New Years Salsa in Palm Springs...

[quixotedlm]

http://www.peoplewhodance.net/newyears/salsa/

Has anyone been to this one before? Any reviews or recommendations? They have a mix of 3 parties - salsa, rueda and swing. How good is the salsa scene in this party. Is it primarily on1 or ET on2?

[Beto]

http://www.peoplewhodance.net/newyears/salsa/

Has anyone been to this one before? Any reviews or recommendations? They have a mix of 3 parties - salsa, rueda and swing. How good is the salsa scene in this party. Is it primarily on1 or ET on2?
A couple of years ago (2002 into 03, and 2003 into 04) it was all one event. I've been to the event that you posted the link for but back then it was Jay, Molly, Al "Liquid Silver" and Edie. While there was a strong, California, on1 presence when I attended, there were plenty of dancers who could dance on2 as well. Now that the various promoters have split and gone their own ways, your best bet would be to look at who's performing/teaching and also ask among your friends and acquaintances to see who's going to which event.

[KiwiMambo]

It is in California, so it will be primarily On1.

[Salcero]

http://www.peoplewhodance.net/newyears/salsa/

Has anyone been to this one before? Any reviews or recommendations? They have a mix of 3 parties - salsa, rueda and swing. How good is the salsa scene in this party. Is it primarily on1 or ET on2?

There are 3 New Years events in Palm Springs this year. The event with your link may not be the best one to attend, depending on your needs. Al is having an event with David Malendez, who does all the salsa congresses. Their event will have instructors from all over, including many from the East Coast (e.g., Ismael Otero, Mario B, Duplessy Walker, etc). This event will probably have the most On2 of all the events.

Edie is hosting an event with Bernard Martinez, who teaches On2 in California. Their event also has many On2 workshops. Here are all three links.

http://www.salsamambofestival.com/newyears/event_prices.htm

http://www.newyearssalsagala.com/home1.htm

http://www.peoplewhodance.net/newyears/salsa/venue.php

[quixotedlm]

Their event will have instructors from all over, including many from the East Coast (e.g., Ismael Otero, Mario B, Duplessy Walker, etc). This event will probably have the most On2 of all the events.

Edie is hosting an event with Bernard Martinez, who teaches On2 in California. Their event also has many On2 workshops. Here are all three links.


But I'm really looking for on1...

[Salcero]

But I'm really looking for on1...

There will be plenty of On1 dancing at all of these events.

[SalsaManiac]

I have a few friends who have been trying to get me to go to this but I'm still not sure of my schedule and such. I know they have already made reservations and stuff so it's harder to say no ... lol.

--T

[Salcero]

I have a few friends who have been trying to get me to go to this but I'm still not sure of my schedule and such. I know they have already made reservations and stuff so it's harder to say no ... lol.

--T

Edie is charging $135 for 4 nights of dancing, workshops, performances and New Year's Eve dinner ... where can you beat that? Also, the hotel is only $93 a day, which you can split up to 5 ways, depending on your needs. The other people's events are reasonable as well, plus you'll be in the desert in December. Al's parties are a la carte so you can always check one of his parties out if you want a change of dancers. Doesn't sound like a bad deal if you want to bring in the New Years dancing.

[Salcero]

SUBJECT: Better Overflow Hotel at Salsa Extravaganza Palm Springs!
DATE: October 08, 2006
FROM: Event Manager <zeanie@salsaextravaganza.com>

NEW YEAR'S SALSA EXTRAVAGANZA
& MASQUERADE BALL
aka Palm Springs Salsa Congress
aka West Coast Casino Rueda Congress

Doral Resort, Palm Springs, CA
Dec. 28, ’06 - Jan. 1, ‘07


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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. 3 (three) Overflow Hotels!
2. Early Bird Price Tickets
3. Palm Springs Salsa Extravaganza on MySpace.com
4. Wanted: Performers & Exhibitors
5. Receive Free News Updates & Coupons
6. For more information & About the Event




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3 Over Flow Hotels!
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The event is so popular that we now have THREE over flow hotels!

If you have not made a reservation yet, not to worry! Book your hotel room here at the following over flow hotels! Do not be left out!

All of these hotels are RIGHT in downtown Palm Springs
near the shops and restaurants!

Mention "New Year's Dance Camp" for a discount.

Howard Johnson's
760-320-0555
2000 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA,
$107 per night

Shilo Inn Suites
1875 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-320-7676
$119 per night - Breakfast Included!

Super 8
760-322-3757
1900 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262




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Early Bird Price Tickets
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Price goes up again soon. So buy your tickets today!

http://www.SalsaExtravaganza.com/JoinTheFun

BASIC EVENT PASS - $130 by Nov. 1. (Regular $150)
Full Weekend Access to all the workshops, parties, shows, dancing, AND New Year' Eve party extravaganza! New Year's Eve Dinner and Gala NOT included.

ONE DAY PASS – available. Visit web site for more information.




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We want to see you! Perform at Salsa Extravaganza!

In association with Dancer's Digest and partner-promoters, Salsa Extravaganza is looking for performers and exhibitors. Perform at Salsa Extravaganza for future opportunities and more! We have only limited number of opportunities. So respond early and secure your places.

Performers at Salsa Extravaganza get special prices on tickets if registered by due date. Plus, all performers registration fees are currently waved.

Contact Zeanie: itsme@dancersdigest.com or (818) 585-4183.




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Zeanie Yoon, Event Manager
818-585-4183
itsme@dancersdigest.com

Jay Byam, Director
805-405-2946
jaybdancer@aol.com

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NEW YEAR'S SALSA EXTRAVAGANZA
& MASQUERADE BALL
aka Palm Springs Salsa Congress
aka West Coast Casino Rueda Congress

Doral Resort, Palm Springs, CA
Dec. 28, '06 - Jan. 1, '07

NEW YEAR' EVE MASQUERADE
Dec. 31, '06 - Free Champagne and Midnight Treats & Favours!
Zoot Suit & Dolls Theme - Or, Wear Your Best Tux, Dresses and Masks!

MEET THE STAR INSTRUCTORS, PERFORMERS, STAFF!
www.SalsaExtravaganza.com

[Salcero]

I have been advised that Al Espinoza & David Melendez's New Years SALSA GALA at the WESTIN RESORT has been cancelled.

Contact the hotel as soon as possible to cancel your room:
The Westin Mission Hills Resort 760-328-5955
or Toll Free 1(800)937-8461

Information regarding your payments will be forthcoming from Al and David and I will post it as soon as I receive it.

Remember, there are two other events you can go to instead!

December 28 - January 1 - celebrate with Edie the Salsa Freak and Bernard and Sonyo Martinez' Dancesport at the Wyndham in Palm Springs
<http://www.salsamambofestival.com/>

December 28 - January 1 - celebrate with Jay Byam and Zeanie at the Doral in Cathedral City
<http://www.salsaextravaganza.com/>

[quixotedlm]

Well, I decided to save $$ and stay in town :)