The spice and gusto of sizzling Salsa is coming back to BEMAC and you are invited! Celebrate the juicy and energetic vibe of Salsa with us, and be drawn in by the colour, movement and excitement of tropical Latin rhythms.
It all heats up on Saturday 23rd September from 7.00pm, with BEMAC being the hot-spot. “Salsa Under the Bridge” will showcase the saucy and sumptuous sounds of the bands “Raza Latina” and “The Oz Latino Brothers”. You will be able to participate in a Salsa Dance Workshop with Rico from Rico’s Salsa Club at 7pm. Back by popular demand, Jose Martinez will again be strutting his stuff on stage in a sizzling dance demonstration. DJ Elkin will be providing the latest grooves on the turn-tables, and Latino sounds will fill the awesome space under the Story Bridge in Kangaroo Point. How much will you be able to take?! At “Salsa Under the Bridge” you have the opportunity to experience an authentic Latin festival where shaking your bon bon is a must!

“Raza Latina”
are a 6 piece band who know how to get the party started – they will mix it up with their timbales, cores, congas and bongos and celebrate Salsa sounds.

“Oz Latin Brothers”
are a groovy 5 piece band (including trumpet, saxophone and percussion), led by Ruben Ugarte who will bring a fresh and sassy vibe to “Salsa Under the Bridge”. This flavoursome group will delight for the first time Brisbane audiences with their Latin rhythms.

"Salsa Class and Shows by Rico's Salsa Club"
If you want real Salsa, then join us as authentic Latin American professional dancer, Rico and his dancers demonstrate exactly how it’s done; a sure recipe to spice up your life. Rico’s natural talents for dancing and teaching have enabled him to run Rico’s Salsa Club in Brisbane successfully over the last twelve years, allowing people from all over Queensland to have a taste of authentic Latin American Salsa.
Beginners Salsa Class from 7pm to 8pm cost included in entry limited places available be early.

"kylie and jose"
have been dancing for 2 years together. Recently having moved to cairns together they now perform and teach up north. Together they have 10years experience in teaching and performing.Both have entered competitions and have had successful results in them,Jose being once the Queensland salsa champion and just last year they were placed fourth place in the Australian National Championships.

Come and enjoy the atmosphere, music, dancing and intoxicating rhythms at “Salsa Under the Bridge” with the musicians and dancers who can show you the real thing! At “Salsa Under the Bridge” you have the opportunity to experience an authentic Latin festival where shaking your bon bon is a must!
This is BEMAC’s most significant fundraiser for 2006, and we are sincerely hoping that you will join us for a fantastic night of Latin grooves and tunes.

Discover what goes on under Brisbane’s landmark Story Bridge in Kangaroo Point, and head for BEMAC on a balmy summer night, for the sizzle and sparks of “Salsa Under the Bridge”.

On Saturday 23rd September, BEMAC proudly opened its doors to Brisbanite’s wishing to soak up the sultry rhythms and moves that only Salsa can inspire!

Those who wanted to know how it’s really done, joined Rico, of Rico’s Salsa Club, for a “how to” on Salsa dance moves. The workshop was a huge success, with nearly 30 couples taking advantage of this fantastic workshop.

The BEMAC carpark was beautifully transformed in a Salsa hub, and DJ Elkin’s groovy tunes set the Salsa scene early in the night. The dance floor filled quickly as the Oz Latin Brothers took to the stage. This youthful, energetic band, playing their first gig at BEMAC, soaked in the energy from the audience. They delivered a hot and wonderful performance.

The second group, Raza Latina set the dance floor on fire and delivered a truly awesome show. Few were left in their seats, and those that watched were entertained with the colour and passion of Salsa.

Rico and his dancers strutted their stuff and left the audiences with
dropped jaws as the heat rose. Event organiser.

Rico's Salsa Club was happy to support and be part of BEMAC's
energetic and exciting Salsa Under the Bridge 2006 festival last Saturday.
It was great to see many regular and new dancers getting into the hot Latin spirit and enjoying the sensational music of the Oz Latin Brothers and Raza Latina!
Congratulations to Rico's Salsa dancers for a spicy performance.

BEMAC organisers say the event was a huge success and hope that this major annual fundraiser has welcomed back BEMAC members, and embraced new ones.