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 Win a pair of passes, worth a total of £240, to the Cuba UK 3rd International Cuban Congress, held at the spectacular Bodelwyddan Castle in North Wales, from 28th November to 1st December, 2008.
The event features a world-class team of dancers, teachers, and performers, three party nights, and two full days of workshops, which all make for an indulgent Salsa fantasy break.
How To Enter
The prize consists of ONE PAIR of Full Non-Residential passes, which includes all workshops and parties, for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
(Please note: These are non-residential passes, so you'll need to arrange your own accomodation)
To enter, please email the answer to the below question to '
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', no later than midday on Friday 24th October, 2008.
This Competition is now closed - congratulations to Louise Turner, who won the pair of passes to the congress.
"What’s the name of the album produced by Cuban musician Juan de Marcos González and American guitarist Ry Cooder with traditional Cuban musicians in the 1990’s, which together with the accompanying documentary, of the same name, produced by German director Wim Wenders, sparked a revival of interest in traditional Cuban music?"
(The closing date for this competition is midday on Friday 24th October, 2008. The winner will be picked at random from all correct entries and notified by email on that day. Please provide a contact number if you wish to be notified by phone instead. The editors decision is final.)
About the Event
AN INDULGENT SALSA FANTASY BREAK - 28th Nov - 1st Dec, 2008
Enjoy an indulgent Salsa fantasy break with us - a stunning location, a grade 2 listed castle, the best UK and international artists and an exhilerating programme of workshops and parties.
THE LINE-UP
A world-class team of dancers, teachers and performers. New for 2008: New international artists from Europe including Chiquito, 'Best International Dancer Award' 2007 and 2008 (presented by none other than Eddie Torres) and his dance troupe who will perform and teach, for the first time ever in the UK and exclusively at the Congress.
Click here for the full lineup
THE WORKSHOPS
Salsa workshops, for all levels, from total beginners to advanced and fast-track workshops for cross-body dancers. New for 2008: Aqua-Rueda lessons in the heated indoor pool!
VENUE
Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel Bodelwyddan
Denbighshire North Wales
LL18 5YA
Set in North Wales with spectacular views of the Welsh coastline and next to Snowdonia National Park. The Castle offers extensive leisure facilities, including heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness studio and, for an additional cost, Decleor health and beauty treatments.
 The main Gala Night parties are held in Lowther Hall, situated in the heart of the castle. Lowther Hall has state of the art sound and lighting, beautiful Christmas lights and three wooden dance floors, in a terraced format. An open stair case leads up to the gallery where you can look down on all the action and our second party room, the Gallery Bar. The Gallery Bar has windows opening out on to Lowther Hall, plasma screens which capture all the action in Lowther, a large wooden dance floor and it's own dedicated bar.
We have six dance spaces including the Bodelwyddan Castle Sculpture Gallery..This is the beautiful sculpture gallery located within Bodelwyddan Castle Museum and contains the National Portrait collection of paintings and statues. It is an inspirational room for our workshops and available for our exclusive use throughout the weekend.
Directions;
 Nearest Town: Rhyl
Nearest Train Station: Rhyl (4 miles)
Nearest Airport: Liverpool John Lennon (50 miles)
Nearest Airport: Manchester (55 miles)
From the M6 Exit the M6 at Junction 19a and follow the M56 to Chester/North Wales. Take the A55 to North Wales. Bodelwyddan Castle is directly off Junction 25 of the A55.
Direct Trains from London to Rhyl - 3.5 hours travel time. Significant discounts on train tickets if you book early. Train Time, enquiries at +44 (0)8457 484950
Expect an authentically Cuban atmosphere - it will be friendly, exciting and emotional!
For further details: www.havananights.co.uk
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