Flava Invasion!

[mayanempire]

Gordon Neil presents...
Flava Invasion on February 25, 2006. Join us in Hotlanta as the hottest salsa/mambo stars converge upon the city for this major event, culminating in a series of intensive workshops (taught on1 and on2) and a mega party--complete with hours of the best salsa, mambo, and cha cha music, social dancing, a Jack and Jill contest, special surprises, and huge giveaways. The party will also feature star performances by Chicago's Sekou McMiller and Cristina Zavala, and Atlanta's own Gordon Neil with New Jersey's Griselle Ponce. Special guests in attendance will include salsa celebrities Ana and Joel from Boston, Detroit's Laura Geldys, Jareau Almeyda from imambo.tv, Toronto's Magna Gopal, DC's Shaka Brown, and more.

Flava Invasion will take place at the Abbey, centrally located in the heart of Atlanta. The gorgeous venue, a fully-restored former church, is a local historic landmark, complete with stained-glass windows, and will provide the perfect setting for this history-making event.

Prize sponsors include ATP Events, StuckonSalsa.com/SOS All-Star Salsa Cruise, Piel Canela-Atlanta, PR Productions, Shaka Brown, and Magna Gopal, so you know the giveaways are going to be big! Expect attendees from all over the southeast and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard salsero or just curious to see what the craze is all about, you don't want to miss this event. Join us for Flava Invasion--certain to cement Atlanta's spot on the salsa map.

[mayanempire]

New site for info! www.flavainvasion3.com

Find details on the workshops and the parties. Also, see clips of the performers in action.

Any southern SF members (or any others, for that matter) should seriously consider attending this. It is going to be a blast!

[esa negrita...]

I've taken the advice of doing a few spins everytime you're in the bathroom, but how much should you practice away from plumbing? I've found that I get sick after 2 or 3 and seem to be getting worse as I go.

[MacMoto]

I've taken the advice of doing a few spins everytime you're in the bathroom, but how much should you practice away from plumbing? I've found that I get sick after 2 or 3 and seem to be getting worse as I go.
Not sure if you meant this post to appear in this thread... I'll reply in one of your spin threads ( :arrow: here (http://www.salsaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=13569#13569)) instead.

[Jason]

I can't wait! I've got lots of out of town people coming to stay with me. This is gonna be one awesome party!

[mayanempire]

Hey guys,

since this thread from the first Flava Invasion was resurrected, I just want to emphasize the talent lineup for this year, which includes some back-by-popular-demand acts from previous editions, as well as new additions. This year's talent:

Juan Matos and Candy Mena/Fogarate Dance Company (Milan, Italy)
Ana and Joel Massicot and Masacote Dance Company (Boston)
Shaka Brown and Clavekazi Dance Company (Washington, DC)
Sekou McMiller and Descarga Caribe Dance Company (Chicago)
Magna Gopal (Toronto/New Jersey)
Leon Rose (London)
Griselle Ponce (New Jersey)
Henry Herrera and Angely Carucci (Cuba/Venezuela/Miami)
Eric Baez/Universal Mambo Dance Company (Orlando)
Gordon Neil (ATLANTA)

Musical guests: Fania legend Larry Harlow and Joel Massicot live with Orquesta Macuba

I also want to remind everyone that this year's event is at the Atlanta Hilton Downtown, quite a step up from our first year at The Abbey, and even last year at the Holiday Inn. The Hilton is located near all of Atlanta's major attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium (the largest aquarium in the world), the new World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, the CNN Center, Underground Atlanta, and more. But with all the great things that Flava will have in store, the question is if you will even have time for anything else!

Flava Invasion is more than a salsa congress, it is a cultural arts event. Be a part of the convergence...
:D

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[Kamari]

Here's the list of workshops scheduled for Flava Invasion 3!!!!!!! Remember to visit www.flavainvasion3.com to purchase your full pass!

Griselle Ponce & Candy Meña – "Diva to Diva" -- ladies' footwork, & sexy styling con sabor on2 INT

Magna Gopal – "720 Degrees" – Spinning/turning technique ALL

Joby Brava – "Brava Fusion" – footwork with salsa, hip hop, jazz fusion on1 INT/ADV

Clavekazi Ladies Division – "Salsa Foundations" – footwork and styling on1 BEG

Henry Herrera & Angely Carucci – "Del Principio" -- Afro Cuban ALL

Gordon Neil & Magna Gopal -- "Body Connection" (on1 w/on2 conversion) INT

Tato Paredes – "Estilo Dominicano" – bachata ALL

Juan Matos & Candy Meña – "Fogarate Uptown" -- on2 partnerwork & styling INT

Henry Herrera & Angely Carucci – "Dame Dos" – on1 Casino Rueda ALL

Shaka Brown & Leon Rose – "Darkness is Dancing" – on1 footwork & styling INT

Troy Anthony – "Criolla Style" – on1 footwork and styling BEG/INT

Juan Matos – "Pachanga Fusion" – on2 footwork, style, and movement INT/ADV

Sekou McMiller – "Latin Jazz" – on2 footwork & fusion technique INT

Joel & Ana Massicot – "Paint the Perfect Picture" -- choreography/musicality INT

Cici Kelley – "Go Go Stiletto" – hip hop fusion for ladies HEELS REQUIRED!! INT

Leon Rose & Troy Anthony – "Two Jokers and a Turn Pattern" on1 partnerwork INT

Flava Invasion All Stars – "Cha to the Cha" -- cha cha ALL
(and if you missed the All Star Cha Cha workshop last year....check this out: http://youtube.com/watch?v=I9StBVONn4Q )

[DancerGirl]

Alright who is going to this event?? I am!

[Kamari]

***JUST A REMINDER THAT PRICES FOR FULL PASSES GO UP JAN 1ST!!!***

www.flavainvasion3.com

[Kamari]

Just sending out a friendly heads up! Flava Invasion prices will be going up Jan 10th...

-Full passes will go from $130 to $160
-VIP Full passes will go from $160 to $190

And night tickets are now available for purchase

-Both Friday and Saturday night for $60
-Friday night $30
-Saturday night $35

www.flavainvasion3.com (DON'T FORGET THE 3!!!!!)

Peace