Defining grandeur with latin dance
Monday, March 28, 2011
It aims to be a regular feature every Thursday to add colour to the Gaborone's entertainment landscape.
The opening night attracted high profile clientele from the diplomatic missions and the corporate sector. The city's big spenders queued to sample a rare entertainment flavour associated with Latino sophistication, status and appetite for things grandeur.
The patrons, some seated on couches and sipping diverse Cuban alcoholic offerings and cigars, appeared absolutely content with the atmosphere, while young women, skilled in the dress code and dance styles such as the conga, bolero, cha-cha, and salsa, grabbed the rare opportunity to showcase their repertoire.
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