James and Alex's News

Registration Open For 6 Week Courses, Levels 3,4 & 5

22nd August, 2010

Sunday 22nd August (Crowne Plaza): 9-10PM, Level 3 & Level 4 – AED 220
Monday 23rd August (Palm Jumeirah): 9-10PM, Level 3 – AED 250
Wednesday 25th August (Palm Jumeirah): 9-10PM, Level 3 & Level 4 – AED 250

Please contact James by calling him on 050-1011546 or send an email to james@jamesandalex.com for more details or to register.

Ramadan Class Timings

10th August, 2010

All our classes will continue throughout Ramadan at the normal timings for all levels.

All the Salsa nights will not be held during Ramadan, we will announce when these nights will recommence closer to Eid.

Do you want to learn to dance On2?

29th June, 2010

New York style On2 classes to be launched on Tuesday 6th July here in Dubai.

James & Alex have been instrumental in bringing On2 to Dubai and have already encouraged many dancers to add this style to their repertoire. Since James & Alex and their team Mambo Clasico perform and dance socially On2 it has got many people attracted to the style and lately have been inundated with requests to teach On2 classes.

So come along on Tuesdays 9pm starting on the 6th July at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road and learn how to dance On2. For more details email james@jamesandalex.com

Salsa on the Palm – 30th June 2010

28th June, 2010

It’s official… Salsa has landed on the 8th wonder of the world!

As there is no World Cup matches on Wednesday 30th June, we are holding another Cabana salsa night this month.

So get ready for an evening full of Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, and Bachata played by no other than our very own DJ Najib and this week DJ Saif will be returning to join him. But before the party begins, we will be giving a FREE BACHATA CLASS for everyone, from 9-10pm.This event is absolutely free and everyone is welcome! Cabana offers some of the most reasonably priced drinks in Dubai, and a special menu on that night will be available for Salseros.

For more information, please call James 050-1011546 or email him james@jamesandalex.com

Directions: Once you are on the Palm take the road that goes down the right side of the trunk. Take the first slip road on the right hand side which takes you to the Shoreline buildings. It is in the Azraq clubhouse between buildings 5 & 6. There is additional parking underneath the bridge past the buildings.

Registration Open For 6 Week Courses, Levels 3,4 & 5

27th June, 2010

Sunday 4th June (Crowne Plaza): 9-10PM, Level 3 & Level 4 – AED 220
Monday 5th June (Palm Jumeirah): 9-10PM, Level 3 – AED 250
Wednesday 7th June (Palm Jumeirah): 9-10PM, Level 3 & Level 4 – AED 250

Please contact James by calling him on 050-1011546 or send an email to james@jamesandalex.com for more details or to register.

Zinc Salsa Nights

25th June, 2010

If you guys haven’t been yet, it is time to come and visit our Saturday night salsa parties at Zinc, Crowne Plaza Hotel, from 9 – 12 pm. You will have the opportunity to experience some real classic mambo and Latin Jazz, played by our very own DJ Najib, and witness some incredible dancing by some of Dubai’s finest dancers. Feeling a little shy? No worries, there’s always a corner you can go to where no one will bother you and what’s more, until 11, it’s Happy Hour, so buy one, get one free!!

Mambo Clasico and Mambo Clasiquito Auditions

9th June, 2010

We will be holding auditions for BOTH teams on Friday 11th June, from 5.30-6.30pm, in our studio in the Al Manhal Clubhouse, between Shoreline buildings 3 and 4, on Palm Jumeirah.

You will be required to learn a short piece of choreography, in order for us to assess your current skills, as well as your ability to pick up choreography.

If you wish to take part in the auditions for either team, please let us know in advance, by email at info@jamesandalex.com or by calling us 050-1011546/7.

*Note*: If you are not able to make this day or time, you must let us know before the auditions.

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We have had a great couple of years with our team Mambo Clasico, which is constantly evolving and surpassing itself year on year! And we thank every one of our members for all their hard work and commitment, because without them, our vision could have never become reality.

We now feel it’s time to continue moving forward by introducing a secondary team – Mambo Clasiquito – which will basically be our semi-pro team. The idea behind this team is to educate new dancers to potentially become a part of our pro team, if they are not yet at a standard to perform with Mambo Clasico.

Practices will be more strict then those for our student shows, but less tough than our pro team’s, so that member gradually get a taste of what could be awaiting them if and when they get “promoted”. We will mainly focus on increasing everyone’s flexibility, spinning techniques, general leading and following skills, styling and body movement, as well as learning to dance On2, and there will also be performance opportunities.

Salsa on the Palm – Dates for June 2010

7th June, 2010

It’s official… Salsa has landed on the 8th wonder of the world!

This month the Cabana salsa night will held only once due to the world cup. The date for June’s salsa night will be Wednesday 9th June.

So get ready for evenings full of Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, and Bachata played by no other than our very own DJ Najib. But before the party begins, Alex will be giving a FREE BACHATA CLASS for everyone, from 9-10pm.This event is absolutely free and everyone is welcome! Cabana offers some of the most reasonably priced drinks in Dubai, and a special menu on that night will be available for Salseros.

For more information, please call Alex 050-1011547 or email her alex@jamesandalex.com

Directions: Once you are on the Palm take the road that goes down the right side of the trunk. Take the first slip road on the right hand side which takes you to the Shoreline buildings. It is in the Azraq clubhouse between buildings 5 & 6. There is additional parking underneath the bridge past the buildings.

New Kids Classes starting on Palm Jumeirah, Tuesday 11th May 2010

2nd May, 2010

After an increasing demand to run kids classes, we’ve decided to go for it and prepare our youth to become the next generation of salseros!!

Introductory Class
We are launching the classes with a FREE introductory workshop on Saturday 8th May, 3.30pm – 5pm, in our studio on Palm Jumeirah. Kids between 7 and 14 years of age are welcome to attend; no prior sign up required.

Regular Classes
The regular classes will be held on Tuesdays, 5 – 6 PM starting on Tuesday 11th May 2010 in Al Manhal Clubhouse, Palm Jumeirah. Please make sure to arrive a few minutes before 5pm to register; no prior sign up required.

Cost:
AED 200/- for 5 classes
AED 350/- for 10 classes

For more information, please contact us via email: info@jamesandalex.com or call James on 050 1011546 or Alex on 050 1011547

Salsa on the Palm – Dates for May 2010

2nd May, 2010

It’s official… Salsa has landed on the 8th wonder of the world!

Dates for May’s salsa nights in Cabana, Palm Jumeirah are as follows:

WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY

WEDNESDAY 26TH MAY

The salsa nights at Cabana are held the SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAY of every month.

So get ready for evenings full of Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, and Bachata played by no other than our very own DJ Najib. But before the party begins, Alex will be giving a FREE BACHATA CLASS for everyone, from 9-10pm.

This event is absolutely free and everyone is welcome! Cabana offers some of the most reasonably priced drinks in Dubai, and a special menu on that night will be available for Salseros.

For more information, please call Alex 050-1011547 or email her alex@jamesandalex.com

Directions: Once you are on the Palm take the road that goes down the right side of the trunk. Take the first slip road on the right hand side which takes you to the Shoreline buildings. It is in the Azraq clubhouse between buildings 5 & 6. There is additional parking underneath the bridge past the buildings.