Havana Estudio
est.1998
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!
Sharie also has extensive experience with events, promotions, consultation, performances, and shows.
Havana Estudio's Salsa Divison open hours: Tue-Thu 7pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm. Havana Estudio's HQ open only during class times (see below). All other times by appointment only. Last updated by webmaster 06 July, 2008.
Beginner 1 (Level 1): no experience or partners necessary, we change partners a lot in class. Click here for the status/availability of our next intake:
6/Aug Wed 9-10pm, or 29/Aug Sat 4-5pm.
These start dates are confirmed. Enrollment is 1st paid 1st served. We recommend you come personally to our studio, check us out, and if you like what you see, pay for classes in full (cash) to confirm your place.
RM200 for 8 consecutive weeks, 1 class per week, 1 hour per class.
Contact Sam 012-280-6969 or Aisha 012-201-8690
Other Levels (Level 2 to 6): requires experience. On-going classes: Tue-Thu 8-10pm, Sat 3-5pm, Sun 3-7pm. Also available are classes in Rueda de Casino, Shines, Styling, and Spins. RM200 for 8 consecutive weeks (all levels). Privates are arranged exclusively through Sam.
Havana Estudio (Salsa Div.)
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.
Havana Estudio (HQ)
34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI
We're next to Canadian Pizza. Contact Sharie 012-295-2890
Open hours: see class times - on Left.
Come out dancing with us to the Salsa clubs!
Thu @ China White (Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jln Sultan Ismail, KL)
Thu @ Qba (Westin Hotel, Jln Bukit Bintang, KL)
Fri @ Little Havana (Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL) - strongly recommended! See pictures here.
Sat @ Salsa Havana (Federal Hotel, Jln Bukit Bintang KL) - strongly recommended!
Sat @ The Lodge (off Jln Sultan Ismail, KL)
Sun @ The Attic (Jln Bangkung, Bukit Bandaraya, KL)
Sun @ Bilique Whike Room (Jln Telawi, Bangsar, KL)
Salsa Havana plays Salsa all week, by request to Martin Reyes.
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Merengue & Bachata
M&B Class 1: Salsa experience strongly recommended. See the status/availability for our next intake, held every 2 months.
M&B Class 2 onwards: requires M&B Class 1 and some Salsa experience.
RM60 for M&B 1 and 2.
Rueda de Casino
Level 1 (Beginner): requires 1 year experience and actively dancing in the salsa clubs. See the status/availability for our next intake (confirmed):
8/Jun Fri 8:00-9:30pm (at Little Havana)
Level 2 & onwards: requires completion of previous levels. Classes will be held in our studio.
Beginners (Level 1): no experience necessary. On-going enrollment, class time:
Sun 1-2pm
Other Levels: requires experience, please call the Instructor. Class times:
Mon 7.30-8.30pm, 8.30-9.30pm,
Tue 7.30-8.30pm, 8.30-9.30pm,
Thu 7.30-8.30pm,
Sun 11am-12pm, 12-1pm (Intermediate).
RM120/4 consecutive weeks.
Sharie (Studio Manager) 012-295-2890, or Nancy (Instructor) 012-627-0763
Beginners (Level 1): no experience necessary, on-going enrollment from 3/Jun/08, class time:
Tue 9.30-10.30pm
Other Levels: requires experience, please call Instructor. Class times:
Mon 9.30-10.30pm,
Wed 8-9pm, and 9-10pm,
Thu 9.15-10.45pm.
RM80/4 consecutive weeks.
Sharie (Studio Manager) 012-295-2890, or Kong Eu (Instructor).
Freestyle Hip Hop
Beginners: No experience necessary, new routines starting beginning of every month:
Sun 2-3pm & Sun 3-4pm
RM80/4 consecutive weeks.
Sharie (Studio Manager) 012-295-2890, or Azlina (Instructor).
Pure Beginners: No experience necessary, on-going enrollment from 7/Jun, class time :
Sat 5-6pm
RM130/4 consecutive weeks, or RM40/class.
Kayla (Instructor) 016-348-5019.
Yoga
Beginners (Level 1): no experience necessary. On-going enrollment, class time:
Mon 9.30-11.00am
Other Levels: requires experience, please call the Instructor. Class times:
Tue & Fri 9.30-11.00am
RM120/4 classes, RM250/10 classes (3 months validity), or RM35/1 class (drop-in).
Sharie (Studio Manager) 012-295-2890, or Monica (Instructor).
Sun 3.30-5.00pm
RM140 (adult) or RM70 (child) /4 consecutive weeks.
Sharie (Studio Manager) 012-295-2890, Soldado (Instructor) .
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Chacha, Street Latin, Spins, Styling, and Rueda: 56A Jln Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI. We've above Devi's Corner. Open hours: Tue-Thu 7pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm. For everything-Salsa, social, and performance dance classes, contact Sam 012-280-6969 or Aisha 012-201-8690.
Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Tap, Flamenco, Capoeira, and Yoga classes: 34B Persiaran Zaaba, TTDI. We're next to Canadian Pizza. Open hours: Mon 7.30-9.30pm, Tue 11.30am-12.30pm, 7.30-9.30pm, Wed 6.30-10pm, Thu 9-10pm, Sat 3-5pm, Sun 11am-2pm, 3.30-4.30pm. For dance classes, events, product launches, consultation, performances, and shows, contact Sharie 012-295-2890.
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.
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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. 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.
5. "Team Havana 2006" is Havana Estudio's Pro/Am Performance Team to 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 to 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.
Hot News (January, 2008): Havana Estudio's reviving the "KL Caliente" performance group. This year we will be performing at the 2nd Malaysian World Salsa Congress in Penang! On top of that, we have expanded Havana Estudio's Amateur Performance Team to include 5 couples and we will be performing at the 3rd Malaysian Salsa Festival in Desaru!! Watch our Forum for more info...
2002 Pictures are being dug out of ARCHIVES - published soon!
Baila Cuba Dancers' Reception
Saturday 21 June, 2008. CoChine Alfresco Bistro/Bar Savanh Too, Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur .
A Lounge Show by Singers, Musicians, and Dancers of Baila Cuba. Doors open with Salsa music at 8:00pm, event starts at 9:30pm with the singers and band, then dancers will perform 6 numbers, and then they will lead a Conga and break into Social Dancing with the audience. Tickets are at RM45. Map here. More info our our Forum here.
Baila Cuba Charity Fundraiser
Sunday 22 June, 2008. Grand Ballroom, Westin Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
A full Cabaret Show by Singers, Musicians, and Dancers of Baila Cuba. Event starts at 8:00pm with luxe, cigar, expensive drink with full range of production. The singers and band, and dancers will be in full costume and give you an all-out performance. Tables are either at RM7000 or RM6000. Please contact Sharie 012-295-2890. More info our our Forum here.
Non-diners can enjoy the performance section starting at 9:00pm sharp. Tickets are at RM100. Dress code: Elegant White. Must mention "Havana Estudio".
MSF Latin Gala Night & Welcome Party
25 June, 2008. Kuala Lumpur.
The Latin Gala Night will be at Nirwana Ballroom, Crown Plaza Hotel, Jln Sultan Ismail from 8pm onwards and will have performances from overseas instructors and Havana Estudio's students! Tickets range from RM150 to RM500.
The MSF Welcome Party will be at Paradiso, The Lodge, off Jln Sultan Ismail from 9:30pm onwards with a lot of social dancing by local and international instructors and dancers! Tickets are fixed at RM30 and includes a 1st drink.
2008 Malaysian Salsa Festival
26-29 June, 2008. Pulai Desaru Beach, Johor.
The 3rd Annual Salsa Festival, this year with incredible instructors, and dancers from all over Malaysia, Singapore, London, Australia, and from New York. Others will be confirmed later. More info at the MSF website .
May Salsa Social
31st May, 2008. 56A Jln Datuk Sulaiman.
June's Salsa Social is cancelled in support of the Malaysian Salsa Festival 2008!. This party is usually held every last Saturday of every month. For all our students, friends, their friends, or anyone who wants to check out to see what Salsa is all about. RM10 per person, includes free workshops and dancing all night! Please see our discussions here.
Malaysian World Latin Salsa Congress
18-21 April, 2008. Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel, Penang.
The 2nd Annual Salsa Congress, this year with incredible all-"On 1" instructors, and dancers from all over Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and all the way from Venezuela! Others will be confirmed later. More info here.
New Years' Eve Studio Party
Monday, 31st December, 2007. 56A Jln Datuk Sulaiman.
We have a new years' eve party! For students, friends, or anyone who wanna check out to see what Salsa is all about. RM15 per person, includes free Rueda Fun Moves workshop 9.00pm, party games, finger food, and lots of fun! See pictures from that party, or our Gallery.
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