Last week, BRO alerted readers to an upcoming Valentine's Day salsa get together. Since seeing is believing, we wanted to let you know what you may have missed, while prompting you to vow never to miss another.
2nd Cup was packed this past Friday night with beautiful people of all different levels of skill in the art of salsa, but even for those who sat watching, enjoying the dancers movement and the live music by Latin Jazz Project was worth the $10 admission, with partial proceeds going to help Haiti.
Organized by "Salsa Sarah" Hooper, there were a few exhibition dances for this event that drew people from Buffalo, Rochester and all over WNY. UB's Alma Nanichi Dance Group performed as well as Tommy Radon of STORM and his partner Sarah Panzica (these images).
Hooper (below) has traveled and danced salsa all over the world, including: Paris, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, Wellington, NZ; Sydney, Australia; Toronto, Canada; and all over the United States, including Maui Hawaii, where she studied and taught with Zephyr, another great salsa instructor.
She's also taught in Denver, CO.; Buffalo, NY; Maui, HI; Skive, Denmark; and Wairoa, NZ.
She teach all ages, from kids to adults, and works with developmentally disabled youth and special needs youth as well, through Heritage Center and Cradle Beach.
She also works with Young Audiences of Western NY and Arts in Education, while maintaining her own adult classes, teaching private parties and special events and performing.
Note that you can get in on 2 more weeks of Hooper's February Session, Beginner-Intermediate Levels 1-3, with a Shine (fancy footwork) & Body Movement Class added! Details as follows:
7-8PM, $12 per for drop-ins
Thurs. Feb.18th & 25th
Beginner-Intermediate levels
Focusing on Partner work, styling and shines
Singles Welcome as we Rotate Partners
230 Lexington Ave at the Corner of Ashland, entrance on Ashland.
NEW
8-8:30PM, Body Movement and Shines Class
$5 additional to the class above, Drop Ins Welcome
Learn the classic Latin Body Motion techniques, Styling and Shines, which will ALL enhance your style and sabor on the dance floor!
Configuration Dance Studio
230 Lexington Ave at the Corner of Ashland, entrance on Ashland.
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Source: Buffalo Rising