Tanya Smith

My Response to the Ferguson Verdict, Riots, & Reaction…

An expected verdict expected FOR WEEKS resulting in an expected over-reaction with the expected knee jerk reactions from media and social media on all sides with NO REAL CHANGE to result.   That is, until the next “crisis” erupts to hold our attention so we that we can continue to have something to say around the water cooler, via our ...

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Forget the Haters- DC Lost Our Beloved Mayor For Life Marion Barry

Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 was a SAD Day for many of DC’s Born & Raised Citizens as we learned that our Mayor for Life, Marion Barry, passed away after complications from his long term illness with Diabetes.  I immediately posted a heartfelt RIP to social media about the loss and several of my friends, who consider me to be a ...

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RECAP of Mr. Mambo’s Be Thankful Salsa Bachata Social!

People were CERTAINLY Thankful that Mr. Mambo’s was  BACK on our regular 2nd & 4th Sat schedule and they came out in droves to show their gratitude Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at our BE THANKFUL Salsa y Bachata Dance Social at the Hollywood Ballroom!  Amazing Blend of Newbies, Seasoned Vets, and members of DC’s Salsa & Bachata Community filled up ...

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Mr. Mambo’s Be Thankful Salsa Bachata Holiday Party!

Mr. Mambo’s Salsa Social w/The Bachata Invasion happens EVERY 2nd & 4th SAT OF THE MONTH VENUE: The Hollywood Ballroom, 2126 Industrial Pky., Silver Spring, MD Regular Schedule is 8PM-2AM! HIGHLIGHTS: Four (4) Salsa y Bachata Workshops w/Psyon D. Scott, Irene Holtzman, Juan Aristy, & Tommy Smith! DJ Neo, DJ Tico, & DJ Yulio Two (2) Dance Floors (Salsa/Mambo & ...

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