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Workshop News

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:19 +0000

We’ve sold nearly 1000 tickets for this event, so if you’re looking to buy a ticket now you’ll find that some of our classes are fully booked (9 out of 70 are fully booked). Please don’t let this put you off. There is still plenty of capacity in the workshop schedule overall. [...]

What’s New @ GBSEx 09

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:24:40 +0000

We’ve introduced a number of new features to this year’s event which we hope builds on the success of last year and addresses the feedback you gave us. Here’s what’s new: Daytime Dancing Area You asked for a daytime dancing area - no problem! Whilst workshops are going on, you’ve got the option to dance [...]

GBSEx sets New World Record for Spinning

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:59:17 +0000

At last year’s GBSEx, we attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the ‘Most Spins by a Couple in a Minute’, a record held by an Austrian Tango couple at 113 spins. 8 couples entered the World Record-breaking attempt and Lisa Anscomb-Smith (SalsaOxford) and Giles Eadle (Ignite Dance Company) broke it with 125 spins. It’s [...]

Ticket Prices Increase in 7 Days

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:11:55 +0000

Our ticket prices go up on 1st October by £10. So, if you know you’re coming to the hottest event in the salsa calendar, buy your tickets now! Current prices: GBSEx0 - £79 GBSEx4 - £89 GBSEx6 - £99 GBSEx8 - £109 GBSEx10 - £119 Visit our webpage for full ticket information. Buy tickets at www.salsatribe.com

Hotel Accommodation Booking Up

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:04:56 +0000

IMPORTANT! Please get booking your hotels if you haven’t already! We have sold out another 2 hotels and have noticed that the hotels in close proximity to the venue are increasing their prices as they fill up. Check out our accommodation page for the latest availability but don’t delay to get the best deals.

GBSEx Pre-Congress Party (in assoc. with Sunday M.A.S.S)

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:50:06 +0000

Our pre-congress party will take place on the Thursday before the big weekend at Bar 38 in Manchester, making GBSEx a 4 night salsa extravaganza! We’re not sure we can stand the pace ;-). It’s an opportunity to meet and greet other dancers, artists and GBSEx staff in a relaxed setting and, of course, [...]

Zero-Salsa in 12 Hours - the GBSEx Beginners Salsa Programme Launches

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:11:44 +0000

At GBSEx we’ve developed a fast-track salsa programme especially for the Complete Beginner. We’ll take you through basic steps to simple routines you can confidently dance on the dancefloor. The emphasis is on what you really need to get dancing, but it will be taught in a fun, informal and friendly way. And, most importantly, [...]

Jimmy Anton’s World Famous Social @ GBSEx

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:09:00 +0000

We’re absolutely thrilled to have persuaded Mr Jimmy Anton to come to GBSEx this year! He’s one of the great salsa DJs and, as many of you know, runs the most famous Sunday Social in New York City, in the world. It’s been going for 16 years and, whilst all the top dancers regularly attend [...]

GBSEx On-the-Road..

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:52:22 +0000

We kicked off our Road Tour this week dropping in at Alex and Tina’s Latino Euphoria and Mike and Gillian’s Sunday MASS, both in our home town of Manchester. Great events guys and thank you for having us. We’ll be on-the-road visiting an event near you up to the end of October. We’ve got [...]

Congress Hotel Sold Out!

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:08:12 +0000

The IBIS (Portland Street) has sold out on both Friday and Saturday nights with only Sunday now available. The IBIS (Charles Street) has only 15 rooms left. You need to quote ‘Salsa Experience’ when you book. We’ll be posting details of other nearby hotels on our website shortly. Visit our Accommodation page for full details.