We were very pleased with the community response to our Holiday Party in December and New Year's / Día de Reyes Party in January, and so we've decided to make a post-class party into a monthly event, every First Friday. So many cool people enjoying music and dance together, huge ruedas, a few drinks and some yummy snacks, all in the beautiful and spacious ODC Dance Studio – it's been a great combination. We hope you all will join us in making our Fun First Friday Salsa Party into a great way to kick off your month, every month.

The party is free but please bring something to eat and/or drink to share, if you like. Thanks!

Please forward this invitation to your friends and bring your favorite people to the party with you!

We are very excited to be returning to Kosmos Camp as teachers for the second time in 2012! We simply LOVED the experience last year, and this year promises to be even better – 2012 marks the 10th year of the camp. Kosmos features many of the Bay Area's finest dance instructors teaching Cuban Salsa, Samba, West African, Afro-Brazilian, Belly Dance, and more! In addition, some of the best percussionists in the Bay will be teaching classes in West African and Latin drumming. The full event includes:

• 29 Hours of Dance, Percussion, and Yoga Classes
• 12 Tasty Meals
• 4 Nights of Accommodations at CYO Retreat Center in the Sonoma County Redwoods
• Music and Dance Performances Every Night
• Massage Offered at Reasonable Rates
• Beautiful Location Only 1.5 Hours from the Bay Area

For more information and to sign-up please visit www.kosmoscamp.com. There is a significant DISCOUNT if you register by February 29th. Please let them know you heard about the event from us. Thanks!

There is no way we could be more excited about returning to New Zealand as featured guest instructors and performers for the Fourth Annual NZ Cuban Festival. Our hosts, Petera and Marie-Louise Hudson of World Salsa Tours, are teachers and promoters of Latin Music and Dance Events in New Zealand and internationally. We met them in person on our last trip (they are GREAT people), and we are very honored that they invited us to return for this special event.

From Friday evening of 30th November - Sunday afternoon of 2nd December 2012, the 3 Day CUBAN FESTIVAL includes 20 hours of Workshops : Rueda, Casino, Afro-Cuban, Folklore, Cuban Salsa Suelta, Rumba, Son, Reggaton, Cuban Styling and Footwork, live percussion in selected workshops! PLUS Friday Night Party & Performances, Saturday Night Cocktail Party, Dinner & Festival Ball - Theme: "Cubana Noches", Live Band and DJ Music.

We know it's a bit of a trek from California (just 14 hours by plane), but we hope you can join us! There are significant discounts for advanced registration. For more information and to sign-up check out the Facebook Event.