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First Name: 
Duplessey-Monic
 Joined: September 18, 2007, 1:57 am Last Active: February 28, 2008, 10:44 pmOffline

About Me:

Salsa/Mambo Instructor & Performer NYC & Westchester

Salsa Profile:

What is your level of dance?: 
Professional
I enjoy dancing: 
Salsa On 1
Salsa On 2
Cuban
Bachata
Merengue
Reggaeton
How often do you take salsa classes?: 
A few times a month
How long have you been dancing salsa?: 
More than 10 years
How often do you go out social dancing? (Not including classes): 
One night a week
After salsa dancing all night I: 
go to bed at dawn
My Salsa nickname/alias is: 
Eddie Torres' Neice
What is your signature dance move or characteristic you are known for on the dance floor?: 
My smile
Role in salsa community: 
Choreographer
Director of Dance Team
Instructor
Description of Role: 
Director of female latin dance troupe: SAOCO!

Salsa-licious:

What are the qualities of a good salsa dancer?: 
Consideration for their partner, musicality & enthusiasm!
Salsa dancing is best: 
in a night club
The top three salsa songs that I must dance to, no matter what are?: 
Atrevimiento,Bilongo&Sofrito
The best salsa dancing is when: 
Both dancers enjoy the spontaneity & beauty of the dance in the music!
I feel in love with: 
the dance itself
Salsa dancing is best with: 
a reliable partner

Salsa Views:

Why Salsa?: 
It is my culture and roots and I love to spread my love and family's legacy!
How long have you been dancing salsa and what keeps you coming back for more?: 
20 yrs + My families heritage and roots ground me in the dance and the joy I get dancing brings me back!
In addition to learning salsa, what else have you gained from the experience?: 
Consideration of others and to challenge myself in the dance!
My most embarrassing salsa moment was: 
At 15 in an elevator with Tito Puente, my mom & the band talking to them about the song, "Oye como va" I said ," Yes we're going to dance a Cho-Cha, I mean Cha-Cha with the band"- I was mortified Tito & my mom laughed. It was my first performance doing a cha-cha and I will never forget it!
What are the salsa No-No's when dancing with a partner?: 
Not being considerate to your partner and your surroundings!
If you could improve upon one thing in the New York Salsa scene, what would it be?: 
More money into the venues to rejuvinate the latin dance nightclub scene... Live Bands everywhere & almost every night!
What advice would you give someone just starting out in salsa?: 
Perserverence and dedication it pays off on the dance floor!

My Stats:

My friends call me: 
Duplessey
Gender: 
Female
Age Range: 
30-35
Zodiac Sign: 
Gemini
Occupation: 
Dance Instructor/Performer
Children: 
No
Education: 
Completed Post Graduate
Ethnicity: 
Hispanic
Relationship Status: 
In a Relationship
Location: 
Westchester
Country if not United States: 
USA
I am looking for: 
Networking
Describe Your Physical Build: 
Thick
Describe Your Appearance: 
Latina/ Tan with Dark Hair & Eyes
Smoker: 
No

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Owner's note:

Hi I'm Duplessey & Salsa/Mambo dancing is my family legacy!!!

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LadyMambo
Sun, 12/23/2007 - 8:44pm

Merry Christmas from Orlando

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sonero
Fri, 12/21/2007 - 7:13am

gracias por el comment 4 my picture :)

Saludos desde Serbia






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