RECORD RUEDA

'RECORD RUEDA - A GUINESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT FOR 'CHILDREN IN CRISIS'

'Record Rueda' is a Guiness World Record attempt to create the largest 'Rueda de Casino' wheel in history. This world record attempt will be taking place at the International Cuban Congress weekender on 28th November-1st December 2008 at Boddelwyddan Castle in Wales.

This non profit charity event has been organised by the Moe Flex Dance company and will be incorporating various functions and events globally throughout the year, leading up to 'Record Rueda' to raise funds for the charity 'Children in Crisis' and will involve all styles and elements of the dance & performing arts world. Cuba-UK is the main sponsor and has made a significant financial contribution to the charity.

THE CHARITY

Children in Crisis exists to give children in some of the world's poorest countries the educational opportunities they need to help transform their lives. At the heart of their work is the belief that education is an essential tool to overcome poverty. Their vision is of a world where all children have access to education to enable them to fulfil their potential, to live positive, healthy lives and contribute to the development of the communities in which they live. For more information about this charity go to www.childrenincrisis.org

THE RECORD RUEDA ANTHEM

We are proud to announce that Record Rueda's Anthem will be put together by none other than Alex Wilson and Rudi B who are two giants in the salsa and latin jazz musical world!

YOU TOO CAN BECOME A WORLD RECORD BREAKER

You will have the opportunity at the Congress, to participate in the record attempt and you too can become a World Guiness record breaker.

RUEDA DE CASINO

During the late 1950's in Cuba, there was a popular dance -- some might call it a "dance craze!" -- that was done in the streets and in the clubs, and in people's homes. It was called Casino Rueda, or Rueda de Casino, or simply Rueda. Rueda means "wheel". Casino refers to the kinds of turns and breaks you might normally see in ordinary partner Salsa dancing.

Rueda de Casino, in its truest form, is an art of communication that requires dancers be alert and quick. A leader calls out or signals the dancers to a short combination of intricate steps followed by commands such as "adios", "enchufa", or "dame..." which are patterns that lead dancers to a change of partners. Each pattern also comes with a hand signal or gesture which are well needed in large circles and/or loud night clubs. It's incredible to watch but certainly much more so to participate. Everyone in the wheel, including followers, keep their eyes peeled to the caller. When the dancers are on in "la rueda" it is intoxicating and addictive!

MOE FLEX DANCE
Winner of many international dance awards, Moe Flex Dance is a UK dance company, specialising in Latin and Street based dance. Offering a variety of services including:- teaching, performing and event co-ordination, the vast array of experience and contacts that Moe Flex Dance has within it's carefully chosen team, ensures that everything they do is done to the highest standard. The Moe Flex Dance Team and Associates include UK, European and several world champions and cover a range of different dance styles from Salsa, Mambo & Reggaeton to Hip hop, Jazz and Funk. It was Moe's unique style of teaching that brought Rueda back into popularity in 2005 and since then, he has help to take it to the amazing heights that it has reached today. For more information about Moe Flex Dance go to www.moeflexdance.com