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GIJU Live on ESPN at World Salsa Championships
UPCOMING EVENT!!
DECEMBER 15, 2007
We are proud to help promote the 3rd Annual World Salsa Championships in Orlando, Florida - and Albert Torres Production - December 12 - 16th!
Albert is founder of Albert Torres Productions based in Los Angeles, CA. We've come to know him as "The Father" of great Salsa events...the man who paved the way as a premier promoter of high level global Latin entertainment, and who continues to help performers push the envelope in Latin style music and dance around the world.
The World Salsa Championships event, apart from being huge in scope, is an impressive milestone for Albert as a pioneer in the evolution of the international Salsa community. It is a true mark of accomplishment for a man who has endured great challenge on the path to success.
We had a chance to catch up with Albert (his travel schedule would make your head spin!)
Q: What keeps you ticking or inspired despite all the hardships and hurdles that you have had to face in this ongoing effort of spreading the love of Salsa around the globe?
A: Good question. It is the smiles and joy I see in the eyes of so many worldwide when they experience the joy that Salsa brings into their lives.
The chance of helping children. No matter their nationalities.. they get to live a dream to dance on a stage in another country or go to Disney-World. "Creating Unity through Salsa". Promoting peace through Salsa. If we were all dancing.. there would be no wars.
This is what keeps me going. Lets keep it alive for future generations.
Please join us in Florida for the event. Giju will be competing with Salsamania in the Pro-Team division, as well as his live exhibition show being performed to his title track - "Rang Rangeeli Yeh Duniya".
The live show which is being covered by ESPN, will be held during finals on December 15, 2007.
Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.worldsalsachampionships.com/index2.htm
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GIJU Performs at SF Salsa Congress
NOVEMBER 4, 2007
Attendees were treated to a sizzling hot show on Sunday night, when Giju - accompanied by members of Salsamania - lit up the stage at SF Congress in a spectacular and sexy first time performance of his Cha-Cha hit "Dhoondun Tujhe", and spicy Salsa title track "Rang Rangeeli" - which launched his Latin album's debut.
Albert Torres, global promoter of Latin music and dance, and beloved icon of the world Salsa community introduced Giju to a full-house of excited, screaming fans. Though many are from right here in the Bay Area, it is thrilling to see the rapidly increasing growth of fans from around the globe where word of Giju is spreading.
Albert described Giju's passion to steadily evolve the Salsa experience and pioneering feat toward combining both his proven expertise in dance as a principal member of the world-ranked Salsamania dance company, and as a highly trained and accomplished vocal artist...the most recent example being the development and success of his Latin cross-over album release 'Rang Rangeeli".
Giju's versatility and talent has attracted the attention of not only fans, but promoters and event hosts world-wide. With a world tour and new video release planned for 2008, expect to see and hear much more in the realm of Latin music and dance from our home-grown pop star!
HOLIDAY STOCKING STUFFER!!
If you caught the show and enjoyed the music you heard, consider purchasing a CD for yourself and/or for a friend this holiday season!!
Available on CDBaby, iTunes, Amazon and at the official website: http://beyonddreamz.com.
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Congratulations To New "Dream Team" Salsa Members!!
Beyond Dreamz Entertainment, Giju's privately held music and performance production company, is holding auditions for intermediate/advanced and advanced Salsa dancers for performance and dance/music productions.
Congratulations to Bay Area Salseros Corey Raynor, Anthony Morales, and Zain Khandwala for making the cut in the first round!!!
We are looking for experienced male and female Salsa dancers who want to proliferate great music and performance around the globe!
JANUARY AUDITIONS
If you are an experienced Salsa dancer, who seeks the challenge of great dance technique and the joy of creative choreography - be sure to join us for the January audition.
Must be at least 21 years of age, in fit condition, have strong partnering skills and ability to pick-up choreography with minimal effort.
Check the January newsletter for updates on workshop and audition date(s).
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Sleepless in Seattle
Giju's Travelogue
I wasn�t too keen about participating in the Seattle Salsa Congress, primarily for two reasons � it was held over the Thanksgiving weekend,and we were scheduled to perform three nights in a row! ... not to mention the morning workshops - which meant, hardly any sleep for 5 days straight..!!
But in the end, it turned out to be a wonderfully memorable trip. Performances went well. It was great to share the stage with teams like Yamulee.
Got to meet some incredible dancers, namely Martin and Esti from LA. By the way, they are going to take the World title in Caberet this year.... that�s my hunch. DJ Michelle was there as well. I hadn't seen her in two years - since the first time we met at the 2005 UK Salsa Congress. It was great spending time with her.
For me, the major highlight was the Saturday night after party, where I got to jam with fellow World music artist, Vassili � another firm believer in "unity through music" and the lead vocalist and guitarist of �Children of the Revolution� (http://www.cotrmusic.com).
I was in the company of some good old friends and new ones. We were joined by Griselle, Yesenia, John & Liz, Kris, Darci, DJ Michelle, Martin, our friends from Oregon salsa scene..!!
It was quite a night..
I also got to hang out with my good friend Darci after a long time. Brought back some good memories..!!!
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Happy Holidays!!
2007: In Retrospect and Greetings ~
This past year has turned out to be one of the most important years of my life, having achieved some major milestones.
My debut album, which had been my dream project for years, got released after years of hardships. I realize that the journey has just started for me, but I�m very happy with the overall positive response I�ve been getting from the industry as well as the public to my video and my tracks.
After being part of SalsaMania for over 7 years, I�ve decided to part from the company so that I could focus more on my music career. To say that SM has been an integral part of my life all these years, would be an gross understatement.
It has changed my life and molded my personality in a myriad ways. It will be very difficult for me to adapt to �not� being in SM anymore... I�m going to miss all of them very much. But on the bright side, I�ll be collaborating with them in a lot of my upcoming projects and I�m very excited about that.
I wanted to wish all of you a very prosperous and blessed New Year. Be strong, positive and loving. And follow your dreams and ambitions, whatever they are, with a lot of zeal and conviction.
Check back in January for some exciting news!
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