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Formed in 17 April 1998 by Sharie Dekorte (\de court\), Havana Estudio is the 1st Salsa & Street Latin school in Malaysia. We believe in promoting dance as a healthy lifestlye, a great way to exercise, and have fun. If you can't decide, you're welcome to sit & watch any or all of our classes! We have over 10 street-style dance classes including Salsa, Belly Dance, Tap, Capoeira, Hip Hop, Flamenco, and wellness classes in Yoga. Check out our schedule at our two locations in TTDI (Damansara area). Sharie also has extensive experience with events, promotions, consultation, performances, and shows.
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Havana Estudio HQ's classes for Argentine Tango, Belly Dance, Bollywood Dance, Capoeira, Flamenco, Hip Hop, Jazz Dance, Rhythm Tap, and Yoga at 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Open during class times (see below), all other times by appointment only. Havana Estudio's Salsa Divison provide classes for Salsa, Rueda, Bachata, and other Salsa-related workshops at 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Open hours: Tue-Thu 7pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm, all other times by appointment only. Check out our next intake for Salsa classes, more info on Salsa Clubs, where to get dance Shoes, and upcoming Events! For Salsa updates, please join our brief info-oriented newsletter with your active email address! Last updated by webmaster 24th January, 2010. |
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| Havana Estudio's Salsa Division Salsa Beginner 1 Our monthly intake for Salsa Level 1. No experience or partners necessary, we change partners a lot in class. Call us for status/availability of our next intake(s): 23/Feb Tue 8-9pm (open) or 28/Feb Sun 3-4pm (open) Enrollment is 1st paid 1st served. After the 1st class starts, enrollment for that intake is closed. Come early to avoid disappointment, and pay for classes in full to confirm your place. See you soon! RM200 cash for 8 consecutive weeks, 1 class per week, 1 hour per class. Structured Salsa Classes Designed to give you strong fundamentals so that you can take your Salsa to go social dancing. Our Levels 2 through 6 requires experience, with enrollment by Instructor permission only. All classes all levels RM200 for 8 consecutive weeks. Instructors Sam 012-280-6969 or Aisha 012-201-8690. Rueda de Casino Level 1 requires completion of 2 months of Salsa Intermediate 1. We strongly recommend you go out dancing regularly to the Salsa clubs and have a good command of timing before taking this class. Level 2 requires completion and mastery of Rueda Level 1. For all levels, please register with a partner at our Reception. If you don't have one or you are a returning student, please contact the Instructor. We will schedule the class and SMS you. Thank you! Instructor Sam 012-280-6969. Prices vary by Level and Series. Bachata Level 1 requires completion of Salsa B1 and currently enrolled in or at least completed Salsa B2. RM120 for 4 weeks. New intake started 16/Jan Sat 2:3p-3:30pm. If you're interested to join our next intake, please signup with Su, Sam, or Aisha at our reception, thank you! Level 2 requires completion of 4 weeks of Bachata Level 1 or permission of instructor. RM120 for 4 weeks. New intake starts Feb 2010 T.B.A. Please let us know your interest to join ASAP, thank you! Level 3 requires completion of Level 1 & 2 or 1 year of Salsa / Bachata dance experience. We have an on-going class on Sat 5:15-6:30pm, with a lot of variety of moves, dips, body movement, expressions, and style. With Instructor permission only. For all levels, please register with a partner at our Reception. If you don't have one or you are a returning student, please contact the Instructor. We will schedule the class and SMS you. Thank you! Instructor Sam 012-280-6969. Prices vary by Level and Series. |
Havana Estudio (Salsa Division) 56A Jln Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI We've above Devi's Corner. Contact Sam 012-280-6969 or Aisha 012-201-8690 Spins Styling Open hours: Tue-Thu 7pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI We're next to Canadian Pizza. Contact Sharie 012-295-2890 Open hours: see class times - on Left. A Fun DIY on the Salsa basic step! Try this at home or in your office - if you have a cool boss - and have fun! Come out dancing with us to the Salsa clubs! Wed @ Aliyaa (Damansara Heights) - strongly recommended! Fri @ Paradize, The Lodge (intersection of Jln Raja Chulan / Jln Sultan Ismail, KL) - strongly recommended! Sun @ Frontera, Jaya One, Jln Universiti, PJ - strongly recommended! Salsa Havana plays Salsa all week, by request to Martin Reyes. Go to SalsaPower.com for more Salsa resources in Kuala Lumpur or other cities around the world. For latest updates, join our Facebook page! See our archive of Salsa Club news and events in Kuala Lumpur!
For Salsa, we strongly recommend Jazz Shoes for men and Latin Shoes for ladies. See our endorsement of San Lee Shoes. SAN LEE SHOES, 11 Jln Midah 5, Taman Midah, Cheras. Contact Christine 03-9130-3236. Other Shoe Shops KIM YUEN SHOE-MAKER, 26 Jln Sultan, Chinatown. Contact Mr Lew 03-7727-1942 or 012-323-1618.
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Belly Dance @ HQ RM120/4 consec. weeks Sharie (Studio Manager) 012-295-2890 Beginner 1: no experience necessary, starting: 3/Jun Wed 7:30-8:30pm RM250/ 8 consecutive weeks. Other levels: experience necessary, please contact the Instructor. RM250/ 8 consecutive weeks. Stephan (Instructor) 017-357-9587. Jazz Dance @ HQ Beginner 1: no experience necessary, on-going class Sun 3:00-4:00pm Other Levels: requires experience, please see our schedule or call the Instructor. RM100/4 consecutive weeks Stephan (Instructor) 017-357-9587. Yoga @ HQ Beginners (Level 1): no experience necessary. On-going enrollment, class time: Mon / Tue / Thu 9:30-11:00am RM120/4 classes or RM250/10 classes (3 months validity). Monika (Instructor) 012-201-5070. Flamenco @ HQ RM130/4 consecutive weeks, or RM40/class. Kayla (Instructor) 016-348-5019.
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Tap @ HQ Absolute Beginners (Level 1): no experience necessary, open for enrollment until further notice: Mon 9:30-10:30pm RM100/4 consecutive weeks Other Levels: requires experience, please see our schedule or call Instructor. RM120/4 consec. weeks Kong Eu (Instructor) 012-379-3779. Bollywood Dance @ HQ no experience necessary, on-going enrollment, class time: Sun 2:00-3:00pm Maya (Instructor) 012-209-0287. Hip Hop @ HQ To Be Announced Sharie (Studio Manager) 012-295-2890. No experience necessary, on-going enrollment, class time: Sun 4:00-6:00pm RM140 (adult) or RM70 (child) /4 consecutive weeks. Soldado (Instructor) 016-971-1765.
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A VERY SPECIAL Salsa Social Studio Party 30th January, 2010, Sat 8:45pm onwards. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Come practice, social-social, and have some fun! Every last Saturday of the month, this is our "Salsa Social" dance party in the comforts of our studio in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Open to students, friends, and anyone interested to check us out! Music by DJ SalsaSam. Pictures here. RM10 is the minimum required contribution at the door, and it includes soft drinks, pizza, all workshops, and all night dancing. For more info, please contact Sam 012-280-6969.
PREVIOUS EVENTS Salsa Social Studio Party 19th December, 2009, Sat 8:45pm onwards. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Come practice, social-social, and have some fun! Every last Saturday of the month, this is our "Salsa Social" dance party in the comforts of our studio in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Open to students, friends, and anyone interested to check us out! Music by DJ SalsaSam. Pictures here. RM10 is the minimum required contribution at the door, and it includes soft drinks, pizza, all workshops, and all night dancing. For more info, please contact Sam 012-280-6969.
Argentine Tango Milonga 5th December, 2009, Sat 8pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Argentine Tango party at Havana Estudio (HQ). 8pm free workshop for beginners. 9pm party starts. Entrance fee RM10, free soft drinks, snacks. For more info, please contact us at 03-7710-6148.
Salsa Social Studio Party 28th November, 2009, Sat 8:45pm onwards. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Come practice, social-social, and have some fun! Every last Saturday of the month, this is our "Salsa Social" dance party in the comforts of our studio in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Open to students, friends, and anyone interested to check us out! Music by DJ SalsaSam. RM10 is the minimum required contribution at the door, and it includes soft drinks, pizza, all workshops, and all night dancing. For more info, please contact Sam 012-280-6969. Singapore Intl Salsa Festival 13-15th November, 2009. Downtown East, Singapore. As of May 2009, instructors include Frankie Martinez (New York), Masacote Dance Company (Boston), Pretty Boys & Girls (San Diego), U-Tribe (Paris), Pablo Y Diana (Madrid), Super Mario (London), Star Dance Academy (New Zealand), and many more. Also featuring New Swing Sextet and DJs like Henry Knowles (New York). Salsa Social Studio Party - Halloween Party! 31st October, 2009, Sat 8:45pm onwards. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Every last Saturday of the month, this is our "Salsa Social" dance party in the comforts of our studio in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Open to students, friends, and anyone interested to check us out! Music by DJ SalsaSam. Pictures here. Salsa Social Studio Party 26th September, 2009, Sat 8:45pm onwards. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Every last Saturday of the month, this is our "Salsa Social" dance party in the comforts of our studio in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Open to students, friends, and anyone interested to check us out! Music by DJ SalsaSam. Check out our Facebook page (includes pictures)! Argentine Tango Milonga 19th September, 2009, Sat 8pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Argentine Tango party at Havana Estudio (HQ). 8pm free workshop for beginners. 9pm party starts. Entrance fee RM10, free soft drinks, snacks. For more info, please contact us at 03-7710-6148. Salsa Social Studio Party 29th August, 2009, Sat 8:45pm-1:00am. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Every last Saturday of the month, this is our "Salsa Social" dance party in the comforts of our studio in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Open to students, friends, and anyone interested to check us out! Music by DJ SalsaSam. RM10 is the minimum required contribution at the door, and it includes soft drinks, pizza, all workshops, and all night dancing. Come practice, social-social, and have some fun! For more info, please contact Sam 012-280-6969. Argentine Tango Milonga 15th August, 2009, Sat 8pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Argentine Tango party at Havana Estudio (HQ). 8pm free workshop for beginners. 9pm party starts. 10pm student performances. Entrance fee RM10, free soft drinks, snacks. For more info, please contact us at 03-7710-6148. Salsa Social Studio Party 1st August, 2009, Sat 8:45pm-1:00am. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Usually every last Saturday of the month, in support of the Malaysian Salsa Festival for the month of July, we will delay the party a week to the 1st of Aug, 2009. Please join us at our monthly Salsa Social for students, salsa dancers, and anyone interested to check out the salsa scene! Music by DJ SalsaSam. Come practice, social-social, and have some fun! RM10 is the minimum required contribution at the door, and it includes soft drinks, pizza, all workshops, and all night dancing. For more info, please contact Sam 012-280-6969. Pictures here. 4th Annual Malaysian Salsa Festival Thu 23rd - Sun 26th July, 2009. Legend Resort Cherating, Pahang. Based on the last 3 years, the MSF is an incredible festival and prices includes a great holiday, accommodation, meals, dance workshops, performance shows, night parties, and lots and lots of fun! As of 19th June, a detailed program itinerary can be found here, but no other information is made available to us. For more infomation, please contact Sam 012-280-6969 or go to their official website. Argentine Tango Milonga 18th July, 2009, Sat 8pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Argentine Tango party at Havana Estudio (HQ). 8pm free workshop for beginners. 9pm party starts. 10pm special flair for tango lovers. Entrance fee RM10, free soft drinks, snacks. For more info, please contact us at 03-7710-6148. Flamenco Workshops with Maestro Antonio Vargas 4-6 July, 2009, Sat-Mon. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Antonio Vargas is recognized as one of the world’s leading Flamenco dancers and choreographers. The last time he was in Malaysia was at Havana Estudio in February, 2006. He will be here for dance, guitar, and percussions lessons. For more details see Kayla's PDF document or contact Kayla directly at 016-348-5019. Argentine Tango Workshops with Ogie Mendoza 27-28th June, 2009, Sat-Sun. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Havana Estudio proudly presents the international renowned Argentine Tango Artist Ogie Mendoza. Ogie Mendoza has been teaching in Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Bali, Jakarta, Dubai, Ho Chi Minh, Shanghai and Bangkok. For more information on the instructor, please visit www.ogiemendozatango.com or contact 03-7710-6148. Salsa Social Studio Party 27th June, 2009, Sat 8:45pm-1:00am. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Every last Saturday of the month, please join us at our monthly Salsa Social for students, salsa dancers, and anyone interested to check out the salsa scene! Music by DJ SalsaSam. 8:45pm Open for Enquiries RM10 is the minimum required contribution at the door, and it includes soft drinks, pizza, all workshops, and all night dancing. Come practice, social-social, and have some fun! For more info, please contact Sam 012-280-6969. Pictures here. Tap Jam: Summer Fun! 26th June, 2009, Fri 9pm. 34B (2nd Floor), Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. A Celebration of Traditional, Contemporary & Improvisational Tap/Rhythm featuring... The Rhythm Tappers @ Malaysia …& Havana Estudio’s OWN tappers! Rhythm Tappers @ Malaysia & Havana Estudio invite you for a night of slammin’ grooves and PURE RHYTHM, PURE ENERGY – SUMMER FUN! A night of funky rhythm tap energy… Featuring basic rhythm/beginner tap workshops, hot, happenin’ classwork presentations and….groovy improvisation! NO EXPERIENCE is required (Programme will consists of demos/improv and mini-workshops for ALL, incl. non-tappers). Admission: RM10. Includes entry, pizza, soft drinks and/or other refreshments. For more details contact Kong Eu 012-379-3779, Sharie 012-295-2890 or check out their Facebook page. Salsa Social Studio Party 30th May, 2009, Sat 8:45pm-1:00am. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Every last Saturday of the month, please join us at our monthly Salsa Social for students, salsa dancers, and anyone interested to check out the salsa scene! Music by DJ SalsaSam. Argentine Tango Milonga 16th May, 2009, Sat 8pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Argentine Tango party at Havana Estudio (HQ). 8pm free workshop for beginners. 9pm party starts. 9pm special flair for tango lovers. Entrance fee RM10, free soft drinks, snacks. For more info, please contact us at 03-7710-6148. Malaysian World Salsa Congress 30th April - 4th May, 2009. Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Selangor. In support of the MWSC, our studio will be closed from 29th April through and including 4th May, 2009. This year, we had over 60 students participant and 5 teams perform, including a Kids Performance in collaboration with Garden International School KL. Thank you so much to our photographers and students who cheered the performers on the entire Congress - we couldn't have done it without you, and congratulations to our student performers, putting Malaysian Salsa on the map! Despite the cancellation of Saturday night's Beach Party, there were many many more things that went right and, like Aisha and I, I hope you remember them fondly! Salsa Social Studio Party 25th April, 2009, Sat 8:45pm-1:00am. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Every last Saturday of the month, please join us at our monthly Salsa Social for students, salsa dancers, and anyone interested to check out the salsa scene! Music by DJ SalsaSam. Hip Hop Studio Party 25th April, 2009, Sat 6-9pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Fellast Yan presents the first Hip Hop studio party at Havana Estudio with free workshops and hip hop performances. Don't miss this event with the best hip hope performers in Malaysia. Come early because the party ends at 9pm! Entrance fee RM10, free soft drinks, snacks. For more info, please contact Sharie 012-295-2890 or our HQ at 03-7710-6148. Argentine Tango Milonga 18th April, 2009, Sat 8pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Argentine Tango party at Havana Estudio (HQ). Entrance fee RM10, free soft drinks, snacks. For more info, please contact Sharie 012-295-2890 or our HQ at 03-7710-6148. Salsa Social Studio Party 28th March, 2009, Sat 9:15pm-1:00am. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. IN SUPPORT OF EARTH DAY / EARTH HOUR, WE'LL START AT 9:30PM Please join us at our monthly Salsa Social for students, salsa dancers, and anyone interested to check out the salsa scene! Come practice, social-social, and have some fun! For more info, please contact Sam 012-280-6969. Pictures here. Argentine Tango Milonga 21st March, 2009, Sat 8pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Milonga is a term for a place or an event where Argentine Tango is danced. We'll have an Argentine Tango basic workshop at 8pm, and the social party starts at 9pm. RM10 required contribution at the door includes the basic class, soft drinks, and Tango social! For more info, please contact the instructor Stephan 017-357-9587 or Sharie 012-295-2890. Tap Jam Studio Party 7th March, 2009, Sat 8pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. It's time once again for a Tap Jam party! We'll have a basic Tap class at 8pm, followed by classwork presentations, and selections from the last Tap Raiders production which received rave reviews. RM10 required contribution at the door includes the basic class, all presentations, pizza, soft drinks, and tap jam social! For more info, please contact the instructor Kong Eu 012-379-3779 or Sharie 012-295-2890. Salsa Social Studio Party 28th February, 2009, Sat 9pm-1am. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Please join us at our monthly Salsa Social for students, salsa dancers, and anyone interested to check out the salsa scene! We'll be having an absolute Beginner Salsa / Merengue workshop from 9:00-9:30pm, and all night dancing to DJ SalsaSam's selections. RM10 is the minimum required contribution at the door, and it includes soft drinks, pizza, all workshops, and all night dancing. Come practice, social-social, and have some fun! For more info, please contact Sam 012-280-6969. Havana Estudio Open Day 28th February, 2009, Sat 2-8pm. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. We will be having free trial classes from 2pm to 8pm. See our pictures here. For more info, please contact Sharie 012-295-2890. Argentine Tango Milonga Studio Party 21st February, 2009, Sat 8:00pm onwards. 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. Our next Argentine Tango Milonga Studio Party, programme below: 8.00pm will be a free Argentine Tango workshop for everybody 8.30pm starts the Milonga with snacks and free softdrinks ~9.30pm Sharie and Stephan will perform their new Tango show for the first time The entrance fee is RM 10 per person. For more info, please contact Sharie 012-295-2890 or Stephan 017-357-9587. Salsa Social (January Studio Party) 17th January, 2009, Sat 9:00pm - 1:00am. 56A Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. Our usual monthly studio party is brought earlier to before Chinese New Year, to help ushering in the Year of the Ox. And we have an optional dress theme of REDilicious! 9:00-9:30pm Beginner Salsa / Merengue workshop (free) 9:30pm - 1:00am Salsa and much more, spun by DJ SalsaSam. RM10 includes entrance, workshop, pizza, coke and cordial. For more info, please see our picture gallery or contact Sam at 012-280-6969. Havana Estudio's 10th Anniversary Party 13th December, 2008. Bar Savanh, Mount'Kiara . Click on poster to see large-sized poster! Get your tickets at our studios before 5th Dec, 2008, for the Early Bird price of RM85. Includes dinner, shows, lucky draw, best dressed competition, and all night dancing until 12:30am! Dinner will be served from 7:30pm. Check out The Star's article on it here! More Previous Events Check our our previous events, here! Salsa Student Performance Groups Since 2002
Some of our student performance groups, all choreographed by SalsaSam (Left to Right): 1. "KL Caliente" 2003, Malaysia's 1st Cuban Style Rueda de Casino student performance group. Left to Right: Nini Ooi, Andy Iskandar, Nadia Bustami, Masaru Toya, Jessica Low, Aisha Mansoor, Sam Sopiee, Ng Tsu Mae, Robin Koh, and Anita Tan. 2. "KL Caliente" at our 6th Anniversary Party 2004. Clockwise from bottom Left: Shivakumar Raju, Sherena Razaly, Nini Ooi, Andy Iskandar, Nadia Bustami, Masaru Toya, Jessica Low, Aisha Mansoor, Sam Sopiee, Ng Tsu Mae, Robin Koh, and Anita Tan. 3. "Team Malaysia 2004", Malaysia's representative to the Japan Salsa Congress 2004. Clockwise from bottom left: Robin Koh, Sally Oh, Masaru Toya, Anita Tan, Sam Sopiee, and Aisha Mansoor. 4. "Team Malaysia 2005", Malaysia's representative to the West Coast Salsa Congress 2005 in Los Angeles. All-star performers, clockwise from bottom right: Anita Tan, Robin Koh, Melanie Parabakaran, Mika Nagai, Ray Sagoo, Jason Sirimanne, Gan Cheng Lin, Masaru Toya, Sally Oh, Sam Sopiee, and Aisha Mansoor. Today, Anita, Jason, Masaru, Sally, and Aisha and Salsa instructors in Malaysia, Dubai, and Japan. 5. "Team Havana 2006" is Havana Estudio's Pro/Am Performance Team showcases their premier performance of "Juan Pachanga" at the Singapore Festival 2006. Members include: Andrew Low, Aisha Mansoor, Kenneth Ng, Wendy Tan, Martin Qua, and Peggy Wong. 6. "Team Havana 2007" is Havana Estudio's Pro/Am Performance Team showcases their premier performance of "Baila Que Baila" at the Malaysian Salsa Festival. Members include (2nd from Left, to Right): Tung Swee Puan, Chen Mian Li, Ong Tou, Aisha Mansoor, Martin Qua, and Chok Wen Nie. 7. (Picture to be updated soon) "Havana Estudio's Amateur Performance Team 2008" showcases their premier performance of "Manigua" at the Malaysian Salsa Festival. Members include Ashrith Marla (unable to perform), Chen Mian Li, Chok Wen Nie, Emily Chua, Marion Qua (unable to perform), Martin Qua, Ong Tou, Priscilla Wong, Sean Kong, Tung Swee Puan.
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