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SYDNEY SALSA CONGRESS 2009
In January the STAR – NZ YOUTH SALSA TEAM attended the 2009 Sydney Salsa Congress in Australia. While there star kids got to meet some of the amazing International and Australian Salsa Stars, such as World Salsa Champions Oliver & Luda, Jamie Jesus and Lil Liz, Victor & Brujur from Boston, Super Mario, Fernando & Becky Lee – Salsa Suave, Alex Lee & Kim, David Paris & Zoe, Zouk Masters Kadu & Larissa and many more.
It was amazing weekend of high energy, workshops, performances and parties. All the Star Students improved their social dance skills at the parties where the dance floor was the size of a basketball court. During the congress week-end there were many performances. Ones that stood out were the West Coast Swing Couple, Alex Lee & Kim Versus David Paris & Zoe – which was a fun-filled entertaining battle of the “Lifts” with lots of humor – (Mr Stayz’s highlight).
On Stage – The NZ Salsa Kids were amazing, both Friday & Saturday Night performances were fantastic. Friday Night performance saw TROY KENNY team front-man lead his team in a artistic choreography of Hector Lavoe’s powerful song “Aguanile”. This team was captained by Ms Dayna.
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Ms Jess, Mr Stayz, Oliver (5x World Salsa Champion) Ms Jazz, and Victor (Hache Y Machete – Boston, USA) |
Star – NZ Youth Salsa Team |
Star – NZ Youth Salsa Team – Sam Morison and Jonny Vasquez the Prince of Salsa |
Saturday Night saw SAM MORISON team front-man, carve up the stage as Michael Jackson, in an entertaining crowd pleasing salsa-modern dance mix of Smooth Criminal. This team was captained by Ms Jasmine. Saturday Night’s performance received the biggest standing ovation and shout-out that I have ever seen in my 5 years of attending the Sydney Salsa Congress. It wasn’t the level of Salsa, as our salsa level has always been basic, it wasn’t the fact that they were cute kids. It was their pure energy, and the way they went out and performed. They put on a show, and they let the crowd know that this show was for them. The crowd felt that, and they replied accordingly.
It was a really special moment for all the kids, both Friday & Saturday Team, and also for the teams that have represented us so well before them, all the way to the original NZ Salsa Kids from Wanganui, lead by Ms P-lo back in 2005.
DREAM IT - DANCE IT - DO IT!
Kind regards
Mr Stayz
Star Dance Academy National Director & Founder
STAR-Smooth Criminal Video
2009 CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST.
Still spaces at STAR AUCKLAND, WANGANUI, PICTON, RENWICK, STAR MOTUEKA & STAR NELSON - See locations to contact your nearest STAR DANCE SCHOOL.
STAR - LATIN MOTION DANCE ACADEMY
Star - Latin Motion Dance Academy in Sydney Australia is rocking. Mr Daniel, Ms Danielle, & the team are working hard with their Saturday Classes. Mr Daniel has just finished their new mix, while Ms Sheridan is making up a new contemporary dance for the Star Sydney Crew. Star-Latin Motion Dance Camp III is coming up in April, and Mr Stayz and his 2 Starlit Leaders will be heading over to run the organised chaos and maddess, surrounded by a week of absolute dance fun. (NZ Leaders to be selected by Mr Stayz).
A big shout out & holla to Brandon, Sheridan, D, Danielle, Ms Dani, Ms Jen, Mr Mike, Mama T, Mama J, Milan and of course OLIVER. We miss you all very much, and enjoyed hanging out with you all at the Sydney Salsa Congress. We all had lotsa fun and just want you to know that the STAR BOWLING BATTLE TROPHY loves it here in New Zealand. Thanks again Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, (Cheers Milan - we love ya! All in the contract, all in the contract - paragraph 113-116 lol!). www.latinmotion.com.au
NZ PACIFIC YOUTH SALSA CONGRESS 2009
Please check our link, www.nzpacificsalsacongress.co.nz Our Youth Congress is only 5-6 Weeks away. Contact Mr Stayz stardanceacademy@gmail.com for any questions or enquiries.
There are limited spaces per STAR DANCE ACADEMIES, and spaces will fill quickly.
Star Reporters: Mr Stayz is looking for interesting news on whats happening at your Star Dance Academy or what Star Dance means to you. Email; Mr Stayz stardanceacademy@gmail.com your story and it could get published on our national Website for the Star Wahanu to read, share and be inspired by.
