You are cordially invited

On Saturday, March 06th, 2010 starting at 8.00pm, the Aegean in Poughkeepsie, New York will debut a Latin Showcase for its grand re-opening featuring the best in Latin Music & Dance.

The Aegean Entertainment Complex is a unique place in the Hudson Valley. The two story complex is the dream and vision of owner and area resident Frank Skartados. As a community leader and entrepreneur, Mr. Skartados has opened his facility to the public offering a unique place where guests can have an enjoyable and safe evening of entertainment. Boasting dance halls, plush VIPs rooms, state of the art sound and lighting systems, the venue has fashioned architecture and art decor resembling his beautiful native Islands of Greece. For the last decade the complex has been used for a variety of entertainment, catering functions, and private gatherings. A place where the community can come together and appreciate the arts close to home. As part of the grand re-opening and cultural outreach, Aegean is introducing a series of Latin events in the coming months. The first Latin Debut Showcase will include the award winning entertainers. There are at least 21 Latin American countries, so it.s a perfect opportunity to learn about other countries within our communities. according to Judy Battista of Jubilee Multi-Cultural Arts Presents, who organizes cultural events & activities throughout the Hudson Valley, and who was sought by Aegean to organize the Latin Debut Showcase series. One of the goals of the Latin series is to celebrate our rich Latin heritage through music and dance. .Hosting an event at the Aegean is a cultural experience - where else can we have a Latin event in the midst of Greek columns? As an added plus, the new state of the art floating dance floor will make it a dancer's Paradise.. The Latin debut showcase will be an event that will kick off other Latin events to follow.  The evening will feature the Grammy nominated Latin band the New Swing Sextet, with performances by award winning dancers from the House of Dance, the best of El Sonido with Barry Ruzzi from the Copacabana . and other surprise performers and guests! Master of Ceremonies will be the Latin Jubilee Show host Judy Battista, and Mr. Frank Skartados will be on hand to host, mingle, and enjoy the evening with the guests.  Join us for an elegant evening starting at 8:00pm with a VIP mixer that includes a Latin buffet, complimentary soft drinks, entertainment, and dancing throughout the evening. At 10:00pm doors will open to the general public for entertainment and dancing.

 A Percentage of the proceeds from this event will be used to host a special party for the Dutchess County ARC that caters to area residents with developmental disabilities.

FEATURED PERFORMERS

THE GRAMMY NOMINATED LATIN BAND - THE NEW SWING SEXTET

 A product of New York City and the excitement and Turbulence of the sixties, the New Swing Sextet made its professional debut performing in the Singer Bowl at the last New York Worlds Fair in 1965. The band has been a popular and innovative exponent of Latin jazz,  Salsa and pop music for over four decades.  With a long history of making music on the streets of Latin New York through harmonized vocals, piano, vibes, bass and Latin percussion, NSS recorded the last of 4 albums, all under the Cotique label, in 1970
and broke up in the late seventies. Today, the New Swing Sextet returns under the Emusica/Fania family of Labels with ?Back on the Streets...a Taste of Spanish
Harlem Vol 2? which was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award by the Recording Academy. The band offers the classic Latin New York sound of another era, perfectly preserved and bottled for today?s global salsa enthusiasts. Recent performances
to large audiences all over the USA, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean have proven that The New Swing Sextet is better than ever. The New Swing Sextet features Hector Ortiz, timbales & percussion, Tomas Martin Lopez, bongos, percussion and vocals, Angel Justiniano, congas, percussion and vocals, Harry Justiniano, bass and vocals, Joe Mannozzi, keyboards, Orlando Ortiz, lead vocals, George Rodriguez, vibes, hand percussion and vocals

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AWARD WINNING MAMBO DANCE PERFORMANCES FROM
THE HOUSE OF DANCE!

 
Bringing you the flavor of Latin rhythms and the sensual movements of African beats and representing the House of Dance,  Featuring award-winning and world renowned dancer Griselle Ponce,    with Garry Portugal, Eleanee Jimenez, Albert Smith and Zuannette Serrano.   They have shared the stage with many of Latin music's greats and   have most recently performed for the President, Barack Obama.

Including DJ ?El Sonido? from the Copacabana!
MC ? Latin Jubilee Show host, Judy Battista
 
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:  8:00pm*Doors will open with a VIP mixer which includes buffet, entertainment, complimentary soft drinks, & dancing throughout the evening - $50 per person 10:00pm*General Admission for dancing and entertainment - $25 per person
 
33 Academy Street Poughkeepsie,  NY 845.454.1113 www.aegeannightlife.com

Join Jersey's Finest Debut at the Heat Wave!

February 11-14, 2010

The 9th Annual Chicago International Salsa Congress

The Premier Latin Music and Dance Event in the Midwest
returns for our ninth spectacular year!

Registration Open Now!

We bring you over 60 workshops, 7 enthralling dance productions and four nights of top Latin Music Artists in one jam-packed weekend. You can get a Full Pass to the 2010 CISC for just $259.00. Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit at the 2010 CISC! Limited time offer! Register Now!

Reserve your hotel room here !

Stay and play all weekend at the WESTIN O'HARE with this special room rate of $115.00 per room/per weekend night (plus applicable taxes), Thursday night rate is slightly higher. Book your room early before these beautiful rooms sell out!

Check Out

Jerseys Finest's Perfomance & Workshops

Griselle Ponce, Eleanee Jimenez & Zuannette Serrano

Also Available for Private Lessons for more information

gri@griselleponce.com or 201.303.4077

At the

Houston Salsa Congress

Mark Your Calenders. The 7th Annual Houston Salsa Congress Will Be Martin Luther King Weekend January 14-17, 2010

Thanks for visiting the official site for the Houston Salsa Congress 2010. By the way, be ready for the Texas Salsa Open II. The winners will represent Texas at the 5th Annual World Salsa Championships in Orlando, Florida! We hope you will find everything you need here. If not, just drop us a line. Until then, we can barely wait for the fun in store. We hope to see you there!

Important Information

1. 1. The official hotel of the Houston Salsa Congress will be The Downtown Doubletree located at 400 Dallas Street, Houston, Texas 77002-4777.
2. 2. All workshops will be held at The Downtown Doubletree.
3. 3. All performances, social dancing, and the Texas Salsa Open Finals will be held at The Houston Room(Top floor of the University Center) at The University of Houston Central Campus located at 4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, Texas 77004 except for Thursday night's activities which will be at The Melody Club, 3027 Crossview Dr. Houston, Texas 77063. 

4. Saturday Workshop Schedule - Doubletree Hotel

   Time	Granger A	Granger B	Dezavala
   9:45 AM to 10:45AM	SalsaEddy Spinning (Men & Women)	Jorge Elizondo Bachata	Guaguanco Rumba for Beginners
   11:00 AM to 12:00 PM	Magna Gopal Body Movement(Men & Women)	Joel Dominguez Partnerwork on2 (Beg)	Leah Patterson Jazzy Styling & Shines (Men & Women
   12:15 PM to 1:15 PM	Griselle Ponce Women's Styling	SaltiMambo Men's Styling	Jazzy Dance Company Partnerwork on2 (Beg)
   1:30 PM to 2:30 PM	Majesty In Motion NY Style Footwork on2 (Beg)	Salomon Amaya Footwork on1 (Beg)	Cristina Zavala & Rodrigo Cortazar Partnerwork on2 (Int)
   2:45 PM to 3:45 PM	Melissa Rosado NY Style Footwork on2 (Int)	Art In Motion Footwork on1 (Int)	Youngblood Puerto Rican on2
   4:00 PM to 5:00 PM	Yamulee Footwork on2 (Int/Adv)	Semeneya Footwork on1 (Int/Adv)	Salsamania Choreography

   
   

   Please Note: Workshop Schedule is subject to change

   
   

   Sunday Workshop Schedule - 

   Doubletree Hotel

   Time	Granger A	Granger B	Dezavala
   9:45 AM to 10:45AM	Omni Dance Salsa for Beginners	Hector & Caudia Vasquez Footwork on1 (Beg)	Andy Cruz Mambo Hip Hop
   11:00 AM to 12:00 PM	Magna Gopal Spinning (All Levels)	Cristina Zavala & Rodrigo Cortazar Body Movement	Youngblood Rumba
   12:15 PM to 1:15 PM	Jorjet Alcocer Women's Styling	Xibuke Footwork on2 (Beg)	Christian & Jackie Puerto Rican on2
   1:30 PM to 2:30 PM	SaltiMambo Partnerwork on2 (Beg)	Troy Anthony Partnerwork on1 (Beg)	Griselle Ponce Styling While Partnering (Men & Women - ADV)
   2:45 PM to 3:45 PM	Majesty In Motion Partnerwork on2 (Int)	Art In Motion Partnerwork on1 (Int)	Melissa Rosado Cha Cha
   4:00 PM to 5:00 PM	Yamulee Partnerwork on2 (Int/Adv)	Semeneya Partnerwork on1 (Int/Adv)	Salsamania Footwork on1 (Int)

Luis Aguilar and Anya Katsevman World Salsa Champions 2009

(ON 2 DIVISION)

We are very proud of your accomplishments and wish you much more success in the years to come.. This is only the beginning ........................

Tomorrow December 18th, 2009

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Eleaneem Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuu..

TEEE ESTASSSS PONIEEENDOOOO VIEJAAAAAA OOPSSS DIGO BUENAAAA LOL

<3

The staff and members of The House of Dance

Join us as we celebrate Karisma's Dance Company  10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

A NIGHT OF THE-BEST-OF-THE-BEST!!!

Featuring very special performances from the TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WORLD!!!

THIS HAS NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE!!!!
With shows by Eddie Torres and Griselle Ponce, Santo Rico, Yamulee, La Magia Dancers and Karisma Dance Company!!!!

Celebrate this momentous occasion with us for one night only!!!

This will be a very memorable night and we hope that you will share it with us.

Join us at the ultra exclusive and equally glamourous Bohemian National Hall!!!

BNH
321 East 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021

Tickets are $20 in advance and more at the door.
For ticket info/purchase please call:
Victor - (646) 305-3807
Marlon International - (917)776-1172
Tiffany B. - (646) 533-4661
Also members of Karisma Dance Co. will have tickets for purchase as well.

Spread the word.

We sincerely hope to see you all there.

GRISELLE & EDDIE