Here are some of the comments made regarding the Sultry Salsa, From the Beginning 3 hour Mini Boot Camp held on July 11th.

Hemant Khatod
“ This was awesome. I actully learnt a lot more in this class than I learnt in some of other expensive privtae lessons for another instructor. Especially a 3 hr boot camp means a lot of practice and thats what it takesto get the dance right. I have been to alot of croup classes and private sessions (duration an hr or less) none of them were as effective as this one. I feel like I can go the night club tonight and get the salsa action going...hehe ”

Deanna
“ So much fun!! I would do it again, anytime:) Nice to meet fun people as well. ”

By the way, the last class was completely filled so enroll early to assure your place in the class!

Chicago Sultry Salsa, From the Beginning - 3 hour Mini Boot Camp

We start from the very beginning with the basic and the progressive basic steps.

Next, we learn to hear the beats of music in the measure. Then, we learn how to connect with, and communicate to, our partner through the movements of our body utilizing our dance frame. We apply this to dance Salsa with "On1" timing or "LA style" Salsa.

We will teach you a right turn, a behind the back hand change, some cute combinations such as the matador with the styling of the hairbrush and the waterfall.

In addition, you will learn the "connector move", the cross body lead.

Then we will create a fun dance routine for you to use to practice our new moves and to take to the clubs to dance. We will show you how to put these all together so that you can move smoothly from one combination to another to make your dancing flow and get you out on the dance floor looking good!

THIS CLASS IS FOR PEOPLE NEW TO SALSA AND FOR PEOPLE THAT KNOW SOME SALSA BUT WISH TO IMPROVE THEIR BASIC TECHNIQUE, PARTNER CONNECTION AND TIMING OR TO BEGIN LEARNING VARIOUS TURN COMBINATIONS.

The Great Urban Race is a wacky urban adventure. Teams of two solve twelve clues, have a wild city adventure and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way during a fun day.

An exclusive $10 discount code is "gurfriend" for being part of the Great Urban Race. Register Now!.Remember to mention Meetup when checking out.

The Great Urban Race Chicago will start and finish at The Cubby Bear.

Packet Pick-up: 11:00am - 11:55am

Start Time: High Noon.

Directions & Parking: The Cubby Bear: 1059 West Addison St. Chicago, IL 60613.

For more information & Registration click here!

Have more questions? Check out their FAQs

What do I get?
1.A fun adventure!
2.T-shirt.
3.National Championship Qualifier medals (Top 25 teams).
4.Possible prizes:
1st Place - $300 and free Championship entry.
2nd Place - $150 and free Championship entry.
3rd – Free Championship entry.
4th-25th Place – National Championship qualifier.
Best Costume.
Funniest Pictures.
Top Family Division Team.
5.Post-race refreshments (fruit, water, etc.).
6.Chance at $10,000 in the National Championship.
7.Possible goodies, depending on your city.
8.Clue sheet.
9.Race number.
What should I wear?
Dress for the elements.
Dress for a day of running and/or walking.
Dress fun.
Teammates must wear matching uniforms during the race (provided GUR t-shirts qualify). This may include complimenting costumes such as Batman and Robin.

Most teams wear running shoes and many teams wear costumes.
The best costume wins a prize at every race, as judged by other participants at the awards.

How do we qualify for the National Championship?
Finish among the top 25 teams at your local race.

What's the Family Division?
The Family Division is reserved for families with one racer under the age of 18. Family teams are not required to be blood relatives.

The winning Family Division team will receive an award at each local race.
The Great Urban Race is difficult to complete and primarily designed for adults, so if there are young participants they may need assistance from an older team member. An eleven-year-old and his father did, however, finish 16th in the 2008 National Championship.

Teams in the Family Division may compete on two, three or four-person teams.
Should a team in the Family Division finish among the top 25 at a local race, they will qualify for the National Championship, but only two teammates may compete in the National Championship.

Can I participate with a group? Can I form alliances?
Absolutely. You must sign up as two-person teams, but feel free to buddy up with other teams if you’re looking to have fun with a group of friends.

What should I bring?
Required:
1.A fun attitude and a sense of humor!
2.Digital camera.
3.Identification.
4.Matching uniforms (provided race t-shirts qualify).
5.Ten dollars or more in cash.

Optional:
1.Cell phone.
2.Water / snacks.
3.Backpack.
4.GPS.
5.Maps.
6.Guidebooks.
7.Laptop.
8.Pen and paper.
Digital Camera?
This is a BYODC event - Bring Your Own Digital Camera. Teams must use it to take a picture to complete many of the clues.

We don’t have a digital camera?
Ask family and friends to borrow theirs – odds are, you know somebody who has one.

Can we use a camera phone?
Yes, as long as the GUR staff can clearly see the teammates at the checkpoints in the pictures.

I’m out of shape. Can I do this?
Teams should be able to complete the course. That said, if your team is trying to win you can expect to finish with wobbly knees and sweaty pits.

Do I have to know my city like a tour guide, or what?
No. Think on your feet and you’ll have a shot to win no matter. Several teams qualified for the 2008 National Championship in cities in which they didn’t live.

What’s the course? / Where do we go?
There’s no set course. Find your own way. The clues may be completed in any order.

Public transit?
You betcha! Expect it to be to your advantage to use public transportation at certain times during the race. This adds a fun strategic element to the race.

Can I take a taxi or catch a ride.
No. You may only travel on foot or use public transportation.

How long is the race?
The course is designed so the winners should finish in 1.5 - 3 hours, the majority in 3 - 4 hours, and the race course is shut down after five hours, but every city is unique.
The distance of the race depends on the route you take. Think six miles on your feet, maybe less, maybe more – it’s up to you and depends on the route you choose.

What if I can’t find a checkpoint?
Don’t give up! Keep looking, ask for help, or tell your phone-a-friend to get his/her act together.

Everybody is talking about this great Salsa venue in the suburbs! Join us this week for all the fun of Sultry Salsa in the Suburbs.

THIS WEEK ONLY DOORS OPEN LATER AT 9:30 PM INSTEAD OF 8:00 PM.

Anybody that would like to celebrate their birthday at The Meadows Club will receive a personalized decorated cake, a bottle of champagne and a bucket of Corona. Just make your request at least 4 days before the Thursday on which you wish to celebrate your birthday at The Meadows Club.

Salsa Under The Stars Thursdays, an elegant venue in the Northwest Suburbs, presented by Somos A.N. Entertainment.

This Thursday, complimentary Salsa lesson at 9:30 pm by your very own Chicago International Salsa Congress instructor Jed Walker.

Exciting new dance moves that you can use every day taught every week.

Music by DJ Porras playing the absolute best in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha until 2:00 am.

21 to enter. Dress for Photos. El Barón, Jed Walker, will be taking photos of everybody and posting them all to Facebook!

Invite all of your friends to come too!

No athletic wear. Free parking.

Cover Charge:
$10.00 Cover Charge on regular nights. $15.00 Cover Charge on Band Nights.
Guest List: Half Off Before 10:30 PM, $5.00 on regular nights, $7.00 on Band Nights,
before 10:30 pm with RSVP to Sultry Salsa at The Meadows Club.

Email: SalsaThursdaysVIP@SultrySalsa.com

Just list Last Name, then First Name of ALL the people attending, please.
Guest List requests must be made before 4:00 PM on Thursday.
Guest list requests are valid for the current Thursday only.

This week only, doors open at 9:30 PM. Salsa lesson at 9:30 PM. Open dancing at 10:30 PM until 2:00 AM.

Somos A.N. Entertainment Presents An elegant venue in the Northwest Suburbs.

Salsa Under the Stars Thursdays.

Angel Melendez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra will be performing at Salsa Under the Stars Thursdays, an indoor event, for your pleasure!

Check out this video of Angel Melendez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra on Facebook.

Everybody is talking about this great Salsa venue in the suburbs! Join us this week for all the fun of Sultry Salsa in the Suburbs.

Anybody that would like to celebrate their birthday at The Meadows Club will receive a personalized decorated cake, a bottle of champagne and a bucket of Corona. Just make your request at least 4 days before the Thursday on which you wish to celebrate your birthday at The Meadows Club.

Salsa Under The Stars Thursdays, an elegant venue in the Northwest Suburbs, presented by Somos A.N. Entertainment.

Every Thursday, complimentary Salsa lesson at 8:30 pm by your very own Chicago International Salsa Congress instructor Jed Walker.

Exciting new dance moves that you can use every day taught every week.

Music by DJ Porras playing the absolute best in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha until 2:00 am.

21 to enter. Dress for Photos. El Barón, Jed Walker, will be taking photos of everybody and posting them all to Facebook!

Invite all of your friends to come too!

No athletic wear. Free parking.

Cover Charge:
$10.00 Cover Charge on regular nights. $15.00 Cover Charge on Band Nights.
Guest List: Half Off Before 10:30 PM, $5.00 on regular nights, $7.00 on Band Nights,
before 10:30 pm with RSVP to Sultry Salsa at The Meadows Club.

Email: SalsaThursdaysVIP@SultrySalsa.com

Just list Last Name, then First Name of ALL the people attending, please.
Guest List requests must be made before 4:00 PM on Thursday.
Guest list requests are valid for the current Thursday only.
Guest list requests must be made each week.

Doors open at 8:00 PM. Salsa lesson at 8:30 PM. Open dancing at 9:30 PM until 2:00 AM.
21 to enter. Dress for Photos. El Barón, Jed Walker, will be taking photos every week and posting them to his website for you to download with his compliments. If you do not receive our emails with the links to the current photos pages be sure to sign up now.

Keep Me Informed of Activities and Events

Location
The Meadows Club
2950 W Golf Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 640-3200

Somos A.N. Entertainment Presents An elegant venue in the Northwest Suburbs.

Salsa Under the Stars Thursdays.

Complimentary Salsa lessons by your very own Chicago International Salsa Congress instructor, Jed Walker at 8:30 PM.

Exciting new dance moves that you can use every day taught every week.

Music by DJ Porras playing the absolute best in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha beginning at 9:30 PM.

You may enjoy a birthday celebration at The Meadows Club also. Receive a personalized cake and a bucket of Corona for you and your guests with 4 days advance notice. Just email SalsaThursdaysVIP@sultrysalsa.com to schedule your party at The Meadows Club.

21 to enter. Dress for Photos. El Barón, Jed Walker, will be taking photos every week and posting them to his website for you to download with his compliments. If you do not receive our emails with the links to the current photos pages be sure to sign up now.

Keep Me Informed of Activities and Events

Location
The Meadows Club
2950 W Golf Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 640-3200

Cover Charge:
$10.00 Cover Charge on regular nights. $15.00 Cover Charge on Band Nights.
Guest List: Half Off Before 11:00 PM, $5.00 on regular nights, $7.00 on Band Nights, before 11:00 pm with

RSVP to Sultry Salsa at The Meadows Club. Email: SalsaThursdaysVIP@SultrySalsa.com
Just list Last Name, then First Name of ALL the people attending, please.

Guest List requests must be made before 4:00 PM on Thursday.
Guest list requests are valid for the current Thursday only.
Guest list requests must be made each week.