Tanya Smith

Short Impressions of Performances at NY Salsa Congress

NY Salsa Congress 2014  performances which stood out for one reason or another. Eddie Torres & Vanessa (Italy) Funk/Pachanga Routine- This performance needs to be a building block for a one year installation in Vegas with all that involves including a hour long show with Eddie Torres Dancers, Mambo Legends Band, The Shiny Flashy Costumes, Shooting Fire & Water Theatrics, ...

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Made it To The Finish Line at Yamulee Footwork Class

Recap of Yamulee Footwork Class at the 2014 NY Salsa Congress.  OMG- I finally made it through a true intermediate level (I think) Yamulee Footwork class with the Master Osmar Perrones in the flesh to the very end for the 1st time! I normally dropout within the first 15 minutes completely lost and demoralized by my inability to remember anything beyond ...

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Snapshot of Life at The NY Salsa Congress 2014

A few workshops, 2.5 hr dance show, finished off the night dancing, gossiping, and spectacle watching at 4:30am. Wake up at 8:45am to catch 1st class of the day with Nelson Flores. Now, short break hunting down my breakfast before the next 3 hours of classes. Not sure when I’m supposed to sleep again with Jimmys Social soon on the horizon ...

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NY Salsa Congress Always Has My Heart

1st Hour Recap of NY Salsa Congress 2014. Just made it to the Hilton International NYC, got a free cup of hot coco courtesy of HiltonHonors, and picked up my full pass. NY Salsa Congress has been a staple in my dance shelf life since 2005 with me missing only 3 years due to Life’s variables. People come for different ...

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NEON Salsa Bachata Party at The Salsa Room

Recap Fri, Aug 29, 2014. Its Official- Summer was ended RIGHT ON THE GOOD FOOT on The Dance Floor in Proper DC Salsa y Bachata Style at Mr. Mambo’s & TSR NEON Party at the Salsa Room last night! Huge Thanks and Appreciation to the 400+ People who partied with us! Awesome Salsa & Bachata Classes with Maria Krupholter & Angel Peguero ...

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