Salsa festival in the Schrannenhalle

Anyone one up for a bit of Salsa? If so, join us at the Schrannenhalle on 26th April for the monthly Salsafest. It's good fun - there is a lesson first for ca one hour, then a live band playing Latino music. All levels welcome! Entrance is free up until 10.00p.m.

I suggest meeting up for cocktails beforehand (as of 19.00) in the Buena Vista bar ...might help you lose your inhibitions and it's only a stone's throw away from our destination!

Whoever is interested, please add your name to the list so I can reserve a table as it gets mega busy on the weekends!

Madgibson (+1)
Dooblie

Am planning on doing a Salsa course at 18.30 that evening so might join you later. Am not sure exactly how long the course lasts.

Gosh, 96 views and no takers (apart from a possible Nicky)...shame. Early days yet though!

I would love to come, but I haven't been dancing for quite a while...

The Salsa course didn't work out - at least it doesn't look very interesting. So Buena Vista would be fine - can't promise as early as 7 p.m., though. Where are all the Salseros and Salseras on Toytown?

Join the club...we are also out of practice...it's just fun..and they do a crash course first so it'll refresh your memory

I'm really interested in this but I have other plans this weekend. Will you be doing this on a regular basis? I'd like to come next month.

ER, it's a monthly event at the Schrannenhalle (last Saturday of every month) so plenty of other opportunities to go along

I'd like to come. Perhaps I can find a dancing partner in Munich to continue class? In any case: Yay, good idea! :-)

Yep, from some point not having a dancing partner really get into way of learning salsa. That's why belly dancing and flamenco are so popular At least among females:)

Yes, exactly! Looks like there are not enough guys who want to dance! Good for me! :-)

Just looked at your profile - well yes, good for salsa-dancing guys

Well, the beginner's Salsa course I did at the Body Factory you didn't need a partner to join in...we just swapped partners during the lesson. However, I find you just "click" better with some men than others so once I got to know who I could dance well with, we then went dancing ourselves to practice our moves. Unfortunately the guy I danced with continued lessons and I didn't so we kind of drifted apart. I have just started another Salsa/Reggaeton class in work but it is freestyle so no need for partners. We have it easier than the men because a good male dancer can lead you, whereas an inexperienced male dancer can't really dance impressively with a woman.

So Ms Domi Nika (cool name) and Mr Solaar - should I count you both in for cocktails too?

I have friends visiting, so it's up to them really. Will do my best to convince them, though:)

Yes, please do. See you tomorrow then. :-)

@Solaar
Excellent! See you then

Hey, will join for Salsa, not sure yet if I can do the cocktails before. Will there be a table booked or how can we recognise each other? Hasta pronto

Madgibson (+1)
Dooblie
Solaar
Lx77 (+1)

I will reserve a table at Buena Vista under the name "Toytown" at 19.00 so for those who won't recognise us just ask the staff. If you can't make cocktails and just want to join for dancing, PM me for my mobile number. It get's very busy there (we will not have a table reservation) & hot (so don't wear too much!).

Madgibson (+1)
Dooblie
Nicky
Solaar
Domi Nika (maybe)
Lx77 (+1)

Thanks madgibson, though we will show up for the cocktails, hope it's still ok

Madgibson (+1)
Dooblie
Nicky
Solaar
Domi Nika (maybe)
Lx77 (+1) (@19h)

Oh Jeezus! This is happening again. Oh dear Christ!

You're up early...or have you not been to bed yet?

Thanks to everyone for coming along and making it a great night I've got sore feet...and a whopping bruise on my arm...dance floor was hopping but still it was fun!

Thanks for having me. :-)
It was a bit too crowded on the dancefloor but the teacher did a good introduction given that she did it all in less than an hour. Finally, if I stepped on any of you guys while dancing, please accept my apologies.
It was fun.

well well what have you been up to ??

Nothing it was just that good it has to happen again. But with a reserved table or tables please.

Way to go Mr King...organisation's on you next time! Ring side table preferred...thanks

Was just in the Schrannenhalle at lunch time and checked the programme...thought they were missing the Salsafest out in May due to the Eurovision party on 24th but it seems they have brought it forward to Sat. 17th May. I personally can't make it then..probably lots of other people away for the Whitsun holidays too. However, once the June Programme is available I'll post again and hopefully we can get another crowd together...was a great night last time!

Just came across this - Midsummer Salsa party on Starnbergersee - looks like it could be an interesting event!

Nice, but a little bit too expensive for 3 hours I think..

Is there anyone willing to go on the 17th?

I won't be in München on the 17th.
In general I love to dance salsa y merengue. Hope there will be other opportunities :-)

Info: next Salsafest in the Schrannenhalle is on Sat. 28th June.

I will be there

hmm I am new to Munich and I went to the Salsa Party on my own last Sunday - liked the location but I do not know more than the basic salsa moves - and I think I have forgotten those by now. So I am trying to find a way to get back into the groove - are there more absolute beginners like me here? I was sitting there by myself drinking a beer and I had to decline like 7 offers to dance because everybody on the dancefloor looked like pretty much a pro to me and I did not want to embarras myself completely

Check out this thread about Salsa beginner's courses. Plenty of opportunities in Munich to learn Salsa.

Can't make the Salsafest on 28th...have updated the title of the thread though incase others want to go along.

Rule Numero 1 for salsa. no cocktails before dancing! Otherwise you can't spin Enjoy the evening. I will be in Zurich and will have to (very unfortunately) miss out. If Shrannenhalle gets too crowded, try out the Buena Salsa festival near Rosenheimerplatz: it's quite an event as well and still possible to breathe inside. Normally with shows, etc.

By the way, any enthusiasts to join for Mauricio Diaz & Latin Macumba - Salsa & Latin Jazz evening at Bayerischer Hof tomorrow? Event is free and starts at 10 p.m. I was thinking of checking it out.

Anyone going along on Saturday? Schrannenhalle, I mean? A few drinks or food at Buena Vista beforehand?

I am:) Wanna meet?

Just got this info from Circulo about this year's Salsa festival between 8th-21st July, 2008. Sounds like it's worth checking out - used to be on the Praterinsel - different location this year.

Sorry, domi, have made other plans now. Nobody seemed interested in salsa so had given up. Maybe next time we can make it an event.

Just to give you all plenty of warning - the next Salsa festival in the Schrannenhalle is on Sat. 26th July, 2008 (have updated title to reflect this)

Should be able to make this one - hope some others can join too

I'm in for the next one - will someone remind me nearer the time? I'm hopelessly forgetful.

You have to teach me if you want ,, i really want to learn it ...

Just another reminder for the Salsafest this Sat. 26th July. I can't make it now after all - hope you have fun!

Oh oh oh! Ass, off, dance, again.

I may be able come to this on Friday.

It's SATURDAY!

Oh, ok, that day. LOL, I'm a bit lost in space lately.
But I meant I would most probably come around to the schrannenhalle.
Thanks for pointing that little detail out

dude, ilees - since nothing "productive" seems to happen on the other Salsa thread - are you going to this on Saturday? at least I would not be the only newbie then? might consider coming along if somebody else goes as well