January 26, 2006 • 5:53 pm
I ha
ve been asked to put out the word that an organization is requesting opinions on which Salsa DJs in Iowa you like the best! There are new salsa events being created and THEY would like your opinions on who do you think would be the best DJ.
We all have gone to most of the events here in Iowa, and have probably heard most of the DJs play. You can voice your opinions here (comments), or in the forums or as last resort, send us an email at apersaud@gmail.com
The DJs being considered are Henry, Sergio, Raphael and Julian. If you are a DJ and would like to be considered as well, please contact Addicted2Salsa.com using the contact form.
To vote on your favorite DJ, please vote here: http://addicted2salsa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=26#26
Filed under: General
January 25, 2006 • 4:11 pm
Salsa Episode 6: The Open-Break, Switch, and Combo Starter
Ok, 
another episode we shot "at location". Yes, we are a low-budget podcast. We are doing this for all of you who really want to learn. We love teaching you what we know to hopefully get you started.
In this episode we review the open-break and work through it. It is a very important move if you need to gather some initial momentum for future combos. We also show you how to switch places using an open-break (very simple stuff), and then, a small little combo starter for the future combos that you might do from an open-break.
Filed under: podcast
Well, 
we have another Episode of Addicted 2 Salsa. Another shot at Hotel Fort Des Moines (Iowa for those who are wondering where we are from). We teach you a simple double-handed turn using the same principles as leading a right turn — and then teach you a slick little combo for switching hands as a starter for any other combos you might learn in your life! Again, sorry for the low-budget filming (we do accept donations)!
Filed under: Salsa Podcast
Ok, another episode we shot “at location”. Yes, we are a low-budget podcast. We are doing this for all of you who really want to learn. We love teaching you what we know to hopefully get you started.
In this episode we review the open-break and work through it. It is a very important move if you need to gather some initial momentum for future combos. We also show you how to switch places using an open-break (very simple stuff), and then, a small little combo starter for the future combos that you might do from an open-break.
Filed under: Salsa Podcast
After such a long hiatus, we are back! We have received your emails requesting a more longer beginner lesson, so here you have it. In this episode we review the basic front-and-back salsa step (different angles), the side-to-side break, the right turn and partnering. Hopefully this helps many of you get started in salsa dancing!
Filed under: Salsa Podcast
January 24, 2006 • 5:06 pm
The photographs from Hotel Fort Des Moines (Jan 2006) have been uploaded into a Flikr album. Soon, we’ll have our own photo posting system (once I get to writing more things for the website. Until then, you can check out the pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/19592835@N00/
If you would like to comment on the pictures or anything else, please visit http://forums.addicted2salsa.com
Filed under: Uncategorized
January 23, 2006 • 5:04 pm
Hotel Fort Des Moines was a great event! It was an amazing night (if you missed it, you missed A LOT!). But, if you went, and it was your first time — not to worry, you can learn more salsa dance moves from us in Ames, IA.
Addicted2Salsa Dance Lessons
Where: 2228 Lincoln Way, Memorial Union, Ames IA (Oak Room)
Time: 7pm Beginner (no experience required, no partner necessary)
8:15pm Intermediate
Cost: $3 per lesson
Instructor: Anthony Persaud
Tell your friends and bring them along!
Filed under: General
January 20, 2006 • 3:51 pm
You 
can talk, get music recommendations, ask about nightclubs, ask an instructor a dance question…. and much much more. This is to make the salsa community larger — for people who are always trying to find other people to go to places and/or go latin dancing. All these resources are for you, so you can stay engaged and motivated in salsa!
Need a ride to Chicago Salsa Congress? Need to get some El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico songs? Want to know if a nightclub in Iowa is worth driving 35 miles for? Its hopefully all here! The website is: http://forums.addicted2salsa.com
Filed under: blog
January 19, 2006 • 4:48 pm
January 15, 2006 • 4:32 am
I know it has been a while since our last podcast, but we are in the process of shooting new partnering combinations. (We were on vacation!). If you are in the Ames, IA area, and would like to help us shoot video, we are more than grateful!
I would like to take this time and specifically thank Leah R, tp…, and Schrunk for leaving their positive feedback on iTunes about our podcast! These types of comments keeps us motivated to bring you more free salsa dance videos!
Filed under: Uncategorized
January 14, 2006 • 10:30 pm
Noches de Salsa @ Hotel Fort Des Moines! $6 advance/$8 door. Salsa dance lesson with Ruben Zamudio III at 8pm and then dancing with DJ Julian Serrano from 9pm-1:30am. CASH BAR/ALL AGES
Reserve advance tickets via return e-mail or pick them up in person at the
Hotel Fort Des Moines Front Desk or Peeples Music, 42nd & University, DSM.
Your drink purchases in the ballroom offset the rental cost of using the space. (In other words, buy a drink to keep the event on-going!) And a MUCHOS GRACIAS to The Hotel Fort Des Moines management for their generous arrangement which makes these dance parties possible.
Filed under: Event Announcement
January 10, 2006 • 1:38 am
Well, its a new year, so I bought all the songs in this album, and I have to say — they are a great collection of the best stuff from 2005! If you are looking for some of the best salsa hits of 2005, check out this album on the iTunes music store!
For those DJs, needing the latest in salsa hits to play at the clubs (HINT! HINT!), please check out this album, so you can have a larger, more ‘salsa danceable‘ collection. The songs must be owned by any salsa dancer because they are legendary classics known by everyone.
(originally by Roberto Roena),
(originally by Ray Barreto) and
(originally by Sonora Ponceña) (sorry, can’t make the n with tilde)
These are classics that EVERY true salsa dancer knows about.. they are just that ubiquitous. You will know if you are at a GREAT salsa nightclub with a DJ that REALLY knows salsa if you hear any of these songs. They are just that great! Now, my only wish, is if they would play more Héctor Lavoe songs in Iowa! (hint, hint).
Filed under: Music and Videos
January 9, 2006 • 5:05 pm
Thank you to all who noted me that the website was down! (I was in Puerto Rico, and the server crashed). Anyways, Happy New Year to all, and I have good feelings about 2006 — expect many great things from us!
If you have events that you would like to be posted on the website, please do so (from our website). This way, new dancers looking for places to dance in Iowa, have an updated list of events!
We will begin hosting lessons here in Ames, IA in a little bit — we will let you know on our website.
Filed under: General
Since we’ve all been to a few parties by now; there are some things we begin to notice that determine how good a time we will get for our money. This post just deals with characteristics of great DJs. These are just three things that I think great DJs always do at salsa dances.
