Friday, September 14, 2007
Just what is a StuckOnSalsa Hot Pick?
I know what you are thinking. You are thinking what in the salsa is a SOS Hot pick.? There are plenty of events going in the DC area but not all of them are hot. A SOS hot pick is where more than likely the event is going to be hot, meaning a lot of good dance music, a lot of people that come just to dance , all levels where they will be some one on your level there and better to dance with and not a lot of attitudes at the party. It' where the crowds bands and djs are dancer friendly. That's what a SOS hot pick is .
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
One of my Salsa Friends passed away on Sunday
Friends,
REMEMBERING RALPH.........
Cultural Expression's family and friends bid farewell to our longtime friend, Ralph Lebit. On Sunday, September 9, 2007, at the age of 99, Ralph passed away. Ralph's love of Latin music and dance spanned the decades. Ever present at our Sizzling Mambo Sunday sets, Ralph was a testament to the magical power that lifts our spirits when we dance. We will remember Ralph's unfailing support and shared passion for the mambo and the music. Plans for a memorial service are underway at this time and we will let you know the details as soon as they become available.
REMEMBERING RALPH.........
Cultural Expression's family and friends bid farewell to our longtime friend, Ralph Lebit. On Sunday, September 9, 2007, at the age of 99, Ralph passed away. Ralph's love of Latin music and dance spanned the decades. Ever present at our Sizzling Mambo Sunday sets, Ralph was a testament to the magical power that lifts our spirits when we dance. We will remember Ralph's unfailing support and shared passion for the mambo and the music. Plans for a memorial service are underway at this time and we will let you know the details as soon as they become available.
OSCAR'S PRODUCTION presents6to FESTIVAL de la SALSA 2007
OSCAR'S PRODUCTION presents
6to FESTIVAL de la SALSA 2007
SUNDAY OCTOBER 7th (Columbus Day Weekend)
4:00 PM to 2:00 AM
* SIN MIEDO * * LA ROMANA * * ZENIZA ALLSTAR *
* RUDY GONZALEZ y su LOKURA *
DJ MIKE EL SONERO ?
* FREE SALSA LESSONS (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
at WWW.CECILIAS CLUB.COM
2619 COLUMBIA PIKE - ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22204
TICKETS ON SALE NOW $20.00
INFO: (703)750-9277 - WWW.OSCARSPRODUCTION.COM
6to FESTIVAL de la SALSA 2007
SUNDAY OCTOBER 7th (Columbus Day Weekend)
4:00 PM to 2:00 AM
* SIN MIEDO * * LA ROMANA * * ZENIZA ALLSTAR *
* RUDY GONZALEZ y su LOKURA *
DJ MIKE EL SONERO ?
* FREE SALSA LESSONS (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
at WWW.CECILIAS CLUB.COM
2619 COLUMBIA PIKE - ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22204
TICKETS ON SALE NOW $20.00
INFO: (703)750-9277 - WWW.OSCARSPRODUCTION.COM
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
StuckonSalsa to teach a Free 5 week progressive course for the month of October every Monday
All these classes will be taught LA style on1
StuckonSalsa to teach a Free 5 week progressive course for the month of October every Monday
Free Salsa classes are sponsored by Primo Prodcutions http://www.primop.com... and World Salsa Travel http://www.worldsalsa...
You will be ready for Social dancing at Night clubs and socials after our 5 week course
We have literally taught thousands of people the basic steps of Salsa.
We will give you a foundation that will prepare you to take your salsa game to the next level and beyond.
We will have a special timing section in the beginning of all our beginning classes for those who need help finding the 1 in a song . We don't just show you moves we teach you how to dance to the music.
All students that take the full 5 weeks will get a DVD with footage from the the 5 week series. We will document how you were before class and see what you like after the 5 week series. Spots are limited email me to sign up for your free class . Classes are to be held at Lima Night Club Located at 1401 K st Nw WDC No cover for all
Open bar for the ladies from 9pm until 11pm
Beg 9:-9:45 Intermediate 9:45 until 10:30pm
We have our first class outing the first week as after class we head up to ToJam Entertainment's 1 year Anniversary at Ocean Drive night club.
So you think you cannot learn to dance salsa ? Wrong , SOS can teach any one how to dance salsa and mambo
All of our classes cover timing, footwork, turn patterns including how to hear the 1 and 2 in a song , leading & following, men's and women's styling
StuckonSalsa to teach a Free 5 week progressive course for the month of October every Monday
Free Salsa classes are sponsored by Primo Prodcutions http://www.primop.com... and World Salsa Travel http://www.worldsalsa...
You will be ready for Social dancing at Night clubs and socials after our 5 week course
We have literally taught thousands of people the basic steps of Salsa.
We will give you a foundation that will prepare you to take your salsa game to the next level and beyond.
We will have a special timing section in the beginning of all our beginning classes for those who need help finding the 1 in a song . We don't just show you moves we teach you how to dance to the music.
All students that take the full 5 weeks will get a DVD with footage from the the 5 week series. We will document how you were before class and see what you like after the 5 week series. Spots are limited email me to sign up for your free class . Classes are to be held at Lima Night Club Located at 1401 K st Nw WDC No cover for all
Open bar for the ladies from 9pm until 11pm
Beg 9:-9:45 Intermediate 9:45 until 10:30pm
We have our first class outing the first week as after class we head up to ToJam Entertainment's 1 year Anniversary at Ocean Drive night club.
So you think you cannot learn to dance salsa ? Wrong , SOS can teach any one how to dance salsa and mambo
All of our classes cover timing, footwork, turn patterns including how to hear the 1 and 2 in a song , leading & following, men's and women's styling
Monday, September 10, 2007
Salsa Happy Hour! New Meetup Member & Largest Salsa Meetup in the World Party!
What: Salsa Happy Hour! New Meetup Member & Largest Salsa Meetup in the World Party!!
When: Thursday, September 13, 6:00 PM
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Event Description: Hello everyone!
Join us on Thursday, September 13, 2007 from 6:00-10:00 pm at K Street Lounge for a salsa happy hour. In celebration of welcoming our newest members along with our new status of Largest Salsa Meetup in the World, we would like to invite you all to join us for this special salsa happy hour. We will also be joining meetup groups, DC Cubans, DC Metro Ricans, and DC Latino Professionals Groups, as we kick off Latino Heritage Month and bring you a happy hour with some added spice of salsa. If you don't dance salsa or are bit rusty, don't fret because meetup member Melody Gonzales will teach a free salsa lesson at 7:00 pm.
If you have never attended one of our salsa meetups, they are the perfect opportunity to meet other friendly and fun people. So new members and first timers, don't be shy, come alone or with your friends -- either way, you will encounter a friendly and outgoing group of fun dancers that love meeting new people.
And yes....there will be plenty of salsa music playing along with bachata, merengue and cha cha. DJ Vino will be starting from 6:00 to 8:00 with his exclusive salsa mix and DJ Elite Rumbero will be closing it out from 8:00 to 10:00 with a mix of latin song genres. Although there will be plenty of time for dancing, I would also like to focus on this event as an opportunity to greet new and existing members and continue to build our amazing group. It is about time those dormant members that only read the emails and message boards come out and grace us with their presence. We could always use more dancers no matter what level you are! Therefore, let's make this night, "Make a Friend" night. If you don't know someone, take the initiative to introduce yourself! Everybody wins! :-)
Please be sure to RSVP so that we know you are coming. I mean with a free event like this, you can't go wrong! Come one, come all! I will be there wearing my shiny red meetup pin so make sure to introduce yourself to me.
See you on Thursday!
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Thursday, September 13, 2007, 6:00 PM -10:00 pm
K Street Lounge
1301 K St. NW
Washington , DC 20005
202-962-3933
www.kstreetdc.com
Metro: McPherson Square (Blue and Orange Lines)
Parking: Garage ($$$), Street (read the signs carefully)
Cover: None
Drink Specials: 2 for 1 drinks on Bud Select, PINK & Level vodka (confirm before ordering)
Learn more here:
http://salsa.meetup.com/162/calendar/6330380/
When: Thursday, September 13, 6:00 PM
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Event Description: Hello everyone!
Join us on Thursday, September 13, 2007 from 6:00-10:00 pm at K Street Lounge for a salsa happy hour. In celebration of welcoming our newest members along with our new status of Largest Salsa Meetup in the World, we would like to invite you all to join us for this special salsa happy hour. We will also be joining meetup groups, DC Cubans, DC Metro Ricans, and DC Latino Professionals Groups, as we kick off Latino Heritage Month and bring you a happy hour with some added spice of salsa. If you don't dance salsa or are bit rusty, don't fret because meetup member Melody Gonzales will teach a free salsa lesson at 7:00 pm.
If you have never attended one of our salsa meetups, they are the perfect opportunity to meet other friendly and fun people. So new members and first timers, don't be shy, come alone or with your friends -- either way, you will encounter a friendly and outgoing group of fun dancers that love meeting new people.
And yes....there will be plenty of salsa music playing along with bachata, merengue and cha cha. DJ Vino will be starting from 6:00 to 8:00 with his exclusive salsa mix and DJ Elite Rumbero will be closing it out from 8:00 to 10:00 with a mix of latin song genres. Although there will be plenty of time for dancing, I would also like to focus on this event as an opportunity to greet new and existing members and continue to build our amazing group. It is about time those dormant members that only read the emails and message boards come out and grace us with their presence. We could always use more dancers no matter what level you are! Therefore, let's make this night, "Make a Friend" night. If you don't know someone, take the initiative to introduce yourself! Everybody wins! :-)
Please be sure to RSVP so that we know you are coming. I mean with a free event like this, you can't go wrong! Come one, come all! I will be there wearing my shiny red meetup pin so make sure to introduce yourself to me.
See you on Thursday!
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Thursday, September 13, 2007, 6:00 PM -10:00 pm
K Street Lounge
1301 K St. NW
Washington , DC 20005
202-962-3933
www.kstreetdc.com
Metro: McPherson Square (Blue and Orange Lines)
Parking: Garage ($$$), Street (read the signs carefully)
Cover: None
Drink Specials: 2 for 1 drinks on Bud Select, PINK & Level vodka (confirm before ordering)
Learn more here:
http://salsa.meetup.com/162/calendar/6330380/
Willie Colon who will be performing at a Free outdoor concert this Friday at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza from 7pm until 9pm
Willie Colon who will be performing at a Free outdoor concert this Friday at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza from 7pm until 9pm
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Trailer to the Movie Short Mano and Slide show of the making of Mano
I was honored to be a part of the making of the movie Short "Mano " produced by Tony Nardolillo Here is the trailer of the Movie and slide show on the movie set
Friday, September 7, 2007
Post Salsa Congress let down
Unfortunately after experiencing such a Salsa high like attending his past New York Salsa Congress 2007 . You have to prepare your self for a big let down after such an amazing event. Every thing seems like a let down and it's hard to get motivated to go out for a while after attending a Major Salsa Event or Large Non Congress Salsa Event.
I often wonder do other people feel the same . If you do leave a comment and let me know how you feel
I often wonder do other people feel the same . If you do leave a comment and let me know how you feel
Here's what GoGo Earl is watching
Here's what GoGo Earl is watching . The SOS video playlist Tony Nardolillo in New York , ClaveKazi in Germany ,Karisma Dancers Live music at the New York Salsa Comgress 2007. Also we flashback to the past and see where some of today's dancers got their moves from and who influenced them
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Group Classes
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Group Classes
1. Learn 30% faster by adding group classes to private lessons.
2. Be able to dance school figures without hesitation.
3. Learn figures through repetition for progress checkouts.
4. Learn to move figures around the floor.
5. Practice leading/following different partners.
6. Learn figures in group class, save private lessons for style & technique.
7. Increase self confidence.
8. Increase balance tremendously.
9. Have a lot of fun!
10. Make lots of new friends!
1. Learn 30% faster by adding group classes to private lessons.
2. Be able to dance school figures without hesitation.
3. Learn figures through repetition for progress checkouts.
4. Learn to move figures around the floor.
5. Practice leading/following different partners.
6. Learn figures in group class, save private lessons for style & technique.
7. Increase self confidence.
8. Increase balance tremendously.
9. Have a lot of fun!
10. Make lots of new friends!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Flashback post from April 2007 I didn't see it coming!
Didn't even see it coming
Honestly I did not see this coming. I thought Caribbean Breeze had become the place to be for Salsa on a Friday night. That it night have been but the numbers at the Bar were not reflecting the numbers of the crowd and as always Salseros have to go because they don't drink. or support the Bar . Well people say they supported the Bar and they probably did but that does not make up for the people who spend no money at all. Or for those who come in early to get in free and never spend any money. As long as the salseros has that attitude they will be relegated to dance studios to do their dancing . Now you say when you went to get a drink you could not get waited on. Well I I have no comment about that. I knew the bartenders so I guess they took care of me. I found the Bar tenders to be friendly and hardworking but that's just me.
Comment posted
Comments:
candela said...
Hoss, not your fault. Businesss minds have to come together in regards to crowd generation and bar revenue. Good music is just the initial hook. However, I will respectfully say that CB today is a better place, easily recognized by the salseros in the world, and he owe that to your honest efforts. Compromise is a word that needs to be shared by two entities not one. There is a way to please both the owner and the event promoter, honest two way communication. The salsaholics did support the bar, the restaurant, and most of all behaved. Other crowds will do it differently...Stay on point GO..GO
Honestly I did not see this coming. I thought Caribbean Breeze had become the place to be for Salsa on a Friday night. That it night have been but the numbers at the Bar were not reflecting the numbers of the crowd and as always Salseros have to go because they don't drink. or support the Bar . Well people say they supported the Bar and they probably did but that does not make up for the people who spend no money at all. Or for those who come in early to get in free and never spend any money. As long as the salseros has that attitude they will be relegated to dance studios to do their dancing . Now you say when you went to get a drink you could not get waited on. Well I I have no comment about that. I knew the bartenders so I guess they took care of me. I found the Bar tenders to be friendly and hardworking but that's just me.
Comment posted
Comments:
candela said...
Hoss, not your fault. Businesss minds have to come together in regards to crowd generation and bar revenue. Good music is just the initial hook. However, I will respectfully say that CB today is a better place, easily recognized by the salseros in the world, and he owe that to your honest efforts. Compromise is a word that needs to be shared by two entities not one. There is a way to please both the owner and the event promoter, honest two way communication. The salsaholics did support the bar, the restaurant, and most of all behaved. Other crowds will do it differently...Stay on point GO..GO
FLASHBACK BLOG POST MY FIRST POST ON GREAT DANCE.COM
FLASHBACK BLOG POST MY FIRST POST ON GREAT DANCE.COM
June 13, 2005
DC SALSA CONGRESS 2005 WAS SALSA BANANAS
Good morning everybody please allow me to introduce my self. My name is Earl Rush and I will be your salsa guide for the Great Dance/Stuckonsalsa newsletter. We are based out of Washington, DC but we have info on Salsa all over the United States.
This weekend just might have been just one of the exciting salsa weekends in my life as the DC Salsa Congress 2005 took place here in the Nation´s capital, Washington, DC.
When it was all said and done the DC Salsa Congress was one of the best Congresses that I have been too. It was non stop action. David Melendez and Shaka Brown did a tremendous job of putting this event together. When it was over I WAS SO FILLED WITH JOYOUS EMOTION I SAt DOWN AND CRIED FOR BEING SO HAPPY.
DC had not had a salsa congress since Ricardo the Wepa man and Elba hooked up with Edie the salsa freak to do the Salsa Web salsa congress in 1999.
Friday night I came in to the ballroom and the place was jamming with Jimmy Bosch and La Romana. JIMMY BOSCH is a grammy award winning musician but on this night playing in front of their hometown crowd and people from all over the world, yes that´s right the DC Salsa Congress was international, La Romana quelled any doubts about how good they were. There were hot hot hot1!!!!! I had never heard them play like that in the last 8 years. They were incredible!! No I am not saying that because Edwin Ortiz the leader of La Romana took time out to acknowledge WWW.stuckonsalsa.com my web site for the work we have done for the salsa community and because he let me come on stage and dance , which was truly a highlight for me but because for that 2 hours they played they were in the salsa zone.
I have so much to say right now but I am so tired for the weekend I will have full report tomorrow.
I just want to take the time to thank my new partner Doug Fox for allowing me to be a part of something special which is the Great Dance/StuckonSalsa newsletter.greatdance.com Doug is a salsA beast he already has 19 video clips of the Congress on line and 308 pictures posted. greatdance.com/salsa There will be pictures posted all week as the STUCKONSALSA correspondents Janice Woodward,SHEILA MCNEIL, HELENA HASSAN ,WERE ALL COVERING THE CONGRESS THIS WEEKEND. Tomorrow full report on Congress
June 13, 2005
DC SALSA CONGRESS 2005 WAS SALSA BANANAS
Good morning everybody please allow me to introduce my self. My name is Earl Rush and I will be your salsa guide for the Great Dance/Stuckonsalsa newsletter. We are based out of Washington, DC but we have info on Salsa all over the United States.
This weekend just might have been just one of the exciting salsa weekends in my life as the DC Salsa Congress 2005 took place here in the Nation´s capital, Washington, DC.
When it was all said and done the DC Salsa Congress was one of the best Congresses that I have been too. It was non stop action. David Melendez and Shaka Brown did a tremendous job of putting this event together. When it was over I WAS SO FILLED WITH JOYOUS EMOTION I SAt DOWN AND CRIED FOR BEING SO HAPPY.
DC had not had a salsa congress since Ricardo the Wepa man and Elba hooked up with Edie the salsa freak to do the Salsa Web salsa congress in 1999.
Friday night I came in to the ballroom and the place was jamming with Jimmy Bosch and La Romana. JIMMY BOSCH is a grammy award winning musician but on this night playing in front of their hometown crowd and people from all over the world, yes that´s right the DC Salsa Congress was international, La Romana quelled any doubts about how good they were. There were hot hot hot1!!!!! I had never heard them play like that in the last 8 years. They were incredible!! No I am not saying that because Edwin Ortiz the leader of La Romana took time out to acknowledge WWW.stuckonsalsa.com my web site for the work we have done for the salsa community and because he let me come on stage and dance , which was truly a highlight for me but because for that 2 hours they played they were in the salsa zone.
I have so much to say right now but I am so tired for the weekend I will have full report tomorrow.
I just want to take the time to thank my new partner Doug Fox for allowing me to be a part of something special which is the Great Dance/StuckonSalsa newsletter.greatdance.com Doug is a salsA beast he already has 19 video clips of the Congress on line and 308 pictures posted. greatdance.com/salsa There will be pictures posted all week as the STUCKONSALSA correspondents Janice Woodward,SHEILA MCNEIL, HELENA HASSAN ,WERE ALL COVERING THE CONGRESS THIS WEEKEND. Tomorrow full report on Congress
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
This is definitely one of my all time favorite songs
This is definitely one of my all time favorite songs. It is simply beautiful. If you feel like you want to cry after hearing this song, don't worry it happens to people who hear this song all the time.
Wow what a Night at the Smithsonian Cafe !
For more videos like this log to www.stuckonsalsa.com
StuckOnSalsa was honored to be asked to participate in the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe as the Tribute to Latin Jazz and Salsa as the Official Salsa Instructors of the Event . We had a great turnout and it we had as much fun giving the class as well as the students had fun taking it.It was awesome to see out students dancing right after the class. But as good as the m
music being played it was making every one wanting to get up and dance. I think I have taken fir granted the musicians hear but on Friday night I realized we have a Plethora of talent here. The turnout was almost to capacity . People were dancing all over the place and it was just salsa pandemonium in the Jazz Cafe
For Photo Gallery of this fantastic night click here
Monday, September 3, 2007
Tony Nardolillo at New York Salsa Congress
I think this photo below pretty much sums up how the New York Salsa Congress was.
Tony Nardolillo Executive producer and star of the Movie short "Mano" at the New York Salsa Congress 2007 with a fabulous Salsera from Toronto
The lighting is horrible but in the shadow you can still see that our boy Tony has some moves. and you can still hear how the band was just salsa kicking it on this song. We don't want you to be able to steal all his moves that he stole from me and others anyway. Just kidding Do it Tony!
No Choreography, Freestyle all the way Baby! Welcome to Tony's world!
Tony Nardolillo Executive producer and star of the Movie short "Mano" at the New York Salsa Congress 2007 with a fabulous Salsera from Toronto
The lighting is horrible but in the shadow you can still see that our boy Tony has some moves. and you can still hear how the band was just salsa kicking it on this song. We don't want you to be able to steal all his moves that he stole from me and others anyway. Just kidding Do it Tony!
No Choreography, Freestyle all the way Baby! Welcome to Tony's world!
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