Comments on: Sakara Dance Company in San Diego : First Impressions http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/ Free latin salsa dance instruction videos that teach you moves to use at the latin dance nightclub. With dancing articles, dance news, dance podcasts, salsa dance videos and forums - we try to help you become the best salsa and latin dancer you can be (as soon as possible). Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:29:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Sakara Dance Company http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-430 Sakara Dance Company Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:51:37 +0000 http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-430 Hello Anthony, (and my fellow salseros) Thank you for the lovely write-up. For those that know both myself and "V" "rude" is definitely not in our vocabulary or personality, so we send you hugs and kisses as a make-up. The first class of the workshop was basic technical drills for ladies vs. men. We firmly believe that you can have all the patterns and/or styling in the world, but if you don't know where your feet are suppose to go or how they are suppose to end up, who the heck cares? So yes, we believe and encourage men and ladies to learn each other's technical drills. Anthony I have to admit.. we had a great time on the dance floor!!! In fact the whole evening was fun, even though I could not speak. LOL. People were saying WHAT? HUH? or as Evelio would say, "I can't understand a word that you are saying!". LOL As a follow-up to the workshop Violeta and Myself (Lesley) will be starting a new New York Style on2 Dance Company in San Diego for both men and women. Yes two females!!!!! The team will have a very planned (according to our team choreography bible (LOL) which the team will soon find out about) structured, but fun encouraging environment that promises to challenge any level dancer from the time you arrive to the time you leave. Just take two "Aleve" for pain after rehearsal to minimize the onset of body pain. LOL No really. (LOL) There are NO AUDITIONS! If you want to be on a team that has the sincere intention to grow you as a dancer from your core foundation, spinning, fluidity of body movement and transitions, then all should come to your first full rehearsal Sat. April 5th. Rehearsal Days: Saturday 11-1pm Wednesday 8:45-10:15 Monthly Dues: $110.00 Absolutely DanceSport, 930 W. Washington St., San Diego, 92103 Cheaper than taking group classes for a month!!! with the only difference that you will learn alot MORE!!!) MEN!! we encourage you to join. We can guarantee that your technical development, in addition to your footwork and styling will definitely be "unique" to say the least. LOL. And yes, we believe that men should be able to spin just as good as our females. Don't forget: 1st rehearsal is Sat. April 5th at Absolutely DanceSport, 930 W. Washington St. San Diego, CA 92103!!!! Hello Anthony,
(and my fellow salseros)

Thank you for the lovely write-up. For those that know both myself and “V” “rude” is definitely not in our vocabulary or personality, so we send you hugs and kisses as a make-up. The first class of the workshop was basic technical drills for ladies vs. men. We firmly believe that you can have all the patterns and/or styling in the world, but if you don’t know where your feet are suppose to go or how they are suppose to end up, who the heck cares? So yes, we believe and encourage men and ladies to learn each other’s technical drills.

Anthony I have to admit.. we had a great time on the dance floor!!! In fact the whole evening was fun, even though I could not speak. LOL. People were saying WHAT? HUH? or as Evelio would say, “I can’t understand a word that you are saying!”. LOL

As a follow-up to the workshop Violeta and Myself (Lesley) will be starting a new New York Style on2 Dance Company in San Diego for both men and women. Yes two females!!!!!

The team will have a very planned (according to our team choreography bible (LOL) which the team will soon find out about) structured, but fun encouraging environment that promises to challenge any level dancer from the time you arrive to the time you leave. Just take two “Aleve” for pain after rehearsal to minimize the onset of body pain. LOL No really. (LOL)

There are NO AUDITIONS! If you want to be on a team that has the sincere intention to grow you as a dancer from your core foundation, spinning, fluidity of body movement and transitions, then all should come to your first full rehearsal Sat. April 5th.

Rehearsal Days:
Saturday 11-1pm
Wednesday 8:45-10:15
Monthly Dues: $110.00
Absolutely DanceSport, 930 W. Washington St., San Diego, 92103
Cheaper than taking group classes for a month!!! with the only difference that you will learn alot MORE!!!)

MEN!! we encourage you to join. We can guarantee that your technical development, in addition to your footwork and styling will definitely be “unique” to say the least. LOL. And yes, we believe that men should be able to spin just as good as our females.

Don’t forget: 1st rehearsal is Sat. April 5th at Absolutely DanceSport, 930 W. Washington St. San Diego, CA 92103!!!!

]]> By: v21salsera http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-424 v21salsera Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:22:00 +0000 http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-424 Hello Anthony, Les and I definitely appreciate your write up regarding our workshop, we didn't realize we had paparazzi in the buliding.lol.. Well as Leo stated, I didn't mean to verbally abuse you in any way, I apologize if you felt disrespected in any way. As I did notice you saunter in late (yes 3 minutes...late is late...lol), I just wanted to bring some "relaxation and laughter" to everyone by acknowledging that you were obviously with the ladies group. I didn't realize you wanted to learn the ladies technique, I would have ate my words if that was the case =). Or as the phrase went, "I would have got it together." Les and I believe 100% that men should be able to learn women's technique and vice versa, but since the women to men ratio was a bit off, your assistance with the other group was actually necessary. Leo is correct, maybe you missed the point of my humor, but it was actually all in fun. I called quite a few ladies out, but that is actually my teaching style...Sorry your feelings were hurt. =( I will be careful with YOU next time. =) Thank you for the write up and hopefully our style of dancing (teaching) will help the beautiful city of San Diego.=0) By the way, LES WAS ON FIRE THAT NIGHT!!! lol... Sorry for those of you who missed her "sensual seduction". lol Anthony thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you once again!! VIOLETA Hello Anthony,
Les and I definitely appreciate your write up regarding our workshop, we didn’t realize we had paparazzi in the buliding.lol.. Well as Leo stated, I didn’t mean to verbally abuse you in any way, I apologize if you felt disrespected in any way. As I did notice you saunter in late (yes 3 minutes…late is late…lol), I just wanted to bring some “relaxation and laughter” to everyone by acknowledging that you were obviously with the ladies group. I didn’t realize you wanted to learn the ladies technique, I would have ate my words if that was the case =). Or as the phrase went, “I would have got it together.” Les and I believe 100% that men should be able to learn women’s technique and vice versa, but since the women to men ratio was a bit off, your assistance with the other group was actually necessary. Leo is correct, maybe you missed the point of my humor, but it was actually all in fun. I called quite a few ladies out, but that is actually my teaching style…Sorry your feelings were hurt. =( I will be careful with YOU next time. =)
Thank you for the write up and hopefully our style of dancing (teaching) will help the beautiful city of San Diego.=0)
By the way, LES WAS ON FIRE THAT NIGHT!!! lol… Sorry for those of you who missed her “sensual seduction”. lol
Anthony thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you once again!!
VIOLETA

]]> By: Anthony Persaud http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-422 Anthony Persaud Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:19:17 +0000 http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-422 Micah and Kathy are just awesome! Mr Crazy Hands - love his style! Micah and Kathy are just awesome! Mr Crazy Hands - love his style!

]]> By: Franklin http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-421 Franklin Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:32:26 +0000 http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-421 I'm just so jealoused that you guys have workshops for $5 and/or free. Here (in Kansas City), workshops start out at $50. I guess it makes sense since they they have to fly in and lodge instructors. Over the past year, we've had Latin Rhythms (Chicago), Micah and Kathy (Chicago), Edie the salsa freak and quite a few others. This past weekend we had Ceasar and Natasha (from LA) perform and offer a workshop. I didn't attend but I gather it was very helpful. Anyhow, thanks Anthony for the writeup. I’m just so jealoused that you guys have workshops for $5 and/or free. Here (in Kansas City), workshops start out at $50. I guess it makes sense since they they have to fly in and lodge instructors. Over the past year, we’ve had Latin Rhythms (Chicago), Micah and Kathy (Chicago), Edie the salsa freak and quite a few others. This past weekend we had Ceasar and Natasha (from LA) perform and offer a workshop. I didn’t attend but I gather it was very helpful.

Anyhow, thanks Anthony for the writeup.

]]> By: Marcos http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-418 Marcos Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:26:20 +0000 http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-418 I enjoyed the workshop and I'm very excited about Sakara coming to San Diego!!! Body movement was great, and I love the freshness of the footwork they taught. With regard to leo's comment, I have a different opinion. I was not a big fan of Anthony being called out. (That and the not rotating thing were probably the only two negatives I found). Obviously he could see that the room was divided by gender, and made a conscious choice to practice spins...why shouldn't he have the opportunity to learn their technique? When we go to congresses, we get to choose what workshops we go to, and many guys do choose ladies styling classes without getting redirected to another male-appropriate workshop. Plus, I definitely don't think there was any logical connection between calling him out and him being late, since other people were singled out as well for other reasons throughout the workshop. It seems to be more of a teaching style, which to some is enjoyable and playful, and to others may not be...it depends on the context and the person. All I can say is that I'm glad it wasn't me! I enjoyed the workshop and I’m very excited about Sakara coming to San Diego!!! Body movement was great, and I love the freshness of the footwork they taught.

With regard to leo’s comment, I have a different opinion. I was not a big fan of Anthony being called out. (That and the not rotating thing were probably the only two negatives I found). Obviously he could see that the room was divided by gender, and made a conscious choice to practice spins…why shouldn’t he have the opportunity to learn their technique? When we go to congresses, we get to choose what workshops we go to, and many guys do choose ladies styling classes without getting redirected to another male-appropriate workshop. Plus, I definitely don’t think there was any logical connection between calling him out and him being late, since other people were singled out as well for other reasons throughout the workshop. It seems to be more of a teaching style, which to some is enjoyable and playful, and to others may not be…it depends on the context and the person.

All I can say is that I’m glad it wasn’t me!

]]> By: Anthony Persaud http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-417 Anthony Persaud Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:40:33 +0000 http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-417 In terms of the incident, my belief is that if one arrives late - one should place themselves in the back of the class to not disturb the rest of the students and the instructor. And as I did this for courtesy and respect - I hoped that if there were any problems, it would be handled more politely. In my humble opinion, stopping the class, creating a scene, and embarrassing individuals was unnecessary - especially if had nothing to do with salsa technique. <strong>I'm sure everyone at some point, has arrived 3 minutes late to class when trying to find parking.</strong> :-) Like I said before, I am looking forward to seeing the benefits this team brings to the San Diego salsa scene. I'm sure they will take this city to the next salsa level. PS. I'm glad you read our reports. :-) In terms of the incident, my belief is that if one arrives late - one should place themselves in the back of the class to not disturb the rest of the students and the instructor. And as I did this for courtesy and respect - I hoped that if there were any problems, it would be handled more politely. In my humble opinion, stopping the class, creating a scene, and embarrassing individuals was unnecessary - especially if had nothing to do with salsa technique. I’m sure everyone at some point, has arrived 3 minutes late to class when trying to find parking. :-)

Like I said before, I am looking forward to seeing the benefits this team brings to the San Diego salsa scene. I’m sure they will take this city to the next salsa level.

PS. I’m glad you read our reports. :-)

]]> By: leo http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-416 leo Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:24:53 +0000 http://addicted2salsa.com/2008/03/15/sakara-dance-company-in-san-diego-first-impressions/#comment-416 In your reply to the rudeness exhibited towards you; perhaps you should take your your rudeness into consideration. From your own admission, you were late. Upon entering and upon noticing that all the men were in one group(big hint), you should have asked someone. The whole conspiracy theory of yours regarding men not being allowed to learn spin technique is silly. There simply was not enough men for all the women. After being paired up; beginners having priority, Violeta decided to use the time with the remaining experienced women, more efficiently. The reason I am responding is because you put a negative spin on something that was totally a positive thing. Violeta is a playful person and that is what makes her enjoyable to be around. I am sorry that your feelings got hurt. A big hug from me. In your reply to the rudeness exhibited towards you; perhaps you should take your your rudeness into consideration. From your own admission, you were late. Upon entering and upon noticing that all the men were in one group(big hint), you should have asked someone. The whole conspiracy theory of yours regarding men not being allowed to learn spin technique is silly. There simply was not enough men for all the women. After being paired up; beginners having priority, Violeta decided to use the time with the remaining experienced women, more efficiently. The reason I am responding is because you put a negative spin on something that was totally a positive thing. Violeta is a playful person and that is what makes her enjoyable to be around. I am sorry that your feelings got hurt. A big hug from me.

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