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For dancers and musicians: The Sealed Angel, Thu/Fri at Koerner Hall

January 30th, 2012

Non-Cuban, but of high interest to fans of dance and music!

Profoundly moving, Rodion Shchedrin’s music drama The Sealed Angel is one of the most important Russian works of the 20th century. Brilliantly choreographed by Lars Scheibner (Germany), performed by Toronto’s Elmer Iseler Singers and the Amadeus Choir, conducted by Lydia Adams, and featuring Pro Arte Danza, this magnificent choral opera is a contemporary answer to Rachmanivov’s Vespers. The program includes new choreography by ProArte Danza.

Dates:

  • THURSDAY February 2
  • FRIDAY February 3

Time: 8:00 pm
Price: Starting at $42.00 + service fee $5
Venue: Koerner Hall

SPECIAL PRICE for Artists and Under 35:

Artist/ Under35 price available in price levels 2 & 3. Purchasers of this price should be prepared to show ID upon entrance to the hall.

Prices include tax. All tickets are subject to $5 per ticket service fee at all points of purchase. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.

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Caballeros del Son, at the Local – Wednesdays in February

January 24th, 2012
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10:00 pm
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10:00 pm
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10:00 pm
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10:00 pm
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10:00 pm

Here’s a note from Jay Danley, who played the tres for Son Ache for years.

“I just wanted to let you know that Los Caballeros Del Son will be playing every Wednesday in February at The Local Pub, 396
Roncesvalles ave.

We have an incredible brand new cd for sale and we are really looking forward to the shows.”

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CCFA Jose Marti Dinner-dance – 28 Jan 7 pm

January 24th, 2012

From the Canada-Cuba Friendship Association.

Join us for a great dinner and dance!  Great price if paid in advance.

7:00pm  -  Saturday,  28 January, 2012
José Martí Cuban Dinner and  Dance and Cultural Program

Listen or Dance to  Pablo Terry & Sol de Cuba

$30 per person Paid in Advance  or $40 at door

For Dance only:     $10 from 9pm

  • Door Prize  — Raffle – 3 chances   A Gift basket  or 2 other items
  • Cash Bar
  • Vegetarian meal must be requested in advance
Bloor St United Church
300 Bloor St West/corner of Huron St
Use side entrance off parking lot on Huron St. wheelchair access
(just west of St George Subway   or  east of  Spadina Subway)

For more information & to get  or reserve tickets

from the  CCFA Toronto:
Liz  416-654-7105 or  Sharon 905-951-8499

You can mail cheque to:    CCFA Toronto
c/o    209 Oakwood Av    Toronto  ON   M6E 2V3

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Breakfast in Havana, Sun brunch at Lula

January 20th, 2012
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11:00 am
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11:00 am
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11:00 am
Feb ’12
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11:00 am

The beat goes on – the contra-tiempo beat that is… as Lula continues the successful Sunday Brunch !

Spend the day in Havana! Every Sunday, Lula offers a salsa brunch party featuring live music by Luis Mario Ochoa’s Traditional Cuban Quartet and a beginner salsa lesson by Miko Sobreira. Perfect for birthday and family celebrations, baby showers, office and retirement parties, the $15 cover includes buffet brunch, coffee, dance lesson, live music, tax and service. Kids 12 and under are 7$.

phone 416 588 0307

Arrive for brunch at 11am, dance lesson at 11:30 and live band at 12. Stay and dance till 2 pm.

    2 SEATINGS EVERY SUNDAY

    EARLY SEATING Arrive for brunch at 11am, dance lesson at noon and live band at 12:30.

    LATER SEATING Arrive for brunch at 1:30pm, dance lesson at 2pm, live music at 2:30

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    Son Ache at Lula, Fri Mar 16

    January 20th, 2012
    Mar ’12
    16
    10:00 pm
    DINNER & SHOW SPECIAL

    Arrive early and enjoy Lula’s famous dinner and show package. The three course prix fixe special includes choice of appetizer, main, and dessert as well as the dance lesson and all entertainment. Starting at just $49 per person, the dinner special guarantees seating for the whole evening. We are happy to accommodate everything from small intimate dinners to large parties! Reserve@lula.ca or 416 588 0307.

    SON ACHE – 10PM

    One of Toronto’s most popular Cuban music groups, Son Ache performs their patented blend of high-energy son montuno that has been packing dance-floors for years.

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    Son Ache at Lula, Sat Feb 18

    January 20th, 2012
    Feb ’12
    18
    10:00 pm
    DINNER & SHOW SPECIAL

    Arrive early and enjoy Lula’s famous dinner and show package. The three course prix fixe special includes choice of appetizer, main, and dessert as well as the dance lesson and all entertainment. Starting at just $49 per person, the dinner special guarantees seating for the whole evening. We are happy to accommodate everything from small intimate dinners to large parties! Reserve@lula.ca or 416 588 0307.

    SON ACHE – 10PM

    One of Toronto’s most popular Cuban music groups, Son Ache performs their patented blend of high-energy son montuno that has been packing dance-floors for years.

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    Cafe Cubano Feb 11 at Lula

    January 20th, 2012
    Feb ’12
    11
    10:00 pm

    Join us for the best dance party in town with salsa lesson, live band and DJ spinning the hottest dance floor-friendly salsa, bachata, reggaeton and top 40 hits. Cover is just $15 at the door or book a table for our dinner special (starting at $49 plus tax and tip). The admission price includes our 9PM beginner dance lesson which is followed dancing all night long!

    With their potent blend of dance floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. Drawing on the skills of three of Toronto’s most accomplished frontmen (vocalists Yani Borrell, Alberto Alberto and Angel Luis Marquez) and lead by music director/pianist Jorge Betancourt, the band features some of Toronto’s finest musicians from such famous Cuban groups as Adalberto Alvarez y su Son and Cubanisimo.

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    Fri Jan 27 begins: Varadero Friday, Epic Lounge

    January 14th, 2012

    From Yumaniche:

    Friday, January 27 starting at 9pm join us on Varadero Friday at Epic Lounge for an intense night of Urban Vibes and Latin Grooves!!!!!

    DJ BERNAL & DJ YUMANICHE will be presiding over a perfect blend of DANCEHALL REGGAE, REGGAETON, CUBATON, HIPHOP, TOP 40, SALSA & MERENGUE URBANO to keep you moving all Night!

    $7 before 11pm and $10 after.

    Don’t miss this incredible night of Urban Entertainment!-NO SE LO PIERDAN!!!

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    Learn Cuban Cha-cha-cha at AfroLatino Dance Co, start Jan 18

    January 14th, 2012

    This 4-week course (click here, then on “Cha Cha Cha”) will focus on the traditional Cuban dance called Cha Cha Cha. One of the most well known Latin dances in the world, Cha Cha Cha was created to follow the music introduced by Cuban composer Enrique Jorrin, in 1953. The rhythm was developed from the danzón by a synchopation of the fourth beat. The name is onomatopoeic, derived from the rhythm of the güiro (scraper) and the shuffling of the dancers’ feet.

    Taught by Yareneys Montes de Oca, it will focus on the timming and most used figures in Cha Cha Cha. Minimum Intermediate I level in Salsa is recommended in order to have an easier grasp of the timing (“contratiempo” or “On 2″). .

    This course is by registration only and requires a minimum number of registrations.

    Admin note: Outside Cuba, hardly ever do you find the Cuban traditional timing taught.  If you know cha-cha-cha, here’s a quick check…  to see if you have the contratiempo timing.

    Try dancing to this song… Tremendo Vacilón.  If the timing of your cha-cha-cha step coincides with the words “cha-cha-cha” in the chorus, you’ve got it.  If not… this course will fix you up just fine…. ;-)

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    Jane Bunnett Mundo: 4 performances upcoming…

    January 13th, 2012

    Slight correction, 4 events upcoming:

    Jane Bunnett is celebrating 30 years of her relationship with Cuba and Cuban music, calling it “Mundo“.

    There will be a radio show, and a free concert at the library… and also  2 events we have already listed:

    THURS RADIO SHOW:  Thurs Jan 19 7 pm on Jazz FM 91.1.

    FREE LIBRARY CONCERT: Mon Jan 23, Salon at the Metro Toronto Reference Library 7 pm.

    ….

    PLUS 2 events already listed elsewhere in Cuba in Toronto:

    Jane Bunnett, Son Aché at Hugh’s Room, Fri Jan 27

    Son Ache and Jane Bunnett: at Lula Jan 28!

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