Sorry it took so long but here's another quick review, specially for Peach 
This time I'll take a look at Jami Josephson and Jose DeCamps' Beginning/Intermediate dvd
and Bernard & Sonyo Martinez' (Mambo Caliente) Intermediate I dvd. Both of these dvd's teach
on 1 AND on 2 (NY style).
Personally I think both of these dvd's are great. They show very nice leadable moves.
I believe the Mambo Caliente dvd is better for men than women. Bernard explains things
very well and gives some nice tips on leading. What Bernard & Sonyo don't really show is
styling. When it comes to styling I much prefer Jami & Jose's dvd. They not only give great
tips for the leads, they also show some styling, even for the men.
Even though both show the moves on the 1 and the 2, I prefer the way the Mambo Caliente
structures it. They first show all moves on2 before showing them all on1, which makes it
very easy to watch everything in the on1 style. Jami & Jose however show a move first
on2, then on1 and then move to the next. I really don't pay attention to the counting
anymore myself, I just look at the feet, but some ppl who want to learn the on1 style
might find it a bit annoying.
For the leads I can recommend both dvd's. I think Bernard explains a little bit better
than Jose does (Jose seemed a bit nervous) but it's nothing to worry about. Women will
probably prefer Jami & Jose because of the styling involved. If you want to see some
moves of Jami & Jose just do a quick search on the net. There's a clip of each of their
dvd's so you can see what to expect.
Below I've listed all the moves that are shown.
*signing off again* Have fun all and keep on dancing
Moves shown
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Bernard & Sony Martinez (Mambo Caliente) Intermediate I:
Cross Body Leads:
Demo
Inside turn open
Inside turn closed
Shoulder lead turn
Traveling turn
Follower's footwork
Leader's footwork
Copa & Variations:
Demo
Follower's footwork
Leader's footwork
Inside turn
Inside turn crosshand
Cross traveling turn
Whip turns:
Demo
Whip turn
w/ Ladies arms
Variation I
Variation II
Over the shoulders & Variations:
Demo
w/ Drop catch
Baskets & Variations:
Demo
Low basket
High basket
High-low basket
Basket combo
Hammerlock Combo:
Demo
Breakdown
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Jami Josephson and Jose DeCamps: Beginning – Intermediate (Bronze) Salsa Syllabus
Introduction to Timing
Introduction to Styling
L.A., New York, Miami, Puerto Rican, Cuban
Introduction to Basic’s
Forward & Back Basic
Back Breaks
Side Breaks
Cross Body Lead
Introduction to Turns
Basic Right Turn
Basic Left Turn
Broken Left Turn
½ Broken Left Turn
Ladies Pivot Turn
Man’s Hook Turn
1) Underarm Turns Right
a. Basic with Ladies Right Turn
b. Basic with Man’s Right Turn
I. Over Head
II. Hand Change Behind the Back
III. Off the Shoulder
2) Underarm Turns
a. Basic with Ladies Broken Left
b. Basic with Man’s Broken Left
I. Over Head
II. Hand Change Behind the Back
III. Off the Shoulder
IV. With Styling (Free spin with Snake) <--- very nice move
3) Underarm Turns Left
a. Back Breaks with Ladies Left Turn
b. Back Breaks with Man’s Left Turn
4) Cross Body Lead
a. In Closed Position
b. Two Hand Hold
c. In Handshake Hold
d. Waist Hold
5) Cross Body Lead with Ladies Inside Turn
a. Normal Hold
b. Shoulder Lead
c. Waist Hold
6) Catch the Back or Two Way Underarm
a. Normal with Right or Left Turn Ending
b. With Arm Styling
7) Back Spot Turn
a. 1 Measure
b. Open & Closed
c. Ending with Check and Cross Body Lead
8 ) Cross Body Lead - Open Break to Shoulder Turn
9) She Goes-He Goes-She Goes
10) Back Pass
11) The Spiral
12) Back Roll
13) Drop Hand Catch
14) Ladies Left to Man’s Right Turn
15) Social Step
16) Dance Demonstration
This time I'll take a look at Jami Josephson and Jose DeCamps' Beginning/Intermediate dvd
and Bernard & Sonyo Martinez' (Mambo Caliente) Intermediate I dvd. Both of these dvd's teach
on 1 AND on 2 (NY style).
Personally I think both of these dvd's are great. They show very nice leadable moves.
I believe the Mambo Caliente dvd is better for men than women. Bernard explains things
very well and gives some nice tips on leading. What Bernard & Sonyo don't really show is
styling. When it comes to styling I much prefer Jami & Jose's dvd. They not only give great
tips for the leads, they also show some styling, even for the men.
Even though both show the moves on the 1 and the 2, I prefer the way the Mambo Caliente
structures it. They first show all moves on2 before showing them all on1, which makes it
very easy to watch everything in the on1 style. Jami & Jose however show a move first
on2, then on1 and then move to the next. I really don't pay attention to the counting
anymore myself, I just look at the feet, but some ppl who want to learn the on1 style
might find it a bit annoying.
For the leads I can recommend both dvd's. I think Bernard explains a little bit better
than Jose does (Jose seemed a bit nervous) but it's nothing to worry about. Women will
probably prefer Jami & Jose because of the styling involved. If you want to see some
moves of Jami & Jose just do a quick search on the net. There's a clip of each of their
dvd's so you can see what to expect.
Below I've listed all the moves that are shown.
*signing off again* Have fun all and keep on dancing
Moves shown
--------------------------------
Bernard & Sony Martinez (Mambo Caliente) Intermediate I:
Cross Body Leads:
Demo
Inside turn open
Inside turn closed
Shoulder lead turn
Traveling turn
Follower's footwork
Leader's footwork
Copa & Variations:
Demo
Follower's footwork
Leader's footwork
Inside turn
Inside turn crosshand
Cross traveling turn
Whip turns:
Demo
Whip turn
w/ Ladies arms
Variation I
Variation II
Over the shoulders & Variations:
Demo
w/ Drop catch
Baskets & Variations:
Demo
Low basket
High basket
High-low basket
Basket combo
Hammerlock Combo:
Demo
Breakdown
-----------------------------------------------
Jami Josephson and Jose DeCamps: Beginning – Intermediate (Bronze) Salsa Syllabus
Introduction to Timing
Introduction to Styling
L.A., New York, Miami, Puerto Rican, Cuban
Introduction to Basic’s
Forward & Back Basic
Back Breaks
Side Breaks
Cross Body Lead
Introduction to Turns
Basic Right Turn
Basic Left Turn
Broken Left Turn
½ Broken Left Turn
Ladies Pivot Turn
Man’s Hook Turn
1) Underarm Turns Right
a. Basic with Ladies Right Turn
b. Basic with Man’s Right Turn
I. Over Head
II. Hand Change Behind the Back
III. Off the Shoulder
2) Underarm Turns
a. Basic with Ladies Broken Left
b. Basic with Man’s Broken Left
I. Over Head
II. Hand Change Behind the Back
III. Off the Shoulder
IV. With Styling (Free spin with Snake) <--- very nice move
3) Underarm Turns Left
a. Back Breaks with Ladies Left Turn
b. Back Breaks with Man’s Left Turn
4) Cross Body Lead
a. In Closed Position
b. Two Hand Hold
c. In Handshake Hold
d. Waist Hold
5) Cross Body Lead with Ladies Inside Turn
a. Normal Hold
b. Shoulder Lead
c. Waist Hold
6) Catch the Back or Two Way Underarm
a. Normal with Right or Left Turn Ending
b. With Arm Styling
7) Back Spot Turn
a. 1 Measure
b. Open & Closed
c. Ending with Check and Cross Body Lead
8 ) Cross Body Lead - Open Break to Shoulder Turn
9) She Goes-He Goes-She Goes
10) Back Pass
11) The Spiral
12) Back Roll
13) Drop Hand Catch
14) Ladies Left to Man’s Right Turn
15) Social Step
16) Dance Demonstration