Tickets: $30 per person (cash bar)
For more information please contact:
freeburma@live.ca or
Deanna at 604-331-4454
Sponsored by: BCGEU and
the Howe Sound Brewing Company

Thank You to Roland and Angela.

Their performance and teaching of salsa was a great lift to the evening!

Check back often for future events.

February Newsletter …………… Love is in the air!!!!

February! It’s a time for romance and friendship and a show of love to those you know. At DFP we too are getting ready to have a fantastic month. To help you decide what to get for your partner… what about Salsa Dance classes? We are starting our new Salsa line-up of classes with Luis Gutierrez and Kelly Foston. Starting February 17^th.

Luis and I have each been teaching dance for over 20 years. So that’s a total of 40 years of dance experience in each class. WOW!!! You will have a fun and easy time learning how to social dance while meeting new people and finding out about locations to go dancing in the lower mainland. We have Beginners, Intermediate and a very special Styling, Tricks and Dips class. All levels are welcome and no partner is required. Please visit our website to register or find out more information!

We will also be having a Salsa and Bachata demonstration at Chai Gallery February 12 for their Mystic Romance Evening. This event is a fast seller for a Romantic evening. Tickets are $35 advance/$40 door…Eastern Banquet, Organic Salad Bar, Full Dessert Bar, performances all night…including us! Call 604-734-5881 for tickets

Coming up in early March is our next line up of Salsa Classes and an exciting Performance from “Nessa V” at the Gossip Nightclub. DFP will be there hosting and co-coordinating the event with Gossip Nightclub and DJ Rizk. March 7^th she will be celebrating the completion of her video…and we get to join her VIP style. There will be a live performance by Ache Brazil (Capoiera Dancers) and Brazilian Dancers, in costume, dancing a SPICY Samba. Not to mention the always stylish and fantastic Dance Divas! Get your tickets NOW…..only $15, only a small amount of tickets will be sold as a VIP for this event, and all this if followed by an after party!

March is also bringing another event by Mad About Mambo….super exciting guest from out of town (I am VERY excited about this guest Salsa Instructor) and another fantastic instructor Roger Chen and myself will be starting a different series of Salsa Classes on Wednesdays starting March 4th. More details available on the website.

As usual there are lots going on and many more events that keep popping up. Stay in touch to find out about where to go in the city and what to do! Find the love of your life within yourself and may your feet keep dancing a happy tune!

Love and Dances,

Kelly

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January 2009 Newsletter

www.diasporafusion.net

Cheers! For a fantastic Year!

It is here everyone 2009 and coming in full swing! I am proud to announce Diaspora Fusion Productions has fully merged with Rhodes Dance Studio and is offering a variety of Latin classes at the downtown studio. Along with the Latin classes at Rhodes a variety of additional styles of dance will also be offered. Special at Rhodes this month is another Dance Social by Mad About Mambo. It’s on Jan. 24th Leon Rose and partner Noemie Millon from London, England and Paris, France will be there. They will guide you through 3 excellent workshops at one location then the Social RHODES STUDIO (1125 Howe St.) from 8pm-1am, just enough time to freshen up. Tickets sell really fast so register at www.madaboutmambo.net

Also exciting for this year, we have 2 new instructors that will be working with us. Roger Chen and Luis Gutierrez. Please take a look at their profiles under “Instructors” to learn more about them and their skills they bring to DFP. Welcome to the both of you! I am so excited to be working with you both.

This New Year brings an exciting line of dance classes and instructors. Take a look at the “classes” page to see the new line up, start date and locations. This year is bigger and better then before. Along with supporting the new instructors working with DFP, each month there will be new surprises on the site, so check back often. We will be starting new classes for all ages and styles, shoes and the exciting clothing line. Ideal for practicing in a fun and alluring manner, designed to fit all shapes of woman. After all Sexy Silhouettes is ideal for the curve of a woman.

Although the New Year has started, remember February is Valentines month! Treat your partner to exciting dance classes (what a better way to connect that social dancing) clothing and dance shoes. Remember ladies, there are dance shoes for men too!! His feet will love you. Check out www.sexysilhouettes.net and look at the selection of men’s shoes. Order now!

Jump Start Movement! All new children’s classes are starting January 20^th. Through dance and movement, children gain an awareness of and respect for their own and other cultures, enhance their self-esteem, express feelings, and co-operate with others. In these classes children are encouraged to create movement sequences used in different dance forms in response to a variety of stimuli, and have the opportunity experience different emotions through self expressed activities. Classes are adapted for grade school levels and are now available for childrens parties and events. Get a Jump Start on your childs’ movement and elementary development.

We wish you all the best with tackling January and we are looking forward to working with you in the New Year!

Warmest Dance Wishes,

Kelly Foston

Salsamania! A Salsa Event you have been waiting for.

Visit     www.madaboutmambo.net to register

Performances, Workshops and a Social! Salsa and Chacha

Friday, December 12th at the Rhodes Dance Studio

This is going to be a fantastic event!! Hope to see everyone there!

Schedule

Dec 12 Workshops & Dancing: 6:30pm – 1:00am

6:30pm Salsa On2 Fundamentals SOS Vancouver

7:45pm Intermediate Footwork & Partnering Technique SALSAMANIA

9:00pm Dancing Starts

9:45pm Performances Start:

Tara and Michael from SOS Vancouver
Giovanni from Ven2ra
Provocante

11:00pm Salsamania Performs

$20 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Workshops & Dancing

SOS Vancouver Intro ON2 Workshop, Salsamania Workshop,
and admission to dance the night away with awesome performances
and incredible music from three local DJs.

$15 Dancing Only (Door Price)

Admission to a night of dancing, performances and three flavourful DJs.
By the end, we guarantee^* you’ll be saying Ay qué rico!
^*spanish accent required.

Kelly

Well,

October is upon us…..yes it is so surprising how fast the months go by. There are some events for this month you may be interested in and of course you can always see the great shoes at www.sexysilhouettes.net and there are always changes on the www.diasporafusion.net site. Sexy Silhouettes will also be presenting a new clothing line in the next couple of months. Yes!!! We will be ready for the Christmas Season! So ladies if you want a sexy outfit for the Holidays you had better book in advanced.

As for this month….Halloween is coming. Have you thought of your Halloween Costume Yet. Let Diaspora Fusion assist you in making a great costume. Rentals start from only $60. Reserve your costume early!!

Heads up for New Years, We will be at the Wall Center co-assisting in an event. Doing it in STYLE!!! This is a formal event…so come get snazzied up and strut your stuff. I will be keeping everyone up to date regarding this big event. Come join me, it will be a fantastic event, guaranteed!

Diaspora Fusion will also be selling tickets on the website for all the events very soon.

October 1^st, 2008

Latin Mix Classes at Rhodes College

Location: Rhodes Dance Studio 1125 Howe Street and Helmcken

Wednesday 7-8 $69 for 6 classes

Merengue, Salsa, and ChaCha

Call to register or ask for more information

604-313-8446

Friday October 10, 2008

Spirit of the Village

Event Co-coordinated by Diaspora Fusion Productions

- For volunteering opportunities…call for more info

Doors open 6pm

Location: Scottish Cultural Center at Oak and 72nd

Tickets: $35 advanced $45 door children 10 under free

Come experience a community of: African Dance, Music, 3 Course Meal, and Entertainment

Friday, October 24, 2008 at 8:30pm

Salsa Gala Event: Salsa at the Wall Center

Event Co-coordinating Assisting by Diaspora Fusion Productions

Doors at 8:30 Free Lesson at 9pm

Location: The Wall Center at 1001 Hornby St. Vancouver, BC

Tickets: $25.00 in advance

To purchase tickets please call Kelly at 604-313-8446

If you have any questions about the above events and/or classes please contact me.

See you at the next event!

Kelly Foston

Diaspora Fusion Productions…Unity and Community Among Diversity

Sexy Silhouettes…Embrace Your Curves

604-313-8446

Hello everyone!

I hope everyone had a fantastic summer… full of family, friends, and community. September always brings a frenzy of back to school events and getting ready for the fall season.  Diaspora Fusion Productions is in the midst of some big projects as well (we will keep you informed) I will be sending out this monthly newsletter to keep everyone informed of the current events Diaspora Fusion Productions and Sexy Silhouettes is involved with.

Yes as you can see a New Company has been born.

Diaspora Fusion Productions (DFP)….Unity and Community among Diversity

Our Vision

Diaspora Fusion Productions has a vision of bringing ethnic culture and diversity together through a community of dance, music, movement and costume.

Our Mission

Diaspora Fusion Productions is committed to reaching out to all communities and developing a relationship of acceptance and support.  It strives to inspire others to experience the joy of dance and movement when fusing together different styles and ethnic forms. We are strong in our intentions of providing assistance to those wishing to pursue dance of ethnic forms, and to empower individuals to pass on their knowledge.

Diaspora Fusion Productions will continue to explore and empower others to express their identity, build confidence and explore the areas of social dance.  We encourage the communication between two bodies, the relationship between men and women in a way that expresses dignity, respect, confidence, allowing our inner light to shine,  and a vehicle to transcend the separation between the vast cultures our city is home to.  Bringing together diverse ethnic backgrounds to a safe environment where cultures can be shared, explored, and celebrated

Please check out the Website for new ongoing information about events and all the projects we are involved with…….and to add comments to the blog!

www.diasporafusion.net

Sexy Silhouettes continues to offer Dance Shoes and supported dance related decorations and costumes. And with costumes….comes Kelly’s favorite….SHOES!!!! Lots of styles to choose from and additional items being added on regularly! www.sexysilhouettes.net

DFP is proud to sponsor a Hot New exciting dance troop.

DANCE DIVAS yes…the name says it all

This is a co-op group of all female dancers that have joined forces to create a sexy, energetic, strong, muti-talented group of dancers. They all manage, choreograph, and perform for the team. They have a hot new style of pussycat/hiphop/jazz fusion….need I say more. You can contact them or see more about the group by contacting me or visiting their facebook page “Dance Divas” The most recent performances include names in association with Vancouver Salsa, FUBAR (Friends United Beyond All Races), Spike TV.com, and Heaven on Earth Lounge-Cyn Productions and Woo Entertainment and many other events, videos, and shows.

Current events

September 12               8:30-2am

Wall Center “Beyond the usual experience” Salsa Event

$20 advanced (from me), $30 at the door

Live Band, DJ’s and Demonstrations

Reply to this mailing for tickets or call 604-313-8446

September 26-28

Living Vision

An experiential retreat with an intentional community of artists, healers, and visionaries.

“Pepe Danza, Minke de Vos, Julie Blue, Allen O’Meara, Theda Phoenix, Jacky Essombe”

www.livingvision.ca

CLASSES

September 15   5-6

Latin Cardio at Life Fitness Center in Burnaby

$13.50/class    $68.50    non-members price                5 classes

October 1^st 7-8

Latin Mix at the Rhodes Dance Studio start Date

$69 – 6 classes             Merengue, Salsa, ChaCha

www.sexysilhouettes.net

We are limiting the number of classes at this time as Diaspora Fusion will be getting a home base. Their very own dance studio. We will keep you up to date for more information. If you have any questions regarding this please feel free to contact me.

UP COMING EVENTS

October 10, 2008
Spirit of the Village
Live music by Masabo and Diva Drum Collective
Scottish Cultural Centre – 8886 Hudson Street
Adults: $35/person (advance) – $45/person at the door
Seniors & students: $29/person (advance) – $35 at the door
Child 10 to 15 years old: $15 (advance) – $20 at the door
FREE for children under 10! A must for all ethnic enthusiasts.

An authentic African Dinner and Live dancing.
Co-ordinated by: Diaspora Fusion Productions Costumes By: Sexy silhouettes

The dancer of the future will be one whose body and soul have grown so harmoniously together that the natural language of that soul will have become the movement of the body. The dancer will not belong to a nation but to all humanity. She will dance not in the form of a nymph, or fairy, nor coquette but in the form of woman in its greatest and purest expression. she will realize the mission of woman’s body and the holiness of all its parts. She will dance the changing life of nature, showing how each part is transformed into the other. From all parts of her body shall shine radiant intelligence, bringing to the world the message of the thoughts and aspirations of thousands of women. She shall dance the freedom of women.
— Isadora Duncan (1877-1927)
The Dance of the Future

Thank you.

While I dance, I cannot judge,
I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life.
I can only be joyful and whole.
That is why I dance.

~ Hans Bos

Come by often! BE in the moment!

Learn how to

* Dance In Heels

* Get in shape by learning and using core dance training techniques to help you target specific dance related skills….such as Turning, Kicks and flexiblity

* Dance in an environment with other dance professionals

* Enjoy the fantastic music of ethnic to pop, and inspirational sounds to find your dance style

Class are held at the Rhodes Dance Studio ….. Corner of Howe and Helmcken

Class price: $12 a class when attending for the month….or $15 drop in

To register call 604-313-8446

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