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Come join us at
Lewis and Clark College
for their annual Latin Fiesta Dance every April,
Check out our video from Saturday
13th April 2013 and from past
events there http://youtu.be/zcvIv2H2Ssg
see Google map to where the party
will be at.
Rules: no age limit but we would like it to be 18 and
older, dress nicely (hopefully semi-formal), no person under the influence will
be allowed, no alcohol beverages allowed on campus.
Music: Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia
tropical, Bachata, Soca, Zumba, Mambo, merengue hip hop, some Quebraita
and Tribal and lots of Latin dance hits.
We have done these Festivals many years now and the
college has been nice enough to welcome non-students.
So please come to dance and have fun! Do not come
to cause trouble we have never had an incident, everyone is friendly, one
incident and the college can either cancel it or close the doors to only
students!
Hope to see you all there! Sigan
Bailando Mi Gente!
The Portland Mi Gente
Club originated in 1994 the intent was to set up a fraternal organizations with
members and host a once a month Latin dances, somewhat like the Cuban Club is
set up in Southern California. We were able to host a dance every month at the
Doubletree/Red Lion hotels in the Janzen Beach area till approximately 1998
when the Oregon liquor commission not understanding the Latin culture stopped
the Hotels from allowing us to continue hosting the dances there. After that we
help set up a number of Latin clubs in the Portland metro. And open up our own
in the City of Hood River OR. “Tito’s Wine & Dance” we then gave birth to
our daughter in 1998 and decided to get out of the night life business. Here
and there we go out to a club to dance and say hi to our old friends, so listed
below are a few entries from our experience. We don’t go dancing very offend
anymore so the dates are far apart. We still continue to DJ many parties and
sometimes a local club invites us to DJ at their club for them. We keep very
current in our music collections so we get thrilled to help the clubs out when
they need a DJ. If you need a DJ please click on the Disc Jockey Service Link
or give us a call. We have also provided some Classic Latin music for you to
hear while browsing the internet, hit the play on the player on the upper left.
If you know of new Latin Clubs in the PDX area let us know so we can list them.
Dec 12th 09; We returned
to visit our friend Jorge at Aztec Willies Wow! free admission during December. No band but just as good
they had “DJ Alejandro” excellent music. The sound was equalized allot better, we had a great
time with the free salsa lesson and the dancing. PDXlatino was also there
taking picture check out their web page at pdxlatino.com
Feb 14th 09, Happy Valentines to all, we went to the Mambo Lounge, $12 admission for two bands, that’s a good deal! They started with a basic salsa dance lesson, and then “Melao de Cuba” took the stage, first time I hear this group, they did great! I dance to all their music. After they were done, DJ Rodger continued, he was playing awesome music not one bad song. The night was perfect how could it get better? Then came “Cubaneo” the drummer started beating on the cow bell and my body started moving again. Once again I was on the floor, Cubaneo is the best!!!! The sound systems all sounded great, nice friendly atmosphere, good drinks and a large dance floor. EXCELLENCE once again! I Totally recommend the Mambo Lounge.
Nov 15th 08, Saturday night at the Mambo Lounge; it was our first time. It is just
around the corner from the Viscount Ballroom on SE 8th AVE. They don’t have a
big sign out front so you must walk the side walk to see the small sign posted
on a sandwich board. It is an older building and the doors are kept closed, you
must open the doors. Inside you will run into the doorman and then go up two
flights of stairs. On the way up you might see a few private parties happening
on the first and second floor. Just keep going up to the third floor and there
you will find the Latin Music. It does not have the “Night Club” look, no
special effect lighting, yet it is well lit up. It looks more like a dance
hall/ ballroom. The Disc Jockey is the best we have heard so far. Every song
that Roger Rumba played was a well-known hit and his
music selection is excellent: Salsa, Merengue, and Cha Cha’s.
He does add a bit of good Cumbia. I did not hear any Reggaeton or Bachata and that’s a
good thing for me, since I am not a big fan of those styles. The dance floor is
large and the music is well equalized making it very pleasant to the ears. The
bar is small yet the bartenders are fast so I never had to wait for my drinks.
Drinks are about $6.50 each (a bit high) and if you use a credit card, there is
a $10 drink minimum. Admission is $10 each person, but they had my favorite
band, Cubaneo. What can I say about Cubaneo? They are by far the best Latin band
I have seen in the Portland Metro and they only get better every time! FUEGO FUEGO! So $10 for a live band is a great price. If you are
not into the night club look, I would recommend the Mambo Lounge. You will not find a better DJ
anywhere. Andrea’s DJ is also good, but I must say Roger takes my vote!
Sept 25th 08
Thursday night at Andrea’s Cha Cha
Club! Once again Cubaneo was performing and once again they
sounded great! Andrea’s has also
done some remodeling and the dance floor is now a bit larger. For a Thursday night the club was jumping.
The DJ that night was great, a great selection of music and easy on the ears he
kept me dancing even when the band was not playing! The place is small but
On Sept 5th 08
we went to Aztec Willies Taqueria to enjoy a night of salsa dancing, the atmosphere was
excellent, good size dance floor, good bar, the DJ that night was not so hot,
music was not equalize well (hard on the ears), his selection was average L. Cost $6 to get in, I would probably
not go there again for the dj night..
But on a prior occasion we went there and had the pleasure to listen and dance
to Conjunto Cubaneo ! wow they are good ! we had a blast ! we paid $10 to
watch them and dance to their music.. that’s a bargain
!
Nov 24th 07 we
visited our old friends at Caribe Club in Beaverton, Wow! we were very
impressed, they have done massive remodeling, they have three dance floors, one
for salsa music, one for cumbia and party tropical
music and the one downstairs for mexi-tex (banda). The atmosphere is very nice and the sound systems
and lighting effects are excellent. Good over all
music selection. I would recommend the trip out to Beaverton!