The Latin Vibe

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The Latin Vibe is a fabulous new monthly Salsa party brought to you by Nicolai V and iSalsa. "It's all about that Latin Vibe!"
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After the immense success of our official launch Latin Vibe party in April... we are looking forward to the May edition with much excitement!
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If you want top notch teachers and djs...a great mix of Salsa with other Latin rhythms too... and a fabulous gathering of dancers and lovers of Latin music brought together in a fantastic, fun, friendly, totally awesome party atmosphere... then the Latin Vibe is the place for you!
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THE LATIN VIBE MAY PARTY:
Sat 16th May @ the Penta Hotel, Reading
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Special guest teachers: Eşref Parranda Ulaş (aka DJ MUZU) and Chunky. Plus Nicolai & the LV team.
Special guest DJs: DJ Muzu, DJ Ed & DJ Chunky

Doors open at 7pm.
Then after a brief warm up, the Salsa classes start at 7.30pm with our special guest teachers Eşref Parranda Ulaş & Chunky alongside Nicolai and the team. Then our djs... Dj Muzu, Dj Ed and DJ Chunky... will spin top Salsa tunes (with a sprinkling of other Latin rhythms, like Bachata, Cha Cha or Merengue) to create the perfect dancers paradise!

☆☆☆We now have 2 HOURS of classes!☆☆☆

Here’s the rundown...

7pm doors open:

Warm up with Nicolai, Eşref, Chunky et al!

7.30pm: 3 x classes:
Beginners Salsa pt 1 with Nicolai.
Improver Cross Body Salsa with Chunky.
Cuban Salsa/Rueda pt 1 with Eşref.

8.30pm: 3 x classes:
Beginners pt 2 with Nicolai.
Intermediate Cross Body Salsa with Chunky.
Rueda de Casino pt 2 with Eşref.

9.30pm to 1am: Salsa Party!

Entry: £15 - Classes and Party
£10 - Party only
( Pay by cash or card/phone on the door)
Student discount available.

16th May 2026 @ The Penta Hotel, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7RH

For queries or further info contact Nicolai:
07931 308761/ [email protected]

Here's a link for the iSalsa and Latin Vibe WhatsApp group... join up!...
https://chat.whatsapp.com/ImpB4MCuUKAAAbgLCGhd9t

Check us out on Meetup: The Latin Vibe - Reading https://www.meetup.com/the-latin-vibe-reading

☆AND REMEMBER... NICOLAI'S SALSA SURGERY EVERY THURSDAY @ THE PENTA HOTEL TOO!☆

Scroll down for info about our teachers/djs.

Parking:
You can get a 40% discount at the Q-Park on Chatham Road, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. To claim your discounted parking, you’ll need to book in advance. Visit q-park.co.uk, search for Reading (Chatham Place) car park, and enter the discount code PENTA40 when booking.

Or you can use the Broad Street Mall car park, which is next-door:
Broad Street Mall, Broad Street Centre, Reading RG1 7QE
Night Rate: £4.10 (6pm – 8am).
Info: https://www.reading.gov.uk/.../broad-street-mall-car-park/

☆☆☆☆☆Eṣref Parranda Ulaṣ☆☆☆☆☆
Eṣref Parranda Ulaṣ (a.k.a DJ Muzu) is a beloved figure in the Latin dance community, known for his infectious energy, vibrant personality, and deep passion for music and movement. As an all-round dance instructor, he skillfully teaches Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Rueda De Casino, Son and Cha-cha-cha and many more inspiring dancers of all levels with his clear guidance and joyful approach.

Not only a sought-after teacher, Eṣref is also famous behind the decks as DJ Muzu, spinning irresistible Latin beats that fill dance floors across the scene. His intuitive feel for the crowd and seamless blend of classic and modern tracks make him a popular DJ wherever he plays. He's also well-known internet radio DJ runs weekly programmes on Bar Latina Radio.

A true dancer at heart, Eṣref brings authenticity, rhythm, and fun to everything he does—whether leading a class, performing on stage, or creating the perfect vibe at a party. His versatility, charm, and boundless energy have made him one of the most well-loved artists in the Latin dance world.

☆☆☆☆☆DJ Ed☆☆☆☆☆
DJ Ed is famous for running Red Hat Salsa for around 30 years. He is known equally for The Latin Vibe 14th November

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I've been running The Latin Vibe for 8 months now... and I'm absolutely blown away by how it's going. Every month we've had a great crowd and a fabulous atmosphere.

This month, I am delighted to welcome back Andreas Ru SalsaRebel and Chunky... and for the FIRST TIME at the Latin Vibe we have Julian Summers DJing! And of course Nicolai V, Laura Robb and the Latin Vibe team.

And on the night we'll have Emma Lou Photography there taking photos for the first time!!!
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THE LATIN VIBE OCTOBER PARTY:
Sat 14th November @ the Penta Hotel, Reading
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Special guest teachers: Andreas Ru SalsaRebel & Chunky.
Plus Nicolai & the LV team.

Special guest DJs: DJ JulianSummers & DJ Chunky

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So... here are the details....

Doors open at 6.45pm.

At 7.15pm There's a special Dirty Dancing Themed class with Andreas! This is an open level class for everyone (except absolute beginners).

At 8.45pm Three levels of Cross Body Salsa:
-Intermediate with Andreas.
-Improvers with Chunky.
-beginners with Nicolai.

Then our djs... Dj Julian Summers and Dj Chunky... will spin top Salsa tunes (with a sprinkling of other Latin rhythms, like Bachata, Cha Cha or Merengue) to create the perfect dancers paradise!

☆We have 2 HOURS of classes again this month!☆

Here’s the rundown...

6.45pm doors open:

The classes...
(N B. Classes will start and finish on time!)

7.15pm: Dirty Dancing Themed class with Andreas (see description below).

8.45pm: 3 x classes:
-Intermediate with Andreas.
-Improvers with Chunky.
-beginners with Nicolai.

9.45pm to 1am: Salsa Party!

Entry: £15 - Classes and Party
£10 - Party only
( Pay by cash or card/phone on the door)
Student discount available.

Dirty Dancing Themed class with Andreas RU!
“Nobody puts Baby in the corner…"
Andreas Ru brings the magic of Dirty Dancing to READING— delivering an interactive, ENTERTAINING, high-energy, fun-filled class inspired by some of the most iconic dance moments ever created. And he’ll make sure nobody is standing still.
This is NOT just another dance class.
But rather a carefully curated, cinematic dance experience — and YOU are part of it.
One Night. One Dance Floor. One Iconic Dirty Dancing experience at the LATIN VIBE.
I assure you...READING has never seen anything quite like this!
So, if you love the iconic movie and want learn some moves from it...
Or you simply want to experience the best vibes in the city…

This unique class is for YOU.

The only question is —
Will you be one of the lucky people who joined in this amazing experience...
or one of those who only heard about how fabulous it was afterwards?

14th November 2026 @ The Penta Hotel, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7RH

For queries or further info contact Nicolai:
07931 308761/ [email protected]

Here's a link for the iSalsa and Latin Vibe WhatsApp group... join up!...
https://chat.whatsapp.com/ImpB4MCuUKAAAbgLCGhd9t

Check us out on Meetup: The Latin Vibe - Reading https://www.meetup.com/the-latin-vibe-reading

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The Latin Vibe is a fabulous monthly Salsa party brought to you by Nicolai V and iSalsa. "It's all about that Latin Vibe!"

If you want top notch teachers and djs...a great mix of Salsa with other Latin rhythms too... and a fabulous gathering of dancers and lovers of Latin music brought together in a fantastic, fun, friendly, totally awesome party atmosphere... then the Latin Vibe is the place for you!
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☆AND REMEMBER... NICOLAI'S SALSA SURGERY EVERY THURSDAY @ THE PENTA HOTEL TOO!☆
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Scroll down for info about our teachers/djs.

Further info...

Parking:
You can get a 40% discount at the Q-Park on Chatham Road, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. To claim your discounted parking, you’ll need to book in advance. Visit q-park.co.uk, search for Reading (Chatham Place) car park, and enter the discount code PENTA40 when booking.

Or you can use the Broad Street Mall car park, which is next-door:
Broad Street Mall, Broad Street Centre, Reading RG1 7QE
Night Rate: £4.10 (6pm – 8am).
Info: https://www.reading.gov.uk/.../broad-street-mall-car-park/

Our ab fab team:

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Julian Summers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Based in Oxford,Julian has been playing on the UK and international circuit since 2010, Playing regular nights in Central London working with organisers such as MamboCity, Pexava and Esencia Libra and Funky Mambo Also in the midlands and south coast with LatinMotion and Tracie’s Latin Club .
He also has been guest DJ for Humba Rumba and Salsa Sabor Yorkshire , ABCD, and Salsa On The Pier and many more.

On an international level, he has had the amazing opportunity of DJ-ing at some great European festivals.and San Francisco Salsa Congress .
Julian started listening and dancing to salsa in 1999, where the sounds of the music in a small bar in Oxford drew him in to join the classes and he has never looked back.
Since then his passion continues to grow. Exploring music new and old, he continues to add to his knowledge of the latin sounds, feeding Julian’s love for the music and the joy of sharing it through DJ-ing to a busy dance floor!

He Recently returned from playing at the San Francisco congress to which Team Yorkshire Salsa Congress will be visiting this year.
He kept the floor moving with his mix of salsa cha cha, mambo and romantica.
When hes not on the decks please ask him for a dance as he loves to social dance too.

☆☆☆☆☆Andreas Ru SalsaRebel☆☆☆☆☆

Andreas RU SalsaRebel 🇷🇺🇬🇧 or just “REBEL”
Originally from Russia and raised in Europe, Andreas was introduced to Latin dance during his university years, igniting a passion for the vibrant Latin culture.
Having traveled to 48 countries, Andreas has shared his dance expertise worldwide as both a Dancer and Choreographer, including serving as a Dance Cast Captain on US Cruise Ships.

Teaching Salsa and Bachata at congresses, festivals, workshops, and hosting parties in the UK and beyond, he exudes a love for dancing, teaching, and performing. His smooth dance style is complemented by his unique teaching approach, ensuring a blend of learning and laughter in every class 😉
Renowned for his Salsa, characterized by its smooth fusion cross-body style bursting with flavor, and his Fusion-style Bachata, which seamlessly blends elements of Dominican, Sensual, and Urbana with captivating show elements.

As the proprietor of the newly rebranded SBK night "REBEL SBK Noches" and Rebel SBK CONVENTION in South Yorkshire, Andreas frequently collaborates with fellow artists and plays a pivotal role in organizing dance events.In his own words, Andreas reflects, "Dance is my story, what I fail to put into words."

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Chunky☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Chunky's classes are lively and fun, centring around breaking down the most difficult moves, techniques and components into manageable chunks, and linking them seamlessly to look and feel very fluid.
He is renowned for his cheeky charm, bad jokes and blocking the exit so you have to stay and dance at least a few tracks to practise. The perfect combo of solid technical tuition and endless fun!

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Laura Robb☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Laura started dancing when she was 5 but has been dancing salsa for 22 years, having originally been taught by her RE teachers brother whilst on a school trip to a monastery on the Isle of Wight (!), she hasn't stopped since. Whilst at University in Leeds, she enjoyed dancing 7 nights a week, and her passion for teaching beginners was born as she had the opportunity to teach for some wonderful teachers.
Now she has 2 boys and a very understanding husband, and she can be found teaching regularly with Salsa Calentita, The Funky Latino and The Salsa Bachata Social Club team.
Laura loves a class full of beginners who think they can't dance and seeing the smiles as they realise they have done it!

☆☆☆Emma Lou Photography☆☆☆

Hi 👋🏼 I’m Emma, and this is what I LOVE to do 📸😬

If you don’t know me, here’s a little peek into my photography life … I’m officially Emma

ou Photography.
otally awkward at the other side of the camera. I'm more of a candid photographer so I'll often be wandering around as unnoticed as possible 🙂

I STILL love and photograph a lot of dance - body shap

, emotions, vibe, friendship, partnerships, holds, pauses…

The things I love the most are the moments that stop my breath when im editing 🤭
I’m a candid photographer, and I like sharp images👌?

But i also see the beauty

n a photo that’s not technically perfect but makes your cheeks hurt from smiling, your skin goose pimple from excitement, your eyes tear up with pride 😌

I catch YOUR moments and make them last 💫

Can’t wait to be a

rt of this event! I’ve been wanting to do this for a while!

📸My Photography Card: I'm the resident photographer for Rebel SBK Events, Latino Coffee Rave, Salsa in the Square, Baila Bachata Anniversary Events, Salsaché Matinees, the N

castle Salsa Congress and more recently the Salsa Northwest Congress & POW!!

I’ve photographed a lot more in and outside of dance.

Take a look at my instagram if you want a true sneak peek ;)

See you on the floor …
Emma Lou Photography 📸♥️