Casa de Latinos

A Malaysian Salsa Community Website

Casa de Latinos means House of Latin. Or something along that line ... according to Yahoo Babel Fish online translation. For what it is worth, Casa de Latinos is all about passion. Passion for dance. Passion for food. Passion for photography. What you see through these pages are experiences through my eyes. Through my camera lenses. And of course, through my feelings. Feel free to comment, suggest, advice if you see fit.

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Dance Cruise Asia 2010. The Ultimate Vacation

Posted by Timothy On February - 5 - 2010

    DANCE CRUISE ASIA 2010 : (10th – 15th June 2010 - 6 days 5 nights)

      Have you ever thought of traveling to exotic Japan, Korea or China but did so because you always thought it’s expensive? Well, you don’t have to think anymore. Let Dance Cruise Asia 2010 bring you to the Far East. Dance Cruise Asia 2010 will be sailing on the Legend of the Seas, a luxurious cruise liner from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, the 2nd largest cruise company in the world. We will be embarking on the cruise ship in the city of Shanghai, China … calling in the ports of Fukuoka, Japan and Busan, Korea and finally head back to Shanghai, China. The whole trip will take 6 days and 5 nights.

        Legend of the Seas boast a variety of on board activities ranging from golfing to rock climbing, attending a Broadway-style show and even feasting on five fabulous courses in the fine dine restaurant. And that’s just what the cruise ship offers.

          Our main program includes a variety of dance workshops by world class dance instructors, theater-style dance performances and party all night long with participants from around the world.

            So how much do you think this will set you back? Well …. let’s summarize it. We bring you to all 3 countries, food included (fine dining every night if you wish), accommodation provided. Entertainment …. every night, of course!!!

              ALL THAT FROM ONLY RM3,000+.
              OR USD800+

                Still unbelievable? Contact us now to find out more.

                  Email : tamie@salsacruiseasia.com
                  Tel : (+603)-6201-8151
                  or (+6012)-307-7727

                    Website : www.ThemeAsia.com

                      If you missed Salsa Cruise Asia 2009, make sure you come for Dance Cruise Asia 2010 and enjoy more exotic destinations, attend longer dance workshops and have a vacation of a lifetime !!!!

                          Salsa Cruise Asia 2009 - Done

                          Posted by Timothy On January - 11 - 2010

                          SALSA CRUISE ASIA 2009 has completed her sailing from 22nd - 27th November 2009! And what an awesome week it was…

                            Day One
                            Starting off the Grand Opening Night at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore on 22nd November 2009 with a roaring Chinese Drum Performance … audiences were treated to more than 20 dance performances and we would like to thank these artistes and dance schools for their contributions making this event a great success!

                              Johnny Vazquez and team (MEXICO)
                              Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann (USA)
                              Alexistyle and Katrin (GUATEMALA / GERMANY)
                              Lidia McMahon and Ulysses Maclaren (AUSTRALIA)
                              Tony Lara and Daniela de Francesco (ITALY)
                              Kadu Pires and Larissa Thayanne (BRAZIL)
                              Kaytee Namgyal (INDIA)
                              Magna Gopal (USA)
                              Attitude Dance Studio (SINGAPORE)
                              Brenda and Li Bin (SINGAPORE)
                              ACTFA team (SINGAPORE)
                              Two Left Feet (SINGAPORE)
                              Jitterbugs (SINGAPORE)
                              Grupo Invicta (SINGAPORE)
                              Dansflava Studios (SINGAPORE)
                              S&A Danz X’pressio (SINGAPORE)
                              Dance En Motion (SINGAPORE)
                              NRA Crew (SINGAPORE)
                              Fasilito and Emma Dance Spirit (MALAYSIA)
                              Ritmo Latino (MALAYSIA)
                              SalsaJay Dance Academy (MALAYSIA)
                              Jaxen and Cecelia - Rhythm Identity (MALAYSIA)
                              Alex and Carmen - A&C Dynamic Dance Studio (MALAYSIA)

                                Day Two
                                We sailed off into the sunset on 23rd November 2009 from Singapore Cruise Centre and the party started on the Pool Deck with a Sailaway Party. People dancing next to the pool to music from Live Band “Son Latinos” as the ship sailed out of the port … the sea wind, the ship long horn …

                                  1st night was an all-white night theme party. Gentlemen dressed in crispy, smart white shirts and ladies came in gorgeous white dresses. It was an unforgettable sight. Dinner was at the posh Romeo and Juliet fine dining restaurant. Served by a Head Waiter and an Assistant Waiter, it was first class experience. Some of the guests were treat with magic shows by some of these waiters while others chat up on their experiences working in the cruise ships. Full course dinner starting with appetizers, main course and finally ending with dessert.

                                    After dinner, it was group photo session (gosh, wasn’t easy organizing group photos…..) but the thought of a group photo with everyone in white was just irresistible.

                                      The group adjourned to Anchors Aweigh Lounge for Salsa Party with our official DJs and after 2:00am, the party moved to Viking Crown Lounge till about 3:30am. And trust me … the party was …. indescribable.

                                        Day Three
                                        Ship docked in Port Klang, Malaysia at 7:00am.

                                          The morning started off with dance workshops at SPA Deck and Anchors Aweigh Lounge. GLOW Game Show at the Anchors Aweigh Lounge, artists and participants had a great time with some dance related games and they won prizes, sponsored by GLOW Megawecare.

                                            Lunch break at the WindJammers Cafe that serves an international range of buffet line.

                                              Must Try Tip. Self serve ice cream on ice cream machine next to the pool deck area.

                                                Pool Deck Party / Sailaway Party in the evening with more dancing and public dance workshop.

                                                  Dinner at Romeo and Juliet with “Purple Glow” theme. Again, the dinner hall was decorated with glittering beautiful people dressed in purple outfits.

                                                    Right after dinner, some folks attended the Cruise Show at That’s Entertainment Theater while others joined the party at Anchors Aweigh Lounge and they were treated with performances by some of the international artistes.

                                                      Day Four
                                                      Morning dance workshops at SPA Deck, Anchors Aweigh Lounge and Conference Room. Lunch break at Windjammers Cafe.

                                                        Ship docked in Phuket, Thailand at 1:00pm.

                                                          Fun day trip in Phuket. Massages, shopping, elephant rides. It was a free and easy time for all.

                                                            A&C Dance Group presented a 45 minutes dance production show at That’s Entertainment Theater in the evening, just before dinner at 8:30pm.

                                                              The theme for the night : Celebrity.

                                                                People came in Cowboy costumes, Egyptian Queens, Johnny Depps, God Fathers … you name it, it’s there.

                                                                  Right after dinner …. camwhoring session at The Centrum and people were dancing to Retro music by Live Band. And it wasn’t just the Salsa Cruise Asia group. Everyone joined in. Crazy time!

                                                                    More party at Anchors Aweigh Lounge and party continued at the Pool Deck …. at 2:00am. Party ended at …. I can’t remember ……

                                                                      Day Five
                                                                      It was the “Sea Day” i.e. ship is en route to Singapore from Phuket, Thailand. A whole day of sailing.

                                                                        It was a full day of dance workshops. Again, SPA Deck, Anchors Aweigh Lounge, Conference Room and even the Pool Deck was used for dance workshops.

                                                                          Pool Deck party with a dance workshop INSIDE the swimming pool.

                                                                            The theme for the night : Dare Devil.

                                                                              Free for all, it was up to the guest to interpret the definition of what to wear for Dare Devil theme. Most came with devils’ horn, monsters masks, it’s almost like Halloween. Of course, the most interested costume was the “FLASHER” guy. Those that joined the cruise will understand what I meant. And those who didn’t, ask around. You’ll find out soon enough.

                                                                                Right after dinner, guests were ushered to That’s Entertainment Theater for the Grand Finale Performance. Again, we would like to thank these artists for putting up their best performances and closed Salsa Cruise Asia 2009 event with a BANG.

                                                                                  Johnny Vazquez - Mexico
                                                                                  Francesco - Italy
                                                                                  Jamie Jesus - Australia
                                                                                  Kat Koulizakis - Australia
                                                                                  Lidia McMahon - Australia
                                                                                  Ulysses Maclaren - Australia
                                                                                  Kaytee Namgyal & Sahibal - India
                                                                                  Alexis and Katrin - Guatemala
                                                                                  Kadu & Larissa - Brazil
                                                                                  Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann - USA
                                                                                  Magna Gopal - USA
                                                                                  Gupson Pierre - Singapore
                                                                                  Tony & Dani - Italy
                                                                                  Jeamie & Fai - Malaysia
                                                                                  Fasilito & Emma - Malaysia
                                                                                  A&C Dance Group - Malaysia

                                                                                    Right after the performances, it was party time again at Anchors Aweigh Lounge and party was moved to Pool Deck and it only ended at 6:00am when Windjammers Cafe was opened for breakfast.

                                                                                      Day Six
                                                                                      By 7:00am, most of the guests were already up busy packing and checking out of the cruise. 9:00am, everyone is already out of the cruise ship on their way to their next destination.

                                                                                        SALSA CRUISE ASIA TEAM WOULD LIKE TO SINCERELY THANK ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND ARTIST ALIKE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US FULLY THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE EVENT. WE COULD NEVER HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU GUYS. Please bear with us on those inconvenient moments. We learn as we organize and we highly appreciate your feedback.

                                                                                          THANK YOU AGAIN AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ON OUR NEXT CRUISE IN JUNE 2010.

                                                                                          Salsa Cruise Asia “Glow” Salsa Party

                                                                                          Posted by Timothy On September - 29 - 2009

                                                                                          GLOW

                                                                                            The largest pre-Salsa Cruise Asia party is coming soon! Book your date on 2nd October 2009 (Friday) and head to Salsa Havana KL.

                                                                                              Dance Performances by
                                                                                              - SalsaJay Ladies (SalsaJay Dance Academy - Malaysia)
                                                                                              - Thomaz (Inversion Crew)
                                                                                              - ECX Crew
                                                                                              - Rhythm Identity

                                                                                                Special Appearance : Meei Liew - Former Ms. Malaysia Fitness and current “Ms Fame Fitness - World Champion”.

                                                                                                  Drink Choices :
                                                                                                  Tequila
                                                                                                  Vodka
                                                                                                  Gin
                                                                                                  Rum
                                                                                                  Whiskey
                                                                                                  Coke
                                                                                                  Sprite

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                                                                                                    SALSA Caliente @ Salsa Havana

                                                                                                    Posted by Timothy On September - 24 - 2009

                                                                                                    Salsa Cruise Asia Charity Salsa Party

                                                                                                    Posted by Timothy On September - 6 - 2009

                                                                                                      A fellow member from the salsa community, Muna Nazri has been struggling to cope with news of cancer affecting one of the members in her family. Her father is suffering from Prostate Cancer Gleason 9-Bone Cancer which requires intensive medical treatment in order to fight it. To make matters worse she was just hospitalized for complications in the kidneys.

                                                                                                        Salsa Cruise Asia, together with El Habanero is organizing this Salsa party to raise funds to help Muna.As a member of the community, we try to extend our assistance in any way possible to help our peers. The management of El Habanero has generously offered to contribute 50% of the cover charge to Muna. And to top it off, they will also contribute 10% of their earnings for the day to her as well.

                                                                                                          You can help too. Please extend this invitation to your students and friends.

                                                                                                            El Habanero Cuban Bar is located in CapSquare Kuala Lumpur. FREE PARKING is avaliable BEHIND the club. Click here for details on club and how to get there …

                                                                                                            El Habanero Soft Launch

                                                                                                            Posted by Timothy On August - 18 - 2009

                                                                                                            El Habanero is ‘Making It Official’ by having their soft launch party on Wednesday, 19th August 2009 at their outlet in CapSquare. e.Centre. CapSquare, KL.

                                                                                                              It is going to be one night filled with lots of fun, booze and dancing.

                                                                                                                For those Latin dancing buffs out there, El Habanero is the answer to your prayers…Good music and and the perfect ambience and space for latin dancing.

                                                                                                                  DJ Renato will be there to see to your every mood and musical need as he spins sultry latin music all night long.

                                                                                                                    Wednesday, 19th August 2009. 7.30pm -9.30pm(by invitation only), 10pm onwards(open to all) El Habanero Bar, Lounge and Restaurant, CapSquare e.Centre, Persiaran CapSquare, Kuala Lumpur. (the outlet is next to Red Square)

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                                                                                                                        Bachata Revolution

                                                                                                                        Posted by Timothy On July - 31 - 2009

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                                                                                                                        Latin American Festival @ Qba Courtyard

                                                                                                                        Posted by Timothy On June - 4 - 2009

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                                                                                                                        Malaysian Salsa Festival 2009

                                                                                                                        Posted by Timothy On June - 2 - 2009

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                                                                                                                        Malaysian Salsa Festival 2009. 23rd - 26th July 2009.


                                                                                                                        Malaysian Salsa Festival back by popular demand, Linline, the connoisseur of premier salsa holidays, will be organizing yet another sizzling festival in Legend Resort, Cherating, Pahang , a truly remarkable resort, sprawled with miles of pristine beach and azure waters. Check their website for more information.