Pexava Dance Socials

05/06/2022

The next Pexava Saturday Night Social takes place on Saturday 11th June at Conway Hall, Holborn!
- Class at 8.30pm with Gil and Shelley
- Dancing until 2.00am!
- DJ Shaan and Tarek

Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2618245311640531

Entry £12 (includes free class)

05/06/2022

A huge thank you to everyone that joined us at our second Saturday matinee yesterday. We really enjoyed it and the feedback was great, thank you all for helping to make it a success. We hope you enjoyed your free pizzas!

A special thank you to our DJs for the event, Sean and Os. Our next matinee is on 20th August, but we have plenty of socials in between. Next up Saturday 11th June at Conway Hall with DJs Shaan and Tarek!

04/06/2022

On our way to Unity Hall, next to Islington fire station, for today’s matinee social. Four hours of pure social dancing pleasure and pizza room. See you there from 2pm!

02/06/2022

Remember, there is NO Thursday afterwork social tonight. Instead, join us on Saturday afternoon in Angel!
And next Saturday 11th June back at Conway Hall!

30/05/2022

Important Pexava Dance Summer Socials Update: In June we have NO first Thursday Social, but we DO have a fantastic Saturday Matinee in Angel and a Saturday Night in Holborn. Make sure you add our other dates to your diary, especially our rare Saturday Night at Conway Hall!

22/05/2022

17/05/2022

Important update: Please note that a dancer who tested Covid negative before they attended the Pexava Social on Saturday has informed us they tested positive today. If you joined us at the event, please consider testing over the coming days, particularly if you are visiting vulnerable friends or family in the near future.
Thank you to our dancer for following up so responsibly.

11/05/2022

Pexava Holborn Social this Saturday at Conway Hall. A slice of Salsa Heaven… See you there!

https://fb.me/e/2ymIAYEcN

16/04/2022

Pexava Matinee now at 277A Upper Street, Angel. Next to the Fire Station!

16/04/2022

Pexava afternoon social today! Near Angel, central London
Info at:
https://fb.me/e/3hrlPnp2F

14/04/2022

Just a few more days until our NEW Pexava Matinee Social - Saturday 16 April, and we can't wait!

To help build the excitement, check out the video below for a sneak preview of our new venue, New Unity, Upper Street. It has a great floor, lots of space and is a 5 mins walk from: Highbury & Islington or Angel Station.

Join us on Saturday from 2PM-6PM and help us make our first afternoon social a great event!

Two well-presented, versatile halls and a commercial kitchen in the heart of Islington's vibrant Upper Street. Available weekdays and weekends, daytime and e...

07/04/2022

Tonight's the night!! Our first Thursday social of the year is finally here!! Can't wait to see you all!

⭐ Class at 7.15pm with Gil and Shelley (On1 Crossbody, Intermediate/Advanced level)
⭐ Music from DJ Tuli
⭐Show at 10pm with Esencia Libre Ladies
⭐ Dancing until 11.30pm

30/03/2022

💃 NEXT MONTH'S PEXAVA SOCIALS! 💃

It's almost April, so here's a reminder of our upcoming socials! Next Thursday night, we have our first Thursday Salsa Social of 2022 at Conway Hall Holborn. Check out our Facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/2rwnwKFaN

And then the following week, we are launching our brand new Pexava Matinee Social, on Saturday 16th April at New Unity, 227A Upper Street, Central London. We'll have dancing from 2-6PM and even a pizza room! Learn more here: https://fb.me/e/14GFwuqnk

02/03/2022

Please note!

25/12/2021

Wishing you all a relaxing and safe festive season and MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thank you for your support in our classes, courses and socials in 2021. Looking forward to seeing you in 2022! Gil and Shelley x

17/12/2021

Important update regarding Pexava Saturday Social 11 December: Despite everyone's best efforts, we have today been informed that a dancer who attended our Social on 11 December has today tested faintly positive via LFT. PCR result is pending. This dancer had checked that they were negative via LFT on the day, before attending our event.
If you joined us on 11 December please ensure that, as per best current practice for all social dancers, you test regularly before and after dancing and if necessary self-isolate as per government guidelines.
Thank you to our dancer for responsibly sharing the update with us, we wish you a speedy recovery.

12/12/2021

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at our last Social of the year, especially Julian Summers, Jamil Bacha and Sassia Michel for the great sets!

We are now on our festive break. Dates for 2022 Socials are live on the Pexava website. The next date is Saturday 12 February 2022. Stay safe and happy and see you then!

26/04/2021

May and June: 8 week online course with Pexava!

Every Tuesday from the 4th of May, 8:00 to 9:30pm, join Pexava on this new 8 week online course. We will be working on areas of footwork/styling where you have told us you struggle on the dance floor: CHA CHA, RUMBA and MUSICALITY. Finally you will be able to identify these rhythms on the dancefloor, and to dance cool, classic and funky footwork with body movement and style.

Whether you usually dance on1 or on2, it doesn’t matter because these three aspects will undoubtedly help you to grow as a dancer and will give you so many tools that will help your creativity and flavour on the dance floor, whatever style you dance.

The course will be 3 weeks of CHA CHA, 3 weeks of RUMBA, and 2 weeks of MUSICALITY.

At Pexava we firmly believe that technique is the most important tool, to be able to learn and to dance any style, so every lesson will start with 20 to 30 minutes of exercises for different fundamental dance techniques including balance, spotting, basics of body movement, control and sharpness, speed, stepping, posture, basics of styling and more.

The lesson will be through Zoom and Facebook live, where you can receive feedback if you turn your camera on and the lesson will be recorded on the Facebook group for you to repeat or catch up anytime you want.

Course cost £64 for the 8 weeks.

Join us for some fun, movement and to improve your dancing.

WE WILL START TUESDAY 4th OF MAY
For more information send Gil a private FB message or WhatsApp us on 07702272884

20/02/2021

New 8-week Pexava online course. Covering all key topics and styles for you. Move, get fit and feel happy with Pexava! Every Tuesday 8:00 - 9:30 pm, we start 2nd of March and dance through to 20th of April.

Week 1: General technique foundation, to benefit all aspects of your dance, including spinning, balance, spotting, weight transfer, correct technique for stepping, isolation, and body movement.
Weeks 2 and 3: A routine of footwork On1 with styling, for you to use on our return to the dance floor.
Weeks 4 and 5: A routine of footwork On2 with styling, for you to use on our return to the dance floor.
Week 6: A short routine of rumba with styling and body movement for men and women.
Week 7: A short fun and funky routine of Chacha
Finally, Week 8: Musicality, including a short routine emphasizing the instruments and lyrics of the song

This course will be delivered through Zoom and Facebook Live. Sessions will be recorded every week and available on our private Facebook group, enabling you to practice and repeat anytime you want and at your own speed.
If you are comfortable to share your video, we provide lots of feedback to help you to make maximum progress.

We bring all the atmosphere and energy of Pexava to you at home! Join us for great fun and lots of learning and dancing every Tuesday in March and April.

For more information, send Gil a private message or call 07702 272884
Course cost: £64 (£8 per 1.5hr session)

30/11/2020

NEW PEXAVA MENS AND LADIES STYLING ONLINE COURSE STARTS TOMORROW! 8 weeks of pure footwork with lots of technique and styling for both leaders and followers.

We will work through a full song that you can learn as a choreography and perhaps one day perform if you wish (optional). Or, simply join to learn all the technique and attitude for great styling. You will feel how using your arms, head, hips and the most important thing, your approach, will bring your dance to a new level!

Keep your mind busy, entertained and having fun. Plus improve your dancing and fitness! That’s the best way to spend this time together!

Taught on FB Live and Zoom, classes are recorded so that you can catch up, or return and practice again, at your convenience.

Dates: Every Tuesday 8:00 to 9:30 pm, 1st of December, through 19th of January inclusive.
Cost: £64 for the 8 weeks

For more information send Gil a private message or call 07702272884

Keep dancing, with Pexava!

04/07/2020

Feel good and funky with Gil! New 8-week ChaCha improver level course with optional choreography starts this Tuesday!

Every Tuesday during July and August 8:00pm to 9:30pm. Taught through Zoom and Facebook Live, Gil will be teaching in a mirrored venue with live feedback for you (if you choose to turn on your video).

Learn all about ChaCha timing and easy classic footwork. Funky and cool, and of course Gil's favourite part of a choreography: footwork completely with the music, (musicality) 👌

Through experience we know that learning a dance as a choreography is incredibly effective. At the end of the 8 weeks we will be dancing a full track, with an optional future performance as a focus. If you prefer not to perform, then you will have a large repertoire of cool chacha footwork, for when socials return! 😉👍

Classes are saved onto the Facebook group for you to practice again or catch up if you miss a session.

For more information, send Gil a private message.
Perfect for those who have some experience of Cha Cha or Beginners. It will be easy, cool and fun and guaranteed to brighten your week!
We start on 7th of July!

Send a message to Gil through his profile for more information
https://www.facebook.com/gilberto.p.mendez
Or call 07702 272884

31/05/2020

5 weeks course this June: Conversion to On2! Join Gilberto Prado Mendez to learn to dance On2 in 5 weeks, including timing, leading and following basic rules and some cool footwork New York style. Shelley will also join sometimes to add styling tips for the ladies!

Every Tuesday in June 8:00pm to 9:30pm via Zoom and Facebook Live

All classes archived for you to return to and work through at your own speed.

Cost:
£35 for the five weeks.
In appreciation for your amazing work free of charge for NHS workers, proof of ID required.

More info and to book: send Gil a private message or WhatsApp 07702272884

Let’s keep staying safe, dancing and learning something new!

We start this Tuesday 2nd of June 🙏❤️🕺