Geneva Congress

[Preko]

Welcome, Preko.

Okay, how about a DF reunion at the next Cannes congress? :banana:

Lita and I will go to Geneva Congress in october, some DF dancer will be there ?

[squirrel]

I'll be in Baden Baden at the end of October... when is the Congress??

[Preko]

I'll be in Baden Baden at the end of October... when is the Congress??

29-30-31 of October

[squirrel]

I don't think I can make it...! :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Lita_rulez]

I don't think I can make it...! :cry: :cry: :cry:

Such a shame... Thought we might get to dance the night away a lot sooner then scheduled luv...

:cry:

[squirrel]

Well, unfortunately, financial issues prevent me from attending it! I hate it, but such is life!

[MacMoto]

Lita and I will go to Geneva Congress in october, some DF dancer will be there ?
It seems I have more holidays left than I thought and I'm thinking "how easy is it to get to Geneva from Edinburgh?" :roll:

Of course there's the small matter of funding...

Just curious. Where are you two planning to stay?

[Pacion]

Lita and I will go to Geneva Congress in october, some DF dancer will be there ?
It seems I have more holidays left than I thought and I'm thinking "how easy is it to get to Geneva from Edinburgh?" :roll:

Of course there's the small matter of funding...

Just curious. Where are you two planning to stay?

Pssst! MacMoto! :wink:

November 5-8 --- Salsa Cubana 2 (Parkfield, England)
www.ccbr02442.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/pontins.htm

November 19-21 --- Salsa Max1 (Blackpool, England) Congress
www.clubcubana.com/

December 3-5 --- Latin Explosion 2 (Brean Sands, England)
www.ccbr02442.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/pontins.htm

I should be going to the one on November 5-8 :banana:

[MacMoto]

Yes Pacion, I know -- these are certainly options I'm considering, a few people I know are going to Salsa Cubana (despite Pakefield being unbelievably difficult to get to from up here) if not other ones, and I even mentioned them in another thread (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=87804#87804), but somehow "I'm going to Geneva for a weekend of salsa" has a nicer ring than "I'm going to Pontins for a weekend of salsa" to my ear... :lol: :lol:

[Pacion]

rotl! Yes, I have to admit Geneva does sound a lot better to one's ear than Pontins does AND there are the teachers/performers to add to the attraction -

- Luis Vazquez and Melissa
- Tropical Gem
- Ismael Otero
- Griselle Ponce
- Susana Montero
- Leon Rose
- Mario

I cannot comment on the others as they are not known to me :? so

BUT, BUT, BUT! The prospect of focussing ONLY on Cuban is my idea of fun just now. Having been to weekenders/congresses, I don't like being torn/being forced to decided between styles and teachers :? :lol: it disturbs my Librian equilibrium :lol:

Therefore, hopefully, I will become more of a master rather than a "Jack of all trades" :lol:

[MacMoto]

The prospect of focussing ONLY on Cuban is my idea of fun just now.
Well I must admit I started having a Cuban withdrawal at the UK congress by Sunday night, but knowing me, if I go to an all-Cuban event, I will end up with a bad case of slot withdrawal... :roll: :lol:

[MacMoto]

The Geneva congress is only 2 weeks away! Woo hoo! :banana: :banana: :banana:
So far we have:

Preko
Lita_rulez
Jamie
MacMoto

Anyone else going?

[pygmalion]

Kewl! I hope you folks have a blast. :D

[Jamie]

I'm really looking forward to it, and meeting you all :-)

I'm also wondering what level the classes will be. I know they say beginner / intermediate / advanced on the programme / schedule thingy ... but maybe their idea of intermediate equates to my idea of advanced (hope that makes sense).

Guess I'll just have to try it and find out ... hehe.

Be really nice to meet you Preko, Lita_rulez and MacMoto :-)

See you all soon !!!

[Preko]

I'm really looking forward to it, and meeting you all :-)

I'm also wondering what level the classes will be. I know they say beginner / intermediate / advanced on the programme / schedule thingy ... but maybe their idea of intermediate equates to my idea of advanced (hope that makes sense).

Guess I'll just have to try it and find out ... hehe.

Be really nice to meet you Preko, Lita_rulez and MacMoto :-)

See you all soon !!!

I'm back...... I have lot of work so I can't read averything on this forum, but I'll be there in Geneva, and I hope we will dance together :bouncy:

[MacMoto]

Good to see you back, Preko!

Looking forward to meeting you for real! :D

[MacMoto]

I'm also wondering what level the classes will be. I know they say beginner / intermediate / advanced on the programme / schedule thingy ... but maybe their idea of intermediate equates to my idea of advanced (hope that makes sense).
Yes I know what you mean. I had the same problem when I went to SalsaMed.

The UK congress had a guideline on levels on their website (it's still there... if interested, see http://www.salsa-uk.com/Congress/Workshop.htm), but I still felt that the some "intermediate" workshops were at a much higher level than others (maybe just me though :oops:). It really is up to the teacher of each workshop, I suppose. Also, some teachers may change the pace of the class to suit the level of the people in the class. You can always try an intermediate class first and see if you want to stay at that level or move up/down.

[Lita_rulez]

3 days to go http://membres.lycos.fr/owk/FORUM/MINI-ICONES/ANIMAUX/poussin01.gif

[MacMoto]

3 days to go http://membres.lycos.fr/owk/FORUM/MINI-ICONES/ANIMAUX/poussin01.gif
I've started packing last night :D

[Jamie]

Can't wait ... only 2 days to go now ... and really looking forward to meeting all you guys ... MacMoto, Lita_rulez and Preko :)

Better start thinking about packing ...

[MacMoto]

Can't wait ... only 2 days to go now ...
It's TOMORROW! :shock:
:banana: :banana: :banana:

[Lita_rulez]

Can't wait ... only 2 days to go now ...
It's TOMORROW! :shock:
:banana: :banana: :banana:

Yep !!

So, how do we meet ?

[MacMoto]

So, how do we meet ?
Well, for me meeting with Jamie's no problem since we will be on the same plane and staying at the same place. Meeting up with you and Preko is the tricky part. Did I give you/Preko my mobile number? It would be great if we could meet for dinner or something, but if not, at least you can text me your whereabouts and meet up with us in the congress venue. I'll be looking out to see if I can spot you anyway (hopefully I'll recognise you from those photos and videos you posted here).

[MacMoto]

I really enjoyed this congress!

It was much smaller than the UK congress and attended mainly by dancers from Switzerland and France (there were only a handful of dancers from the UK), but I thought the quality of shows and teaching was very good (even though I struggled to follow some of the classes that were given entirely in French), and it was a well organised congress in a nice venue. Met many good and friendly dancers. It was also great to see and dance with Lita_Rulez (who is a WONDERFUL dancer! I really enjoyed dancing with you Lita -- thanks for being patient! :D), Preko and Jamie :D.

Oh, did I tell you I danced with Fernando Sosa of Tropical Gem? :lol: :lol:

[peachexploration]

Awesome Mac. Once again, nice to see DF members get together. :D :cheers:

[tj]

Woo hoo!

:applause: :applause:

[Pacion]

Oh, did I tell you I danced with Fernando Sosa of Tropical Gem? :lol: :lol:

Is this something you think the ladies here would like to know? :evil: :tongue: :lol: I am just jealous. So, please feel free to ignore me :oops: :lol: (Strangely enough, I am more jealous about this than when I read you had danced with one of the Cobo brothers :roll: ah we women are fickle :lol: )

[MacMoto]

Oh, did I tell you I danced with Fernando Sosa of Tropical Gem? :lol: :lol:

Is this something you think the ladies here would like to know? :evil: :tongue: :lol:
Oh yes most definitely! I think the whole world should know about it :twisted: :lol:
Put it this way -- you don't have to be a super advanced follower to get a dance with the wonderful Mr Sosa. There! Feel better? :lol:

Strangely enough, I am more jealous about this than when I read you had danced with one of the Cobo brothers :roll:
Nothing strange about that -- I'd feel the same! :wink:

[Jamie]

Well ... I survived my first salsa congress !!

The workshops were great (esp. the ones in english) ... very much enjoyed the super mario / susana montera workshops which were very entertaining as well as eductional.

The evening shows were OUT OF THIS WORLD !! ... I had never seen anything like this in my life ... and I just sat gob-smaked in my seat and loved every act ... although it was difficult to concentrate with macmoto continually drawing my attention to the fact that she'd danced with some guy from tropical gem (only joking ... tho she did mention it once!).

The social dancing in the evening ... well ... I personally felt quite intimidated ... the standard was so very very high and I had come with (ill founded) ideas of how good I was ... and everyone was so good there ... I just felt like a comlete day 1 beginner ... so for me it was a very humbling experience.

I did manage to have some dances though and the times when I did relax and get in to the swings of things I enjoyed and felt I danced well (for me).

Even though I came away feeling over-awed / humbled / "I can't do it" ... etc ... I also felt deeply inspired by all the brilliant dancers there (who were also lovely people) and I felt determined to work on all the issues for me (relax / feel music / flow / join up moves / remember moves in the first place / bla bla bla) ...

On balance ... I really felt I learned a lot from the whole experience ... and the most important thing I learned is how much of a novice I truly am.

After the congress was over I hung around for another 2 days, and I have to say, Switzerland in a lovely place, beautiful countryside and fantastic people.

[Sagitta]

Glad to hear all that Jamie! :) Like you I also was awed by the dancers at my first congress - and inspired!

[MacMoto]

... although it was difficult to concentrate with macmoto continually drawing my attention to the fact that she'd danced with some guy from tropical gem (only joking ... tho she did mention it once!).
I only told you which of the guys was Fernando Sosa because you said you didn't remember the guy I was talking about from Friday's show because you were too busy watching his beautiful (and rather scantily clad) partner :twisted:

[Jamie]

... although it was difficult to concentrate with macmoto continually drawing my attention to the fact that she'd danced with some guy from tropical gem (only joking ... tho she did mention it once!).
I only told you which of the guys was Fernando Sosa because you said you didn't remember the guy I was talking about from Friday's show because you were too busy watching his beautiful (and rather scantily clad) partner :twisted:

I was only admiring her skill as a dancer ... *looks innocent* ...

[MacMoto]

... although it was difficult to concentrate with macmoto continually drawing my attention to the fact that she'd danced with some guy from tropical gem (only joking ... tho she did mention it once!).
I only told you which of the guys was Fernando Sosa because you said you didn't remember the guy I was talking about from Friday's show because you were too busy watching his beautiful (and rather scantily clad) partner :twisted:

I was only admiring her skill as a dancer ... *looks innocent* ...
Yeah right of course I believe you :roll: :lol:

[Lita_rulez]

Darn, my post regarding the congress isn't here ! did anyone read it ot did my computer flat out crashed and forgot to post at all ?

I don't want to write it all over again, :cry: :cry: :cry:

[MacMoto]

Darn, my post regarding the congress isn't here ! did anyone read it
I didn't :( I wonder what happened to it?

I don't want to write it all over again, :cry: :cry: :cry:
But I'm sure Enquiring Minds (read: "I" :lol:) want to read it...

[Sagitta]

Yes, Lita this EM would also like to get a report, too.

[Pacion]

The evening shows were OUT OF THIS WORLD !! ... I had never seen anything like this in my life ... and I just sat gob-smaked in my seat and loved every act ... although it was difficult to concentrate with macmoto continually drawing my attention to the fact that she'd danced with some guy from tropical gem (only joking ... tho she did mention it once!).

MacMoto mentioned it .............................just the once? :wink: :lol: :friend:

[MacMoto]

MacMoto mentioned it .............................just the once? :wink: :lol: :friend:
Only the once during the shows (so he knew which guy I was talking about) -- plenty times before and after! :lol: :wink:

[Lita_rulez]

OK, I know I have not been around much lately (who said "not much ? Try not at all !" ? because she would be right... :oops: ) but I am back with a little treat to make you guys forgive me.

A few videos from the Geneva Congres. Of course, nothing like what was up for the Cannes congress, as computers are a lot harder to keep in line theses days, and I must confess I am not very much into salsa lately (shame on me) but you will still find a few nice things in here :



The Shows


Montage n° 1

http://austin316.free.fr/Vid%e9o/Geneva/geneve1.mpg

Montage n° 2

http://austin316.free.fr/Vid%e9o/Geneva/geneve1-2.mpg

Montage n° 3

http://austin316.free.fr/Vid%e9o/Geneva/geneve2-2.mpg



Social

Preko dancing with a member of the french dance team that put on the "1001 nights" show.

http://austin316.free.fr/Vid%e9o/Geneva/Letity%20&%20Ben.wmv

Preko dancing with Susana Montero

http://austin316.free.fr/Vid%e9o/Geneva/Ben%20&%20Susanna.wmv

The long awaited : Preko dancing with Melissa Fernandez

http://austin316.free.fr/Vid%e9o/Geneva/Ben%20&%20Melissa.wmv

Litle old me dancing with a beautifull french dancer (beautifull fitting both the dance and the looks ;) )

http://austin316.free.fr/Vid%e9o/Geneva/Nico%20&%20Coco.wmv

Litle old me again, dancing with a stranger met that night (loved every dance with her)

http://austin316.free.fr/Vid%e9o/Geneva/Nico.wmv



Enjoy ;)

[MacMoto]

Thanks for the videos Lita! :D

It was nice meeting you and Preko -- hope to have another chance to dance with you two (hopefully I'll be better next time... I'm practising! :oops:).

[Pacion]

I'm practising! :oops:

With anyone in particular :wink: :lol:

[peachexploration]

VVVVeerryy Nice, Lita! :banana:

[MacMoto]

I'm practising! :oops:

With anyone in particular :wink: :lol:
No, just dancing with whoever comes handy. Obviously I can't afford weekly privates with Fernando Sosa :lol:.

[Lucretia]

Wounderful filmcuts!

I just love to watch inspiring dancers. This was so inspiring som I forgot to work (I used the quick line at work to download the films). My boss came when I was watching Melissa and Preko. Luckily I had my headset on so he didn't hear the music...

Thanks Preko and Lita!

/luc

[pygmalion]

My boss came when I was watching Melissa and Preko. Luckily I had my headset on so he didn't hear the music...


Don't you hate that? :lol:

[MacMoto]

Congress photos!

http://www.salsa-pictures-suisse.ch/site/monalbum/index.php?id_rub=105&deb=99

http://www.salsa.ch/fotos_list.php?idfotos=195
http://www.salsa.ch/fotos_list.php?idfotos=196
http://www.salsa.ch/fotos_list.php?idfotos=202

http://www.salsapictures.ch/modules.php?set_albumName=album492&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
http://www.salsapictures.ch/modules.php?set_albumName=album493&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[Preko]

Ok, the 2005 edition of Geneva congress will take place from 25 to 27 of novembre.

Who will be there ?

Don't ask, I'll be there, and Lita too :wink: