Mambo Dinamico's Tuesday Night Social!

If you missed Mambo Dinamico’s Level III Class last night, then you missed an awesome class. The Pivot Turns looked great and the Shines even better!  You still have a chance Tonight to get in on all the spinning and footwork Action! That’s right TGIT! Thank God it’s Tuesday. Mambo Dinamico will be having the Beginner’s Level I and II Class tonight, followed by the weekly Tuesday Night Social. Last Tuesday it was packed and we had a Great Thanksgiving “Pre-party!”   Don’t miss out on your Salsa Fix Tonight!

Mambo Dinamico's Level III Class tonight

Happy After Thanksgiving and Happy Cyber Monday!

Mambo Dinamico will be having it’s Monday night Level III Class tonight!

Betto will be teaching pivot turns, spotting, how to lead double turns and body movement! Class will be starting at 7:30 pm @ Carmen's!

Come prepared to get your Mambo Hook Up!

http://www.ncmambo.com/

Relationships and the Salsa

Happy Thanksgiving to you all,

Since we will be eating Yummy and Juicy Turkeys today, I thought I should write about a Yummy and Juicy topic.

How do I handle my relationship and the World of Salsa?

It's a very fine line. Usually in the beginning of my Relationships the person of my interest already knows that I dance and find it alluring and piquant. As that person begins to see how involved I am in the dance, they view it as obsessive and time consuming.

Depending on how comfortable I am with that person I may ease them into certain Salsa events. As I look back, when I was not so comfortable I brought them to a straight up Salsa Congress and let them see 'hard core' how I ‘work it’. In some cases, It was a test to see if they really liked me and could survive in the environment.


Jadah for instance, was eased into the Salsa World. He made his first appearance at the Mambo Dinamico 8th Anniversary Celebration featuring the "Mambo King" Eddie Torres!  He enjoyed himself BUT, he decided that he was not that thrilled with me dancing with Salseros Morenos. All the other dancers were ok but not los Morenos.  It's been almost a year since then and we have come to an understanding. :-) Admittedly there is a different connection that exists but more importantly, you have to consider that African Americans only account for a fourth of the population in the Salsa World and less than that in the Triangle area.

This is only one example of the type of things that come up when you are a dancer dating outside the Salsa World. That is not to say that dating in the Salsa world is any easier, because it's not!


In my relationship, the main struggle has been to find balance. When you also add the fact that you are dealing with a long distant relationship, it adds a different dynamic as well. I teach and dance during the week and see Jadah on the weekends. Well every weekend there is a social that I would not mind going to, to support and mostly to have fun. Let's just say I don't have the chance to do that. If I want to maintain my relationship I need to at times put my man first and Salsa dancing for fun takes a back seat.

Common issues/ statements that come up while Dating and Salsa Dancing:
-“You were dancing too close…”
-“I don’t like you dancing Bachata with that person.”
-“Why do you dance sexier with certain people more than other?”
-“How many exes do you have in the Salsa World?”
-“How many Salseros/as try to pick you up after a night of dancing?”

These comments are just to name a few. Feel free to add any others….

Car Traveling Tips

Hi Everyone,

I pray earnestly that everyone has a safe Holiday!
As you travel the busy highways be sure that you are
Alert, not only for yourselves but for others traveling
Along with you. So, I wanted to leave with you a few tips
For making that road trip!

1. Make sure your car is capable of making the trip to the destination
    and back.
2. Make sure you are well rested.
3. NO texting, sleeping, or book reading while driving.
4. Make sure you have a full tank of gas.
5. Refrain from road rage.

Be safe everyone and have fun!

The Young & the Restless

So if I had a really bad habit, it would be watching the Soaps. It started back when I was 4 years old and staying at my grandmother’s house. I was not allowed to turn the TV channels because that was “using up electricity” my grandmother would say. So years later, I still have trouble turning the channel when it comes on. LOL.

 

Let’s talk favorite Characters and Why, shall we...  I love the actress Michelle Stratford who plays the ex- Phyllis Newman. I cackle at her evil Character and think that she is going to head back into her craziness soon enough, especially now that Diane is back on the show and after Jack!

Can anyone tell me HOW they replaced Shamar Moore with Eddie Winslow?  Someone should have been fired for that!  FOR REAL! I should have been consulted.

The character I hate the most is Nina Webster played by Tricia Cast. Can we say Cry Baby! And she nags a bit too much too! I know that this is a drama but every word she says is so dramatic!

I loved “ANTM” Eva Marcille on the show but I think they needed the sexy Salsa Dancer “Jamila Puentes”. J  I miss Victoria Rowell played by Drucilla Winters. Her character was passionate and inspiration; she was a beautiful dancer back in the day.

Last thing, how many times will Victor and Nikki and Nicolas and Sharon get married???????

I am over it!

Thank You Turkey!

So it’s almost Turkey Day and I wanted you all to share in my Thanksgiving Dinner Menu!

My mom and I are preparing this Year's Feast. We will be partaking in:

A Cornish Hen tenderly roasted with Seasonings to Boot.

A supple Meatloaf made with the finest peppers of the world.

A Honey Baked Ham, prepared ONLY like the Honey Baked Ham Store Can.

For Greens we will delight in:

The ever so popular Green Beans spiced with a little salt, pepper, and a family secret "ingredient".

A Spinach Casserole Pie made with fresh spices and the best sausage trimmings.

And of course Collards go without saying, with Ham Hocks for Flavor!

We will also be serving Starches Galore!

Macaroni and Cheese that will have ya’ Mom shouting for “More please!”

Country Made RICE, like my Aunt Sharon makes it, with Milk and Butter, Butter, and More Butter.

My MOM’s own Famous everybody, including my ex-boyfriend want the recipe,

“Chicken Pot Pie”- must be in the family to have this succulent Master Piece (lol)!

Ohhhh! Woop, Woop! Desserts to Live For!

Punch Bowl Cake Straight from Nana’s Hands to our Lips,

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake- thank God for my Aunt Louise’s Cake! Amen

My newest Pumpkin Pie Creation.

Aunt Sarah’s (not Lee) Famous Cheese Cake.

And lastly, My Mom’s Family Renown:

Blueberry Jell-O Dessert, topped with my favorite, individually crumbled Pecans and Cream Cheese so Smooth, no spoon required!

We will leave the Yeast Rolls to Golden Corral, Nothing can replace their Honey Butter!

Beverages include the Sweetest Sweet Tea in all the land, Cheerwine, A Special Treat that will be revealed only at dinner, Water for those who are Health Conscious and Hot Teas and Coffee.

I pray that your Thanksgiving is filled with many Thanks, Love and Everyone’s Safe Travel!

Driving Drunk and Driving Sleep are the Same.

I heard of a Car accident that occurred this morning in Greenville, NC due to Driving while Sleep.
Previously, I read that Driving drunk and Driving sleep have a lot of similarities and outcomes. Please don't do either. My heart goes out to the young ladies and their families who were involved.

Take a quick look at the two links. It is something to think about!

http://www.witn.com/news/headlines/One_Person_Killed_In_Greenville_Crash_109493619.html

http://www.mrtraffic.com/sleep.htm

Salsa4U! This weekend!

I am very excited about this weekend! I 've got my best ROOMS coming into town and It's the 3rd Saturday Night Social With Salsa4U! Great dancers will be rallying from all over and one of the Best Dance Floors in town!

Location: Fred Astaire Dance Studio (4702 Garrett Rd. Durham, NC)

Time: 8:00pm – 12:00 am

See the website below for more details.
http://salsaforu.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=28

Café Con Pan

I had a great time teaching my Beginner’s Class last night at Infuzion!

It’s gonna be a great next few weeks.

Of course in the first class we went over the basic step, side step, back step, front step, back rock and front rock. We rocked it out!

The group caught on really fast and they will be workn’ it out on the dance floor soon enough!  Shout out to Sherwood for holdn’ it down for the Men!

Mambo Dinamico Tuesday Night Recap

Mambo Dinamico Tuesday Night Recap.
I could write a long drawn out blurb about how awesome last night’s Mambo Dinamico’s Tuesday night social was, but I will allow the pictures to speak for themselves.

Puentes whispers, “We did have an awesome night though, Creativity and new moves seen throughout the entire floor. The ladies even ventured to be Leaders! What a night!”

Young Poetry

So in High School I use to be a hopeless romantic....

Here is a poem I found along with my Senior Picture.

Let’s go back in the day!

Jamila Bridges

9 January 1998

The Wind, The Rain, and The Rainbow

The Wind nuzzles softly against my ear,

In warmth, a sweet melody I hear.

Just as my dearest love

who makes my being shine, like the heavens above.

Small, but has the toughness of a Dogwood tree.

Rough? No, Never. Always gentle to me.

Just as the grass grows,

so will our love, I’ll always know.

Even when it Rains and pours,

it still is a beautiful sight, for our love endures.

Drip Drop, Drop Drip,

Let’s listen to the message before it slips.

“For as long as the Rainbow appears

the love of God through us shall always be here.”  

Infuzion TONIGHT!

            Hello everyone, hope everything is going great!  I will be teaching a 4 week Salsa Beginners class at Infuzion STARTING TONIGHT!! Dates following are December 1^st , 8^th , and 15^th. November 24^th no class Due to Holiday. Times are 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Class space is limited. You may email me at danceworldwide@gmail.com or contact Infuzion at 919-402-9449. DANCE!!

Infuzion

3400-A8 Westgate dr.

Durham, NC., 27707

919-402-9449

Gilad is the Exercise Man for me!

Everyday on my Lunch, I go home and Tone up with Gilad. He is motivating, OHHH so FIT, and his Accent is sexy! Take a look as I work out with him!

Check out my newest Blog post!

Mambo Dinamico’s Beginner’s Level I and Level 2 Classes Tonight!

Correai

 


The Beginner Classes start tonight at 7:00pm. Bring a friend or Rock it Solo!

Correai Moore will be teaching the Level I Class and Jose Paredes will be teaching the Level II Class!

These two Salseros are great Instructors and they are sure to have you dancing and ready for the SOCIAL that begins at 9pm.

Jose

Mambo Dinamico’s Tuesday Night Social begins tonight at 9pm! There’s no other place to be! There will be great music, great dancers, and if you are Hungry, you can grab a Bite to eat @ Carmen’s Cuban Restaurant on your way into the Social.

Check out the website below for Class Packages and Cover.

http://www.ncmambo.com/

Mambo Dinamico’s Level III Class.

What a great time we had last night! Betto taught the technique of the Right Turn with a Back Hook.

For shines and footwork he went over the Slave and Cross & Flare. He also added ladies styling and let’s face it, he CAN rock the ladies Styling! He ended the class with a motivational speech which INSPIRED all.

Take a look at the videos to see what you missed!

TONIGHT!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
So tonight I taught my mambo/ salsa Private. It was tons of fun. The gentlemen and I are working on Cha Cha, Merengue, AND, Bachata.  So ladies, be on the look out for a tall handsome salsero with a pleasantly smoother Bachata!
And don't forget, it's Mambo Dinamico's level 3 class tonight! Guys you know how inspiring Betto is, so don't miss out on your shines and footwork! Ladies, Betto also has something for you too! :-)
Tonight 7:30 to 9:30, Carmen's Cuban Cafe!
I will be there as JamilO!

OOPS!

Last night I saw the most peculiar incident!

An accident in Progress.

A parked car (probably Stick Shift) had evidently backed/ rolled into another parked car and no one was present in either car.

*Red Toyota Corolla and Black Honda Accord (Stick Shift)*

What would you have done had you seen this picture?  

The Puentes Breakfast Delights for this week!

Great Monday Morning to all,

Boy, do I have a lot of mental energy this morning!

So check out The Puentes Breakfast Delights for this week!

I start off with Apple Cinammon Oatmeal: 120 Cals.
Coupled with Green Tea: <1 Cal. (I added half a pack of equal)

I am working on Making my breakfast the biggest meal of the day.
So I added 2 slices of my Favorite Bread: Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Bread: 80 Cals/ slice.


Usually an hour before lunch I need a small snack;
Yogurt: 180 Cals, and Yummy Fruit Snacks 80 Cals.

So that Brings me to around 500 and 600 Cals.
That’s 540 Cals to be exact.

Try this and tell me what you think!

DANCE Meets The Essence of Travel

Good Evening,

                Stephany Hennings, meet my Blog Readers.  Blog Readers meet Stephany Hennings (Otherwise known as My Twin)!  Stephany is the Owner of Travel Essence, a company that provides information on great Cruise deals for various locations all over the world.  She specializes in booking Cruise Vacations, Hotel Stays, and Airline tickets.  As Salseros y Salseras we travel a lot and Travel Essence is an awesome resource to book your next trip! 

Please check out the link below.

Good Evening Everyone,

                I want everyone to know that Mambo Dinamico ‘s Level 3 Class is tomorrow night (11/15/2010) from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.  Make sure to come out and work on your Footwork and Shines for the first hour and your partner work for the second hour.  I love this class because it gives me a chance to work on my Lead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXV_kVlWwus

“That’s right just call me JamilO!”

See the link below for the address and location.

ww.ncmambo.com

Puentes

Longest Standing Mambo DANCE Company in the Triangle Area!

                Hello Everyone, It is an honor and a pleasure to present to all The Top Dance Company in North Carolina “MAMBO DINAMICO DANCE COMPANY”.  Mambo Dinamico is owned and directed by non other than Norberto “Betto” Herrera.  Betto  has taught me most of what I know about Mambo/Salsa Technique and History. He is well known across the globe for his teaching  and performance styles that embodies the name, “DINAMICO”.  I have been a member of Mambo Dinamico since 2006 and have travelled various places throughout the world performing along side Betto. Here is the link to our Dance Company site. ENJOY!! http://www.ncmambo.com/

                O yea, Make sure to come to Mambo Dinamico’s Tuesday Night Social and Beginner Class Levels 1 and 2 held at Carmens Cuban Café. Beginner classes are held Tuesday Nights at 7:00pm followed by social at 9:00pm.

Carmens Cuban Café

108 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560-8516
(919) 467-8080

4 Week Begginer Classes

Hello everyone, hope everything is going great!  I will be teaching a 4 week Salsa Beginners class at Infuzion in Durham, NC . Dates are as followed:  November 17^th , December 1^st , 8^th , and 15^th. November 24^th no class Due to Holiday. Times are 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Class space is limited. You may email me at danceworldwide@gmail.com or contact Infuzion at 919-402-9449. DANCE!!

Infuzion

3400-A8 Westgate dr.

Durham, NC., 27707

919-402-9449

Purposed to Dance!

Hello every one and welcome to The Official DANCE WORLD WIDE Blog site. For the past 10 yrs I have been traveling the world spreading The PASSION AND SOUL of DANCE!! Dancing is my Life, and with the Grace of GOD I have been blessed to see things and go places many others have only dreamed. Dancing is a way for me to free my mind, share my opinion, and open up to the world around me. For me dancing started in college, I was at a point in my life where I wanted to be a “Better Me”.

It was a beautiful  fall afternoon as I was walking around campus, I happened to come across a flyer for Salsa lessons being held at a near by venue. To my disappointment  my friends did not want to attend so I started this new venture “Sola”.  Later that night I arrived at the venue to find the people and the atmosphere very welcoming.  As the night progressed and I quickly gained the basics of the art of Salsa, I began to feel alive and free to express. “It was as if I had finally found a place of my own”. 

I can truly say that DANCE has changed my life and in this blog I hope that I have a chance to help DANCE change yours. Whether you are Young or Mature, Rich or Poor, Even if you have to left feet and no rhythm at all, I purpose to Inspire you to get up and DANCE!!  PICANTE!!