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Jai Catalano Interview 05.27.08

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05/27/2008

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We caught up with Jai Catalano at a viewing for the Salsa World Championships. Hear his unique perspective on how he got involved with the event and his background as a salsa dancer.



Interview with Cast Members from Celia: The Musical

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03/27/2008

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Join Jazz Biancci as she interviews cast members from Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz: Anissa Gathers, Pedro Capo, and Grizel "Chachi" Del Valle. A description of the musical follows: "Celia takes the audience on a musical journey through the life and music of singer Celia Cruz from her humble beginnings in Cuba to international stardom. Featuring most of Celia's greatest hits and told through the eyes of Pedro Knight, Celia's husband, audiences will experience the Celia that few people knew but millions loved. This musical version of the life and music of Celia Cruz will undoubtedly seal her status as the Queen of Salsa and La Guarachera de Cuba."
To purchase tickets, call (212) 239-6200.

A Special Thanks to Mike Penya, who helped us make this possible! Also, a warm Thank You to Vilma Kolinsky who was the first person to suggest we interview the cast of Celia.



Spotlight On: Duplessey-Monic Walker Interview

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02/16/2008

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MamboNYC interviews Duplessey Walker, world renowned Instructor, Performer, Choreographer, and niece of famous Salsa legend Eddie Torres. Duplessey joins Jazz Biancci in a discussion about her dancing career which started at the tender age of 14, her life with the Eddie Torres Dance Company, and the best moments of her dance career. Part 1 of 2.



Interview with Duplessey-Monic Walker Continued

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02/16/2008

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MamboNYC interviews Duplessey Walker, world renowned Instructor, Performer, Choreographer, and niece of famous Salsa legend Eddie Torres. Duplessey joins Jazz Biancci in a discussion about her dancing career which started at the tender age of 14, her life with the Eddie Torres Dance Company, and the best moments of her dance career. Part 2 of 2.



Spotlight On: Interview with Magna Gopal - Dec 30, 2007

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12/30/2007

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Magna Gopal, renowned international performer and salsa instructor, joins Jazz Biancci in a discussion about her dance background and her style of dance. We get a unique perspective on her views of teaching and traveling as well as her thoughts on the music, dancing as an individual, dancing defensively, dance etiquette, and future projects. Part 1 of 2.



Interview with Magna Gopal Continued

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12/30/2007

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Magna Gopal, renowned international performer and salsa instructor, joins Jazz Biancci in a discussion about her dance background and her style of dance. We get a unique perspective on her views of teaching and traveling as well as her thoughts on the music, dancing as an individual, dancing defensively, dance etiquette, and future projects. Part 2 of 2.



Spotlight On: Interview with Ahtoy WonPat-Borja - Dec 09, 2007

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12/09/2007

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Jazz Biancci interviews Ahtoy WonPat-Borja who is the Artistic Director of Baila Society. Ahtoy shares with us her experiences growing up with classical ballet training, to becoming a ballroom competitor in the ten dances of International Standard and International Latin. In addition, we get a unique viewpoint of her experience embracing Salsa and dancing in the student and pro teams of the Santo Rico Dance Company. Part 1 of 2.



Interview with Ahtoy - Continued

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12/09/2007

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Jazz Biancci interviews Ahtoy WonPat-Borja who is the Artistic Director of Baila Society. Ahtoy shares with us her experiences growing up with classical ballet training, to becoming a ballroom competitor in the ten dances of International Standard and International Latin. In addition, we get a unique viewpoint of her experience embracing Salsa and dancing in the student and pro teams of the Santo Rico Dance Company. Part 2 of 2.



Spotlight On: Interview with Melanie Torres - Nov 29, 2007

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11/29/2007

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MamboNYC interviews Melanie Torres, owner of DanceOn2 Studios and daughter of famous Salsa legend Eddie Torres. Melanie joins Jazz Biancci in a discussion about her transition from practicing law as a profession and turning to her love of Salsa and becoming an instructor, performer, choreographer and director of her own dance team. Melanie is also the director of the Copa Dancers at the world famous Copacabana. Part 1 of 2.



Melanie Torres Interview - Continued

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12/29/2007

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MamboNYC interviews Melanie Torres, owner of DanceOn2 Studios and daughter of famous Salsa legend Eddie Torres. Melanie joins Jazz Biancci in a discussion about her transition from practicing law as a profession and turning to her love of Salsa and becoming an instructor, performer, choreographer and director of her own dance team. Melanie is also the director of the Copa Dancers at the world famous Copacabana. Part 2 of 2.



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