party

Address:Club Colosseum1 Nine Elms Lane Vauxhall London SW8 5NQ

Classes: 21:00 Club: 22:00-03:30Shows: 23:30Price: £10 All-NightPass Holders: £6Tube: Vauxhall (Victoria Line)

Saturday Party

Address:Camden CentreEuston Rd (Opp. Eurostar) London WC1H 9JE

Doors: 21:30-04:00Shows: 22:00Price: £20Tube : K i ng s C ro s s S t P a n c r a s ( P i c c a d i l l y , Northern, Circle, District Lines)

Sunday Party

Address:Salsa On SundaysRoyal National Hotel(North Side Entrance) London WC1H 0DG

Doors: 18:40-01:00Shows: 22:00Price: £12Tube : Ru s s e l l Sq ua re (Piccadilly Line)

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MENU FOR SATURDAY 31st JANUARY

Risotto of Wild Mushrooms & Asparagus £5.75

Classic Caeser Salad £4.50

With Warm Chicken Fillets £5.95

Homemade Vegetarian Soup with

Fresh Baked Baguette & Butter £2.95

Chicken Tikka Masala £5.95

Goats Cheese, Red Pepper &

Mushroom Pizza £4.95

Spicy Pepperoni Pizza £5.25

6oz Aberdeen Angus Fillet Burger £4.95

With Cheese £5.45

Grilled Chicken Fillet Burger £4.95

With Cheese £5.45

Butterflied King Prawns with Mixed

Salad & Sweet Chilli Sauce. £4.95

Catering For Your Well-being:

Hungry Workshop Goers

The University of London Union (ULU) have been working with the SOS ’09 team to create a menu that will cater for the workshop attendees. Af ter receiving your meal preferences during your registration for the workshops, the Chef created a simple menu on offer to cater for most tastes.

Getting Here by BusGower Street10, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390Euston Road18, 30, 91, 205, 253, 476Woburn Place/Southampton Row 59, 68, 91, 168, 188

Getting Here by TubeNorthern Line: Euston, Warren Street and Goodge Street stations.

Piccadilly Line:Russell Square station.

Victoria Line:Euston and Warren Street stations.

Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines: Euston Square station.

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Address & L ocations

Saturday Workshops

Address:U L U , M a l e t S t r e e t London WC1E 7HY

Reg: 10:00-11:00Workshops: 11:00 End: 17:00Tube : Ru s se l l Sq ua re (Piccadilly Line)

Saturday Party

Address:Camden CentreEuston Rd (Opp. Eurostar) London WC1H 9JE

Doors: 21:30-04:00Shows: 22:00Price: £20Tube : K i ng s C ro s s S t P a n c r a s ( P i c c a d i l l y , Northern, Circle, District Lines)

Sunday Party

Address:Salsa On SundaysRoyal National Hotel(North Side Entrance) London WC1H 0DG

Doors: 18:40-01:00Shows: 22:00Price: £12Tube : Ru s s e l l Sq ua re (Piccadilly Line)

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