Mambo Jumbo

9 more days!

2010-04-20T09:38:00.000+08:00

29.04.10. 9 More days! I like the dreams of the future Better than the history of the past.

FREE CLASSES @ Talent Hub

2010-04-13T10:41:00.002+08:00

Talent Hub is giving YOU a full day of classes – for absolutely FREE! Come join one class, two classes, or ALL our classes!

It’s a day not to be missed!

Date: Saturday, 1st May 2010
Time: 11.15am – 7.30pm
Venue: Talent Hub

What's happening?

11.15am – 11.40am : Registration (Free goody bags for early birds!)
11.40am – 12.10pm : Jazz for Kids
12.20pm – 12.50pm : Hip Hop for Kids
1.00pm – 1.30pm : Capoeira
1.40pm – 2.10pm : Latin American
2.20pm – 2.50pm : Break Dancing
3.00pm – 3.30pm : Belly Dancing
3.40pm – 4.10pm : Burlesque
4.20pm – 4.50pm : Salsa
5.00pm – 5.30pm : Rhythmic Gymnastics for Kids
5.40pm – 6.10pm : Contemporary
6.20pm – 6.50pm : Jazz Mania
7.00pm – 7.30pm : Street Jam

Also happening, Pole Dancing with Viva Vertical!

11.40am – 12.10pm : Pole Dancing Session 1
12.20pm – 12.50pm : Pole Dancing Session 2
1.00pm – 1.30pm : Pole Dancing Session 3
1.40pm – 2.10pm : Pole Dancing Session 4

Limited space available so book your spot today!

Talent Hub @ Kelab Casablanca
Address: 19-2, Prisma Ville, Jalan 19/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480, K.L.
Call: 016-2858353 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 016-2858353 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / 03-62032321 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 03-62032321 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Website: www.talenthub.com.my
Email: ask@talenthub.com.my

Augusta Masters 2010 : Phil Mickleson won his 3rd Masters

2010-04-12T22:14:00.002+08:00

Even though I was rooting for Tiger to win but I guess Phil was just playing really well.
Kudos to him. He deserves every bit of it.

The Masters ( Augusta, Georgia ) Iphone App

2010-04-07T15:09:00.005+08:00

All you need to know about The Masters. Not having the luxury to watch the Masters at home, I was determine to catch Tiger Woods play at the Masters. Found this application and its apprently offers live video coverage for certains holes.

Will be downloading this app onto my friends phone today. Let see how it goes.

Screenshots

Baila Cuba - Noche de Fiesta Latina

2008-06-12T11:15:00.007+08:00

Ever want to experience a Latin Band, Cuban Dance Troupe? This would be a great opportunity for ONE night only. You get to watch in awe the great performances from Baila Cuba Dance Troupe accompanied by 4 Fabulous Singers and 7 musicians.

I've always love live music. So Mark your calendars and get your tickets as soon as possible
Ticket Priced at RM 45 ( inclusive of First Drink ). You can reach me at 012 - 208 6295 or email me : mambojays@gmail.com

Date : 21st June 08 ( 8pm onwards )
Venue : CoChine Alfresco + Bistro & Bar Savanh 2 ( Behing McDonald's - Sunrise, Mon't Kiara )
Map ( Click to enlarge )

New Petrol Price RM 2.70

2008-06-04T18:24:00.005+08:00

Just got news that the new price willbe RM 2.70, a rise or 0.78cents for ULG 97 ( the ones we normally use )
ULG 92 will increase 0.74cents while diesel will increase RM 1. So my fellow dancing friends, time to go fill them up before midnight tonight and i guess for those really effected, we should consider car pooling to out regular salsa night out, plus its safer too to go in groups. You decide.

Check out this link NST Breaking News

Conversion Workshop by Gavin & Sally

2008-06-03T11:34:00.003+08:00

Gavin and Sally both great dancers and performers will be having this special conversion workshop series from 1-14 June, 2008, This would be a great workshop to arm yourself with skills for the upcoming Malaysian Salsa Festival 2008

For only RM 50/ per workshop, you get to try out the following :

The Dancespace
Block F-3-2, Plaza Damas
Jln Sri Hartmas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur

a) Conversion Workshop from on2 to on1
Date : Sunday, 1 June 08
Time : 2pm – 3pm

b) Music Interpretation
Date : Wednesday, 4 June 08
Time : 9.30pm – 10.30pm

c) Beginner Lifts & Tricks
Date : Sunday. 8 June 08
Time : 2pm – 2.30pm (warm-up w/Gavin)
2.30pm – 3.30pm (workshop)
(Limited to max 6 couples)

DanceKL.com
54-2, Jln Telawi,
Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

a) Ladies' Styling
Date : Saturday, 7 June 08
Time : 4pm – 5pm

b) Men's Styling
Date : Saturday, 7 June 08
Time : 5pm – 6pm

c) Conversion Workshop from on1 to on2
Date : Saturday, 14 June 08
Time : 4pm – 5pm

For more detail please contact : 012-249 5785 (Gavin Chan) / 019-322 4902 (Sally Oh)

Regaeton Workshop @ Hush

2008-04-30T10:50:00.003+08:00

Come and experience Reggaeton Workshop by AMAT ( I hope I got his name right ) absolutely FREE from 11.30pm -12.00am at HUSH, Telawi Bangsar. He will truly make everyone one of you move to this beat with full energy. So don't miss it K

Normal salsa night from 9.30 till late.
See you all there ok

Videos - FloorPlay

2008-04-04T12:43:00.004+08:00

Video 4 : Zain & AishaGroovy

Video 3 : Steven & Sally

Video 2 : Sachin&Marion ◦ Bachata ◦ 15/03/08

Video 1 : Ash&Emily ◦ Salsa ◦ 02/03/08

FloorPlay - make sure you indulge in lots of it

2008-03-27T10:20:00.006+08:00

The idea of this project is to encourage you to bring out your natural flare and style while dancing. If you are the kind who likes to imitate some’s moves or constantly busting out moves of your own, we want to showcase you. Bust a move on the dance floor and get a friend to capture it on video. You’ll stand a chance to be voted as the Favourite FloorPlayer.

How
Step 1.
Just capture yourself or your friend with any video camera. Try to keep the video below 3min.

Step 2.
Upload on youtube.com and email me the link.
Alternatively you may also email to me at mambojays@gmail.com

Step 3.
Log on to mambojays.com and start voting.

When
This project starts from April 1st till May 31^th

Who
Absolutely anybody can be part of this project. Just dance any form of latin dance either in clubs, streets, or at parties. Just capture it and post them here. For now we will focus the type of dance to LATIN influenced ( Cha Cha, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Rumba, Tango etc, )

From Tango to Salsa..from the sands of Rio to the ice of the Moreno Glacier

2008-03-24T00:18:00.020+08:00

Firstly, thank you to Jason for inviting me to post on his blog about my recent trip to South America & Cuba. I can hear Jason saying, "Finally!!". Yes, I'm a serial procastinator. Those who are on my friendster list may be familiar with my attempt to blog. Especially my last attempt to write about my trip to Morocco. The blog eventually died a slow and silent death. R.I.P.

Despite all the warnings about the dangers there, I packed my backpack and took off with my travel buddy, Sophia. I really didn't know what to expect and was feeling both excited and a little (ok fine-very!) scared. But on this trip, I found beauty in nature, music, dance and the people. I'm not trying to paint these countries as the safest places on the planet & of course there's a dark side to everything but which place doesn't have that?

This map shows my crazy 3-week journey that started in Buenos Aires, Argentina after a mind (& butt!) numbing 24-hour flight! After a night's rest, it was off to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the energy filled Samba Carnaval and beaches that seemed to have no end. Next was Salvador, in the northern Bahia state of Brazil where I stayed in the cobble-stoned old city and slept to the beats of samba.

I had to back track to Rio before flying to Havana and almost missed my flight because of bad traffic. By some miracle, the flight was delayed by 2 hours and I arrived just in time to check in for the next flight to Havana!! Ah Havana..the land of salsa, rum and cigar. After a week there, it was back to Brazil..this time to see the thundering Iguazu Falls! Crossing the border on foot (& also bus la..cannot walk the whole way!), we arrived in Argentina to see the other side of the falls before making a pit stop in Buenos Aires. Next was the south of Argentina to the Patagonia region to see the amazingly blue and towering Poreto Moreno Glacier. Taking the advice of Jason, I shall not flood his blog with all this rambling. Here are some of my favourite photos and videos taken on my journey. Enjoy! :)

This is Confiteria Ideal in Buenos Aires. My first day in Buenos Aires, I bravely stepped into this cafe in hopes of watching people dance in a milonga. Thinking I could be a silent observer, Sophia & I sat in one corner. But those plans changed when I was invited to dance by some nice gentlemen. I made a complete fool of myself due to my lack of tango skills (talk about murdering the dance!) but it was great fun! As a good end to my trip, I also attended a 3-hour tango lesson here..all for RM20! I am so inspired to learn Argentine tango!

Those who know me would know that I'm a foodie. What better to eat in Gaucho land than a good juicy T-bone steak? My friend & I happily ordered the steak and pork ribs, thinking it would be just nice for the 2 of us. To our jaw-dropping shock, the steak was the size of my face and 1 1/2-inch thick! But it was cooked to perfection and cost less than RM40.

Buenoes Aires looked like a European city with all that architecture, wide roads & subway trains. The people looked European too with their Italian and Spanish ancestry. Yup..you got that right..Italian, hence the numerous pizza parlours and restaurants serving yummy pasta! The people are said to be snobs in comparison to their South-American counterparts. But I did meet a fair share of nice people in Argentina so I can't say that it's completely true.

That's the Christ The Redeemer Statue on Corcovado Mountain in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. I took this picture while I was on a bus heading there. I was in awe of the statue that was visible from most parts of Rio..like it was watching over everything and everyone in Rio. Completed in 1931, I really wonder how they did it in those days. Standing on top of the mountain & seeing the amazing view was a truly wonderful feeling.

I managed to catch the Champions' Parade for the Samba Carnaval in Rio. For those who don't know what it is, the Carnaval is a celebration before Easter and marks the beginning of Lent. The parade started at 9 pm, featuring 6 samba schools and didn't end until 5 am. The energy of the people is out of this world! All the amazing colours in the costumes, the floats combined with the live bands and the hip shaking samba dance made it a one of a kind experience! I still wonder how the girls can wear those costumes, super high heels and samba all the way from one end of the Sambodromo to the other end.

Ipanema beach! It made me want to stay there forever!

Malaysian World Latin Salsa Congress

2008-03-19T14:31:00.004+08:00

Its doesn't matter if you are seasoned salsa latin dancer, beginner or non dancer, this would be a congress in our homeland not to be missed. Staged at Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi Beach Resort from 18th - 21st April 2008. You will get a chance to experience 4 full days of salsa, a live band world class dance instructors and a great beach party.

If you cant go for the whole 4 days, you can choose to take either the :
daily pass
which includes lunch/dinner/ workshops / band / dancing / shows.
night pass
which includes dinner / dancing / shows / band

For more enquiries please contact simrin @ 03-21439418
or you can email me @ mambojays@gmail.com
check out www.worldlatinsalsacongress.com

I Will Follow You - Real Close

2008-03-19T10:24:00.006+08:00

Its great to dance with some one who follows well and yet keeping it in control and timing without switching on the AUTOPILOT or DESPERATE MODE.

AUTOPILOT MODE
You'll find yourself about to lead a move which look familiar to her, before you know it, she gone, did it, finito, she has just lead herself . This is true is many moves like Cross Body Lead, The dreaded Self Dip, Turns.

DESPERATE MODE
Sometimes when you dance with the ladies, you'll find some of them really eager to grab your hands, hold your shoulders, or any parts of your body or follow too closely. I wonder why?

Well at times its good to just wait for a lead and keep a good space between the two of you to comfortably express your dance movements. When you violate each other's space or ~~each other~~, one should expect some extra body contact. This is what happens when you ladies follow too close :

SMACK ! right behing my car.

Yes, thats my humble ride, recently got smack by ladies. On my way to work I heard a loud 'bang' and before I can process the sound, a second 'bang' came, this time my body was thrown forward with a light whipped lashed. Its was a 3 car accident where 2 lovely ladies ( Doctor & Professor ) came out stunned.

So if you don't want any parts of your body to look like the above pic, its really good to concentrate and focus on each while dancing, or you'll might get SMACKED.

note : Salsa Dancing is not a dangerous sport. its, FUN

MAMBO KING & QUEEN 2008

2008-03-05T11:58:00.013+08:00

Presenting Mambo King & Mambo Queen 2008. James Quah with a whopping 1066 votes and I-mae with 264 votes. You picked them and you made an effort to cast your votes. We hope to do a small crowning ceremony soon. Keep a look out for the Venue and dates. Come and celebrate this day with them and other friends. The King and Queen will be allowed to do what ever he/she feel like during that day, but we believe a first dance to begin with would be appropriate. What do you think?

This project was intended to get people connected. The list of nominees will keep increasing to allow those to remember you by putting a name to a face or vice versa.

For full listing :
Machomen Salseros
Sexylicious Salseras
Full Results

2008-03-05T10:00:00.000+08:00

Salsa @ WhiKe Room Bilique

2008-03-04T12:19:00.012+08:00

Last Sunday, raining or not, its was well packed at WhiKe Room Billique with most of the Salsa Dancers. This place was looking fine with things to do for just about anybody. You can opt to hit the hot burning floor and move to beats of Salsa, or go kick some butt at pool or just chill at the outdoor balcony.

XiaoSun & Ash battling it out on the floor

This is how I feel when I dance.

XiaoSun & Ash still battling it out ...

Rueda Familia

Sam&Aisha romantically dancing to the tunes of Bachata

If i'm not mistaken, its still XiaoSun & Ash still at it...murder on the dance floor

Caught Ash doing his favourtie move, the TORNADO

Dancers : Ash&Emily ◦ Music : Pending ◦ Date : 02/03/08
Details about :
WhiKeRoom Bilique Bistro
No 34 & 36 Level 1 Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru

LAST DAY TO VOTE

2008-02-29T11:09:00.007+08:00

Today will be the last day to cast your votes.
Poll will end at 11.59pm

Here are the FINAL ~~current~~ results

Sexilicious Salseras

i-Mae	264	14%
Shasha	255	13%
Assya	153	8%
MarionQua	107	6%
Charissa	84	4%
Aisha	70	4%
Priscilla	64	3%
JenniTan	52	3%
SweeLyn	50	3%
JeamieLee	34	2%
KD	34	2%
ChengLin	30	2%
Brenda	30	2%
AnitaTan	30	2%
Hazel	27	1%
Lilian	27	1%
ZoeScott	25	1%
AiLing	24	1%
XiaoSun	22	1%
MianLi	21	1%
Ivy	21	1%
Lesley	20	1%
WenNie	20	1%
YinMay	18	1%
Marissa	17	1%
Denise	17	1%
Danusha	17	1%
Patricia	17	1%
MelanieYeap	17	1%
Nini	14	1%
CelinaChou	14	1%
Chong'En	13	1%
ReginaHo	13	1%
SeowFong	13	1%
ErinWong	12	1%
Gina	11	1%
Esthee	9	%
Tsu-Mae	9	%
AnnaKhor	9	%
Mas	8	%
KimLee	8	%
Sherena	8	%
Sue	8	%
Celine	8	%
Peggy	7	%
LinHamid	7	%
Janet	7	%
Ani	7	%
Carman	6	%
PohLing	6	%
SumNgam	6	%
JanetGooi	6	%
Stephanie	5	%
Shahida	5	%
Gayatri	5	%
Christina	5	%
Josephine	5	%
Julianna	5	%
Jye	5	%
Katherine	5	%
Jaclyn	5	%
KimHeinimann	4	%
JoMie	4	%
Audrey	4	%
Sarah	4	%
Reena	4	%
Suzanne	4	%
Suleen	4	%
Sharoona	4	%
Jamie	3	%
JenniferTan	3	%
RuYee	3	%
Wendy	3	%
Shantala	3	%
Amanda	3	%
Indumathy	3	%
Jaycee	3	%
Ji-Ling	3	%
AlissaRaj	3	%
Michelle	2	%
Pauleen	2	%
Yeen	2	%
Gladys	2	%

MachoMen Salseros

JamesQuah	1066	16%
Glenn	856	13%
Jason	849	13%
Steven	292	4%
GavinChan	282	4%
Jeya	280	4%
Ace	267	4%
Ash	231	3%
Shiva	222	3%
Fairuz	181	3%
Jagjeet	167	2%
JustinOng	143	2%
MichaelSoon	140	2%
FaridSulieman	111	2%
SweePuan	106	2%
LeeUJoe	103	2%
Jacques	97	1%
KennethTham	96	1%
RobinKoh	85	1%
ChinLai	85	1%
Othman	77	1%
MingSiang	74	1%
OngTou	69	1%
Zern	66	1%
Ian	62	1%
Sean	56	1%
MartinQua	52	1%
Desmond	52	1%
KevinPok	51	1%
Kenneth	46	1%
Steiner	44	1%
Sachin	42	1%
Nizam	40	1%
Raymond	36	1%
MichaelYip	35	1%
Ruben	34	1%
Sam	31	%
Johan	31	%
Carl	30	%
Barry	26	%
Fasilito	26	%
Vyannan	25	%
Srinivasa	22	%
RickLoh	20	%
Amar	20	%
Eugene	18	%
Roben	18	%
PremKumar	18	%
Amer	4	%
Jeff	2	%

Salsa with Mambochi @ Hush

2008-02-20T10:14:00.003+08:00

Kick in you dancing feet and head down to Hush, Bangsar 9.30pm onwards. ( Opposite Bangsar Village II) and salsa away with your friends. Its a great place, fantastic floor, cozy seatings, yummy drinks, and most of all, great music by DJ Mambochi.

This will be a regular Salsa Night, so keep a tab in your calendar for the next best place to salsa

True Supporters

2008-02-08T02:16:00.000+08:00

I'm glad I manage to give a few tips on voting via facebook 'Mambo Jumbo' Group. The result just after that was truly amazing. I've almost wanted to believe that people just don't care, but infact they really do and would really support each other when needed.

There is hope...

For voting results, you can either view it on the right side by clicking on 'Voting Results' or via this Rss feeder Sexylicious Salseras Results & MachoMen Salseros Results

CNY eve Salsa @ Hush Bangsar

2008-02-06T12:02:00.000+08:00

I'm going to go burn off some calories after a good hearty meal with my family after CNY eve's dinner. Dj Xavier will be spinning tonight from 9.30pm - 1.30am. Btw, if you are married, don't forget to pass me one of your angpow. I'll be honered to be the first to receive them .

See you if I see you, else Happy Ratatouille Chinese New Year

Hush, Bangsar
No 61 & 63 (Ground Floor), Jalan Telawi 3
Off Jalan Bangsar, 59100
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Tel : 03-2283 1573

Vote Now

2008-02-04T11:07:00.001+08:00

Keep voting your friends. If you really want your friends to win the VOTE,
VOTE as many times you want,
VOTE every day,
VOTE till your finger drop
VOTE to make sure he/she is always on top,
VOTE because you like
VOTE la,

VOTE NOW ! The power is in your hands.

You can still nominate any of your friends who are not in the list
Sexylicious Salsera & MachoMen Salseros. Just send their photo and name, I'll post them up.

Little Havana February Salsa Nights

2008-02-03T11:43:00.000+08:00

Fridays: 1/2, 15/2, 22/2 and 29/2.
Salsa Night @LH will take a break on 8/2, which is the 2nd day of Chinese New Year.

The details:
: DJ Lee spins from 9:30pm to 1:30am : Large + Spacious + Clean Dance Floor For All Your Moves!
: Safe & Convenient Parking (RM5 valet at the entrance)
: RM10 cover (Your choice of Beer, Water or Soft Drink)
: Variety of Danceable Music
: Affordable Drinks *(RM3 for Water, RM5 for Coke)
: Pleasant & Safe Environment
: Non-Smoking Event
: Bring your friends, classmates, dance kaki, etc… Let’s dance!

So mark your calendars and I'll hope to see you guys soon.

MamboKing & MamboQueen 2008

2008-01-31T15:25:00.002+08:00

MamboKing and MamboQueen is designed to give everyone an opportunity to shine and be known. Anyone and everyone who dances latin dances can be part of this project. This project hopes to give an fresh new experience to those who loves this hobby so much. It also aims get people knowing each other.

You may vote for your favourite dancer or youself . Vote because he/she is friendly, hot, sexy, dances very well or just started dancing, super goofy, hilarious, funny, naughty, badass, inspiring, not so inspiring...and list goes on.

In a nut shell, You VOTE because you LIKE.

How to nominate
The photos here ( Sexylicious Salseras and MachoMen Salseros ) are automatically nominated. If you do not see your friends photo, please send me a request via email : mambojays@gmail.com,or just pass me a note if you see me on the dance floor. I go back home and get them sorted out. Best thing is to get their photos too. So start nominating now. You may nominate until the last day of the voting.

How to vote
Cast as many votes you like on the right side of the bar. The results are LIVE. You may also vote for you favourite salsa place. The location with the highest vote will be venue for both MamboKing and MamboQueen to have their first dance.

When
Nomination Starts today onwards. Voting ends 29th February2008
MamboKing and MamboQueen's First Dance - To be announced later

Feedback
If you wish to sponsor, contribute, volunteer, help out, give ideas - just send them request to me at mambojays@gmail.com

Disclaimer
Anyone wishes not to be part of this project, please send and email to mambojays@gmail.com | We will gladly remove you to ensure no body gets hurt in any way or form. | For those taking part either as a nominee or votes are strictly doing this on a basis of common interest. | Voting duration may subject to change without prior notice.

Mambojays Celebrates MachoMen Salseros

2008-01-31T11:02:00.003+08:00

MachoMen Salseros

Ace • Amar • Amer

Ash • Barry • Carl

ChinLai • Desmond • Eugene

Fairuz • Farid • Fasilito

GavinChan • Glenn • Ian

Jacques • Jagjeet • Jame

Jason • Jeff • Jeya

Johan • JustinOng • Kenneth

KennethTham • KevinPok • LeeUJoe

Martin Qua •MichaelSoon • MichaelYip

MingSiang • Nizam • OngTou

Othman • PremKumar •Raymond

RickLoh • Roben • RobinKoh

Ruben • Sachin • Sam

Sean • Shiva •Srinivasa

Steiner • Steven • Sweepuan

Vyannand • Zern

Here are a list of MachoMen dancing their heart out with all the Sexy Salseras. They've all are just great on the dance floor ( testimonials from Sexy Salseras ), being a true gentleman, keeping them ladies moving, shaking, swaying and safe and most importantly filled with lots of FUN. My hats off to all you guys out there.

More to come, still compiling them, hang in there ladies ... especially YEEN

Mambojays Celebrates Sexylicious Salseras

2008-01-27T00:56:00.003+08:00

Sexylicious Salseras

Ailing • Aisha • AlissaRaj

Amanda • Ani • Anita

Anna • Assya • AudreySoh

Brenda • Carman • CelinaChou

Celine • Charissa • ChengLin

Chong'En • Christina • Danusha

Denise • Erin • Esthee

Gayatri • Gina • Gladys

Hazel • i-Mae • Indumathy

Ivy • Jaclyn • Jamie

Janet • JanetGooi • Jaycee

JeamieLee • JenniferTan • JenniTan

Ji-Ling • JoMie • Josephine •

Julianna • Jye • Katherine

KD • KimHeinimann • KimLee

Leslee • Lilian • LinHamid

MarionQua • Marissa • Mas

MianLi • Michelle • Nini

Patricia • Pauleen • Peggy

PohLing • Priscilla • Reena

ReginaHo • RuYee • Sarah

SeowFong • Shahida •Shantala

Sharoona • Shasha • Sherena

StephanieLooi • Sue • Suleen

SumNgam • Suzanne • SweeLyn

Tsu-Mae • WendyTan • WenNie

XiaoSun • Yeen • YinMay

ZoeScott

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all you sexy salseras for being so fabulous and for sharing all those smiles, laughters and dancers with me. I may not have danced will everyone but please save me a dance some time.

If you know anyone that I might have missed out, please send a comment or better still just email her picture to me at mambojays@gmail.com There are more to this, I just don't have their pics. I've only manage to get your pictures from facebook or friendsters. Some photos are courtesy's of salsakaki.

Keep a look out soon, i'll post up MachoMen Salseros. Meanwhile hope the following images will help some of us to remember names. I'm one who can't seem to learn that skill.

Salsa Packed Wednesday

2008-01-25T10:26:00.000+08:00

Word is out that Jamie Jesus from Sydney will be conducting a Salsa Partner Workshop @ Dance KL, Bangsar today 30th Jan 08 , 8.00pm -9.15pm . If you are interested please call Lin : 012-3181202 or Shiva 012-2051400
Fees is just RM 50/person. Call them asap as space is limited too.

Then after that if you are all fired up, go head down to SALSA NITE @ Hush Restaurant, Telawi Street Bangsar 9.30pm onwards. No Cover Charge

I'll try to head down there if I'm done with my meeting. Its definately gonna be a fun night. If you ladies do see Jamie at the club, go ask him for a dance, he is truly a fun person to dance with.

Musicality & Rhythm workshop

2008-01-23T22:13:00.001+08:00

If you are free, go check out the Musicality & Rhythm workshop with DC's Hottest Salsa DJ Jon 'Vino'. Good to know more about the music. Its nice to move to the music. I will be busy with my good friend Kenneth and Jac's Wedding. So anyone of you guys go, do keep me posted on the workshop ya. I'll be glad to learn from you guys .

Date : 2nd February 2008
Time : 4.30pm - 7.00pm

Venue
Billique Bistro,
Telawi Area, Bangsar

Fee : RM 40 (pre event) / RM 45 ( at the door )
Contact Charissa (60123022065 )

My Salsa Sex Exposed

2008-01-21T12:52:00.000+08:00

Now you might be wondering this could be either one of the following or all of the below
1) is this going to be a cheezy article
2) 18SX maybe?
3) is gotta be his SEX confession or some sort?

Its got nothing to do with "SEX" but my metaphoric meaning in keeping it Fresh in Salsa. We all need it .... eventually

Here are a list of "SEXY" things I do to keep my passion alive every time I go out and dance
( In no particular order )

1) New Salsa Dancers / New Friends
I'm always happy being able to dance with new dancers. Trying my best to make sure they have a good time dancing and make new friends along the way

2) New wardrobe
Having to wear something nice makes me feel good dancing ( hopefully no wardrobe malfunction )

3) New Moves
I will always find one new move ( be it an old or new ) to dance with my salsa friends. Its so easy to do it. Just ONE MOVE a week

4) New Music
I try to keep my self updated with more latin music ( Cha Cha, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata etc ). Occationally updating my fellow dedicated Salsa DJ friends on some music I like to listen to and pray real real HARD they will play those music at least once.

5) New Styling
I try to move to the music every change I get. Experimenting moves with my hands, legs, hips, shoulders and other part of my body. I use a big ass mirror ( ok, they are 9 8 small mirrors that make a BIG ASS one ) to see if the moves are remotely attractive to look at by my own standards.

6) New classes
Trying out new classes, keeping a look out for dance classes and learning new moves are certainly a great way to keep the passion alive. Don't forget to make new friends too ya, There's so much you can do out there,
there's Salsa on1, on2, Rueda,Cuban, Afro, Merengue, Bachata,Latin Ballroom, Ballroom, not to mention there's ballet, Hip Hop, and a whole bunch of them.

7) Dancing with everyone
Sounds like an impossible task but with a bit of patient, you and I will someday get there... or not, doesn't matter, as long as we are trying.

8) Having Fun
My biggest ingredient to Salsa, is FUN, and I will do whatever it takes to keep it FUN, even if the ideas are a little wacky.

9) Be Creative
Being creative is not a gift, infact it take lots of research, an open mind, and a humble self.

10) Sharing is Caring
We just have to learn to share. My good friends once said, Share and Divide, God will provide.
So go ahead and share, you may be surprise when it eventually does comes back to you.

What about you guys? any in common or more juicy ones

Mas's first Salsa Showcase

2008-01-18T16:45:00.000+08:00

Mas requested that I help her showcase her salsa dancing passion during tonight's Carrefour department dinner event at Holiday Inn, Glenmarie. She was hoping to get her colleagues to participate in a salsa introduction too.

I'm worried they might be too full from the dinner to try it out, so I'm going make them an offer.
If they try it out and they didn't enjoy themselves, they can throw.......me Mas in the pool.

Me : Hi Mas are you ready? btw I've manage to slice the music but do bring one just in case. back up ma.
Mas : Hey nervous la, how la,
Me : aiyooo, relax relax, we will me it fun, no stress.
Mas : easy for you to say
Me : Don't worry, its gonna be ok, i'm sure they will enjoy it, btw I heard you invited sue
Mas : Ya, need some support.
Me : ok I'll bring more support

Hope I don't have to show you a picture of me Mas wet from being dumped into the pool.

Wish me and mas luck! I have to say she's a fast learner and she's gonna be great tonight. Hopefully I don't fumble

I've found out that mas wasn't just performing, but she was also the emcee and one of the main organizer for the dinner event. So I'll just call her SuperMas

SweetSue & BrendaStarrCelebrity came and help out in the name of "Moral Support" for SuperMas.
SweetSue gave BrendaStarrCelebrity a piece of her mind for taking pictures diagonally like ME

"Low Sang" the Happy way. My first for the year

3 shots that I hope says its all. I applaud SuperMas armed with only for having the courage to dance the salsa in front of her bosses and colleagues

To the left, to the left ...

Malaysian Salsa Festivals & Congresses 2008

2008-01-16T16:36:00.000+08:00

If you are interested to contract some Salsa Viral Fever, then check out as the 2nd Malaysian World Latin Salsa Congress @ Batu Ferenghi, Penang from 18th - 20th April 2008 or the Malaysian Salsa Festival 2008 @ Pulai Desaru Beach, Desaru on the 26th - 29th June 2008.

The are both packed with fun filled learning experiences. If you are reading this and you don't salsa, this would still be a getaway to consider. Its highly recommended for both salsa enthusiast and non salsa dancers.

SS : Hey, are you going to the festival this year
me : Not sure,
SS : Well your roomie may have to sleep with some other people this time, 3 ladies to be exact.
me : You mean creativeOngTou?
SS : Yup
me : Aiyo, good for that fellow la, lucky bugger.

few minutes laters, CreativeOngTou message me on msn,

CreativeOngTou : Wei are you going ah,
me : may not
CreativeOngTou, Aiyo, you are my best Room-mate but its ok la, No Choice I'll make do with others lo.
me : wah say until like that, I know you are gonna be in a room with 3 ladies eh
CreativeOngTou : ............. eh how you know,
me :

Calling all Men - Time to show you can do it

2008-01-15T10:00:00.001+08:00

Calling all Men, I would like to build a montage of all you that dedicated your lives to this passion of salsa dancing. Please send me your most champion picture to mambojays@gmail.com
I'll post the montage her in this blog.

As I get calls of friends recommending students for me, I realise they are all women, I am seriously going out to recruit more men for all you lovely women out there who's eager to dance the Salsa.

Shiva from DanceKL.com @ Bangsar is already planning a new Salsa class on Saturday noon. Men, its time to stand up and TAKE THE LEAD

Last Sunday, I was invited by a friend to teach at Aurora Dance Studio. Not knowing what to expect, I was greeted by Soraya & Vikky both warm and bubbly.

As a sat in the studio room observing my friend teach, I realise its going to be challenging since all the students in that class are females.

again, Where are the Men!?!?!?!? Out of a suddent I felt like a minority.

I was given the opportunity to teach the next class. Hoping they will enjoy my class just as much as my friends. Guess I will only know soon enough. My gut feeling, they are just lovin it. Class with me resumes Feb3.

Its going to be a cheerful Sunday soon.

SO ALL YOU MEN OUT THERE WHO DANCES, SEND ME A SHINE ( COMMENT )
Prove to the rest that you MEN are loving it too.

Reminiscing 2007

2008-01-11T16:31:00.001+08:00

2007 was indeed a pretty good year, As I strive to make the new year better, I'll take this time to remember those
i've met,
had fun with,
laugh with,
cry with( oh such a cry baby man )
danced with,
and most important
managed to capture the moments with them with my camphone

in no particular order here are some of my salsa flava for 2007

Lunatakescareofmydrinks and @ the Attic, bangsar

Celina trying to get in the picture @ the attic

SitiorSue @ the Attic

Sue and i @ the Attic

Facebookaholic Brenda and i @ the Attic

Brenda, SmoothyHandsSean and I @ the Attic

CikguSam & AishaGroove and I @ the Attic

CarmanElectraaa and I @ the Attic

XiaoSun, BachataYvonne, BananaPuan and I @ Little Havana

Sue, Xiao Sun and I @ Little Havana

I'm dancing Argentine Tango ( Day Dreamin )

2007-10-04T18:41:00.000+08:00

I'm inspired by it, I feel it inside me, the music moves me like never before, my feet's calling me to move to it.
I'm guess I'll soon be dancing Argentine Tango

Dance for Charity - Salsa Marathon

2007-09-04T12:48:00.000+08:00

Its not a 42km run with salsa sauce, one might think, Go register yourself if you feel like being part of a charity event while trying to make it in the Malaysian Guinness Book of Records for the title the longest Salsa Dance session.

Buddy : What ? You mean you must dance for 14 hours non stop, gila ka, are you mad?
me : You can if you want to end in in a wheel chair buddy. Go check out the website la. You mad salsa freak.

Then again I too though I had to dance all night long, planning to bring along a masseur, sports doctor, cheersleader to cheer everyone, , phew gues I don't need all that,

For Details log on to :
http://treblearena.com.my/salsa/index.html

Got a chance to meet up with the organizer Richard who is also organizing the Thursdays Salsa Cabana at Sunway Club.

Salsa Sundae @ Attic, Bangsar

2007-08-27T17:32:00.000+08:00

Now, I'm sure you are thinking, Sunday? geezz dont you guys work on Mondays?
Yes, we do and I initially had the same thought too until I tried it myself.

Go early and leave early, Because its a Sunday, we ( dancers ) generally take it very easy, really chilling out and get to know one another, whilst having the option to dance. Can you request any music you want, better still just bring your own, everybody will be cool with it.

So what happens on Monday? - well I actually feel energized ( with the exception I fell sick once ) and ready to tackle the days task and challenges.

You guys will love this place, its nice and cosy and not packed. And then there is this yummy looking chocolatee "Death by Chocolate" cake lurking around the corner of your eye, waiting to be eaten, swallowed, licked, shared, or whatever suits your taste.

Thats how you get there. If you are still lost, then get help, call somebody or call the Attic at 603 2093 8842, if they are not too busy doing the salsa too.

My Kinda Salsa Festival

2007-08-20T20:27:00.000+08:00

Salsa Music + Beach + Salsa Music + Food + Salsa Music + Lots of Dancing + Salsa Music + Workshops + Salsa Music + Great People around the world = My Kinda Salsa Festival

Having a salsa festival on a beach resort is exactly how its should be done, My very first Malaysian Salsa Festival 9th - 12 August, 07 at the Swiss Garden Damai Laut Resort, gave me an experience that is both so relaxing, and yet filled with load of fun every corner you go to.

1. There's dining with fellow salsa addicts, friends, and newly found friends. ( salsa music in the background )
2. Loads of fun workshops( more salsa music )
3. A pool you can jump in after a long night of salsa & you guessed it right - there's salsa music there too
4. Loads of performances to keep you entertained.
5. Party all night long

The Plan
Check in, take some workshops, meet some people, have a couple of dances, and have load of much needed rest.

The Actual Event
Checked in, took a bachata workshop, met lots of people and had some cultural exhance too, had way too many dances ( till I got 2 nasty blister ), too many late nights, and took all the workshops ( oh so kiasu man ).
Nevertheless, I had lots of great company, esp my roomies ( Ming Siang and Ong Tou ) .

Ming Siang, SweLyn, Marion, Ong Tou

Some might say, OMG, I've never seen this side of you Jason.
Guess what you see is not what you gonna get. or never judge a book by its cover... or... ah whatever la
Lets just have fun

Just SOME of the dancers from havana estudio who were rocking the dance floor all night long, and when the music stopped at 3am, they continued by the pool with other dancers. What can I say, they are all passionate.
and bit ku ku in the head, just like me.

Anybody who can spot me in the group, gets a gift from me

I met so many people, from the states, Australia, Japan, Russia, Indonesia, Singapore, and still meeting people from Malaysia.

I wasn't have happy feet as I should but given the fact I had some crazy hectic work schedule, I was still having a blast.

Supporting the up and coming performers "Team Havana" . How not to scream like to mad to keep their spirits high up. So sexy lah.

Team Havana - SalsaSam, Seremban Puan, MianLi, OngTou, AishaGroove, Martin, CutieWenNie

Oh lucky me with AishaGroove.

Gotta thank Swe Lyn for driving and Hazel & Marion for the company.
Will post up more pictures here when I get them from the organizers and other friends ( yay, time to hunt my friends down )

Salsa Thursday Nights Are Back

2007-07-05T23:59:00.000+08:00

Its Coco Chocolate, Its Coco Lee, no, Its Coco Lounge, Sunway Lagoon Club

Official Launch
1st Floor, Coco Lounge, Sunway Lagoon Club
12th July 2007
9.30pm till late

Cover Charge : RM 18 - comes with 2 non alcoholic drink ( chilled bottle drinking water and/or coke )

Apparently its Free Parking if you tell the guard the password -" Salsa@Coco Lounge"

For more info contact Richard +6013-3938833

Marriage is like Fried Chicken ? Alamak He is Hungry la

2007-07-05T13:48:00.000+08:00

I dedicate this to my salsa mentor and friend,

SAM + AISHA

Congrats to you both. May you have a blast and lots of 'Warm Nights' at your long awaited honeymoon + holiday. Btw very spontaneous sounding speech.

Sam : .... all photos and updates will be in my wedding blog
Guest : Giggle + laughing
Sam : I dunno why you all laughing but...
Sam : ...Marriage is like Fried Chicken, Gotta marinate it with some TLC ..., cannot rush through the process...

Aiyo I cannot remember the full speech but it was damm funny. I was busy taking their picture when I terbabas after hearing that.

Since this was my very first Malay Wedding Dinner, I didn't know what to expect. Maybe Dinner, speaches, Yaaaammmm Sirap. but when I arrived early to help out ushering,

OMG

I was SHOCKED by the size of the HALL. Met up with Johan and Chin Lai, and was told that I ain't the only one ushering, phew. if not sure die. Still kept my cool, Glad we ushers (ShimmySteven+Denise+BubblyMicheal+CheekyChinlai and I ) manage to get all the Havana Estudio guest happily seated.

Just when I was having dinner, CheekyChinlai passed me Ashkarya's High Tech Camera..
OOOooooOOOOOooo

Thats it, forget about dinner, Off I went, trigger happy me, started snapping away.. digital mah,
Took a glance at the counter- 890 shots left .. WAH ! EXPERIMENT LAH, apa lagi

here is one of it ( i think )

More pix in the custody of Ashkarya

All best DEBUTANTES

2007-06-29T01:38:00.000+08:00

You guys look so absolutely marvelous on the rehearsal night. It was quite a treat for me to stand on stage and watch the debutantes performance and also the orchestra.

Getting ready to waltz

Descpite the minor errors and faults you guys keep talking about, as an audience, it looked flawless overall. Most of all, new friendship were made, lots of fun and laughters, definately lots of photo taking sesssion ( abit of an overkill ).

Whether its salsa or doing the waltz, one common passion they have is dancing

I truely enjoyed supporting you guys. So if you guys don't read this today, My best wishes goes to all of you Debutantes.

Meanwhile I will head down to the 'So You Think You Can Dance' FINALs. Its gonna be a pack and long night.

Paparazzi shot look alike ( Ace + Me + Puan )

Some guys gets all the luck ( Yvonne+XiaoSan+MingSiang+Marion+Emily)

Lovely Looking Ladies Xiao San & Marion showing off their brand new diamond crown

A little experiment with angles.

A Dance Party for Everyone

2007-06-24T21:58:00.000+08:00

"From Son to ... I still don't understand"
Rushing like a mad cow from one hotel to another, hoping I don't miss the special video presentation - "From Son to Salsa". Since I'm optimistic about learning some history, I was determine to get there on time, unfortunately I was about 5 minutes late.

Since the movie was in spanish ( just as I'd expected it ) I had to read the subtitles, which was flashing as fast as the actual dialogue, OMG, so fast how to read all that.

I manage to catch clips of the famous Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez and that Benny Moré was known as the king of rhythm.

After about a good est. 20 minutes, the show kinda just ended abruptly...was that the end? Was there more to it? I was left feeling now even more clueless about the title of the show from Son to Salsa? I'm guessing that I'm the only one that is till blur.

I was hoping that it would be video about the people dancing the son and how the rest of world is dancing salsa now, or did I missed it entirely during the first 5 minutes.

I'll try to get access of the video and let everybody who is interested learn about the history and culture. No promises, ok

Congrats to you both
Congrats to Celina and the dude from Singapore. They deserve to win the competition. Not easy to perform infront of 6 judges and a crowd filled with great dancers. Kudos to the both of you.

Dancing the night away.
Glad I started dancing during the first few songs, coz after that the floor was packed with many happy feet dancing for themselves, their dancer partners, the spectators and the cameras. Dj Domingo kicked start the musix with some pretty nice tunes, Nice to dance to after sitting for a good 30 minutes.

SniperSuzanne 'serplice' me with her new found talent playing the conga drums with Dj Domingo and the other dude on stage.

Managed to take a step back and watch some great dancing and lots of smiles.
SerembanPuan : The tip works. ( just after a dance )
Me : Yeah I can see you both had a great time
SerembanPuan : I had more fun this way.
Me : Yeah and you were doing lots of cool moves too. I enjoyed watching.

I promise I'll post up some pictures from the camera ( s) I used through out that night.

It's Viennese Waltz not Vietnamese Waltz

2007-06-21T09:33:00.000+08:00

I have to say I really enjoyed myself learning the Viennese Waltz, Rock N Roll, Slow Foxtrot, Cha Cha and the Samba. Though I was exhausted from work, but once you have that connection with your partner, and move as one, geezz I felt like the Duracell Bunny Energizer Man.

Mr. Polt : Arms higher, body connected
Me :
Partner : (looks at me ) up to you
Me : alrighty then.

Cecily : dance?
Me : lets go ( worried, coz she look quite pro )
Cecily : ok we are going to travel in a straight line in circular motion from here to there.
Me : OK ( OMG but but, I just learn this the first time )
Cecily : Lets go,
Me : Just wanna tell you this is my first time doing this ok
Cecily : Puzzled, OK

She's got a nice dance frame and felt very comfortable dancing with her despite knocking her foot most of the time.

Thank you Polts & Selma
Jaclyn, TannedBrenda, Emily, Pricilla, BackslappingEsthee, Sean Kong, JokerAce, Anthony, BubblyMichael,
cecily,tan poh lee,

For those interested to learn this head down to Sapura Auto, BWM showroom, Jalan Tun Razak ( along the road to US embassy )

Date : Thursday, 21 June
Monday, 25th June ( Dress code : Men shirt&pants, Ladies skirt/dress ) TV Filming
Tuesday, 26 June

Time : 8pm - 10pm

More info about the event, instructor & the debutantes
~ Polts gets ready the dancers
~ The ballroom debut

There's always someone to dance with

2007-06-18T21:54:00.001+08:00

Just finished a dance with LittleMissy @ Salsa Havana

LittleMissy : I'm going to leave
Me : Oh so early ? How come ?
LittleMissy : B'coz there's no body here to dance with
Me : What do you mean ? ( a little puzzled with her comment, looked around seeing so many guys to dance with )
LittleMissy : See, no body rite,
Me : You gotta be joking!

CoolKenneth was standing behind her.

Me : Have you dance with CoolKenneth
LittleMissy : Emm. No ( off she goes dancing. her happy feet kicking again )
Me : Sigh

I'm just surprise to see them thinking there aren't many dancers when the regular ones are not around.
Actually there's always someone to dance with. DJ Martin will always be happy to juggle between spinning musix and dancing not to mention even the waitress can merengue.

AFTER SO LOOOONG
JewelJillian&PoeticJamie came with some friends for a good salsa night. Then JewelJillian tried to pull the "NO Shoes Woh" as an excuse not to dance.
"You ain't running away from this, it will be ok, just have fun"

Her girlfriends Natalie and friend came later and was enjoying it too.
If you guys are still planning that trip to the Latin Festival at Port Dickson, click here for event info.

OMG its 5.30 am
Joined SerembanPuan, BubblyMichael and XiaoSan for 2nd round of mamak. Its like we were deprived from chatting with each other,( Em, maybe I'm the only one feeling it ) coz we chat so much that we lost track of time until the place literally caught fire. Yiks, time to get out of here man.

Confused

2007-06-12T13:03:00.000+08:00

Its Saturday Night
I was happily dancing and driving ( Please do no try this ) while heading to Salsa Havana after work, When I realise someone was waving frantically at me in the car in front of me. Told myself don't perasan lah, then I recognise the car, Its M&M ( Martin & MianLi ), Cool,

As we continue our journey, I notice the turned in to Little Havana instead, ???? are they picking up people?
No, yiks they are parking already

I went on

I'm Confused ! What day is today ? Is it SH or LH tonight ? Arrgh !!
Started calling Martin while I do a U-turn.

Holy-Crap-Batman it is LH, Dammit

Thanked M&M for getting me back on track, But it will be on fridays next week onwards.

Me : What's that, did Martin Hurt you Looking at her tear drops on the bottom of her right eye.
Mian Li : LOL
Me : Three drops , Wei times ah her hurt you ?
Mian Li : Yeah, he's responsible for the tear drops on my face....Drew them on

MUSIX SO GOOD

The musix selection was great too, Dj Lee decided to play Vamanos Pa Senegal,
First time dancing to it, OOoooOOooo, that song damm kau nice. I'm so glad I recommended that song

Carman came over and asked me to dance, I felt so honoured
I'm so happy to know most of her friends, are out dancing as well, No more shyness dy
BubblyMichael introduced me to LeeAnn for a dance.

Nice to see him spreading the love around

Saw TannedBrenda and her friend Shane (Sparks) and tried to hijack their baby cum camera.
But she was a tough nut to crack, then again I don't know her that well, I might just get a SLAP

Wanna be a StarCeleb ?

2007-06-11T10:44:00.002+08:00

Side track from Salsa and Dancing for a while.
My company is producing this new exciting reality show. Its time for all you aspiring individuals to showcase your talent, charm, personality and be the next Star Host / Model / Brand Ambassador.
for more info visit www.starceleb.tv

Psychedelic Colours

2007-06-06T21:46:00.000+08:00

Courtesy of Ipod
Featuring Mi Swing Es Tropical by Nickodemus & Quantic featuring Tempo

The vibrant psychedelic colours is how I picture myself feeling when I dance. I wonder if I own an ipod and play this music, would I be dancing like this? Can anyone with an ipod testify to this or take up this challenge?
Yes ! the music makes you wanna shake and dance. Just do it.
Playing it again .... for the 6ix time.

Let me introduce you

2007-06-02T11:17:00.001+08:00

I'm so proud of my self. Its was truely nice to see them all have tons of fun.

First they were shy
It started off with making sure ladies closest to me got a partner for the workshop, then is was social dancing. When I notice KungFuHustleKenneth got a bunch of them sitting one corner eagerly to dance and looking pretty shy.

Hell no, that ain't happening. I gathered my superhero powers ( guts ) and walked up and asked them to dance.

KungfuHustleKenneth, Aisha Groove, Audrey, Jacklyn, Carmen,
TrippingTrixie, Sue Ann, TT's Friend

Then they wanted more

so I introduced some friendly salseros ( jamesthedancejunkie, BubblyMic, ShimmySteven, SerembanPuan, KoolKenneth, and... I can't remember who else ) to them.

Next thing I know there wasn't anybody sitting at the table.
Wait, then who's gonna look after the cameras, yiks come back !

KungfuHustleKennenth & TannedBrenda

Then it just went out of control

SoDivaAisha with BadBoyOngTou

More picture to come, I promise. Including the sexiest DivaMichelle
I have to wait to get the pictures from my friends. Since I used all their camera to take pictures.

Shaka Brown in Singapore

2007-05-30T22:06:00.000+08:00

I just realise how kiasu I am, after seeing the Shaka's workshop information, I felt this urge to sign up for all his workshops. Hoping to take this opportunity to see what I can learn from him.

SMACK !! My wallet just slapped me silly.

PaulSmithWalletWannebe : You think I'm filled with lots of money ah
Me : But you gonna get topped up soon mah
PaulSmithWalletWannebe : Podah lah, top up also all the small notes only, Not nice
Me : But I want to go, I want to go
PaulSmithWalletWannebe : Reality Check brudder, You can't have everything
Me :

For those who can make it, here are the information

Shaka Brown in Singapore Click here For Details- courtesy of Dance En-Motion ( Gary )
15-17th June 2007

More about Shaka con ClavaKazi

SHARING IS CARING
"Share and divide, God will provide" quote JasonYeo
So, those who are kinda enough to share the videos with me, just email me.

DESPERATION !
VerySecretVault : You can't come in here and take this backup money
Me : I need to, I want to, I have to, I must
VerySecretVault : Sure or not, you'll regret it later
Me : Damm it,

I gotta stop talking to my wallet

Team Havana Murder on the Dance Floor

2007-05-28T21:18:00.000+08:00

Martin + CutieWenNie, OngTou + GrooveAisha, SerembanPuan + MianLi
Video courtesy of HazelNut ( she gonna kill me for this nickname )

These guys killed it with their grooveArmadas, killersmiles, posemauts, chocolatedips, smoothiesliders

Great stuff guys. Keep up the the awe inspiring performances.

Photo Experiment @ Red Bar

2007-05-27T00:33:00.000+08:00

I like these pictures taken by me with Kenneth's camera. Set it to night mode and the funny thing is that his camera was so worn-ed out I couldn't see anything on the tiny back LCD screen. After a couple of experimental shots, I've decided to take the picture with my right hand and give it a slight diagonal move when the camera is snapping.

The result ?

ImjustgladtobedancingAmanda looking like she's high on something

CheekyChinLai and I chasing the laser @ Red Bar

I think the secrets is that the night mode must have fixed the flash to be slow-sync.
I gotta get that camera again and do a bit more research on it.

KENNETH, CAN I TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR CAMERA ? AGAIN ?

VeryGameRegina and only 2/3 of Me

Regina : Are you from East Malaysia? Are you a mix ?
Me : Tell you what, why don't you go dance with my friend who is a shy beginner and I'll tell you. Regina : Sure ( enthusiastically ) but I need to know the answer ok
Me : distracted
Regina : Dont disapear ok !
Me : distracted again.

5 minutes later

Me : DISAPPEARED

Too Healthy ?

2007-05-23T22:05:00.001+08:00

My attempt to keep a healthy body in preparation for the amount of dancing torture I'm gonna have with the amount of Salsa Parties and Event coming this year. Have been eating too much instant noodles and fried food.

Me : Hey can I borrow your camera phone?
TeriusTeoh : Wah, So nice ah you make your dinner
Me : Yalah, look so colourful, so wanna take a picture before I gulp it down
TeriusTeoh : Wah busy lah you, food also wanna take picture.
Me : I'll remember this good food I made in future mah
TeriusTeoh : In that case, try this ( turns off tungsten white light and camera's flash )

He got more semangat with the picture taking, while my stomach growling

Enough already, tummy dialling 911

Yummy!

Potong Steeeeem Betul

2007-05-22T22:45:00.000+08:00

I just got a msg :

"Salsa Cabana@ Friendsters on Thursday has been abolished until futher notice due to unforseen circumstances."

Darn, just when I made plan to head down there this week, the damm place 'abolish' it. Real anti-climax, potong steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem betul

[Edited]

Get Yours NOW! Ticket Selling Fast

2007-05-20T22:23:00.000+08:00

Gangsters & Divas
Havana Estudio Anniversary Party Ticket Selling Fast
Quickly get yours now at ~~RM 35 or~~ RM 50 at havanestudio or at the door
Call Sharie 012-295-2890, Sam or Aisha

Dress for Dancing ?

2007-05-20T12:47:00.000+08:00

You can't find this in any boutique or shops. My friend's designers made this sexy dress. Salseras if you are interested in buying this, email me and I'll put you in touch with them.
It's priced at RM 95

By the way here are the instructions for the dress.
Don't wear a bra when you wear this dress
(cos it's double layer at the boob part and the front dips so low anyway!)
It comes is sizes S & M

Only four pieces of the blue ones left and a beige edition as well
The back of the dress is pretty low, where the belt is
There's a zip at the side

In my opinion, its a damm fine dress. Go get it

Pix by Kevin Han
Model : KinkyBlueFairy
Info : KinkyBlueFairy

FuYOH ! Another Salsa/Cuban Night on Thursday

2007-05-16T00:33:00.000+08:00

This is MADNESS, CRAZY, INSANE, This must be A Malaysian MEGA SALSA Fever. Must be lots of demand to have 2 places at the same area, anyhoo, here are the details just in case you wander to check it out.

I'm torn between DJ Lee and Salsa Cabana, Well I know where I will on Thursday..

This is a map to get our happy feet there ( click on image to enlarge )

Hottest Salsa Party of the Year - Salsa 101

2007-05-14T18:49:00.000+08:00

Celina : Do you know Z
Me : Nope , unless he is my junior school mate
Celina : Haha, I'm suppose to pair up with him for a salsa competition
Me : Competition? got meh?
Celina : Yeah my instructor wanted to pair us up, He is also one of the committee members
Me : Was so Kiasu ah, start practising first eh.
Celina : no lah
Me : Its cool, its a competition, people will be competitive. Good Luck ya

10 minutes later,

You've GOT MAIL

You can get your tikets from 012 2058988 ( Suzanne Lee )
Limited tickets!!

url: http://www.salsaprojects.com

Go Celina Go Celina Go ( Pom Pom Cheerleaders at the background )

Wah liow, so terra the dip in the poster, If that fellow was me, my legs would be shaking by then, lol or not.

BubblyMichaelRockingtheFloor

2007-05-14T17:36:00.000+08:00

I was taking a break from all that dancing when suddenly he caught my attention through the left corner of my eye. Is that BubblyMichael ? OMG it is him.

It was the first time I've ever saw him dance like that, That fellow looked so confident, hitting break when ever he wants, smooth too. Maybe he knows the song well, or maybe he damm high from sumting.

Me : Hey Michael, did you know you looked different dancing now.
BubblyMichael: Really? I didn't notice, same only
Me : Sigh, Guess you must have been high then,
BubblyMichael : Thank you so much, who was I dancing with ?
Me : You stole all the attention, I don't even know who you danced with.
BubbyMichael :

Really la, I don't remember who he danced with. Damm short term memory card Fail big time ( sorry bro - will document it next time when I have a camera )

How not to dance with a hot sexy pregnant mama

HotSexyMamaPohLing : We did a body wave, ~~we kinda bounced off each other~~ and our bellies got intimately acquainted ( HSMPL gladly corrected me ! )
BubblyMichael : Yeah we did, it was so funny
Me : LOL Imagining them both doing the body wave, ( She's 7 months pregnant and he's well endowed with 1 PACK all muscle stomach )
HotSexyMamaPohLing : LOL
BubblyMichael : LOL

Keep Rocking dude ( jangan marah ya )

Why don't you wear your jazz shoes ?

2007-05-13T23:21:00.001+08:00

MianLi asked me that question last night.

maybe it's because

1. They are my one and only pair ( since the performance in LA )
2. They initially felt like socks and now more comfortable like skin
3. Sentimental value, i guess
4. I don't want it to damage to a point of dumping it
5. and they look like this now

Why don't you get a new pair then? said MianLi

Thinking of all sort of answer ... PROCRASTINATION !

actually I'm been searching for casual shoes which I can wear them out walking and clubbing

Ketubuka by Africando @ Studio Party

2007-05-13T01:43:00.000+08:00

Wow I'm so FEELING the music tonight,
I'm guessing its because of the following :
~ SAM you da MAN ( for playing a great selection )
~ a really good rest ( after some nasty work load & falling ill )
~ really fun salsa dancers
~ comfortable shoes ( didn't wear my jazz shoes coz it looked like it went to war against the floor)

Me : Very fresh, nice song, what's it called ?
Sam : Coumba Peul - Medoune Diallo ( Ketukuba by Africando )
Me :

2 hrs later

Me : Thanks for the great music especially the ... Africando ... crap what was that title of the song ( my short term memory loss kicking in )
Sam : You are most welcome ( busy eating his long awaited delicious slice of pizza )
Me :

4 hours later ( at home while blogging )

FOUND IT !
Lucky me, I found a sample online, enjoy
Ketukuba by Africano

Salsa on Thursday

2007-05-09T10:52:00.000+08:00

Finally a salsa night on thursday, away from other salsa nights and its in PJ.
Go get your salsa fix and i'm sure you'll all pumped up for the weekend

Thanks to Richard & Jenn ( I don't think I've met them )

2007-05-06T02:41:00.000+08:00

Feeling the music unexpectedly

Sway, Hook, Drop, Kick, Flick, Slide, Punch, Wave ...
The body so obedient, responding to every movement I decide to make. Leading the ladies was smooth too ( according to me myself and I ), even on a super crowded floor. It payed off when I practice my compactmoves before hand for super duper crowded floors.

DJ Lee had to put up with my regular distraction of asking him to name the previous song title
There ... that one... you know... I think.... it sounds like...
Guaguanco Con Rumba?
yes yes ( pretending to know spanish and the song before this ) wait maybe not nevermind.

then leaving unexpectedly

PerkyNadia : Leaving so soon ?
Me : Yeah, I'm not feeling so good. ( darn just when I'm feeling the music )

SpinningPoisonIvy : OMG you leaving ?
Me : Yeah

SimplySally : You leaving ( still manages to ask that question while doing a spun around )
Me : Yeah yeah

Ianthecousinseeker : Wei where you going with that bag, I'm going to spam your blog
Me : Spam lah, mmm. don't la I really have to go.

unexpectedly, it was still a good night

Guys : BubblyMichael, GettinglostwithPuan, AforAndrew, ShimmySteven

Little Havana Updates by DJ Lee
12 May - Closed for private function
19 May - Salsa !
26 May - Closed for private function

$ Cheap & Cheaperskates $

2007-05-01T13:37:00.000+08:00

jamesthedancejunkie : Did you know you can get a beer for a ringgit less here?
Me : really, how? ( My cina cheapskate mode triggered )
jamesthedancejunkie : just get your drinks from the table outside the door
Me : huh ?
jamesthedancejunkie : Thats right, its free from govt tax of 5% from outside
Me : How come ? Isn't it from the same management?
jamesthedancejunkie : Yup but its like that woh.
Me : I don't understand.
jamesthedancejunkie : Neither do i, but i'm getting it cheaper
Me : You know what, so am I. We are so cheapskate lah
jamesthedancejunkie : No we are not, We are just Super Duper Cheapskates, lol

Off he goes to get his taxfreebeer.
Off I go to get my taxfreedance

15hours

2007-04-28T14:00:00.000+08:00

OMG, its 12.oo i'm late...wait ...its the FREAKING next day . This is my 3rd experience. Took a nap after dinner before going out to SH and found myself awake the very next day with my clubbing clothes on. I've slept for 15 hours. Was I drugged? This is scary. I'm not going to nap tonight, eyes wide open the whole day. Heading to Divan tonight for a real good salsa fix.

Lady in Red

2007-04-23T12:12:00.000+08:00

I've heard this song before but yesterday was the first time I felt the full meaning of the song Lady in Red (salsa version ) by Junior Gonzalez
( Thanks to Dj Lee for the info ). LusciousLin in red was dancing to this song. The combination of her moves, expression, and the music and lyrics was in total harmony.

I was in awe.

Wish I was the one dancing with her.

BirthdayboyIan with 2 carzy buddies

Do you have a camera?

2007-04-23T11:54:00.002+08:00

Beware, there is a salsero out there with a deceivingly nice personality will come up and ask if you have a digital camera. He will also make an effort to take pictures for you. Before you know it, he's gone in a flash. He was spotted taking pictures of his interest, experimenting with you camera functions. Camouflaging as a dancer, he snaps away. Fortunately by the end of the night he will kindly return the camera and ask you to email him the pictures.

If you spot him on the dance floor, ~~hide your cameras~~ hand it to him and you'll get load of ( i didn't take this ) pictures. I will hunt him down and get some sample pictures from him ( curious )

Havana Estudio 9th Anniversary Celebration

2007-04-16T19:10:00.000+08:00

Finding myself a gangster outfit for the night. Hopefully I can modify from what ever I have in my wardrobe.

It will be at the Royal Lake Club, 25th May 07, 9pm-1am,
RM 35 get you in for a night of great music and dancing with the world most notorious criminal(s), mafia, dance robbers, murderer or lawbreakers.

I'm taking my chances.

Tickets can be bought from MafiaQueenSharie 012 - 295 2890

Congrats Cikgu Sam&Aisha

2007-04-15T18:28:00.000+08:00

SalsaSam : ....so they told me the Salsa Congress will be in June, but unfortunately so happen is my wedding. And the organizers were like OMG, aiyo yo,
Me : Guess you'll be going for the festival instead .. pause...wait a minute..... suddently, smack, WEDDING , SAM, AISHA... OMG congratulations !
SalsaSam : Yeah
Me : Where's that woman, where is she,... hunting her down around the studio... OMG Aisha, Congrats
AishaGroove : ( The biggest grin I've ever seen ) Thank you so much
Hug hug
Me : You both are gonna be in real trouble when everyone finds out.. there's no letting go of this one. This calls for a celebration

dj mambolicious playing @ Salsa Havana

2007-04-10T17:01:00.000+08:00

The last time I listened to her spin was a couple of months ago, and I truly enjoyed it ( jazzy stuff ), She had a nice variety of salsa music ( more jazzy stuff ) in her cd-bag. Looking forward to dance to her selection ( I'm guessing ... jazzy?? ) this friday 11pm onwards
if I can make it on time after a bday party.

Top 3 Excuses

2007-04-01T16:39:00.000+08:00

for not dancing with me
from PerkyNadia

No.3
PerkyNadia : Aiyo I've changed my shoes already, gotta leave early, sorry
Me : Ok, See ya next week

No.2
PerkyNadia : Don't want ah ( No reason given )
Me : mmm PMS I think

No. 1
PerkyNadia : I won't wait in line to dance with you
Me : Where got line ? sigh

Mucho Gracias

2007-03-29T20:09:00.000+08:00

Seated : Christ, Rick, Ash, Martin, Michael, Ian, Denise, ShimmySteven,
Shahid, CutieWen Nie, Hazel, Chua, Swee Lyn
Standing : Sam, Kyo, Joyce, Wai Hwang, SerembanPuan, May Anna, Me,
Xiao Sun, Ivy, Arvind, Vivian, Terence, Grace, Ace

A truly great night of dancing, thank you for all for the birthday wishes.
Every single dance I had was just fabulous, err or
maybe its the birthday high that really got me in the mood ...
no its coz you all out there dancing and having fun ...
subconsciously thinking "Its coz its your birthday lah you fool"
mental debate goes on.

All I can say is Mucho Gracias and its great to share this with our newly found
salsa friends from Singapore. Don;t get mad if I missed out some of your contacts.
Just come to the dance floor, you'll find us there.

Happy Birthday AishaGroove

2007-03-21T21:07:00.000+08:00

While she happily open her biggest gift,
Its seem to look like a super duper skimpy sexy lingerie

Wow... sexy lace..... no wait.... as she keeps puling it out of the box....
there's more to it....... Ooooo more lace.. The crowd cheers...
... no wait.... more silk cloth....Mmmm... Ok... Still cheering....
wait a minute.....?? What the .... . Is that a pajamas? Thats not skimpy, but still sexy.

The queue 2 your bday dance was like a million miles long,
When its was my turn, I only manage a CBL and....then .... well you guess it, the song
ended. Sigh... The guys had the best of you.

Hong Kong Salsa Qualifying Competition for the West Coast Congress

2007-03-17T22:48:00.000+08:00

Get a chance to perform in front of Albert Torres and if you win, you get to represent Malaysia in the West Coast Congress. Interested, > click< for more info. Or email Dj Michelle info@djmiche.com

She rocked the floor with her selection of music during the Singapore International Salsa Festival 2006 & Christmas 2006 @ Union Square. She truely one on the top of my SalsaDjList.

Dedicated to KinkyBlueFairy

2007-03-05T23:11:00.000+08:00

This would officially be my very first blog. Believe it or not, I've met a fairy, who've inspired me to write about my salsa experiences. This way I can share it with my friends and family. Gotta find me self a nice compact digital camera + video capabilities.

One Wed nite @ SOMO
Fairy's Friend : Where you guys heading to after this?
Fairy : Mambo
Me : Mambo ? What Mambo ?
Fairy's Friend : Mambo also you don;t know, where you come from
Me : I only know one kinda mambo, that dancing mambo
Fairy's Friend : OMG where you friend came from??
Fairy : Sigh, its Mambo Jumbo @ velvet
Me : ( Guess I'm not so hip afterall )

Anyways I've decided to use Mambo Jumbo title for all my salsa postings.