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Event & Workshop Schedule |
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| Rhythm and Movement (All Levels) by Ana and Joel Masacote |
Drawing upon Joel's 23 years of experience as a musician, this workshop will help you understand how to break down melodies to rhythms, rhythms to counts, and counts to steps.
The class is covered in 2 parts. The 1st part consists of a 45 minute interactive discussion and exercise of basic salsa rhythms followed by a 15 minute Q & A Session.
In the 2nd part, Ana and Joel teach a footwork combination by helping the class take a rhythm, break it into a count, and add steps to those counts. |
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| Ladies Styling with Ana (All Levels) |
| Ana teaches a footwork combination incorporating her famous arm styling and movement with emphasis on musical interplay. |
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| Men's Footwork with Joel (All Levels) |
| Joel teaches a smooth and funky footwork combination with tips on how to stay tight and controlled in movements and steps. |
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| Intermediate Partnerwork by Laura Geldys |
| Laura Geldys will show you combinations of intermediate turn patterns On1. Partner not required to attend. |
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***PLEASE NOTE***
Our regular out-of-town free entry for the social will not apply for special events. Above package/individual prices are applicable for out-of-town and in-town attendees |
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Ana and Joel "Masacote" Massicot,
of Masacote Dance Company - Boston, MA |
 Ana and Joel "Masacote" Massicot, are the founders of Masacote Entertainment, a music, dance, and multimedia company based in Boston, MA. The husband and wife team is one of the most sought after couples in salsa/mambo.
In 2002, Ana and Joel merged their combined19 years of experience in salsa/mambo with Joel’s 23 years experience in music to bridge the growing disconnect between music and dance. They debuted their first choreography on January 3, 2003 in Culver City, CA. and have been choreographing, performing and teaching together ever since.
The duet is dedicated to conveying a message through their choreography, using dance and music composition as an artistic medium. The Massicots are known for their innovative choreography, energetic performances, connection on and off the dance floor, and unique sense of musicality. They are taking salsa to an artistic level, fusing the intoxicating rhythms of music with the sensual Latin movements of dance into a self-expression of cultural identity.
 After 3 years of planning, Ana and Joel expanded into a 3 couple dance company in September 2004. Now comprised by dancers with such diverse training as ballet, ballroom, modern, jazz, and more, the company has set off on new endeavors. They have since broken new ground when they became the first company to choreograph and perform to music created by them and for them with Joel's first album, "Masacote."
Ana Massicot's Bio
Joel Massicot's Bio |
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| Laura Geldys - Ann Arbor, MI |
Bio coming soon.
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| Sofrito Dance Co. - Detroit, MI |
Bio coming soon.
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Special Guest MC:
Sugar Ruiz is a native son of Philadelphia, PA. He has been in the DJ and Entertainment Business for over 39 years.  He has shared the stage with some of the greatest Mambo and Salsa Legends, such as Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Joe Cuba, Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Ray Barretto, Cheo Feliciano and Ismael Miranda. He has also shared moments with new salsa artist such as Marc Anthony, Tito Nieves, Frankie Negron and Michael Stuart. He has also played in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Canada and California, with some of the Worlds Top DJs. He is considered by his peers A Top Professional whether it’s a Salsa Congress or Social.
DJ Israelo has been in the music scene for over 30 years.  During the 80's, he hosted the popular Salsa Seduction show on WCSB. During the late 80 and late 90's he worked as a promoter bringing bands such as Bobby Valentin, Gran Combo and Johnny Rivera to the Aragon and Statler ballrooms. He was bought in to the Tri-C Jazz festival to provide consulting to their festivals. There he worked with Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Conjunto Libre, Poncho Sanchez, and others. He started DJing at Club Azteca and has the distinction of being the first DJ to play exclusively Latin music at a night club. His style can be classified as salsa dura modern.
 DJ Frankie Flores is our main resident DJ for Baila Duro. Being an avid music enthusiast and collector, his music selection has been a majority of rare and out of print music. He has played throughout the Midwest and has guest DJed on numerous occasions in Tokyo and Osaka. He will be extending his play to NYC and DC within the next few months and plans to bring all that energy back to Cleveland.
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Various vendors will be at the event to sell salsa gears and to present information. List of confimed vendors:
- Masacote Entertainment - Instructional CD/DVDs
- Salsa Chezotic - Ladies & Mens Shoes
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at this event, please email us for an application and guideline. |
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Please email us with inquiries.
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