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Uriel Garcia & Vera Rowe (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Uriel Garcia and Vera Rowe are four-time World Salsa and Bachata Champions. In a brief three years together, they have traveled all over the U.S. as well as internationally to teach, perform, and compete. Vera was born in New York City and is a graduate of LaGuardia High School of The Performing Arts where she was a dance major. Vera was also a USA gymnast for 20 years and competed for Penn State as an NCAA Division I athlete. Uriel Garcia was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the USA when he was six years old. Uriel grew up dancing various forms of Latin dance however, he started dancing salsa at the age of 20 and was trained by his older brother, Darlin Garcia. Uriel and Vera’s most recent accomplishments include becoming 2014 World Cabaret Salsa & Bachata Summit Champions, and 2014 World Bachata Masters Champions. Uriel and Vera are the only competitve dance team in the history of Latin Dance to ever win a Salsa Cabaret and Bachata World title in the same year. They are coached by World Champions Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow and currently reside in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Jose Fajardo, Jr. y su Orquesta (NYC) Son of legendary leader (“Flute King” Jose Fajardo) of the Cuban Orchestra, Fajardo y sus Estrellas, Jose Fajardo, Jr. has stood the test of time as a musician, bandleader, and now singer. After more than 30 years of experience in the music industry, Fajardo, Jr. continues to keep his father’s legacy alive. Fajardo, Jr. has performed and/or recorded with some of the greatest Latin musicians of all time. Some of these include Jose Fajardo, Johnny Pacheco, Larry Harlow, Orchestra Broadway, Azuquita, Alfredo De La Fe, Tipica 73, Oscar D’Leon, Jose Alberto, Cachao, Cano Estremera, La Sonora Mantancera, Johnny Ray, Grupo Imagen, Luisito Carrión, Pedro Jesus, Edgar Joel, Johnny Almendra, Tito Puente, Sheila E., Nino Segarra, and many others. Since the death of his father in 2001, Fajardo, Jr. has been the director of the orchestra his father created in 1949 and has changed the traditional sound of charanga music to a larger salsa sound for all generations. Izzy Sanabria “Mr. Salsa” (Tampa, FL) Graphic artist, writer, actor, emcee-comedian, original member and official Master of Ceremonies for The Fania All Stars, Izzy Sanabria is a multi-talented individualist that played a major role in promoting New York’s Latino music and culture during the 1970s. In 1978, GQ Magazine referred to Izzy as “Mr. Salsa” because he almost single- handedly popularized the term “Salsa” (during the 1970s) which the world now recognizes as the name for New York’s Latin Music. Izzy has a long list of accomplishments, some of which include: being the creator/publisher of Latin NY Magazine from 1973-1985, hosting a NY TV show called “Salsa” (a Latino version of “Soul Train”), and presenting The Latin NY Music Awards (the first Salsa Awards which brought international attention and recognition to Latin music and set off the world-wide salsa explosion). Izzy’s album cover designs and illustrations also set new standards of quality in Latin music packaging and provided the world with its first visual imagery of Salsa. For his numerous contributions to Latin music, Izzy was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame on April 5, 2000. Pittsburgh 1322 Prospect Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227
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Uriel Garcia & Vera Rowe (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)Uriel Garcia and Vera Rowe are four-time World Salsa and Bachata Champions. In a brief three years together, they have traveled all over the U.S. as well as internationally to teach, perform, and compete. Vera was born in New York City and is a graduate of LaGuardia High School of The Performing Arts where she was a dance major. Vera was also a USA gymnast for 20 years and competed for Penn State as an NCAA Division I athlete. Uriel Garcia was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the USA when he was six years old. Uriel grew up dancing various forms of Latin dance however, he started dancing salsa at the age of 20 and was trained by his older brother, Darlin Garcia. Uriel and Vera’s most recent accomplishments include becoming 2014 World Cabaret Salsa & Bachata Summit Champions, and 2014 World Bachata Masters Champions. Uriel and Vera are the only competitve dance team in the history of Latin Dance to ever win a Salsa Cabaret and Bachata World title in the same year. They are coached by World Champions Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow and currently reside in Fort Lauderdale Florida.
Jose Fajardo, Jr. y su Orquesta (NYC)Son of legendary leader (“Flute King” Jose Fajardo) of the Cuban Orchestra, Fajardo y sus Estrellas, Jose Fajardo, Jr. has stood the test of time as a musician, bandleader, and now singer. After more than 30 years of experience in the music industry, Fajardo, Jr. continues to keep his father’s legacy alive. Fajardo, Jr. has performed and/or recorded with some of the greatest Latin musicians of all time. Some of these include Jose Fajardo, Johnny Pacheco, Larry Harlow, Orchestra Broadway, Azuquita, Alfredo De La Fe, Tipica 73, Oscar D’Leon, Jose Alberto, Cachao, Cano Estremera, La Sonora Mantancera, Johnny Ray, Grupo Imagen, Luisito Carrión, Pedro Jesus, Edgar Joel, Johnny Almendra, Tito Puente, Sheila E., Nino Segarra, and many others.Since the death of his father in 2001, Fajardo, Jr. has been the director of the orchestra his father created in 1949 and has changed the traditional sound of charanga music to a larger salsa sound for all generations.
Izzy Sanabria “Mr. Salsa” (Tampa, FL)Graphic artist, writer, actor, emcee-comedian, original member and official Master of Ceremonies for The Fania All Stars, Izzy Sanabria is a multi-talented individualist that played a major role in promoting New York’s Latino music and culture during the 1970s. In 1978, GQ Magazine referred to Izzy as “Mr. Salsa” because he almost single-handedly popularized the term “Salsa” (during the 1970s) which the world now recognizes as the name for New York’s Latin Music.Izzy has a long list of accomplishments, some of which include: being the creator/publisher of Latin NY Magazine from 1973-1985, hosting a NY TV show called “Salsa” (a Latino version of “Soul Train”), and presenting The Latin NY Music Awards (the first Salsa Awards which brought international attention and recognition to Latin music and set off the world-wide salsa explosion). Izzy’s album cover designs and illustrations also set new standards of quality in Latin music packaging and provided the world with its first visual imagery of Salsa. For his numerous contributions to Latin music, Izzy was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame on April 5, 2000.
Pittsburgh
1322 Prospect R
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ittsburgh, PA 15227
Total workshop prices are based on the number of classes you purchase. 20% discount given for Pre-registration.
PRICES ARE PER PERSON Number of Pre-registered At the door Classes Price Price
1 $16 $202 $32 $403 $44 $554 $56 $705 $68 $85
Pre-register for workshops by March 23, 2015 for discount.
Pre-Registration Form for Workshops
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Check Your Workshop Choices Below
Saturday, March 28, 2015 o Men & Women’s Footwork/Styling 12:00 - 1:00 pm oSalsa Partnerwork (Intermediate) 1:15 - 2:15 pm o Bachata Partnerwork (Intermediate) 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Sunday, March 29, 2015 o Salsa Partnerwork (Advanced) 1:00 - 2:00 pm oPerformance Tips/Techniques 2:15 - 3:15 pm
Indicate number of classes chosen per person(Prices reflect Pre-registration discount)
o 1 ($16) o2 ($32) o3 ($44) o4 ($56)
o 5 ($68) Please select appropriate box above Please make check payable to: Salsa Pittsburgh
Mail to: Jeff Shirey 1322 Prospect Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Checks must be received by March 23, 2015 to qualify for discount
WORKSHOPS
Wightman School Community Building5604 Solway Street (Squirrel Hill), Pittsburgh, PA 15217Saturday, March 28, 2015: 12:00 - 5:30 pmSunday, March 29, 2015: 1:00 - 3:15 pm
Instructors: Uriel Garcia & Vera Rowe
Saturday, March 28, 2015 Time Workshops12:00 - 1:00 pm: Men & Women’s Salsa Footwork/Styling 1:15 - 2:15 pm: Salsa Partnerwork (Intermediate) 2:30 - 3:30 pm: Bachata Partnerwork (Intermediate)
3:30 - 4:00 pm: Complimentary light refreshments will be provided, courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
4:00 - 5:30 pm: FREE Salsa History Lesson and Slide- show by Fania Legend, “Mr Salsa” - Izzy Sanabria (This Free multi-media presentation of the 1970’s salsa revolution is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)
Sunday, March 29, 2015Workshops:1:00 - 2:00 pm: Salsa Partnerwork (Advanced)
2:15 - 3:15 pm: Performance Tips/Techniques for Salsa(This workshop is for aspiring performers/competitors)Choreography elements that will use the entire floor and will entertain an audience will be taught
DANCES
Friday, March 27, 2015: Kick-Off Dance
Cabaret at Theater Square655 Penn Ave (7th & Penn), Pittsburgh, PA 1522210:00 pm - 2:00 am$10.00 Admission at the door - (Age 21 and over)
Kick-Off Dance celebrating 300 Nights of Salsa at the Cabaret!Guest Emcee, Fania Legend, “Mr. Salsa” - Izzy Sanabria, plus performance by World Salsa/Bachata Champions, Uriel Garcia & Vera Rowe,and Music by DJ Jeff Shirey
Sunday, March 29, 2015: Closing Dance & Dinner
BMNECC449 West 8th Avenue, West Homestead, PA 151206:30 - 10:30 pm$8.00 Admission at the door - (All ages welcome, cash bar)Meet and Greet Uriel & VeraPot-Luck Dinner and Salsa videos on the big screen,Social Dancing to DJ Jeff Shirey
Saturday, March 28, 2015: Live Concert & Dance
Cabaret at Theater Square655 Penn Ave (7th & Penn), Pittsburgh, PA 1522210:00 pm - 2:00 am $25.00 Pre-Sale Tickets***$32.00 Admission at the door - (Age 21 and over)
Live Music by Jose Fajardo Jr. y su Orquesta from NYCGuest Emcee, Fania Legend, “Mr. Salsa” - Izzy Sanabria, plus performance by World Salsa/Bachata Champions,Uriel Garcia & Vera Rowe
***Pre-Sale Tickets available at Theater Square Box Office, or by calling 412-456-6666, or online at www.trustarts.org
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