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Summer West Coast Casino Rueda Congress
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Schedule of Events

Click Here to see the last year's event schedule
and see how much fun we had last Summer!

Click Class Names to see the Class Description.

The schedule is subject to change without prior notice. Please keep visiting the web site for updated version.

All the rooms with no meetings are available for private lessons. For Event Staff Only

Instructor TBA = instructors are confirmed and will be announced upon obtaining detailed class description.


BLUE: Dancing & Party
YELLOW
: Competition & Related Workshops
GREEN: Special Intensive, Advanced Classes and/or Certification Course

Beg.: Beginning
Nov.: Novice
Int.: Intermediate
Adv.: Advanced
Pro.: Professional

WCS: West Coast Swing
NC2: Night Club 2-Step

J&J: Jack-and-Jill

Thursday, August 7th

  Ballroom
California Grand
Rueda Ballroom
Catalina
Workshop
Chino
Beginner's Bootcamp
Pueblo
Swing Floor
Lobby Floor
 

Explore Palm Springs!
Visit Desert Zoo and Air Museum, hike, ride trams, and go shopping!

... then join us for classes and dancing until late!

6:30pm

Salsa On1: First Few Patterns
You Should Know
(Beg/Nov)

Randy Newman

Casino: The Art of Dancing - What is Cuban Salsa
Duane Wrenn
Salsa On2
(Beg/Nov)

Instructor TBA
West Coast Swing
for Salsa Dancers

(Beg/Nov)
Jay Byam
Make an Appointment
for Private Lessons!

All the Instructors are available for private lessons. Make an appointment in advance and make the most out of dance camp!

7:30pm Salsa On1
(Int/Adv)

Zeanie Yoon
Taste of
Casino Rueda
(Beg/Nov)

Instructor TBA
Salsa On2
(Int/Adv)

Espie Hernandez
 
8:30pm

Salsa & Rueda Dance Party
until 3 a.m.

Amateurs & Student Dance Team Showcase

Just-for-Fun Jack-and-Jill

Ballroom Closed.
Go to Salsa Ballroom!

Timba Music for Casineros!
@ 10 pm & 12 am
in the Salsa Ballroom

What is
Casino Rueda
and
Casino Salsa?

Click the links & learn more!

Friday, August 8th

  Ballroom
California Grand
Rueda Ballroom
Catalina
Workshop
Chino
Beginner's Bootcamp
Pueblo
Swing Floor
Lobby Floor
10am

Salsa Blast: Aerobics
(All Levels)

Jerry Gabaldon

Casino Rueda Practica
(Novice and up)

Volunteer Caller
  Salsa On1: 6 Patterns you should know
Instructor TBA

Beginning Private Lesson Special:
Only $30

Take a private lesson in any beginning level dance for only $30 with our select teachers. See the program for these teachers!

11am

Salsa On1
(Int/Adv)

William Carpenter

Casino Essentials Boot Camp
(Beg)

Nick Vaneyck & Serena Wong
Ladies Styling
Theory & Practice
(All Levels)

Regina Shpigel
Salsa On1
(Beg/Nov)

Camille Yannatuono & Michael Saltus
12noon

Spin, Style & Dance!
(All Levels)

Espie Hernandez

  Social Cha Cha
(Int/Adv)

Tony & Maria Caligagan
Social Cha Cha
(Beg/Nov)

Donnie Carl & Regina Shpigel
1pm

Pool Party!

Rueda Party by the Pool
Call and Music hosted by
Tania de la Pana w/ Rueda in the Park

BALLROOMS CLOSED.

Tech Run for the Show
2pm
3pm

Performing & Presentation
(Int/Adv)

Donnie Carl & Regina Shpigel

Timba
(All Levels)
Duane Wrenn

Private Group Lesson. Walk in to register. $15 @ door

Salsa
(Int/Adv)

Instructor TBA
Men's and Women's styling within Patterns - giving basic patterns style and flavor
(Beg/Int)

Vassili
Sexy Connection of Swing
(Beg)

Victoria Tolonen
4pm Cool Salsa Patterns
Jay Byam
Advanced Casino Salsa (Int/Adv)
Mike Eskeldon & Simona Boucek
  Salsa On2
(Beg/Nov)

Christina Haggerty
West Coast Swing
(Beg/Nov/Int)
Jack Berard
5pm Lifts, Dips & Tricks for all dancers
(All Levels)

Esteban Conde
Son: Contra Tiempo Dance Rhythms
Duane Wrenn
Salsa for Competitors:
What judges are looking for

Cindy Roberts
Introduction to Bachata
(Beg/Nov)

Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino
 
6pm

Cocktail Party in Jay's Suite!
Feel free to bring cookies or chips to share!

BALLROOMS CLOSED.

8:30pm

Salsa Dance Party

Casino & Rueda Dance Party

Calls/Callers organized by Tania de la Pena

Attention: Competitors

See Competition Registration Schedule for Cut-off Time.
Cut-off time & schedule available at the event.
10pm

Salsa Show

Ballroom Closed
Go to Salsa Ballroom for Shows & Competitions!
11:30pm

Novice & Intermediate Salsa Jack-and-Jill

Pre-sign up required

12M

Salsa Dance Party

11:30 - 12:30 pm

Casino & Rueda Dance Party

Calls/Callers organized by Tania de la Pena

12:30am

Novice & Intermediate Salsa Jack-and-Jill

Finals, if any

Ballroom Closed.
but...
Casino y Rueda Continues
in Salsa Ballroom!

Exclusive Timba Music for Casineros!
@ 12:30am
in the Salsa Ballroom

Salsa & Rueda Party
"Rueda, Salsa & More"

Dance 'til You Drop!

Saturday, August 9th

  Ballroom
California Grand
Rueda Ballroom
Catalina
Workshop
Chino
Beginner's Bootcamp
Pueblo
Swing Floor
Lobby Floor
9am

Cardio & Stretch
Jerry Gabaldon

   

SPECIAL INTENSIVES
Mike Bello's Rhthmicality Seminar

Salsa Rhythm
4 Dancers

(All Levels)

Mike Bello

Dancers are strongly recommended to arrive 10 minute early. This is an intensive course. Please plan on attending the class beginning 9 a.m. to maxmize your learning time.

Click and listen to sample of live workshops: Clave | Timing

.
10am Knowing Your Stuff
(Salsa Int/Adv)

Instructor TBA
Refresher: Casino Salsa Essentials
(Beg/Nov)

Tania de la Pena
Men's Footwork/ Shines & Turns
(Int/Adv)

Jess "Chuy" Rodriguez
.
11am

Bachata
(Upper Int/Adv)

Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino

Bootyology
(All Levels, All Styles of Salsa)

Simona Boucek & Mike Eskeldson
Bachata
(Nov/Lower Int)

Angie Quiroz
.
12noon

Ladies Styling
(All Levels)

Camille Yannatuono & Michael Saltus

Refresher: Casino Salsa Essentials A
(Nov/Int)

Damon Webber
Gentlemen Styling
(All Levels)

Esteban Conde
Partnering Technique - On1 & On2
(All Levels
)
John Narvaez & Liz Rojas
West Coast Swing from Scratch
(Beg)

Victoria Tolonen
1pm

Pool Party!

Rueda Party by the Pool

Call and Music hosted by
Damon Webber & Rueda4Fun

BALLROOMS CLOSED.

Tech Run for the Show
2pm
3pm

Samba Meets Salsa
(Nov/Int/Adv)

Carmen Bambaren

Timba
(All Levels)
Duane Wrenn

Private Group Lesson. Walk in to register. $15 @ door

Salsa
Stacey & Francisco Martinez
Social Cha Cha:
From On1 to On2
(Beg/Nov)

Angie Quiroz
West Coast Swing
with Chief Judge
(Beg/Nov/Int)

Donnie Carl & Regina Shpigel
4pm

Turns & Spins
(All Levels)

Esteban Conde

Refresher: Casino Salsa Essentials B
(Nov/Int)

Damon Webber
Sexy Salsa Patterns
(Int/Adv)

Marcelo Rivero
Salsa: Connections & Techniques
(All Levels)

Christina Haggerty & Mike Ticas
West Coast Swing
(Novice)

Jack Berard
5pm

Footwork/Fundamentals in Body Movement - On1 & On2
(All Levels)

John Narvaez & Liz Rojas

Crazy Rueda de Casino
(All Levels)
Nick Vaneyck & Serena Wong
Salsa & Tango Fusion
(Int/Adv)

Camille Yannatuono & Michael Saltus
Beginning Argentine Tango
Marcelo Rivero
.
6pm

Cocktail Party in Jay's Suite!
Feel free to bring cookies or chips to share!

BALLROOMS CLOSED.

8:30pm

Salsa Dance Party

Casino & Rueda Dance Party

Calls/Callers organized by
Damon Webber & Rueda4Fun

     
10pm

Salsa Show

Ballroom may close during the show & competition. Please see/hear the announcements.
     
11pm

Advanced-Professionals Salsa Jack-n-Jill

     
12M Invitational & Champions
Salsa Jack-n-Jill
     
1am

Salsa & Rueda Party

Dance 'til you drop!

Calls/Callers organized by
Damon Webber & Rueda4Fun

Ballroom Closed.
but...
Casino y Rueda Continues
in Salsa Ballroom!

Exclusive Timba Music for Casineros!
@ 1 am
in the Salsa Ballroom

     

Sunday, August 10th

  Ballroom
California Grand
Rueda Ballroom
Catalina
Workshop
Chino
Beginner's Bootcamp
Pueblo
Swing Floor
Lobby Floor
10am

Pro/Am

Cha-Cha, Salsa, Hustle

Refresher: Casino Salsa Essentials
(Nov/Int)

Nick Vaneyck & Serena Wong
Turn Patterns Spinning/Styling - On1 & On2
(Int/Adv)

John Narvaez & Liz Rojas
Tricks & Dips
(Nov/Int)

Camille Yannatuono & Michael Saltus
 
11am

Salsa Dance Party

Advanced Casino Rueda Combinations (Int/Adv)
Simona Boucek & Mike Eskeldson
Steals & Hijacks: Playing with Music
(All Levels)

Espie Hernandez
From On1 to Mambo
Stacey & Francisco Martinez
West Coast Swing: Cool Moves with Easy Variations
(Beg/Nov/Int)
Victoria Tolonen
12noon

12:20pm
30-minute Practica

Advanced Dancers - Please join to practice calling!

Salsa On1: The True Street Style
(Int/Adv)

Carmen Bambaren
Salsa On1: Street Style - "No dance shoes necessary"
(Nov/Int)

Zeanie Yoon
 
1pm

Lifts, Slides & Rides
(Int/Adv)

Donnie Carl

 

Rumba for All Levels
Duane Wrenn

Private Group Lesson. Walk in to register. $15 @ door

Street Footwork and Partnership Styling - add some New York and Afro-Cuban Flavor to your patterns
(Int)

Vassili
Lean on Me: Dips for Beginners/Novice
Christina Haggerty & Mike Ticas
West Coast Swing
(Novice)
Jack Berard
2pm Casino Salsa Styling
(All Levels)

Simona Boucek & Mike Eskeldson
Bachata
(All Levels)

Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino
Combinations with
Turns & Spins
(All Levels)

Johnny Vargas
 
3pm

Salsa On2
(Int/Adv)

Jerry Gabaldon

Rueda de Casino: focus on moving the wheel
(Int/Adv
)
Duane Wrenn
Romantic Salsa (On1)
(Nov/Int/Adv)

Instructor TBA
Salsa On2
(Beg/Nov)

Stacey & Francisco Martinez

 

4pm   MEGA RUEDA!
All Casineros gather here for the biggest Rueda circle!
     
5pm Awards Ceremony Please Remember
New Year's West Coast Rueda Salsa Congress ™
~Masquerade Ball~


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9:30pm

Wind-Down Dance & Party

6 p.m. Tear-down & Clean-up begins