Biography
Eddy Deynes aka “SalsaEddy”, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 20, at 11:15AM. Son of Puerto Rican parents, he grew up in the cultural melting pot of the New York City, Eddy was introduced to all kinds of music at an early age.
Being a young, active man, he was especially attracted to danceable styles such as Rap, Hip-Hop, Disco, Dance, House, Techno, Reggae, Dance Hall, R&B, and Soul which he still enjoys today.
Eddy recalls being introduced by his parents to the varieties of music they especially liked. His dad liked the romantic music of Los Panchos, El Trio Vegabajeno.
His mother was especially fond of salsa and merengue music. She would play salsa and merengue music while she took care of the daily household chores.
When Eddy was 5 years of age he remembers his first lesson in dancing from his mother. First she taught him the basics to Salsa and Merengue. Eddy fell in love with the style of music. It immediately led him to learn more about other Puerto Rican styles such as Bomba, Plena, Guajira, and Bolero.
At the tender age of 14, Eddy's initial exposure to Salsa and Merengue was both tested and further enhanced when his parents moved back to Puerto Rico. There, Eddy discovered the real Puerto Rican roots of the music he loved so much.
Even though he still loved the other styles of music; such as, Hip-Hop, House and Techno, it would be during this stage of his existence that he first would have an opportunity to advance his appreciation, understanding and technical skills Salsa and Merengue.
This comprehensive knowledge and dedication began to pay off when Eddy started competing in local and regional events in Hip-Hop, House and Techno and won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards from 1987 to 1992. As he grew older his interest gravitated more towards Salsa, Merengue and Bachata and from 1996 to 1998. He won 2nd and 3rd place in the “Triple Corona del Oeste.
”Eventually, as a young man and after 12 years in Puerto Rico, Eddy decided to move back to the U.S. and start a new life in Houston, Texas. He never suspected that this enthusiastic desire for Latin dance and culture would be his massive input to the society that would become his new home.In Houston, Eddy initially had a regular job just like anybody.
His primary career occupation at that present moment was in computer graphics, web design and analyst in the financial services industry. His enviable experiences in those surrounding areas are evident in his personal web site, which is recognized as one of the top salsa websites in the salsa community.
But you can't hide amazing talent. Eddy's' talent and respected accomplishments has become more widely recognized. He has been blessed to be formally invited to travel as a salsa ambassador and teacher to places as far away as Japan.
He has also participated in a movie done by VH-1 as well as several music videos. He has been given many awards for his dedication and for his hard work spreading Salsa.
2007, the biggest promoter in the world Mr. Albert Torres, recognize Eddy's work in the Salsa Community here in Houston he presented him an award at the 2007 West Coast Salsa Congress.
Eddy is constantly active in all vibrant facets of salsa culture. He retired from competition in 2010 but, continues to actively persist to perform individually or with his dance companies, in local, regional, national and international salsa congresses and other types of events.
He also DJ's, promotes, teaches and judges in different salsa events around Texas.
Most recently you'll find Eddy teaching at his own studio on the Southwest side of Houston call the Houston Dance Factory. You can also find him around Texas where he teaches and mentors new salseros and salseras in all new, critical, distinct and related characteristics of salsa, mambo, cha cha cha , merengue, afro-cuban, bachata, dance techniques, style, etc.
Eddy also has been Teaching, Hosting & DJing at various Clubs around town for the last few years making a name in that arena as well. Check his website www.djsalsaeddy.com.
Check his long list of contribution he has done here in the Texas Salsa Community and around the modern world.
Being a young, active man, he was especially attracted to danceable styles such as Rap, Hip-Hop, Disco, Dance, House, Techno, Reggae, Dance Hall, R&B, and Soul which he still enjoys today.
Eddy recalls being introduced by his parents to the varieties of music they especially liked. His dad liked the romantic music of Los Panchos, El Trio Vegabajeno.
His mother was especially fond of salsa and merengue music. She would play salsa and merengue music while she took care of the daily household chores.
When Eddy was 5 years of age he remembers his first lesson in dancing from his mother. First she taught him the basics to Salsa and Merengue. Eddy fell in love with the style of music. It immediately led him to learn more about other Puerto Rican styles such as Bomba, Plena, Guajira, and Bolero.
At the tender age of 14, Eddy's initial exposure to Salsa and Merengue was both tested and further enhanced when his parents moved back to Puerto Rico. There, Eddy discovered the real Puerto Rican roots of the music he loved so much.
Even though he still loved the other styles of music; such as, Hip-Hop, House and Techno, it would be during this stage of his existence that he first would have an opportunity to advance his appreciation, understanding and technical skills Salsa and Merengue.
This comprehensive knowledge and dedication began to pay off when Eddy started competing in local and regional events in Hip-Hop, House and Techno and won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards from 1987 to 1992. As he grew older his interest gravitated more towards Salsa, Merengue and Bachata and from 1996 to 1998. He won 2nd and 3rd place in the “Triple Corona del Oeste.
”Eventually, as a young man and after 12 years in Puerto Rico, Eddy decided to move back to the U.S. and start a new life in Houston, Texas. He never suspected that this enthusiastic desire for Latin dance and culture would be his massive input to the society that would become his new home.In Houston, Eddy initially had a regular job just like anybody.
His primary career occupation at that present moment was in computer graphics, web design and analyst in the financial services industry. His enviable experiences in those surrounding areas are evident in his personal web site, which is recognized as one of the top salsa websites in the salsa community.
But you can't hide amazing talent. Eddy's' talent and respected accomplishments has become more widely recognized. He has been blessed to be formally invited to travel as a salsa ambassador and teacher to places as far away as Japan.
He has also participated in a movie done by VH-1 as well as several music videos. He has been given many awards for his dedication and for his hard work spreading Salsa.
2007, the biggest promoter in the world Mr. Albert Torres, recognize Eddy's work in the Salsa Community here in Houston he presented him an award at the 2007 West Coast Salsa Congress.
Eddy is constantly active in all vibrant facets of salsa culture. He retired from competition in 2010 but, continues to actively persist to perform individually or with his dance companies, in local, regional, national and international salsa congresses and other types of events.
He also DJ's, promotes, teaches and judges in different salsa events around Texas.
Most recently you'll find Eddy teaching at his own studio on the Southwest side of Houston call the Houston Dance Factory. You can also find him around Texas where he teaches and mentors new salseros and salseras in all new, critical, distinct and related characteristics of salsa, mambo, cha cha cha , merengue, afro-cuban, bachata, dance techniques, style, etc.
Eddy also has been Teaching, Hosting & DJing at various Clubs around town for the last few years making a name in that arena as well. Check his website www.djsalsaeddy.com.
Check his long list of contribution he has done here in the Texas Salsa Community and around the modern world.
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COMPETITION:
- Spy Club in Houston for MTV Latin (1999) - Cinco De Mayo PRO/AM Competition with Susana Fortune (2001) - Cinco De Mayo PRO/AM Competition with Nicole Keney (2001) - Cinco De Mayo PRO/AM Competition with Marisol Maldonando (2001) - Won a salsa competition in Orlando, Florida w/ Marisol Maldonado (2001) - Won the salsa entry for Best In Texas Salsa Event (2001) - Qualified among the top dancers to enter the finals at Best in Texas (2001) - Won 3rd (Second Place Showdown) at the Best in Texas (2001) - Advances to Semi-Finals of the Texas Salsa Open (2003) - Semi-Finalist in Mayan (2003) - Advances to Finals of the Texas Salsa Open (2003) - Advances to Semi-Finals of Houston Salsa Competition held in Cabos with Wilmer Melendez (2003) - Advances to Semi-Finals of Dallas Salsa Competition with Melissa Oehl (2004) - Advances to Finals of Dallas Salsa Competition with Melissa Oehl (2004) - Texas Salsa Open Qualify to the Semi-Finals w/ Keari Laurel (2005) - Texas Salsa Open Qualify to the Finals w/ Keari Laurel (2005) - Place 4th Place at The Texas Salsa Open w/ Keari Laurel (2005) - Texas Salsa Open I @ Amnesia (2007) - Semi-Finals - Finals - Texas Salsa Open I Champion (2007) - Texas Salsa Open II @ Amnesia (2007) - Semi-Finals - Finals - TSO II: 2nd Place "On1" Division (2007) - Texas Salsa Open II @ Plaza 59 (2008) - Semi-Finals - Finals - TSO II: 2nd Place "On1" Division (2008) - Competed @ The World Salsa Championship w/ Lucia Dargam: Ranked 13th in The World (2009) - TSO I: 2nd Place "On1" Division (2010) - Retired from competition starting 2011 |
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TEACHING:
- Helped Jorge Mercado @ Metropolis (1999 - 2001) - Workshops in Osaka, Japan (2000) - Workshops in Kobe, Japan (2000) - Workshop in Houston Salsa Congress (2000) - Metropolis Night Club in Houston, Texas (2001) - Invited to return to teach in Japan (2001) - Workshop @ Cinco De Mayo Event (2001) - Vivaviv Dance Studio in Houston, Texas (2001) - Workshop at Houston’s 1st Annual Latin Showcase (2001) - Dancing For Life in Houston, Texas (2002 & 2003) - Helped Jorge Mercado at Texas A & M (2002) - Workshops in Corpus Christi, Texas (2002) - Invited to teach at the First Chicago Salsa Congress (2002) - Invited to return to teach in Japan (2002) - Invited to teach at SalsaCruise.com’s first Land Cruise, in Cancun, Mexico (2002) - Teaches at 1st Central Texas Boogalu (2002) - Workshops at the Salsa Boogalu II in Austin, Texas (2003) - South Beach Club - Houston (2003, 2004) - The Dance Place in Houston, Texas (2003 - 2008) - Workshops at Dance International in Austin, Texas (2003) - Workshops in McAllen, Texas (2003) - Workshops in Brownsville, Texas (2003) - Workshops in Dallas, Texas (2003) - YMCA / Cossaboom in Houston, Texas (2003 - 2006) - Spring Oaks Middle School in Houston (2004) - Workshops at Dance International in Austin, Texas (2004) - Workshop at the AAMA in Houston (2004) - Workshop at Ridgecrest Elementary School in Houston (2004) - Workshop at the 1st Annual Salsa Del Barrio in Dallas, Texas (2004) - Texas Two Steppers in North Houston (2005 - 2012) - Workshop in Austin (2005) - Workshop in Dallas (2005) - Special Instructor for Salsa Passion Dance Company in Dallas (2005) - Workshop in San Antonio (2005) - Workshop at the 1st Annual Texas Salsa Congress in Houston (2005) - Workshop at the 2nd Annual Salsa Del Barrio in Dallas (2005) - Workshop at the 1st Annual Austin Salsa Convention (2005) - Workshop at the 1st Annual New Orleans Salsa Convention (2005) - Introductory Lessons @ Amnesia (2005) - Workshop at the Houston Salsa Congress (2005 - 2013) - Workshop at the Waltz Across Texas (2005) - Teaches Introductory Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Cha Cha @ Rumba Club (2005 - 2009) - Amnesia (2005) - Crystal (2005) - Mantra in Houston, TX (2007) - King Kong Discoteque in Houston, TX (2007) - Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, TX (2007, 2009) - Jewell Houston Academy in Houston, TX (2008) - Hilton of Americas in Houston, TX (2008) - University of Houston in Houston, TX (2008) - City Dance Center in Beaumont, TX (2009) - Lee High School in Baytown, TX (2010) - Rumba Club in Pasadena, TX (2007 - 2009) - Cheryl's Dance Studio in Baytown, TX (2007 - 2011) - Houston Dance Factory in Houston, TX (2008 - Present) - Smooth Dancer Ballroom Studio in Webster, TX (2010 - 2011) - Madison Ballroom in Huntsville, AL (2011 - 2012) - Escapade 2006 (2011 - 2012) - Rich's (2013) - Pistachos (2013) - Exses (2013) - Introductory Lesson @ Toyota Building (2013) - Gloria's (2013 - 2015) - Costa's (2014 & 2015) - Vida Lounge (2014) - Elite Star Studio in Katy, Tx (2014) - Alicia's Restaurant in Katy, Tx (2014) - Enchiluda's Mexican Cafe (2014) - Calabash Island Eats (2015 - Present) - El Matador Bar & Grill (2017) |
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PERFORMANCES:
- In Osaka, Japan (2000)
- In Kobe, Japan (2000)
- Invited to return to perform in Japan (2001)
- The debut of my 1st Dance Comapny Yabucua at Metropolis - Houston (2001)
- Yabucua performed at Metropolis Night Clubs’ Salsa Showcase - Houston (2002)
- Performed at SalsaCruise.com’s first Land Cruise, in Cancun, Mexico (2002)
- Performed at the Houston Salsa Showcase at Crystal Night Club - Houston (2002)
- Yabucua performed at the Houston Salsa Showcase III at Metropolis Night Club - Houston (2002)
- Performed at Salsa In The Park - Clear Lake, Texas (2002)
- Yabucua performed at Houston Salsa Convention (2002)
- Headlines at the 1st Central Texas Boogalu with Jami Josephson & Diana Kieppa (2002)
- Performs at Puerto Rico Bacardi World Salsa Congress with Team Houston (2002)
- Yabucua performs for Channel 3 in Corpus Christi, Texas (2002)
- Yabucua performs in Corpus Christi – Salsa Showcase (2002)
- Yabucua performs at Crystal Night Club and Azukar Night Club for the Houston Salsa Showcase IV (2002)
- Yabucua performs at Crystal Night Club and Azukar Night Club for the 2nd Anniversary of Guaguanco Dance Company - Houston (2002)
- Yabucua performs at Hard Rock Café, Austin, Texas Salsa Weekend (2002)
- Performs with Jennie Mercado (from Yabucua Dance Co.) at Republican Party gathering in Austin, Texas (2002)
- Performed at Austin, Texas Salsa Open (2003)
- Performed at Texas Salsa Open (2003)
- Performed at Puerto Rican Festival in Houston, Texas (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at NCLR (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at the Puerto Rico World Salsa Congress (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at The Labor Day Salsa Weekend in Houston (2003)
- Performed at Boogalu II in Austin (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at the 1st New York City Salsa Congress (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at annual LULAC event - Houston (2003)
- Performed at Indika for New Years Eve in Houston (2003)
- Performed at the Texas Salsa Open in Houston with Reyna Vallejo (2004)
- Performed at the Texas Salsa Open in Austin with Reyna Vallejo (2004)
- Performed with Las Tribus De La Salsa at the 1st Annual Salsa Del Barrio in Dallas, Texas (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. at the 1st Annual Salsa Del Barrio in Dallas, Texas (2004)
- Performed at Rhumba y Bongo's 2nd Anniversary in Houston (2004)
- Performed with Melissa Oehl @ AAMA Class in Houston (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo @ AAMA Class in Houston (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo @ Ridgecrest Elementary School Parent/Student Show in Houston (2004)
- Performed w/ Reyna Vallejo and Participated w/ Students @ The 6th Annual 5 De Mayo Dance Festival (2004)
- Surprise Performance with Reyna Vallejo @ The Texas Salsa Open Semi-Finals (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The Texas Salsa Open Finals (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The 6th Annual West Coast Congress (2004)
- Performed with Las Tribus @ The 6th Annual West Coast Congress (2004)
- Started his 1st Salsa Dance Academy / 3 Month Boot Camp (2004)
- Performed with Reyna at a wedding in Richmond, Texas (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The Houston Salsa Convention (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The Dance Place Summer Show (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The 8th Annual World Salsa Congress (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The New York City Salsa Congress (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The Houston Salsa Congress (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo in Conroe (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo at Missouri City Dance Sport Center (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo at Rice University (2004)
- w/ Claudia Vazquez @ Channel 13 (ABC) in Houston (2005)
- w/ Esmeralda at Babalu, Gloria's & Monica's in Dallas (2005)
- w/ Barbara at Ocean in Dallas (2005)
- w/ S.W.A.T. at the... (2005)
* 1st Annual Texas Salsa Congress (2005)
* 1st Annual New Orleans Salsa Convention (2005)
* 2nd Annual Salsa Del Barrio (2005)
* 3rd Annual Houston Salsa Convention (2005)
- w/ Keari Laurel at the... (2005)
* 1st Annual Austin Salsa Convention (2005)
* 1st Annual New Orleans Salsa Convention (2005)
- w/ Melissa Oehl at the 2nd Annual Puerto Rico Salsa Congress (2005)
- w/ S&S Dance Company and Oscar from Louisiana for HCC - Hispanic Heritage (2005)
- Waltz Across Texas (2005)
* w/ my students Pro-Am Competition (2005)
* w/ my best friend Gladys Torres (2005)
- Directed the routines for... (2006)
* S.W.A.T.
* The SalsaEddy Dancers
* Last Tribus De La Salsa
@ The following events... (2006)
* Texas Salsa Congress
* West Coast Salsa Congress
* Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
- Performed with Las Tribus De La Salsa (2006)
* Houston Salsa Convention
* Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
- Amnesia Disco (2008)
- Dancing w/ Renee Deynes
- San Luis Resort (2008)
- Dancing w/ Lucia Dargam
- Planeta Bar*Rio (2008)
- Dancing w/ Lucia Dargam
- Beaumont, Texas w/ Lucia Dargam (2009)
- The Woodlands, Texas w/ Lucia Dargam (2009)
- SoulSa Fest w/ Lucia Dargam (2009)
- Plaza 59 w/ Claudia Vazquez (2009)
- Mayor Gala w/ Lucia Dargam (2010)
- Ifest w/ Renee, Marissa, Carolina, Daimon & Luis (2010)
- Fox News w/ Lucia, Carolina & Luis (2010)
- Texas Salsa Classic w/ Lucia Dargam (2010)
- Discovery Green w/ Kanosky Munoz (2010)
- Bacharengue 2010 w/ Erick, Manile, Anthony, Kellie, Eddie, Monica & Renee (2010)
- Waltz Across Texas 2010 w/ Bacharengue Dance Company
- The Freshman Cup w/ Kanosky Munoz (2010)
- Rumba Navidena in Dallas w/ Kanosky Munoz (2010)
- Houston Salsa Congress w/ Kanosky Munoz (2011)
- Houston Salsa Congress w/ SalsaEddy y Su Conjunto (2011)
- Texas Salsa Congress w/ Kanoky Munoz (2011)
- Salsalabama Spring Salsa Fiesta w/ Lucia Dargam (2011)
- Alzheimer Association Salsa Social w/ Kanosky Munoz (2011)
- S.T.A.N.D. Fundraiser for Child Advocacy (2013)
- Houston Dance Factory 1st Production @ Houston Salsa Congress (2013)
- TV Show: El Show De Melina (2013)
- Houston Dance Factory Spring Recital (2014)
- Performed w/ Renee Deynes (2014)
- Performed w/ Diana Rodriguez & Lesly Hernandez (2014)
- Performed w/ Jessika Rodriguez & Tanya Colbert @ Macy's Fashion Show (2014)
- In Osaka, Japan (2000)
- In Kobe, Japan (2000)
- Invited to return to perform in Japan (2001)
- The debut of my 1st Dance Comapny Yabucua at Metropolis - Houston (2001)
- Yabucua performed at Metropolis Night Clubs’ Salsa Showcase - Houston (2002)
- Performed at SalsaCruise.com’s first Land Cruise, in Cancun, Mexico (2002)
- Performed at the Houston Salsa Showcase at Crystal Night Club - Houston (2002)
- Yabucua performed at the Houston Salsa Showcase III at Metropolis Night Club - Houston (2002)
- Performed at Salsa In The Park - Clear Lake, Texas (2002)
- Yabucua performed at Houston Salsa Convention (2002)
- Headlines at the 1st Central Texas Boogalu with Jami Josephson & Diana Kieppa (2002)
- Performs at Puerto Rico Bacardi World Salsa Congress with Team Houston (2002)
- Yabucua performs for Channel 3 in Corpus Christi, Texas (2002)
- Yabucua performs in Corpus Christi – Salsa Showcase (2002)
- Yabucua performs at Crystal Night Club and Azukar Night Club for the Houston Salsa Showcase IV (2002)
- Yabucua performs at Crystal Night Club and Azukar Night Club for the 2nd Anniversary of Guaguanco Dance Company - Houston (2002)
- Yabucua performs at Hard Rock Café, Austin, Texas Salsa Weekend (2002)
- Performs with Jennie Mercado (from Yabucua Dance Co.) at Republican Party gathering in Austin, Texas (2002)
- Performed at Austin, Texas Salsa Open (2003)
- Performed at Texas Salsa Open (2003)
- Performed at Puerto Rican Festival in Houston, Texas (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at NCLR (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at the Puerto Rico World Salsa Congress (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at The Labor Day Salsa Weekend in Houston (2003)
- Performed at Boogalu II in Austin (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at the 1st New York City Salsa Congress (2003)
- Performed with Salsa Azteca at annual LULAC event - Houston (2003)
- Performed at Indika for New Years Eve in Houston (2003)
- Performed at the Texas Salsa Open in Houston with Reyna Vallejo (2004)
- Performed at the Texas Salsa Open in Austin with Reyna Vallejo (2004)
- Performed with Las Tribus De La Salsa at the 1st Annual Salsa Del Barrio in Dallas, Texas (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. at the 1st Annual Salsa Del Barrio in Dallas, Texas (2004)
- Performed at Rhumba y Bongo's 2nd Anniversary in Houston (2004)
- Performed with Melissa Oehl @ AAMA Class in Houston (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo @ AAMA Class in Houston (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo @ Ridgecrest Elementary School Parent/Student Show in Houston (2004)
- Performed w/ Reyna Vallejo and Participated w/ Students @ The 6th Annual 5 De Mayo Dance Festival (2004)
- Surprise Performance with Reyna Vallejo @ The Texas Salsa Open Semi-Finals (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The Texas Salsa Open Finals (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The 6th Annual West Coast Congress (2004)
- Performed with Las Tribus @ The 6th Annual West Coast Congress (2004)
- Started his 1st Salsa Dance Academy / 3 Month Boot Camp (2004)
- Performed with Reyna at a wedding in Richmond, Texas (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The Houston Salsa Convention (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The Dance Place Summer Show (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The 8th Annual World Salsa Congress (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The New York City Salsa Congress (2004)
- Performed with S.W.A.T. @ The Houston Salsa Congress (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo in Conroe (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo at Missouri City Dance Sport Center (2004)
- Performed with Reyna Vallejo at Rice University (2004)
- w/ Claudia Vazquez @ Channel 13 (ABC) in Houston (2005)
- w/ Esmeralda at Babalu, Gloria's & Monica's in Dallas (2005)
- w/ Barbara at Ocean in Dallas (2005)
- w/ S.W.A.T. at the... (2005)
* 1st Annual Texas Salsa Congress (2005)
* 1st Annual New Orleans Salsa Convention (2005)
* 2nd Annual Salsa Del Barrio (2005)
* 3rd Annual Houston Salsa Convention (2005)
- w/ Keari Laurel at the... (2005)
* 1st Annual Austin Salsa Convention (2005)
* 1st Annual New Orleans Salsa Convention (2005)
- w/ Melissa Oehl at the 2nd Annual Puerto Rico Salsa Congress (2005)
- w/ S&S Dance Company and Oscar from Louisiana for HCC - Hispanic Heritage (2005)
- Waltz Across Texas (2005)
* w/ my students Pro-Am Competition (2005)
* w/ my best friend Gladys Torres (2005)
- Directed the routines for... (2006)
* S.W.A.T.
* The SalsaEddy Dancers
* Last Tribus De La Salsa
@ The following events... (2006)
* Texas Salsa Congress
* West Coast Salsa Congress
* Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
- Performed with Las Tribus De La Salsa (2006)
* Houston Salsa Convention
* Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
- Amnesia Disco (2008)
- Dancing w/ Renee Deynes
- San Luis Resort (2008)
- Dancing w/ Lucia Dargam
- Planeta Bar*Rio (2008)
- Dancing w/ Lucia Dargam
- Beaumont, Texas w/ Lucia Dargam (2009)
- The Woodlands, Texas w/ Lucia Dargam (2009)
- SoulSa Fest w/ Lucia Dargam (2009)
- Plaza 59 w/ Claudia Vazquez (2009)
- Mayor Gala w/ Lucia Dargam (2010)
- Ifest w/ Renee, Marissa, Carolina, Daimon & Luis (2010)
- Fox News w/ Lucia, Carolina & Luis (2010)
- Texas Salsa Classic w/ Lucia Dargam (2010)
- Discovery Green w/ Kanosky Munoz (2010)
- Bacharengue 2010 w/ Erick, Manile, Anthony, Kellie, Eddie, Monica & Renee (2010)
- Waltz Across Texas 2010 w/ Bacharengue Dance Company
- The Freshman Cup w/ Kanosky Munoz (2010)
- Rumba Navidena in Dallas w/ Kanosky Munoz (2010)
- Houston Salsa Congress w/ Kanosky Munoz (2011)
- Houston Salsa Congress w/ SalsaEddy y Su Conjunto (2011)
- Texas Salsa Congress w/ Kanoky Munoz (2011)
- Salsalabama Spring Salsa Fiesta w/ Lucia Dargam (2011)
- Alzheimer Association Salsa Social w/ Kanosky Munoz (2011)
- S.T.A.N.D. Fundraiser for Child Advocacy (2013)
- Houston Dance Factory 1st Production @ Houston Salsa Congress (2013)
- TV Show: El Show De Melina (2013)
- Houston Dance Factory Spring Recital (2014)
- Performed w/ Renee Deynes (2014)
- Performed w/ Diana Rodriguez & Lesly Hernandez (2014)
- Performed w/ Jessika Rodriguez & Tanya Colbert @ Macy's Fashion Show (2014)
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TRAVELED:
- Japan (2000) - College Station, Texas (2001 & 2002) - Dallas, Texas (2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 & 2010) - Chicago, Illinois (2002) - Cancun, Mexico (2002) - Los Angeles, California (2002) - Corpus Christi, Texas (2002 & 2007) - Austin, Texas (2002 - 2004) - Puerto Rico (2002 - 2007, 2009, 2012 & 2016) - McAllen, Texas (2003 & 2004) - Brownsville, Texas (2003) - New York City, New York (2003 & 2004) - San Antonio, Texas (2004) - Los Angeles, California (2004, 2006 & 2007) - Seattle Salsa Congress (2006) - World Salsa Championship (2006) - Feria De Cali, Colombia (2006) - Atlanta, Georgia (2007 & 2015) - Mont Belvieu, Texas (2007) - Portland, Oregon (2009) - Beaumont, Texas (2008 & 2009) - Huntsville, Alabama (2011, 2012 & 2016) - Nashville, Tennessee (2012) |
DANCE COMPANIES:
- Director of Yabucua Dance Company (2001)
- Original Member of Team Houston: 1st Dance Company to perform in Puerto Rico from Houston, Texas (2002)
- Director of Yabucua Dance Company (2002)
- Member of Salsa Azteca Dance Company, Director Rey Rodriguez (2002)
- Partnership with Dalicia Sanchez from Mexico City, Mexico (2003)
- Director of Las Tribus De La Salsa, in Austin, Texas (2003)
- Establishes first "On2" dance company in Houston, S.W.A.T. (2003)
- Partnership "On1" with Carmen Michelle from Austin, Texas (2004)
- Director of S.W.A.T. Dance Company (2004 - Present)
- Partnership "On2" with Melissa Oehl from Houston, Texas (2004)
- Director of Las Tribus De La Salsa (2004 - 2006)
- Director of The SalsaEddy Project (2005, 2006)
- Director of The SalsaEddy Dancers (2005, 2006)
- All Four Dance Companies (S.W.A.T. / TSED / TSEP / LTDLS) performed at the:
* Houston Salsa Congress (2005)
* Waltz Across Texas (2005)
* Jerry Rivera Concert @ Club Amnesia (2005)
* Baker Hughes X-mas Party @ The Hyatt - Downtown Houston (2005)
* Puerto Rican Association @ The Hyatt - Downtown Houston (2005)
- Las Tribus De La Salsa & The SalsaEddy Project performed at the: (2005)
* University of Houston - Dancers Stand United for the Hurricane Katrina (2005)
* University of Houston - Dancers Stand United for the Hurricane Rita (2005)
- Las Tribus De La Salsa performed at the Angolan Consonant in celebration of Angola's 30th Anniversary (2005)
- The SalsaEddy Project performed @ The Dance Place X-mas Show (2005)
- Director of The SalsaEddy Projects Kids: Baytown (2007 - 2009)
- Director of The SalsaEddy Projects Kids: Houston (2009 - Present)
- Director of Bacharengue Dance Company (2010 - Present)
- Director of SalsaEddy Project Phase 1 - SalsaEddy y Su Conjunto (2010 - Present)
- Director of SalsaEddy Project Phase 2 - El Combo De SalsaEddy (2011 - Present)
- Head Director of the Houston Dance Factory Production Company (2013)
- Director of HDF Salsa Student Team (2014 - Present)
- Director of HDF Bachata Student Team (2016 - Present)
- Director of Yabucua Dance Company (2001)
- Original Member of Team Houston: 1st Dance Company to perform in Puerto Rico from Houston, Texas (2002)
- Director of Yabucua Dance Company (2002)
- Member of Salsa Azteca Dance Company, Director Rey Rodriguez (2002)
- Partnership with Dalicia Sanchez from Mexico City, Mexico (2003)
- Director of Las Tribus De La Salsa, in Austin, Texas (2003)
- Establishes first "On2" dance company in Houston, S.W.A.T. (2003)
- Partnership "On1" with Carmen Michelle from Austin, Texas (2004)
- Director of S.W.A.T. Dance Company (2004 - Present)
- Partnership "On2" with Melissa Oehl from Houston, Texas (2004)
- Director of Las Tribus De La Salsa (2004 - 2006)
- Director of The SalsaEddy Project (2005, 2006)
- Director of The SalsaEddy Dancers (2005, 2006)
- All Four Dance Companies (S.W.A.T. / TSED / TSEP / LTDLS) performed at the:
* Houston Salsa Congress (2005)
* Waltz Across Texas (2005)
* Jerry Rivera Concert @ Club Amnesia (2005)
* Baker Hughes X-mas Party @ The Hyatt - Downtown Houston (2005)
* Puerto Rican Association @ The Hyatt - Downtown Houston (2005)
- Las Tribus De La Salsa & The SalsaEddy Project performed at the: (2005)
* University of Houston - Dancers Stand United for the Hurricane Katrina (2005)
* University of Houston - Dancers Stand United for the Hurricane Rita (2005)
- Las Tribus De La Salsa performed at the Angolan Consonant in celebration of Angola's 30th Anniversary (2005)
- The SalsaEddy Project performed @ The Dance Place X-mas Show (2005)
- Director of The SalsaEddy Projects Kids: Baytown (2007 - 2009)
- Director of The SalsaEddy Projects Kids: Houston (2009 - Present)
- Director of Bacharengue Dance Company (2010 - Present)
- Director of SalsaEddy Project Phase 1 - SalsaEddy y Su Conjunto (2010 - Present)
- Director of SalsaEddy Project Phase 2 - El Combo De SalsaEddy (2011 - Present)
- Head Director of the Houston Dance Factory Production Company (2013)
- Director of HDF Salsa Student Team (2014 - Present)
- Director of HDF Bachata Student Team (2016 - Present)
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JUDGED:
- The First Salsa Open Competition in Houston, Texas (2001) - Judged @ The Texas Salsa Open Preliminaries (2004) - Judge The Texas Salsa Open I (2006 & 2016) - Corpus Christi, Texas (2007) - Judge @ The 1st Salsa Solo Competition in Houston (2009) - Houston Margarita Festival (2012 - Present) TV, MOVIES & VIDEO: - Dance for VH-1’s movie, “The Way She Moves” (2001) - Dance for Grupo KaChe’s new salsa video (2001) - El Show De Melina (2013) |
PROMOTING:
- 1st Salsa Event @ Metropolis (2002)
- SalsaEddy.com, SalsaEddy.net and SalsaEddy.org to inform the Salsa Scene in the whole state of Texas (2003)
- Organizes, promotes and conducts Salsa Eddy's Salsa Socials, Houston, TX (2003)
- Assists in organizing, promoting and conduct of Salsa Aztecas’ Salsa Socials, Houston, Texas (2003)
- Assists in organization, promotion and conduct of Salsa Azteca Beach Party, Galveston, Texas (2003)
- 1st Fundraiser for S.W.A.T. expenses for Puerto Rico Salsa Congress (2004)
- Texas Salsa Classic (2008 - 2011)
- The Freshman Cup (2008 - 2011)
- Plaza 59 (2008 - 2012)
- Bacharengue (2010 & 2011)
- The Horn (2010 - 2012)
- STEREOLive (2010)
- Club Mango (2010)
- Taco Milagro (2011)
- Escapade 2006 (2011 - 2012)
- Fox Hollow (2011 - 2012)
- Avani Lounge (2012)
- Cafe Europe (2012)
- Cafe Byblos (2012)
- ILounge (2012)
- Bachata Competition @ Club 06 (2012)
- Elvia's (2012)
- Paparruchos (2013)
- Pistachos (2013)
- Exses (2013)
- Dance Socials @ HDF (2008 - Present)
- Houston Margarita Festival (2012 - Present)
- Gloria's (2013 - 2015)
- Costa's (2014, 2015)
- Vida Lounge (2014)
- Alicia's Restaurant (2014)
- Enchiluda's Mexican Cafe (2014)
- Bacchus Wine & Coffee Bar (2014)
- Yuca Latin Grill (2014)
- Calabash Island Eats / The Isles Icebox (2015 - Present)
- Tonic Lounge (2016)
- Akasaka Japanese Restaurant & Lounge (2016)
- Juan Parrilla Colombian Cuisine (2016)
- El Matador Bar & Grill (2017)
- 1st Salsa Event @ Metropolis (2002)
- SalsaEddy.com, SalsaEddy.net and SalsaEddy.org to inform the Salsa Scene in the whole state of Texas (2003)
- Organizes, promotes and conducts Salsa Eddy's Salsa Socials, Houston, TX (2003)
- Assists in organizing, promoting and conduct of Salsa Aztecas’ Salsa Socials, Houston, Texas (2003)
- Assists in organization, promotion and conduct of Salsa Azteca Beach Party, Galveston, Texas (2003)
- 1st Fundraiser for S.W.A.T. expenses for Puerto Rico Salsa Congress (2004)
- Texas Salsa Classic (2008 - 2011)
- The Freshman Cup (2008 - 2011)
- Plaza 59 (2008 - 2012)
- Bacharengue (2010 & 2011)
- The Horn (2010 - 2012)
- STEREOLive (2010)
- Club Mango (2010)
- Taco Milagro (2011)
- Escapade 2006 (2011 - 2012)
- Fox Hollow (2011 - 2012)
- Avani Lounge (2012)
- Cafe Europe (2012)
- Cafe Byblos (2012)
- ILounge (2012)
- Bachata Competition @ Club 06 (2012)
- Elvia's (2012)
- Paparruchos (2013)
- Pistachos (2013)
- Exses (2013)
- Dance Socials @ HDF (2008 - Present)
- Houston Margarita Festival (2012 - Present)
- Gloria's (2013 - 2015)
- Costa's (2014, 2015)
- Vida Lounge (2014)
- Alicia's Restaurant (2014)
- Enchiluda's Mexican Cafe (2014)
- Bacchus Wine & Coffee Bar (2014)
- Yuca Latin Grill (2014)
- Calabash Island Eats / The Isles Icebox (2015 - Present)
- Tonic Lounge (2016)
- Akasaka Japanese Restaurant & Lounge (2016)
- Juan Parrilla Colombian Cuisine (2016)
- El Matador Bar & Grill (2017)
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HOSTING:
- MC at the Texas Salsa Open in Houston (2004) - Invited to the 1st National Salsa Competition in Mexico City, Mexico (2004) - MC (Master of Ceremony) for the 1st Salsa Showcase (2005) - Tuesdays @ Krystal V.I.P. with Luis Avila & My Dance Companies (2006) - Wednesdays @ Heat Ultra Lounge with My Dance Companies (2006) - Thursdays @ Amnesia with Luis Avila & My Dance Companies (2005 - 2007) - Thursdays @ Planeta Bar-Rio with My Dance Companies (2006) - Fridays & Saturdays @ Crystal with My Dance Companies (2005 & 2006) - Fridays @ Rumba Club with My Dance Companies (2005 - 2009) - Houston Salsa Convention (2007) - Thursdays @ El Son De Pachanga (2007) - Thursdays @ Bristol Lounge (2008) - Wednesdays @ Martini Blvd. (2009) - Fridays & Saturdays @ Escapade 2006 (2009, 2011 - 2012) - Thursdays @ Plaza 59 (2008 - 2010) - Tuesdays @ The Horn (2010) - Thursdays @ The Horn (2010 - 2012) - Fridays @ Plaza 59 (2010 - 2012) - Saturdays @ STEREOLive (2010) - Saturdays @ Elvia's (2010) - Sundays @ Club Mango (2010) - Tuesdays @ Club Mango (2010) - Saturdays @ Club Mango (2010) - Wednesdays @ Club Mango (2010) - Sundays @ Taco Milagro (2011) - Sundays @ Fox Hollow (2011 - 2012) - Tuesdays @ Avani Lounge (2012) - Wednesdays @ Cafe Europe (2012) - Wednesdays @ Cafe Byblos (2012) - Mondays @ iLounge (2012) - Thursdays @ iLounge (2012) - Sundays @ iLounge (2012) - Wednesdays @ Elvia's (2012) - Fridays @ Houston Dance Factory (2013) - Wednesdays @ Pistachos (2013) - Fridays @ HDF (2013) - Saturdays @ HDF (2013) - Saturdays @ Pistachos (2013) - Sundays @ Paparruchos (2013) - Sundays @ Pistachos (2013) - Houston Margarita Festival (2012 - Present) - Thursdays @ Gloria's (2013 - 2015) - Costa's (2014, 2015) - Vida Lounge (2014) - Alicia's Restaurant (2014) - Enchiluda's Mexican Cafe (2014) - Bacchus Wine & Coffee Bar (2014) - Yuca Latin Grill (2014) - Calabash Island Eats / The Isles Icebox (2015 - Present) - Tonic Lounge (2016) - Akasaka Japanese Restaurant & Lounge (2016) - Juan Parrilla Colombian Cuisine (2016) - El Matador Bar & Grill (2017) |
RECOGNITION:
- Awarded by the Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. for his contribution in the Salsa Community in Texas (2004)
- Awarded by Albert Torres for his contribution in the Salsa Community in Texas (2007)
- Awarded by TASI (Texas Association of Salsa Instructors) for his instructional contribution in the Salsa Community here in Texas (2011)
- Awarded by the Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. for his contribution in the Salsa Community in Texas (2004)
- Awarded by Albert Torres for his contribution in the Salsa Community in Texas (2007)
- Awarded by TASI (Texas Association of Salsa Instructors) for his instructional contribution in the Salsa Community here in Texas (2011)
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SALSA DJ:
- Amnesia Disco (2007 & 2008) - Texas Salsa Open I (2007) - Houston Salsa Convention (2007) - El Son De Pachanga (2007) - Texas Salsa Open II (2007) - Dallas Salsa Congress (2007) - Joey Guiterrez Fundraiser (2007) - Rumba Club (2008 & 2009) - Houston Dance Factory (2008 - Present) - Bristol Lounge (2008) - Hilton of Americas (2008) - The Mambo Scene - Online (2009) - SoulSa Fest in Beaumont, TX (2009) - Escapade 2006 (2009, 2011 - 2012) - Martini Blvd. (2009) - StereoLive (2010) - Club Mango (2010) - Plaza 59 (2008 - 2011) - Houston Dance Factory (2008 - Present) - Houston Tropical Radio Station - Online (2009 - Present) - The Horn (2010 - 2012) - Christmas Party in Beaumont, Texas (2010) - Krystal VIP (2011) - Club26Ten (2011) - Taco Milagro (2011) - Fox Hollow (2011) - Avani Lounge (2012) - Cafe Europe (2012) - Cafe Byblos (2012) - SSQQ After Hour Social (2012) - ILounge (2012) - Yabucua Radio Station (2012 - Present) - Elvia's (2012) - Paparruchos (2013) - Pistachos (2013) - Sheraton Hotel (2013) - Costa's (2014, 2015) - Vida Lounge (2014) - Enchiluda's Mexican Cafe (2014) - Bacchus Wine & Coffee Bar (2014) - Yuca Latin Grill (2014) - Calabash Island Eats / The Isles Icebox (2015 - Present) - Tonic Lounge (2016) - Akasaka Japanese Restaurant & Lounge (2016) - Juan Parrilla Colombian Cuisine (2016) - El Matador Bar & Grill (2017) DANCE STUDIO (OWN) - Houston Dance Factory (2008 - Present) CERTIFIED TEACHER'S ASSISTANCE - Luis Avila (2006 - 2008)* - Samuel Aleman (2009 - 2011)* - Lisett Fernandez (2009 - 2011) - Renee Deynes (2009 - Present) - Daimon Garcia (2010) - Kelli Simon (2010) - Heather Cleavelin (2011) - Julian Gonzalez (2013) - Kimlynn Bruce (2013) - Alberto Ojeda (2014 - Present) - Anthony Dima-ala (2016 - Present) - Breanna Carter (2016 - 2017) - Marilyn De Freitas (2017) - Mariana De Freitas (2017) - Kassandra Reyes (2017) - Evon Martinez (2017) *Complete Program |
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COACHING OTHER DANCERS / COMPANIES
- Elite Dance Company (2007) - Luis Avila & Renee Deynes - Texas Salsa Open Champions (2008) - Daimon Garcia & Marissa Espino - 3rd Texas Salsa Open (2008) & 4th Texas Salsa Classic (2009) - SalsaEddy Student Team (2009) - Eric Ordonez & Milly Wright - 4th The Freshman Cup (2009) - Anibal Adorno & Bruni Adorno - 3rd The Freshman Cup (2009) - Alejandro & Snow - 1st Semi Pro Category (2009) - Daimon Garcia & Renee Deynes - 2nd Texas Salsa Classic & 3rd Texas Salsa Open (2010) - Samuel Aleman & Marissa Espino - 3rd Texas Salsa Classic (2010) - Celest Urrutia & Andrew Medina - 3rd The Freshman Cup (2010) - Larsha Rogers & Antonio Avargas - 2nd The Freshman Cup (2010) - Eric Ordonez & Sonia Velazquez - 4th The Freshman Cup (2010) - Celest Urrutia & Pedro Guiterrez - 1st Semi-Pro (2011) - Walter McDonald & Iris Malik - 3 time Two Step Champions (2012 - Present) - Elite Salsa Kids (2014) - Elite Salsa Teens (2014) - HDF Salsa Student Team (2015) - Salsa Kids: Jocelyn, Lawrence & Julia (2015) - Anthony Dima-ala & Marilyn De Freitas (2017) SALSA LECTURES: - University of Houston (2008 - 2010) WEBSITES: - Salsa Websites... - SalsaEddy.com (1999 - Present) - SalsaEddy.org (1999 - 2011) - Salsa Houston Online.com (2008 - 2011) - SWATDance.com (2003 - 2011) - Texas Salsa Classic.com (2008 - 2011) - The Freshman Cup.com (2008 - 2011) - SalsaEddy Academy.com (2010 - Present) - Texas Braggin Rights.info (2010) - Dance Websites... - Houston Dance Factory.com (2007 - Present) - Dance Socials.com (2008 - 2011) - Tropical Music... - Houston Tropical Radio Station.com (2008 - Present) - Yabucua.com (2012 - Present) - Promoting Websites... - Yabucua Entertainment (2000 - 2011) - Bacharengue.info (2010 - 2013) |
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