YA Super Salsa Weekend
YA SUPER SALSA WEEKEND -- OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH 2009
Last Updated September 20th, 2009 by Geo-
Dance Parties: At the American Legion - Farmington Hills, MI
Salsa Workshops: At the JCC - West Bloomfield, MI
October 24th & 25th!
2 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS OF WORKSHOPS and DANCING!
Events this big don't come along everyday so don't miss it!!
- World Renowned Instructors
- Salsa Partnerwork classes Saturday (no partner required)
- Ladies Styling Bootcamp Sunday
- Amazing Salsa Performances Each Night
- Saturday Night Party with Caribbean Swing presented by Peter Vazquez of Detroit VIP Clubs
- Sunday Social with YA's Annual Halloween Contest
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YA Salsa Workshops Location: Jewish Community Center. West Bloomfield, MI (map)
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YA Salsa Party with LIVE SALSA by Caribbean Swing
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Ladies Bootcamp with Joby Brava Location: Jewish Community Center. West Bloomfield, MI (map)
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Halloween with YA Salsa! YA Salsa Social
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WORKSHOP LOCATION!!!
Jewish Community Center
6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (map)
Click here for photos of previous workshops at the JCC...
- New dancers of any age
- Experienced salsa dancers who want to continue learning and having fun
- Students of dance who want to expand their horizons or improve their performances
- Anyone who would like a fun high energy and healthy hobby
You can choose how many workshops you want to attend and which evening events. Mix and match to your schedule and interests!
Check out our Visitor Guide. to see the locations, find hotels hotels, food and shopping and more!
2009 October YA Salsa Performer Bios
The October 2009 Super Salsa Weekend (Oct. 24th & 25th) instructors are some of the the most sought after talents on the salsa scene. These dancers have performed on stages world wide and established their reputations as the best of the best. What you’ll learn from them this weekend will put on the path to mastering technique and style that can take you from starring in the clubs to performing on stage.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Salseros of this caliber do not come around often so get it while the gettin’s good. Also, each workshop session is only $10! Normally workshops like these would cost at least twice as much. But though all of the volunteer effort of the YA Salsa team we are able to offer them at a huge discount.
Joby "Brava" Martinez
Joby Brava established her reputation as one of Salsa's top dancers in the nineties as a pioneer of the "LA Style". Her credits as a performer and choreographer include headlining stage, TV, music video credits and she is well know for her outstanding club and social dancing as well.
More than just a great dancer, Joby Brava has inspired and trained some of the best dancers in the salsa world including Edie the Salsa Freak who describes her start with Joby in this article.
"When this strangely hypnotic tropical beat (Salsa) came on, I watched in amazement as all the dancers got onto the floor. I became entranced by the rhythm and found my heart racing faster with every beat. I was absolutely thrilled to just be there. This sexy, sleek model-type woman (Joby) stepped on the dance floor. She exuded confidence and style like no other woman out there. For the next five minutes, my eyes were completely affixed just watching her. I didn’t know her name, I didn’t know who she was, but one thing is for sure, that woman changed my life from that point forward."
Edie the Salsa Freak
Check out Joby's website at www.jobybrava.com
Korikoa
Young and Gen who together form "Korikoa" should be familiar to YA Salsa fans - they last visited us in 2007 and made a great impression with their fluid and precise performance style and great workshops. They named their dance company (Kori-Koa) to represent the mixing of Korean and Québécois cultures in life and through dance. Their extensive resumes on the dance floor include membership as a principle dancers in Mambo Tribe and SaltiMambo and appearances at major world salsa events.
Check out their website at www.korikoa.com/
Jay Stylz
Jay's credo is "If it ain't sexy, don't do it." His dancing and teaching styles blend body isolations, salsa, afro-cuban and just the right touch of sex appeal. Sometimes described as "smooth as glass", Jay brings great musicality and tremendous enthusiasm to the salsa scene. In his "100 hour" dance weeks, Jay teaches classes at his studio, trains other performers, performs and shows off his considerable skills in the clubs.
Check out Jay's Salsa Mobile and his website at www.dfwsalsa.com
Caribbean Swing
Caribbean Swing also known as Swing Caribeño formed in 1998 are one of Chicago's most established salsa and latin bands. With several albums to their credit, they are noted for their foundation in Puertorican roots music, strong female lead singer and jazzy complements from their eight piece ensemble.
The Next Next Big Thing... October 2009
Last Updated September 14th, 2009 by Geo-
October is just around the corner which means that YA Salsa is ready to to work it up a notch. If you remember, last year.... our idea is simple, create an exceptional salsa weekend that won't be soon forgotten. We make it our mission to help build and grow the Detroit salsa scene by any means possible and we are excited to offer another jam packed salsa weekend. More top notch workshops, more live music and of course dancing dancing and more dancing.
October 24th and 25th 2009 join us as we play host to world renowned Joby Brava with her ladies dance team, the smooth and sexy Jay Stylz, and the stunningly talented Young and Jen and top it off with live music direct from Chicago, Caribbean Swing. And lets not forget our traditional Halloween costume contest. So, with workshops on both Saturday and Sunday, a Saturday night party and Sunday Social its time to get ready to dance! October 26th, you may rest.
Maybe you've heard the buzz, but never been to Detroit and experienced our scene? Now is your chance! We have a seriously great scene with something for dancers of every level and style and it's worth the trip - just ask our friends from Pittsburgh, Columbus and Cleveland who regularly make the trip up here to be part of our family.
So what can you expect? Workshops tailored to Detroit dancers with a special emphasis on styling for leaders and followers, musicality and efficient social dancing. Live music from a top notch band on Saturday night. Performances by world class dancers on both Saturday and Sunday. The opportunity to dance with anyone and everyone in the room. Discount cover for an 2-level Carnival themed costume party with live music at Sangria on Sunday. And... the time of your life.
The full schedule, instructor bios and videos are on the way, but its never too early to MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
If I hear the music, I'm gonna dance!
Last Updated October 30th, 2008 by Geo-
Live from Detroit!
Did we dance or DID WE DANCE? Super Salsa Weekend had more than a lot of music, dancing, workshops and performances: it had a heart and it had soul. A bit of a dream come true, a bit of a mountain to climb. This was the biggest event YA has ever attempted and we are proud to say that Detroit really showed that it is a salsa city. Many months of saving the proceeds from all the other socials allowed us to invite some of the biggest names in salsa, two bands and 600 of our best friends to to make it a weekend to remember.
Nellie watching the table at the workshops
In the beginning this was just going to be another weekend with some out of town instructors, but little by little it began to grow and take on a life of its own. Conversations led to plans and plans led to actions. Once we added a few more instructors, then we added a band, then we needed more workshops to afford the band, then we needed another night to afford the workshops... Pretty soon we had more instructors, more bands, a healthy cup of excitement with a bowl of fear... Two days and nights? Could our scene support that? Were we out of our minds?
Photo Galleries (a.ka. Facebok Fodder!)
- Saturday Workshops - New pics Nov. 19th
- Saturday Night Social - New pics Nov. 19th
- Sunday Workshops - New pics Nov. 19th
- Sunday Night Social - New pics Nov. 19th
- Saturday Night Video from Hotblock!
- Performance & Interview Video from Hotblock - New Nov. 20th
Definitely One To Remember
Last Updated October 27th, 2008 by JaminA MIND BLOWING SUCCESS!!
We could not have asked for a better event!
Thank you everyone for coming out to dance with us!!
Saturday & Sunday Photos online!
More Photos and Video on the way!
Band Profiles
Grupo Escobar
Check out their myspace page at at www.myspace.com/grupoescobar
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Grupo Escobar at Sangria in Royal Oak |
Combo Tropical
This band consists of the usual elements of any Latin Band. Starting with Freddie Aponte on the Timbales, Ignacio Miranda on the Bass, Reinaldo Santiago on the Congas/Bongos, and Bertin on the Vocal, but the real treat of this band is none other than Lorain Ohio’s best kept secret Orlando “El Mostro” Santiago playing the Cuatro.
El Mostro is no stranger to the musicians of El Gran Combo, Sonora Poncena, Yomo Toro, Richie Ray, to name a few. His genius talent on the Cuatro has been recognized by many musicians worldwide, and still surprises many when he shares the stage with so many recognize artists. But lately his passion has been watching the dancers simply take pleasure listening to his solos and taking aim on the dance floor. You will be surprise to know that Hard Salsa comes from Hard players. Combo Tropical will cater to those Hard needs.
