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DANZA LIFESTYLE IDA PRESENTS
2009 INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE COURSES with guest teachers
 Following the success of the 1st Danzalifestyle IDA International Performance Course taught by Nelson Flores and directed by Nelson Flores and Irene Miguel (the students performed CUBAN FANTASY at the GBSex last November) we are now proud to present three more amazing courses in 2009:
- 14th & 15th March: MELISSA ROSADO (Eddie Torres' dance partner) for ladies only
- 8th and 9th August: NELSON FLORES for both male and female dancers
- 24th & 25th October (date TBC): BURJU & VICTOR Hacha y Machete for both male and female dancers
An incredible opportunity to learn from some of the best dancers and choreographers in the world.
MELISSA ROSADO
Melissa Rosado is one of the top international instructors and performers of NY Style Mambo "On 2." She is an energetic and explosive dancer who is known all around the world for her unique, sexy styling and body movement on and off the dance floor, powerful stage presence, and passionate love for teaching. In addition, her humble attitude and welcoming personality is what makes her popular amongst the mambo community today. She has an ability to effortlessly follow any lead and is known to be one of the best examples and instructors of the Eddie Torres technique.
 The Bronx born native Melissa has trained in a variety of dance styles consisting of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop, African, Afro-Cuban, and Flamenco since the tender age of 5. It was not until the age of 9 that she discovered her passion for mambo when she began taking classes with Eddie and Maria Torres at the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx. After years of training under Eddie and Maria and being a part of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Senior Dance Company, she was later invited by Eddie and Maria to become one of the first members of the Eddie Torres Junior Company, which made its debut at Madison Square Garden in 1995. She continued to study and train in the Eddie Torres technique and later became part of the Eddie Torres Senior Dance Company and teaching staff, one of the top in the nation, while attaining her Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College in NYC. During this period, she had the amazing opportunity to work as Eddie Torres' partner until 2006. Shortly after leaving the Eddie Torres team, she partnered with Eddie Torres principal dancer Adolfo Indacochea for almost two years, performing and teaching as one of mambo's international leading couples. Today, she partners once again with "The Mambo King" Eddie Torres as his exclusive partner.
Fortunately, Melissa has shared stages with some of today's musical legends such as the late great Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Tony Vega, Eddie Palmieri, Winton Marsalis, El Gran Combo, and many other artists. She also has performed at various venues such as Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, Apollo Theater, and Manhattan Center. Some of her television appearances include a promotional commercial for Univision (Channel 41) with merengue celebrity Millie Quezada as well as a video production of "Oye Como Va" with legendary salsa singer Celia Cruz. In addition to performing in numerous salsa congresses and festivals all over the United States, she has had the wonderful opportunity to share her talent internationally in places such as Italy, Switzerland, Spain, The Canary Islands, Portugal, France, Canada, Turkey, England, Korea, Japan, Austria, and Germany.
Melissa's extraordinary talent and genuine love for mambo is evident through her captivating stage presence, sensual style and sincere manner with people. It is for this reason that she is considered to be one of the most prestigious and sophisticated dancer of her generation.
Performance Course Description. For ladies only.
During this performance course, each participant will learn a NY Style "On 2" choreography. Initially, the performance course will consist of reviewing some basic fundamentals of contrabody motion/movement, weight transfer, and arm styling through a series of warm-up exercises. Furthermore, the course will touch on some basic spin technique as it applies to the choreography. The course will then progress to each participant learning a series of intermediate/advanced level shines broken down in detail ranging from swing and chordbeat combinations to syncopated and more rhythmical sequences. Intergration of arm styling and body movement discussed earlier in the course will be integrated throught the instruction of each shine. Throughout the choreography, some explanation of different uses of timing and musicality will be explained. By the end of the course, each participant will have gained a better understanding of their own body movement, have learned different variations of arm styling, and will be able to incorporate these movements when shining and partnering.
PERFORMANCE at SCALA EASTER WEEKEND 11th/12th April 2009 (and Bar Salsa)
It is possible to do the course and not perform if you wish to do so, just let Irene know when booking your place.
DATE: Saturday 14th March 2009 – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm taught by Melissa
Sunday 15th March 2009 – 10 am to 6 pm taught by Melissa
LOCATION: ISTD2.
EXTRA REHEARSALS: There will be 4 extra rehearsals leading to the performance at Scala on Thursdays 19th and 26th March and 2nd and 9th April from 7:30 to 9:30 pm
COST:
£160 if paid in full before 31st December 2008
£180 if paid after that date ( £50 deposit is required to reserve your place)
(The course consists of a total of over 24 hours includying extra rehearsals so the full price is equivalent to £7.5 an hour)
Limited numbers
Advanced booking recommended
To book please email Irene Miguel on
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Or send a cheque with your details to
Irene Miguel
79 Water Mill Way
South Darenth
DA4 9BE Kent. You can also pay cash at Danzalifestyle IDA
@ ISTD
346 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NQ. Tel: 020 7655 8801
£160 in advanced £180. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Tel: 07882092166
www.irenemiguel.com
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