Event Recaps

Mr. Mambo’s Salsa Bachata Summer Jam

Recap. Good Times at Mr. Mambo’s! I’m always amazed and humbled at the out of town people who say they came to Mr. Mambo’s specifically because they wanted to check out DC’s Salsa Scene and Mr. Mambo’s (they’ve heard good things) in particular. Over 220 people of all levels of dance, all walks of life merely sharing a common bond of ...

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Mr. Mambo’s & TSR 80s DECADES Party

Recap. Totally Bitching Night at Mr. Mambo’s & TSR 80s DECADES Salsa y Bachata Party at The Salsa Room in Arlington, VA Sat, June 20, 2014! A packed house, good-natured vibes everywhere, full dancefloor! Luz Rodriguez-Mercier & Savannah Bailey kicked off the night with well attended Salsa y Bachata workshops. Many women were dressed Sexy as HECK in their 80s inspired ...

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Annual Bachata Masters w/Daniel & Desiree

Recap.   The moment I knew I had messed up BADLY by not getting out of bed to go to the 2nd Annual Bachata Masters Workshops with Former Bachata World Champs Daniel & Desiree by Ferocity Dance Company and Kat Arias June 22, 2014 – When Daniel & Desiree walked through the door at Rendevous Studio for the Bachata Blowout Party ...

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Hanging Out at 2nd Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival

Pint-Sized Recap of Sawa Sawa DC Kizomba Festival Preparty 2014.  I checked out the Pre-Party of the 2ND Annual DC Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival and it was jumping! The venue was a swanky restuarant/bar/rooftop cafe named Dunya DC in the U St Corridor and Kizomba Crowd occupied the 2nd floor Bar Area. Beautiful Hardwood floors were honestly making my mind ...

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Workshops at 2nd Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival DC

Mini Recap.  I participated fully in 2 Workshops- Kizomba Foundation w/Eddy Vents and Chalianna CL and Semba Foundation w/Paulo & Lanna.  I observed 30 minutes of the Ladies Styling Workshop with Lanna. I was surprised to find how much I GENUINELY enjoyed the classes AND the dances being taught. Sum total of my experience in class- OUTSTANDING & EDUCATIONAL! Quick ...

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