EVENT DETAILS

7.45pm Salsa Masterclass with ANDREAS RU
                Beginners salsa with JO BARRETT
9.00pm Dancing til midnight with DJ PABLITO

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SUGGESTED DONATION £10
CASH ONLY - PAY ON THE DOOR
Please note that essential running costs of the event will be deducted from the total raised, with all remaining profits going to charity.

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ABOUT ANDREAS RU

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I’m thrilled to have Andreas RU SalsaRebel joining us for this Salsa for Charity night! Originally from Russia and raised in Europe, Andreas was introduced to Latin dance during his university years, igniting a passion for the vibrant Latin culture. Having travelled to 46 countries, Andreas has shared his dance expertise worldwide as both a Dancer and Choreographer, including serving as a Dance Cast Captain on US Cruise Ships.

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Teaching Salsa and Bachata at congresses, festivals, workshops, and hosting parties in the UK and beyond, he exudes a love for dancing, teaching, and performing. His smooth dance style is complemented by his unique teaching approach, ensuring a blend of learning and laughter in every class. In his own words, Andreas reflects, "Dance is my story, what I fail to put into words."

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ABOUT JO BARRETT

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I'm a salsa dancer and teacher and I organise the Salsa for Charity events. I teach social salsa dancing because a) it's FUN and b) it does absolute WONDERS for our physical and mental wellbeing. The beginner's class will run in conjunction with the masterclass.  No partner or dance experience needed.

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​​SPECIAL GUEST DJ

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DJ Pablito, who a lot of you will know from previously running Salsa for Charity, will be keeping the dance floor busy after the salsa masterclass until midnight! He’ll be playing a fantastic mix of salsa and bachata with some kizomba and the odd merengue and cha cha if requested.

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​​​THE CHOSEN CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andreas has chosen the charity this month. He is passionate about supporting local foodbanks so we are supporting the Sunderland Foodbank. They are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. They don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why they provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis.

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Donations not only help them keep their foodbank running, they help them to provide additional support, such as debt and other advice, when and where people need it most.

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Sunderland Foodbank is part of Durham Christian Partnership (Reg Charity 1077549).

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​THE VENUE
It has a lovely 42 x 16ft sprung dance floor and adjoining bar.

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Toby Carvery Barnes Park (Upstairs Function Room)
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR2 7RB

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20 minutes from Durham
25 minutes from Newcastle
35 minutes from Middlesbrough
40 minutes from Darlington

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Parking is free but it is monitored so you must enter your registration number via the screen by the entrance. If you stay after midnight then please re-enter your details to avoid a fine.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay up-to-date with details of all the monthly Salsa for Charity dance nights by joining our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SalsaforCharity