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2817 JBS PARKWAY, STE E1,
ODESSA, TX 79762
E-mail:
ltd@lovetodancestudio.com
www.lovetodancestudio.com
432.349.1472
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About the
West Texas Salseros
The West Texas Salseros’
purpose is to bring a taste of salsa dance (bachata & other Latin dance
crazes) to West Texas and the Permian Basin by organizing various local
events and most importantly, sharing the joy that can only be
experienced through salsa.
The West Texas Salseros was founded in the summer 2009 by local salsa &
Latin music aficionados.
Their common vision and passion for Salsa, naturally brought this group
together and has kept them together for 7 years so far. Their shared
excitement for the dance led them to put each of their talents together
and bring the salsa scene alive to the Midland/Odessa area.
WTS started by partnering with local dance studio owners, Ronnie and Ray
Reynosa of Love To Dance Studio, to begin teaching Salsa and Bachata
classes.
The classes then led to many of their students asking for a place to
dance and practice their newly learned moves. This led to several venues
opening their doors throughout the years, including popular night club,
Graham Central Station and for the last three years with The Reserve at
the Double Tree by Hilton.
The group has also been involved with organizing several pre-parties for
local Latin concerts in the area, including for well-known bachata super
star, Prince Royce.
► In November 2010, West Texas Salseros brought the first Black & White
Salsa Party on Nov. 6, 2010 at Graham Central Station featuring Texas
Salsa Open & Texas Salsa Classic champions, Carlos Rincones & Jessica
Szota of Austin, TX.
► In 2011, the Black & White Party took place once again on Nov. 5, 2011
at Graham Central Station, this time featuring several prominent
salseros from all over Texas, including Collective Essence of Austin,
TX, Denise and Gabriel Yamal of Houston, TX and Mambo Dallas of Dallas,
TX.
► In 2014, The West Texas Salseros hosted the first West Texas Salsa
Festival on July 18-19, 2014 at the DoubleTree Ballroom. The event
included Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba workshops, performances from Texas,
California and local teams, social dancing with band Team Havanna, DJ
Juice and DJ Fantasma and a pool party. Performances were presented by:
Katie Mambo and Wander Rosario of Dallas, Majesty In Motion of
California, Favian Bustos and Cynthia Mendez of Austin, Los Anormales
del Mambo of Dallas, Collective Essence of Austin, West Texas Salseros
and Love To Dance Studio teams.
► In 2015, The WTS West Texas Salsa Festival held July 24-26, 2015 at
the DoubleTree Ballroom. The event included dance workshops, social
dancing, pool party and performances featuring heavy hitters such as
Shani Talmor, native of Israel, of Los Angeles, CA, Yeñere Caleño of
Colombia (2015 America’s Got Talent competitors), Lee Rios of San
Antonio, TX, Favian Bustos and Cynthia Mendez of Austin, TX, Timba
Tumbao Pro Team from Dallas, TX, Wonder Rosario and Julievette Sanjurjo
of Dallas, TX, Anthony Blanco San Diego, CA, and Lisa Vargas of Austin,
TX, Casino Stars of Venezuela. Other performers included Semeneya pro
(Debut) of San Antonio, TX, Ritmo Caleño (Debut) of San Antonio, TX,
Meyumbe (Debut) of San Antonio, TX, Mini Yenyere Caleño kids team of San
Antonio, TX, Mambo y Sabor of Dallas, TX, and Va Bailar of Austin, TX.
Featured DJs also included DJ Alex from Puerto Rico, Favian Bustos from
Austin, DJ Plazuiz and Deejay Louie of El Paso.
► In 2016, The WTS Salsa Summer Fest held July 22-23, 2016 at The
Reserve, DoubleTree, Midland, featured “If It Ain’t Sexy – Don’t Do It”
- Jay Stylz of Dallas who presented a Bachata bootcamp, part of “The
Fifty Shades of Jay.” The event also included a free lesson, social
dancing and a pool party.
► Currently, Latin Nights are held and selective Fridays at Club Crude at
Bottoms Up. Check for latest dates on the
West Texas Salseros Facebook page or
Love To Dance Studio Facebook page or Calendar.
The West Texas Salseros supports the Texas Salsa scene (bachata and
other Latin dances crazes included) throughout and look forward to
bringing more events to continue growing the Salsa scene locally and
introducing Odessa/Midland salsa dancers to the salsa community in
Texas.
For questions about the West Texas Salseros or for information about
local dance classes, contact Love to Dance Studio at 432-349-1372 or
visit www.lovetodance studio.com. |
Latin Nights are held on
selective Fridays at Club Crude at Bottoms Up. Check for latest dates on
the
West Texas Salseros Facebook page or
Love To Dance Studio Facebook page or Calendar. |