Club Fiera Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba Party Deluxe

The Club Fiera Salsa Party, was a party for all tastes, with 3 large rooms (1x 100% Bachata, Salsa 1x 90% / 10% Bachata and 1x Kizomba / Mix) and a very big DJ line-up, with  DJ Bass, DJ Rafael & DJ Bripa and DJ Sigi on decks. A huge place for dancing, with three floors, a great dance-floor and lighting that made the party very atmospheric.

The party was addressed mostly to bachata lovers, hundreds of which were in the bachata room enjoying the music of DJ Rafael & DJ Bripa. As the two other rooms were not really crowded, the salsa and kizomba lovers had a lot of space to dance away and enjoy themselves!

The party, in addition to its many available square meters to dance, had some special features (some of which no other party has):

• Workshops (21.15 to 22.00): Those who attended the party had the opportunity to enjoy two great Bachata and Chacha workshops (Bachata Beginners by NUCITA & Gilbert and ChaChaCha Beginners / Intermediate by Sederick Short & Dianne).

• Shows: The Showtime started at 1 am sharp with super hot shows by Sizzling Salsa Show Team, Soeniel & Maud and Estilo Dance ft.. Sergio & Daphne.

• Massage: Tired from all the dancing? The party offered the possibility for dancers to relieve themselves from the dancing fatigue and to enjoy a massage from the hands of Caroline C Flexion!

• Food: Hungry from all the dancing? The dancers could enjoy delicious chicken satay in a spicy chicken sandwich and drive the hunger away! 

The location of the party was the Fokker Event Center,  the party lasted from 21:00 to 03.00 and the drinks could be payed in cash or by debit card. The wardrobe was guarded, and the parking was free for all the salseros, bachateros and kizomberos who came by car. The dress code was "nice, sexy and classy" while the entrance fee was €10,-. All in all it was a fun party, with charming all level dancers and good attitude on the dance floor, that left-especially the bachata dancers-very satisfied and happy.

Review by Kelly Stavridaki / 26-03-013 / Rated: 2 stars

La Noche Party - Rijswijk

La Noche is a stylish salsa party at the luxurious and exclusive ambiance of the Sir Winston Club. Class and quality are the norm that is reflected in the warm trendy decor, professional lighting and sound facilities, air conditioning, a wooden dance floor and plenty of free parking right next door. Although I am not very fond of casino type locations - I have to admit that it was a great place to spend a Saturday night, relax with your friends and have fun.

There were three facts that gave the party its great character. First of all, DJ Bass was spinning hot Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata & lots of salsa romantica sounds! As a genuine mambo and salsa romantica lover, I could not let a single song pass by without dancing! There were all levels of dancers from level 1 to very advanced,  while the dj managed to keep the dance floor full until the very end of the party.

Secondly, those who attended the party had the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular show of Estilo Familia (Sabine, Sheng, Sergio, Daphne). A choreography on a Juan Luis Guerra Song, with great musicality, styling and impressive body movement .

Last but not list…ICE CREAM! Everyone who attended the party was given free delicious ice cream , which was a cool hint in the very HOT atmosphere of the party! The party lasted from 23.00 to 03.30, the admission fee was €10,-,  while the dress code for the party was Party & Style!

More information about La Noche Parties can be found at www.typicaltropical.nl and the photos of the party can be seen here.

Until next time…see you all on the dance floor!

Review by Kelly Stavridaki / 13-03-013 / Rated: 3 stars

Salsa Breeze @ Best (Eindhoven)

Salsa Breeze - the party with the best Urban & Caribbean Music@ Sunrise Beachclub Aquabest in Eindhoven!

Salsa Breeze is a unique party concept in the south of the Netherlands, with the combination of a stylish beach club as location, 4 areas with the best music and a multicultural audience that create a cool 'breeze' in the atmosphere.

Salsa Breeze consists of 4 different areas: the Urban Breeze Area, the Salsa Breeze Area, the Zouk Breeze Area & last but not least the Bachata Breeze Area. In the Urban Area, the resident & guest DJs (FS GREEN, Sky, Medito, Mc Kal El Latinize & Entertainment) introduce the sexiest R & B, dancehall, latin house, electric beat & reggaeton sounds-with dancers melting together on the dance floor like nobody is watching. The Salsa Breeze Area with a resident and a guest DJ (DJ Ryad, DJ Guillermo, DJ Geraldo) playing the most rhythmic salsa, merengue and super sensual bachata. creating only the 'best of the best' Latin atmosphere. In the Zouk Breeze Area, the resident and guest DJs (live CACHE ROYALE (mini), DJ Freddy & DJ Zoukerro) choose the most sensual and exciting zouk sounds and in the Bachata area (DJ Jack & DJ Herb) all Bachata lovers are spoiled with the best urban & bachata classic sounds.What is more, in the Salsa area, the audience has the chance to enjoy every time a different Salsa show and this time it was the unique show Cielito Lindo performed by "La eSencia".

With a very hot atmosphere, with people who kept arriving from all over Holland - even towards the end of the party (due to the highly popular character of the event!!) - the party was a blast! A-festival like-event, VERY crowded, with sexy fancy dress code, hot ladies with cool outfits, and a very interesting location-no one could find a better place to spend their Sunday evening. As people had so many different and popular genres of music to choose from, this place could create unforgettable moments to even the most demanding guests..!

In addition, the party had a very interesting bar with several types of beer and cocktails at reasonable prices. The entrance fee for the party was €15,- and the party venue could be easily accessed with lots of parking space around it-and all in all, it is an event that I would highly recommend to all music and dance lovers!

Until next time - the next Salsa Breeze - see you all on the dance floor!

Review by Kelly Stavridaki / 06-03-13 / Rated: 5 stars

SalsaBreeze Beachclub Sunrise

Een beachclub om je vingers bij af te likken! Vier area's met ieder in principe een eigen soort muziek. Salsa, Bachata, Urban en Kizomba/Zouk. De sfeer is relaxt en fun. Alle muziekgenres hebben zo hun eigen crowd maar het mixt ook goed met elkaar. Dus dames en heren in gala, maar ook guyz en girls op sneakers. (ik heb zelfs een mevrouw in nachtgewaad gezien) Niet alle vloeren zijn van dezelfde kwaliteit maar het maakt niet uit. In de  zomer kun je heerlijk buiten dansen want het is tenslotte een beachclub...stel je voor: smiddags al lekker gaan loungen daar en langzaam maar zeker starten ze er een geweldige party voor je op. Een grote hoeveelheid DJ's die allemaal master of their domain zijn en elkaar afwisselen zodat je een goeie shot caribische en urban tracks binnen krijgt. Zelfs de niet-dansers staan te chillen en kijken mee naar wat er allemaal aan ze voorbij trekt. De tijd vliegt om als je hier bent. Iedere maand aan het begin van de maand is het bal. Prima parkeergelegenheid ook en goed te vinden ookal lijkt het afgelegen. 

Review by Louke Spigt / 03-03-13 / Rated: ... stars

Latin Social Party @ Crea

Als je op de Sarphatistraat vanaf oost rijdt, is er na de kruising Alexanderplein rechts een klein straatje naast het water. Dat straatje heet Valckeniersstraat. Daar moet je heen om bij het Creagebouw te komen. Richting het water is er een groot terras dat in de zomer heel uitnodigend is. Binnen is al net zo uitnodigend. De vloer is er prima, en er is leuk barpersoneel. DJ Marciano draait eclectisch latin, dus je kunt alle soorten latin verwachten, hij is zelfs heel open voor verzoekjes. Dat schept mogelijkheden voor mensen om hun hele arsenaal aan danskunsten te laten zien. Maar het gaat vooral om plezier. Dit is zeker geen doorsnee salsafeest zoals er al zoveel zijn. Iedereen die er is danst op alles mee en de sfeer is dan ook heel vertrouwd en makkelijk en alle levels zouden zich hier thuisvoelen. Als je aan komt lopen zie je buiten al dat deze plek veel potentie heeft voor een feestje en binnen merk je dat dat klopt. Iedere maand op zondagmiddag is er een Latin Social Party van 18u tot 23u. Niet te laat voor mensen die maandagochtend weer aan de slag moeten en een lekker voorafje voor hen die door willen naar een ander feestje.

Review by Louke Spigt / 04-03-13 / Rated: ... stars

Copa Cabana Nights Amsterdam

Iedere eerste en derde vrijdag van de maand vindt er bij de Melody Line in Amsterdam “Copa Cabana Night” plaats, waar ik bijna elke editie te vinden ben! Bij deze dansavond zijn er 2 zalen; één zaal met Salsa en Bachata en één zaal met Zouk/Kizomba. In de Zouk/Kizomba zaal wordt één of twee keer per avond afgewisseld met andere Braziliaanse muziek/dansstijlen zoals Axé of soms Samba of Forró. Beide zalen worden altijd druk bezocht, Copa Cabana Night is hot!

Gezien ik alleen Zouk en Kizomba dans, kan ik weinig vertellen over de Salsa/Bachata zaal. Maar de Zouk/Kizomba zaal is een ruime mooie zaal met een goede vloer en, wanneer het druk is, kan de ruimte worden vergroot (2x) door de schuifwand weg te halen en de achterliggende dansvloer beschikbaar te stellen. Tijdens de Copa Cabana Nights is Dj Vanderlei (Braziliaan) de vaste Zouk DJ, maar soms wordt hij afgewisseld door Internationale DJ’s die bijvoorbeeld in Nederland zijn om workshops/shows te geven. Er hangt een hele relaxte, gezellige en open sfeer. Iedereen danst met iedereen en er is een redelijk gelijkwaardige man-vrouw verhouding, hierdoor hoeft niemand lang stil te staan.  

De afgelopen maanden begint het Kizomba gehalte sterk toe te nemen, zo ook bij de Copa Cabana Nights. Afgelopen keer was het aantal Kizomba dansers zelfs zo groot dat de ene helft van de dansvloer bestemd was voor Kizomba en de andere helft van de dansvloer voor Zouk. Dit kan gemakkelijk gezien de zaal vergroot kan worden na het weghalen van de schijfwand. Gezellig druk, maar nog altijd genoeg plek voor iedereen om te lekker te dansen.

Review door Femke Visser / 21-02-2013 / Rated: 4 sterren 

Amsterdam Salsa & Zouk Festival 2013

With 3 days of amazing parties,workshops and shows…ASZF 2013 was a blast and THE ultimate Salsa Festival in the "Sin city"of Amsterdam. Set in a fantastic venue (The Rhone Party Centre), DJ Mauri Amsterdam and his team gave the audience something to remember them by….!

The Workshops:

Set in 5 areas for salsa, and a different one for zouk, the incredibly high level workshops could satisfy all tastes. Salsa On1 and On2, Afro Cuban, Chacha, Pachanga, body movement and all kinds of styling, very high class workshops given by the best of each kind. A really interesting aspect is that the workshops were addressed also to completely beginner dancers, with no dancing experience whatsoever, with a special area devoted just to them.

The Shows:

The shows were wisely selected to pleasure both salsa and zouk lovers. The list of the artists was very long, and included most of the biggest names in today's Salsa and Zouk scene.  Personally I mostly enjoyed the shows by Mr. Adolfo and Tania, Mr. Juan Matos, Yamulee, the Cobo brothers, Teri and Cecile, Estilo Dance Company and La Differencia .... while in my opinion the most spectacular show was the one by Yamulee on Sunday night, where the audience literally stood up to loudly cheer the performance of both the group but also Ronald Pieters who was performing with his team in The Netherlands for the first time.

The Shows by Juan Matos and Adolfo and Tania were simply impressive. Mrs Tania Cannarsa is I believe a fresh and adorable lady and the number one hottest Salsa Dancer in the salsa scene at the moment with thousands of fans from all over the world.

The Parties:

The Parties of ASZF 2013 can only be described by one word. Extraordinary. The level of the dancers was incredibly high both in the Salsa and the Zouk area- I believe one of the highest levels I ever saw in such events. The music was also of very high quality with super hot DJs from all over the world. Except from the bars, where people could enjoy drinks and cocktails, the dancers could access a food area which was open all night long, with great food and fruits in very reasonable prices.

The costume theme on Saturday night was The Village people and Pussy cat dolls, a theme well chosen as it brought both incredible laughter, and the presence of super hot sexy ladies who were inspired by both themes when choosing their outfits for the party. The best costumes won full passes some of the biggest Salsa events. As DJ Mauri said...It is really worth dressing up!

The Fashion:

The "Sin City" festival, except from its glamorous character, had many reasons for which to be considered the ultimate fashion event: Incredible show outfits & make up by every single performer - Fashionable party clothes and shoes worn by dancers in all party areas - Spectacular costumes in theme night, inspired by Pussycat dolls and The Village people - Shoe fashion show on stage by artists - Stylish shoes and dance clothes stands in party areas where dancers could be provided the most high fashion dance outfits

...With a great dance floor packed with dancers from 10pm until the morning, people kept asking for more and more music! DJ Mauri Amsterdam is one of the best event organizers, and left once more every dancer with the best impressions, waiting impatiently for the next festival to come!

Until next time...see you all on the dance floor!

Review by Kelly Stavridaki /  27-02-13 / Rated: 4 stars