Important Performers Information
Be sure that you have read and followed the instructions in the performer registration letter in order to register Performers must be accepted before registering. Videos must be received by Feb 1. Performers please register no later than February 20 to get the $50 full pass, after February 20 the price goes up to $75 full pass.
If you have any questions please contact Liz Rojas at 510-697-1892 or email info@johnandlizproductions.com
Thursday, March 25 (At Cafe Cocomo's)
10:00pm Call Time, please check in at front door (Only for the people
11:00pm Performances
Friday, March 26, 2010
4:00pm Registration Opens for Performers and VIP Guests.
5:00pm Technical Rehearsal for performers
Please bring 2 copies of your music on 2 CD’s that are different brands
8:00pm Call Time
8:30pm Competition
9:00pm Performance Showcase
Saturday, March 27, 2010
4:00pm Registration Opens for Performers and VIP Guests.
5:00pm Technical Rehearsal for performers
Please bring 2 copies of your music on 2 CD’s that are different brands
7:30pm Call Time
8:30pm Performance Showcase
NOTE: The International dance instructors are available for privates, if you want to schedule a private please contact John Narvaez at john@johnandlizproductions.com or call 510-928-8535.
Together, they are considered to be one of the most highly accomplished and versatile dance teams in the world. They are the 2002 IDO World Champions for both Hustle and Cabaret Exhibition. They are the only couple in the history of the United States to hold two separate world championship titles in the same year. Other titles include 2000 Open Cabaret Champions, 1999 United States Hustle Champions, and the 2002 NADC Cabaret Champions. In addition, Billy and Katie were four times invitees to the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival Open Exhibition Championships, an honor reserved for only a select few throughout the world. With their exceptional talent of being able to perform both theatrical dance and social partner dance on a world class level, they hold the distinctive position of being in demand on a number of circuits, including the Ballroom circuit, the Hustle circuit, the Salsa circuit, and even the Swing dance circuit. 
Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow
IDO World Cabaret Exhibition Dance Champions and IDO World Disco Hustle Champions
Majesty In Motion
David Stein and Jennifer Stein
David and Jennifer Stein are directors of Majesty In Motion. David and Jennifer have the largest dance company in San Diego, performing and teaching all over the world. Combining the versatility of Many Styles of Dance Including Salsa, Mambo, Ballroom, Swing, Hip Pop, Jazz and Many others. For more info visit www.majestyinmotion.com
Salsamania Pro Team
The Salsamania Pro Team is known for their hypnotic performances marked by high levels of grace, speed and technical difficulty. They have competed and performed around the world including at the world salsa championships. Salsamania Dance Company is the 2003 and 2004, 2006 and 2007, 2009 Bay area Dance Team Champions, and 2005 and 2006 top three World Salsa Dance Team winners and ranked 4th in the worldchampionships 2009.
Projecto Mania
Projecto Mania, the amateur performance team, is the first level of promotion for talented members of the On 2 Training Team. Projecto Mania gives newer dancers the opportunity to develop the performance experience and advanced techniques needed before advancing to the semi-pro and pro levels. Dancers who have little or no prior performance experience will start in Projecto Mania.
Son De Mania (Semi-Professional Team)
This group is for the dancer who is developing advanced techniques and strives to perform with the Pro Team. Members of Son De Mania have prior performance experience and many have been training intensely with Salsamania for at least 3 years or more. Son De Mania performs and competes regularly in the Bay Area and has also qualified to compete in the World Salsa Championships.
Las Damas del Mambo (Lady Mambo)
Lady Mambo is Salsamania's newest dance team. This is an all female group led by Liz Rojas and currently featuring tallented international students.
Liz Lira and Cristian Oviedo "2009 World Salsa Champions"
Liz Lira and Cristian Oviedo are the New World Salsa Champions 2009. Liz has recently had the honor of choreographing the semi-finals and finals routines for Mark and Shawn, the first place winners of Dancing with the Stars, Season 8. Also, choreographer and principal dancer for the film, The ungly Truth, starting Geraud Butler and Katherine Heigl. For more info and videos visit the website (www.lizlira.com)
Eli Torres & Yen Dorado "2009 Mayan World Salsa Champions"
1st Place Mayan Competition winners and 2nd place at the Worldchampionships 2009. Based in Philadelphia , PA , of Puerto Rican descent, Eli Torres is one of the top leading male salsa dancers in the world. Though not formally trained in any other forms of dance, Eli has been dancing salsa for eight years. Known for his "single foot skater spins" when he follows, he is also respected for his exceptional leading skills; because of this he has been dubbed by many as the Mambo/Salsa "DIVO". He choreographed for the Koresh Dance Company's 20th Anniversary Dance Celebration "Dirty Dancing Party" for Patrick Swayze at the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia . Eli has received numerous recognitions as a competitor both as a leader and a follower. He competed and became a semifinalist in the 2007 ESPN World Salsa Championships in Orlando, FL. Together with his dance partner Yen Dorado, Eli and Yen have become pioneers in the salsa community for being the first same-gender dance couple to take their show and compete at a professional level. Eli has performed in various international venues such as the prestigious 2008 Puerto Rico World Salsa Congress and has had his work commissioned by Telemundo, WHYY, CN8, and NBC Television. Eli Torres is currently the proud co-owner of EliT Dance Academy .
check some of their clips at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Ebw-q-1QU
And our Fabulous Bay Area World Salsa Class Instructors and Performers Include:
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Ricasalsa Dance Co.
photo by Aris Bernales
photo by Dance Solutions
