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Our philosophy is having the best time you can possibly have while learning the latest salsa moves New York City has to offer. The Director of Yamulee Dance Company is Osmar Perrones.

Upon forming his own company Osmar plans to usher in the new era of mambo in a jubilant fashion. Osmar will personally supervise all levels including children classes. So you can enjoy his teachings along with his trademark smile to ease any frustrations.

The classes will be structured with emphasis on the basics as you move up the ladder. Having strong fundamentals as you progress will allow you to express yourself more freely with the music.

There will be a strong Ladies Styling/Spinning and Connective Partnerwork session on Sundays. For the ladies this session will focus on pivot mechanics in order to perfect spinning with or without control and balance while in motion. The men will develop solid leads in unison. The goal for students is for them to become complete dancers instead of being one-dimensional dancers.

As student take command of these techniques they will develop explosive yet harmonious dancing styles of their own. With that being said let's introduce the Yamulee name; The word Yamulee‚ with its African roots means "festive, joyous, and free-spirited" which fits Osmar's style and personality as a whole. He chose the name himself primarily because of its fun-sounding nature. Upon realizing the meaning he felt blessed and knew this was his calling.

 

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Brett McNichols has been dancing in one way or another since 1981. She has a background in Mambo, Merengue, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, and Ballet. Always eager to gain knowledge, she continues to study under several instructors. She has trained at the Helen Adams Dance School, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Dance Manhattan Dance Studio, The Santo Rico Dance Studio with Thomas Guerrero and with Addie Diaz in her "Addie-tude" Dance Classes. This is Brett's first time as member of a professional mambo dance company. Addie has taken Brett under her wings by inviting her to join the "Addie-tude" Dance Company family. She hopes to develop Brett's full potential as a mambo performer.

DANCE PERFORMANCES

New York:

 

• Salsa Night at Park Slope Geriatric Center, May 2004
• Stardust Kutshers Country Club, Monticello NY, (November 2002)
• Latin Madness III (November 2002 - 10 shows)
• Salsa Hustle Dance Party, Dance Manhattan, November 2002
• Hispanic Day Parade - October 2002
• Terrace in the Sky, Manhattan
• Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center, July 2002
• Suburban Temple, Wantah, Long Island - NY, May 2002
• West Chester University at West Chester - Philadelphia, April 2002
• Dance Manhattan, March 2002
• La Maganette, February 2002
• Jimmy Anton Social Dance @ Dance Manhattan, February 2002
• CCAGN (Chinese Cultural Association of Great Neck) Chinese New Year Celebration, February 2002
• Starlite Caterers - Mambo Showdown, January 2002
• 1st Annual East Coast Salsa Congress (Catskills NY), August 2001
• Diamante Cable TV Show (5/01)
• Salsa Profiles Cable TV Show
• Dance Manhattan - "Salsa Performance Team 2000"
• Puerto Rican Day Parade - HSBC National Bank Float
• Dance Manhattan - "Spring Social Guest Night"
• Dance Manhattan - "Christmas Showcase Guest Night"
• Bank of NY Summer Function - Jazz Performance (Eastchester, NY)
• Helen Adams Dance Studio - 3 Tap/Jazz Performances at Annual Recitals
• Helen Adams Dance Studio - 14 Ballet Performances at Annual Recitals
• Helen Adams Dance Studio - 10 Featured Solo Performances Ballet/Pointe at Annual Recitals

OTHER STATES
Georgia (Atlanta):

• Sanctuary Latin NightClub, October 2002

California (Los Angeles):

• 3rd Annual West Coast Salsa Congress (2001)

INTERNATIONAL

Switzerland (Zurich)

• 1st Salsa Kongress 2 night performance at Zurich "Kongress Hause", Feb. 2002
• 1st Salsa Kongress pre-party performance at "Club X-tra", Feb. 2002

Dominican Republic:

• 1st Annual Dominican Republic Salsa Congress, Santo Domingo - July 2002

Workshop Instructor:

• Atlanta, Georgia Mambo Workshop @ Atlanta Ballroom - October 2002
• Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center - July 2002
• Washington, DC Mambo Workshop - March 2002

 

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Annual free summer outdoor events held in the certain New York City parks with a band featuring many kinds of music. Mostly classic salsa plus a little cha cha, bachata & merengue played by the band and a DJ. Dancing is probably done just casually anywhere, which means the surface could be cement, grass, wood, etc., so be prepared. If you want to be sure of dancing On 2, bring a partner or a group.

Frankie Morales began his professional singing career at the age of 14 singing backup for Joe Bataan. Since then he has sung backup for Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Rivera, Ismael Miranda, Celia Cruz, Pellin Rodriguez, Tito Nieve and Hector Lavoe. At the suggestion of Ralph Mercardo, he toured the world as the lead vocalit in Tito Puente's orchestra. He also performed in the groups Bad Street Boys, Lebron Borthers and the Fania All-Stars. Besides perorming with all these amazing artists, Morales has released his own albums. His 1998 album DanceMania 99 was nominated for a Grammy.

St. Mary's Park is located in the South Bronx, "The Hub", between St. Mary's Street and E. 149th Street, and between Jackson Avenue & St. Ann's.

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DJ BABALOO, NEW YORK CITY, USA DJ / Announcer / A&R Producer Audio Music Services: Audio Installations Music Programmer Remix-Audio Editor

 

Luis A. Felicies, (referred to as "Babaloo" by friends ) was born in New York City to parents from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Raised in the the Bronx, he attended elementary & secondary schools in New York City while spending summers with his grandparents in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

He is a graduate of the High School of Graphic Arts in New York City, formerly known as NY School of Printing. His undergraduate Liberal Arts studies were pursued in the Syracuse area at the State University of New York at Oswego, majoring in Broadcast Communications, Minor in languages. As a student, he began his studies in Audio Production & Mass Media by producing College Radio Jazz shows for the on campus radio station programing Jazz music: Urban Contemporary, New Jazz Lions, Straight Ahead, Be Bop. During his undergraduate studies he worked as an Associate Announcer - Board Operator for station WRVO FM90, Syracuse, NY (a National Public Radio Affiliate). He continued his work as an Associate Announcer- Producer on Western New York Public Radio at WNED-WEBR Buffalo Public Radio- Southern Ontario as an On-Air Anouncer Jazz Programmer for the popular show "Jazz in the Nighttime" in Buffalo, New York residing in Buffalo, NY & Toronto, Ontario Canada on assignment for a period of 6 years working in Public Radio.

 

In 1995, he created the Roving party " La Bomba Internacional". a weekly party focused on vintage Latin sounds ("SALSA") from the NYC perspective of Latino Beats in NY at the now defunct Baby-Chameleon Lounge. It was a roving party that went from various venues over a 4 year period traveling around the NYC to different venues programming Latin music until it was guest featured at S.O.B's w/ Pucho & Latin All-Stars BandL a night of Salsa-Latin Jazz & Boogaloo.

He presently works as an Independent Contractor of Audio: DJ-Producer of a Live Latin Music at the music venue Session 73,NYC where he produces weekly live music shows as DJ-Producer-A&R Booking Agent .

Private Events Private & Corporate Events Bookings Rates: Contact: 1-917-533-8903 Email: nycdjbrb@gmail.com

 

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Presented by Choco of MamboFateegz, the guy behind all those On 2 t-shirts that you see everyone wearing.  Choco is also the new organizer and director of the New York Salsa Congress.  This event is held in a large studio with a good  wooden dance floor which is "medium speed" and usually there is a good crowd so you will have plenty of partners to dance with at various levels.

Held at Dance New York Studio, 250 West 54th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue), 5th floor, in midtown Manhattan, NYC. Very large dance studio,One very large wooden dance floor which is "medium speed". Free admission,Very casual, come as you are.

Almost entirely pure classic salsa plus a little cha cha played by DJ Ray Colon plus an occasional guest DJ. Plays Almost entirely "New York On 2" timing and style.

For more information contact: Choco: phone 347-680-7616, email MamboChoco@aol.com

 

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This event at the Montecarlo Room is a true "uptown" style mambo event with excellent music frequented by dancers from all over the City.  Vittico and his crew of performers and students from his studio welcome everyone to come and party every Thursday night in the Boogie Down Bronx, "El Condado de la Salsa".

This is the best place for people who likes the combination of Good Music, Great Mood, Glamourous and fine people, with exclussive live performance in Latin music.

Large classy night club with very nice atmosphere, 2 full bars, large dance floor, plus plenty of bar stools and sofas for relaxing and socializing.  In addition to the main dance floor room, there is a separate lounge room.

Plays almost entirely pure classic salsa plus a little cha cha, bachata & merengue played by DJ Vittico "La Magia" & guest DJs.  Kinda loud.

Almost entirely "New York On 2" timing and style. with a few other people dancing in different styles.

 For more information visit or call: 2700 Jerome Ave. (Bet. Kingsbridge & 195th St.), Bronx, N.Y., USA, 718-365-2665

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New York club style salsa "breaking on 2", sometimes called "Eddie Torres Style".This method is different from "ballroom" , "international" and Cuban son montuno styles, and also different than some of what is taught at other New York area studios such as  DanceSport,  Stepping Out,  Razz M' Tazz,  Cultural Explosion and others.   It is different from those whose which step on 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and those which break on 1, 3 or 4, and those who do not dance in a line or "slot".  It is different from others which also may "break on 2", such as  Razz M' Tazz, Cuban son montuno, and those who step on 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8.

The basic step, the man's left foot goes back and the woman's right foot goes forward on the 1st beat of this so-called 8 beat measure or bar.  We step with our feet on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th, 6th, and 7th beats of the measure .  We do not step on the 4th and 8th beats.  We actually "break" our movement, in other words we change body direction, on the 2nd and 6th beats of the measure.  We call it "breaking on 2",  or "dancing on 2", or "bailando en dos".  This is mambo, danced forward and back, in a line or slot, not side to side or in a circle or square.

Salsa music is played in 4/4 time, and has 4 beats to the measure or bar, and we dance within 2 measures, so we count 8 beats; and loosely say that we "dance to an 8 beat measure or bar", although technically it is two 4 beat measures.   Many dances, not just salsa, are done within 2 measures, and therefore some people use the terms "musician's measure" and "dancer's measure".  The "musician's measure" has 4 beats, while the "dancer's measure" has 8 beats and consists of 2 "musician's measures".

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A must to come New York Salsa Event. Every Tuesday Nigts in Salsa Gina at Lava Gina. It is a Classic salsa dancing night held at a classy retro lounge which specializes in world music.  Tuesday nights are for the On 2 dancers.

The place is a rather classy funky landmark lounge specializing in many kinds of music;  Tuesday nights are for the mambo dancers.  There will be lots of classic salsa music played by the DJs and there is a very easy-going socializing scene around the bar.

Almost entirely pure classic salsa plus a little cha cha, bachata & merengue played by DJ La Rumba plus guest DJs Rudy, David Montreal and Edwin.

Admission is free and the bar have a wide range of specialty drinks.  Earlier in the evening, 6:30 - 10:00 PM, tapas are served.  After 10:00 PM no food is served at Lava Gina but there is a casual restaurant next door where we can get food if hungry.

For More Information Visit or Call: 116 Ave C (betw. 7th & 8th Sts) - New York NY 10009 t 212-477-9319 - f 212-982-0489

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A WONDERFUL SALSA CON MAMBO MONDAYS @ SESSION 73

A club/bar/restaurant featuring classic salsa and cha cha all evening long by resident DJ Babaloo who specializes in music for the mambo dancers including vintage mambo, charanga, 1970's classic and new salsa from around the world.  There are 2 medium size dance rooms with wooden floors (which range from "medium speed" to a "bit slow" in sections) plus a separate room for the restaurant which serves a tapas menu of American, Asian and Latin food. 

 

There is a restaurant / night club with nice atmosphere, outdoor sidewalk tables and 2 separate club rooms with full bars. The full bar has a good sound system for dancing and the atmosphere is very nice for both partying and socializing.  The crowd is friendly, multi-cultural & educated with groups of all ages.  Coats, Jackets personal items can be safely guarded at the coat check in the rear for $1.00.

Session 73 is located at 1359 First Avenue at the corner of East 73rd Street in the upper east side of Manhattan.  Phone at the restaurant/club - 212-517-4445.

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M.S. Entertainment, CNR Productions & Rick Carrion Event

 

Fridays with DJ Charlie Cabranes joining us in the mix. Come join us for Dining & Dancing on the 2^nd floor. Doors open at 5pm. We have Fania CD's on sale all night!   Sponsored by Fania/Emusica .

Fridays at Club Iguana!!

DATE: Friday, July 11, 2008 

 TIME: 5pm

LOCATION: 240 W. 54th Street, NY, NY

TAKE THE STAIRS UP TO THE 2nd floor

MORE: Free b4 8pm, $5 from 8-10pm  and $10 AFTER

FOR MORE INFO CALL 347-452-1767/917-806-8373

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