Salsa Bachata Weekend Fundraiser
Ballroom & Country Dance Studio
121C 17 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1L7, Canada
Alberta
51.0677789
-114.0611213
Our beloved friend Ken Gaston left us suddenly on October 7th, 2020. He was a prominent member of the Calgary Salsa Community and will be truly missed.
Born in Fredericton New Brunswick, Ken was well-traveled. He lived in Ontario and his home in Alberta for 30 years. Kenneth was the beloved son of the late Morrisey Gaston and Exelda Gaston. He will be deeply missed by his two sisters Kathleen Gaston-Milburn and Lynn Gaston; his niece Dallas Milburn; his nephew Peyton Milburn; by his many cousins, aunts, and uncles; and his numerous friends including his salsa community and those he met throughout his education and careers.
We decided to pay our respects to his memory by throwing this fundraising event in honor of him. He loved to social dance and would make everyone he danced with leave with a smile.
SCHEDULE:(A portion of the proceeds will go to Cancer Support and Research)
Thursday, June 8th, 2023
OPENING PARTY at Rio Bar and Grill (800 - 6 Ave SW)$10 Cover
Friday, June 9th, 2023
FRIDAY NIGHT SALSA BACHATA PARTY
Ballroom and Country Dance Studio (121C -17 Avenue NE)
8:00 to 9:00 Workshop (3 Workshop in 3 Rooms)
9:30 to 10:00 pm - Performances from DANDODANCE and Mambo Productions
10:00 - 2:00 am - 3 Rooms (Salsa Room, Bachata Room, Kizomba Room)Dress to Impress
$20 Cover
Saturday, June 10th, 2023
SALSA BACHATA WORKSHOPS 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Ballroom and Country Dance Studio (121C -17 Avenue NE)
12:00—1:00 PM—Enhance your Dance! LA Salsa (On 1) Men’s and Ladies Partnering Styling (All Levels) - Eric and Kelly (Salsa Rica)
1:00—2:00 PM—Bachata Fusion (Open Level)—Rodchata
2:00—3:00 PM—Pachanga 101—Lucy (Mambo Productions)
3:00—3:30 PM—BREAK
3:30—4:30 PM—On 1 Salsa - Fundamental Footwork and Basic partner-work technique - Teddy (United Salseros)
4:30—5:30 PM—Bachata Fusion Musicality: from its roots to Sensual—Chad and Monica (Bachata Vibe)
$25 per Workshop
$80 for All of them
Schedule: TBA
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY
Ballroom and Country Dance Studio (121C -17 Avenue NE)
9:00 to 3:00 am - 3 Rooms (Salsa Room, Bachata Room and Kizomba Room)Dress to Impress
$25 Cover
COST:
$125 for a FULL Pass (Thursday Night NOT included)
$100 for a STUDENT Pass (With Vaild ID) (Thursday Night NOT included)
$40 for Friday and Saturday Night Socials ONLY
$80 for Saturday Workshop Pass
**NOTE: A 3% Service fee will be added to the prices above.
