Monthly Archives: September 2014

GoGo Earl Rush represents StuckOnSalsa.com. Here we have him getting new dancers going with the CapitalCongress Salsa bootcamp.

Ben Cartagenas is director of Salsa Synergy in Orlando, Florida. Here Ben shows the class an advanced turn pattern that they will be ready to use that night. Thank you for coming to the Capital Congress!

Jorjet Alcocer, known around the world for her great leading, following and instructional style gave a 2 hour master Pachanga class for students at the 2014 Capital Congress. Here’s a glimpse for you.

Get in Where You Fit In Shine Jam! This workshop featured Melanie Castilla, Sean Wilson, Ismael Otero, and Shaka Brown, who all contributed their style to make a shine jam that everyone could appreciate. Collaboration at its finest! Enjoy!

Darlin Garcia demonstrates some hot Salsa footwork with Liz Becerra! Director of the Art in Motion Studio in Philadelphia, Art in Motion has been a staple of the Capital Congress since day one.

Jimmy & Luz represent DC with their insane Mambo turn patterns. Great teachers and great people!

Jorjet Alcocer taught an awesome master class at the 2014 Capital Congress. Here you can get a glimpse of what they covered in this 2 hour intensive!

Ismael Otero, director of Caribbean Soul Dancers, breaks down a mean Mambo turn pattern with Melanie Castillo at the end of his workshop. Jersey is well represented around the world when CSD is in the house!

Washington DC’s own Shaka Brown demonstrating with NY’s Shakira Taveras. Here you have turn patterns based on the Copa. Check out more videos of Shaka Brown at www.ShakaBrown.com

Caribbean Soul Dancers show how they shine! This open footwork workshop was taught at the 2014 Capital Congress.

Ernesto “Watusi” Bulnes. Dancer, performer, DJ, instructor, he does it all! Here’s a sample of his open footwork workshops taught at the 2014 CapitalCongress.

Sean Wilson, director of Essential Element Dance Company (E2DC), based in Orlando, Florida. Sean demonstrates with Julie, shows off his cool watch, and keeps them dancing all night.

Universal Mambo Dance Academy, directed by Eric Baez is a favorite of the Capital Congress. Here Eric goes into the Mambo zone with a demonstration of the footwork taught at his high energy class!

DC’s David Norton guides the developing Salseros through the Salsa bootcamp. Teaching footwork and partnerwork for an exciting day of dance introduction!

Ben Cartagenas, Director of Orlando’s Salsa Synergy, breaks down and demonstrates some fancy footwork for you at the 2014 Capital Congress. Thank you Ben!

Julissa Cruz does it all. Directed Latin Vintage dance studio, hosting the Pura Vintage event, teaches, performs, leads, follows, and more! Check out her intermediate partnering workshop at the 2014 Capital Congress.

Yulio Gamonal shows a cool Bachata Tango fusion choreography. Talk about sexy!