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| 28 May 2007 10:25:52 am |
 Debbie's Conquito |
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Once again this year I had the pleasure of catching up with Debbies Torres, Albert's sister, and as per usual Debbie's famous and very yummy creamy tropical coconut nog made with spices and white rum - Conquito, was brewed for the occasion. Debbie worked tirelessly along side her brother, but she did however find time in her busy schedule to spend time with me.
I share this recipe with you and especially for my fellow booth holders Anna, Giancarlo and Giuseppe of Bailo Dance Shoes
Again, I dedicate this page to Debbie and her now World Famous Nog in New Zealand - Conquito.
400ml Coconut Milk
1 bottle of Bacardi rum
395g Condensed milk
2 or 4 Cinnamon Sticks
1/2 lt of water
Mix: Add the coconut milk, condensed milk, rum and the cinnamon in the blender and blend well. Pour into a bottle(s) and refrigerate well. Serve in small cups and sprinkle top lightly with cinnamon.
Thanx Debbie, love you heaps Sister... |
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| 28 May 2007 05:26:57 am |
| Oh My God I Can't Believe It. . . |
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Tell me of a show where H&M go on second and the Swing Guys go on eighth and 36 acts later you still can't believe what you're seeing......
Albert Torres and his team staged the most amazing show ever - dedications to David Melendez, tributes to inovators of dance from the days of the Palladuim - Augei and Margo Rodriguez; kidz teams from Japan, Los Angeles, Mexico and Columbia as well as performers from around the world. It was awesome, in the truest sense of the word!
David Melendez was one of the greats. Manhattan is not the only place in New York where you can find dedicated mambo instructors. The Bronx, considered by many to be the home of many top New York dancers, is another important location to mambo dance instruction. It was also the home of Mambo Instructor David Melendez and his Starlite Dance Studio. On February 8, 2007 the salsa community was deeply saddened by the sudden death of David Melendez.
Augie and Margo were both their stage names and birth names. They opened shows for Sammy Davis, Jr. and other stars of the 1950s and 1960s throughout North America, Europe and the world. Their first professional dance act was in the Waldorf Astoria in 1955 with Harry Belafonte but, prior to this, they were the popular adagio dance team at both the New York Palladium Ballroom and Roseland Ballroom where the Mambo craze began. At 79 and 78 respectively, they have just finished a season with the Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas and still continue to teach. Proof, if ever it was needed, that salsa is good for you!
Congratulations Albert on a wonderful and unforgettable evening. |
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| 27 May 2007 08:53:54 am |
| And the Friends keep arriving |
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The Swing Guys from Italy have always and will always be one of my most favourite dance entertainers. I brought my copies of their DVD's from New Zealand so I could get them signed; I partnered Annie and attended their workshop and I look forward to their routine in tonights showcase.
John Narvaez partner of Liz Rojas from the San Francisco Bay Area had time during his meal to say hi to Cory-Lee and Ken from Whanganui, New Zealand who they met at the Australian Salsa Classic, Sydney Australia back in April this year.
Alex Lee, seen here with his new dance partner Kim, says a special shout out to the Kidz of the New Zealand Youth Salsa Team and to their coach Stayz, his wife Larissa and their baby boy Ocean. Alex and Kim are into the semi finals of the qualifing round here at the West Coast Salsa Congress for the 3rd Annual World Salsa Championships. We wish them well in their endeavor to get to the Worlds hosted in Orlando Florida at the end of this year.
Junior, the other half of Emily, was on sight to join his fellow Bay Area friends and Colleagues
Mr Spin from Korea is keen to talk more with World Salsa Tours on how we might be able to get more international salseras y salseros to the Korean Salsa Congress held towards the end of June each year.
Professional Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer and Actor Al Espinoza and his wife Karla Fiorella Palomino Espinoza Professional Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer and Actor are really looking forward to the possiblity of being in New Zealand for Jambalaya, January next year. He also sends his best wishes to the New Zealand Youth Salsa Team and looks forward to seeing them soon in NZ. |
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| 26 May 2007 07:55:02 pm |
| Championships for the Worlds |
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Direct from our Stage Spy - Vix
The championships consistent of 3 - On1; 3 - On 2 couples; 4 Teams and never before scene 10 cabaret routines, yes you heard right 10 cabaret routines - 8 coming from Columbia alone. 3 where illiminated from the cabaret division and all the other competitiors return for the semi finals tonight. On1 and On 2, hard to pick and in the Teams LA vs Columbian and in Cabaret - Alex Lee (with his new partner Kim) vs Columbia. As you read you realise that Columbia was in da house - "Columbia in da Casa"
The atmosphere and camaradie was felt back stage joined with the full house of eager spectators culminated in a enjoyable and memorable 1st round of championships.
The winners of each division have the right to represent their country at the 3rd Annual World Championships hosted in Orlando, Florida in Dec 2007. |
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| 25 May 2007 07:50:32 am |
| First Day in LA |
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Catching up with salsa friends from around the world was the order of the day.
Caught up with Nestor Manuellian - Modus Vivendi Salsa Productions and Latin Motion, Sydney Australia. You may remember them as the Braveheart routine from last year's Championships. They are currently Australian Team Salsa Champions for the second year running. Adele de Coasta from Salsa Sauve, Sydney Australia and Kathy Petrakis from Latin Motion, Sydney Australia completed our first dinner at the Congress.
Albert and Mr George
Albert and Vix
Vix and Randy
Queuing at Registration
Randy, Esti and Martin
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