Naughty or Nice?

Naughty: Salsa Hater

OR

Nice: Salsa Lover

Which are you?

Naughty: Salsa Haters are those of us who brutally critique our fellow salseros y salseras for the better or for the worse.

                        “What do I mean?”

Well, glad you asked.

Imagine, Your Most Favorite Salsa Performer. They can do no wrong. He or she can hit perfectly and emphasize every beat of the music, with not only foot work or styling, but with facials and attitude. Stunts by any other dull in comparison. The slightest smirk and head jerk send tingles down your spine and tears of inspiration to your heart.  The standard is so high here that no one can do what they do and more over if some one is caught trying to imitate them, they are looked down upon as a "wanna be."

Common sayings used by a Salsa Hater or those in the Salsa Haters club are, but not limited to:

“What are they dancing on, 1½?” 

“His pants are too tight to do that move.”

“Hollywood just walked in.” 

“If you are not Superstar Status please don’t dance on the Carpet.” 

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Nice: Salsa Lovers are those of us who feel that Anyone and Everyone has something to offer to the Art Form. They are the ones on the side of the dance floor admiring others dancing and even from time to time, applaude you after you have finished dancing to a song. Salsa lovers are pure at heart and compliment everyone. They are enthusiastic and excited about the Salsa world at all cost. 

Common sayings used by a Salsa Lover are, but not limited to:

"Wow she's FIERCE!"

"He is a sexy awesome dancer!"

"Oh My Gosh she's Amazing!"

"His Foot work is Killer!"

"Girlfriend is BAD!


So, what will it be? 
Are you a Naughty Salsa Hater or a Nice Salsa Lover?

The Ugly Copa!

Ugly

 

We all had a Blast this past weekend!

Picture it with me… On a cold winters night it all began with the 2^nd Annual “Ugly Christmas Sweater Party/ Contest!” Hosted by non other than “MY BUDDY” Jessica Soule! There were Sweaters with Lights, Balls, Christmas Trees, Ginger Bread Men, Charlie Brown and you guessed it… THEY WERE ALL UGLY! The participants stopped at nothing to win. They adorned their ugly sweaters with surprise lighted necklaces, Santa stuck in the chimney Hats, Reindeer Antlers and even one cute desperada wore two ugly Christmas sweaters so you had TWICE the ugly front and back!  The Winners were:

Melinda with “Santa Stuck in the Chimney Hat” and

 Shirley “I’m too Cute for my Christmas Sweater to be Ugly!”

We ended the night with a Spectacular Home Made Ugly Christmas Sweater Photo Shoot.” The pictures speak louder than words!

Copa 

On an even Colder and Rainier Winters Night we all went to the Black and White Copa Night Party, Hosted by the Cobo Brothers. “Could ya Feel the Heat?!” The Mint Restaurant was Beautiful and Elegant. Salseros and Salseras came out to warm up their winters night on the dance floor. Everyone was dressed in their best and was either a Diva or a Div”o”! There were Performances to boot. And let me tell you I get warmed up just thinking about the Tango performed by Elder and Luisa. It was creative, sassy and endearing. P! Con! TE! (Picante).  What a fan-tablous weekend and a wonder to have shared it with my friends and my baby (he was looking real cute in his all black on Saturday night)!

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The Heat was On!

Mambo Dinamico’s Tuesday Night Social

Last night at the “MD” Social was so much fun! Everyone kept the place Hot and Toasty. I love to see all the “Old Heads” back on the floor. It reminds me of when I first came to the Salsa Scene. The energy was great and the Bachatas were Ultra Steamy!  I was upset with myself because the one night I did not have my camera, people were hitting the floor. Literally! From Magnificent and M&M “Abajo, Abajo, Abajo” to Jla and Jorge… and we can’t forget the PARTS I & II! Man it was crazy in there. And I made sure to get a piece of the action. I got my ‘Rengue on with Mr. Mambo in the Hat and Ladies did he work it out. Dancing holds No age back. And thanks to my Dominican Connection, the Bachata was on point!  

Mambo Dinamico Social will be happening every Tuesday through the rest of the year!

“This is not the time to stay warm and cozy on the Couch! Come out and Feel the Heat on the DANCE floor!”

Christmas Cheer

Merry Christmas Everyone!

This is my favorite time of the year as I am sure it is for most of you. I can't tell you how delighted I was this past Saturday when the Snow began to fall!  Here's praying for a white Christmas!

I have my Christmas Tree up and has I was decorating it, warm memories and pleasant thoughts flooded my memory. It's the process of life to get older but dag bum tonight, I wish I were younger and at my mom's house. With my brother and myself putting up the tree together and my dad downstairs getting the fire place going. My mom would be scurrying through the house finding ornaments and other decor to adorn the tree or to add Merry Spunk to the house.

Shout out to my Rooms! Christmas Roomies 2008! Has to be my best Christmas tree memory as an adult.

Love ya Rooms!

Beginner's Class Tonight @ Infuzion!

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited about my Beginner’s Class tonight at Infuzion!
This is Class #2 and I am ready to mold the Minds, Body and Feet
To move to the Mambo Beat!

Class time is at 7pm. It’s not too late to sign up. So come on out!
We will do a Review of the basic steps and move on to the Right and Left Turns!
Come learn the basics and be ready to Step it up in the New Year!

Infuzion

3400-A8 Westgate dr.

Durham, NC., 27707

919-402-9449