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What Pros Have to Say
"Dear Jay,
Your Instructing techniques for managing dance classes has
helped me to become a more effective Salsa Instructor. Your approach to dance
instruction is simple yet innovative and fun. I would highly recommend your
teaching techniques to both the veteran instructor or the new teacher just
starting out.
Thank you again for your time."
Salomon Rivera
Multiple Salsa Champion Winner
What Dancers Have to Say
Been to New Year's [Salsa Extravaganza] last year with my girl
friend. We were sold on you. We would be fools to skip it this year. (Marco,
Long Beach)
You are the one and the original. I tried others. I keep coming
back (to Salsa Extravaganza) every year. That says it all, I think.
You guys are crazy. I had so much fun!
People at your events are so friendly and nice. No arrogant Salsa
snobs. Even the famous Salsa snobs become good people at your event. What gives?
There is something about Salsa Extravaganza!
Allow me to commend you on such an outstanding dance convention!
Bravo! I have been traveling the country every other weekend for the past 6
years working and playing at numerous events in the Swing, Country, Hustle and
Salsa circuit (and Ballroom too for that matter). To say the very least, your
New Year's event in my opinion is of the top 5 best events I have ever attended!
I would only think you receive lots of emails saying this same very thing, but
do know as an event director myself that hearing this one more time is always
pleasing to the ears!
I was fortunate enough to find the stars, sun and moon aligned just right to
be in California just in the right time to be able to attend your event, and
even more gracious that you freely took me in to share in the judging last weekend
as well as all of the weekend festivities. You both were very warm and welcoming,
as well as your staff and attendees. I felt right at home (just a few degrees
warmer than the 10 degree I left)! Your personal announcement on Saturday night
was more than surprising and moving especially when I realize you must have
had a million other details you were tending to in order to keep the event running
smoothly. Taking the time out to think of such a thing, and more so to follow
through in making such an announcement, certainly has left me beaming ear to
ear. Better yet, receiving an invitation to be on your Staff next year is an
honor.
I have already announced in my classes what an amazing event you run, and hope
to bring some of my student snow bunnies with me next year. I appreciate your
detail in the dynamic decorations with the balloon etc. in both rooms. I am
a BIG fan of decorating too and it definitely did not go unnoticed! The music
was right on all weekend, and kept me up each night past 6am (not to mention
the hot tub to follow right outside my room landing me in bed around 8am)! I
am completely pooped to say the least, and looking forward to repeating every
minute of it next year! I just got back yesterday morning from a full 24 hour
door to door travel from the West to the East and worth every minute to be out
there.
When you have your flyers ready, I would be ore than happy to bring them with
me to the other important east coast events
I am sold on you! Viva La Salsa Extravaganza!
The best value I've ever had on my dollar! My Japanese friend
got the best value on her Yen too!
It took almost 4 months for me to decide to go (to Salsa Extravaganza).
It shouldn't have. Thank you for the wonderful time you gave us.
FROM: suedesoule@yahoo.com
The great thing about Jay Byam's events is the energy that is created. Where
others fail, Jay succeeds. He has the music pumped up at the right moments,
he builds energy in the room anytime he is on the mic and best of all he attracts
dancers who are truly in this to have some fun!
-c
Hey Jay,
that was a great dance camp you put on. I learned a lot of really
important tips from the professionals who taught classes, met lots of really
nice people, and just had a great time!
Please send me the information for your summer camp as soon as
it is available.
And, Happy New Year to you!
rae ellen
I cannot believe how much free stuff you are giving away! Loved
your cocktail party, New Years eve surprises, and all the good stuff. Wow!
Hi Jay, wanted to first let you know that the links from the Suggestions
and Comments on your website isn't working. Secondly, want to say Great Event!
Especially wanted to let you know that we REALLY liked the Argentine Tango classes
and the Hustle classes (especially with Steve). Hustle is definitely coming
back! Hope they are both repeats for next time.
This really is the best AND the largest party I've ever been to!
I am coming back over and over again! Thanks, Zeanie and Jay!
I just wanted to thank you for the Salsa Extravaganza. I really
had a good time. I loved Josie's class. She's so wonderful! Liz Lira's Choreography
class was a lot of fun too. I think what impressed me the most was the fact
that the two of you took time out of your schedule (which I'm sure was hectic)
to hold a seminar on Class Management. I've been to other competition weekends
and I hardly ever saw the event organizers, but the two of you were very visible
and available. That's impressive. Overall, I felt the whole weekend was very
organized. The music was good and there was a great mix of teachers. The hotel
was beautiful and the staff went above and beyond. They were extremely nice.
It was great meeting both of you. Best wishes and again, thanks,
Ellany Kincros
Who cares I cannot dance any more. I am still coming back. (This
dancer, Rick broke his leg last autumn but still attended the event. Thanks,
Rick for having a great time with us!)
Hi Jay ! We had another great event at your new year dance camp
.
This has been my 4 th year in a row .
Keep dancing and have yourself a Fabulous new year .
Yours Jean-Guy Laferriere
I didn't want to go by myself. So I waited until the last minute.
I ended up going by myself anyway. But when I got there, I was not alone! I
met so many new friends, so many great people, and Jay and Zeanie and fabulous
instructors and performers and everyone~
We all come together like a family at Salsa Extravaganza. Thanks
to you.
Anyway hello. I must say I am especially proud of how you take
care of us. You are not only good at your dancing, but you both are especially
expressing your caring of us in so many ways. Thank you for being the teachers
that you are. I really appreciate you both and look forward to many years of
projects together. I can't wait for Palm Springs. Here we all go.
Blessings to you
Juanita Vega
Loved your instructors. They are not just empty big names. Your
teaching background must have some effect on choosing instructors. Thanks for
throwing a great party too.
We volunteered for your event for last two years. I didn't think
I could have a good time while working but it wasn't work at all. Thanks for
creating beautiful memories for us. You sure know how to throw a party.
Just a brief note to say that the event was superb... and getting
better every year! Thank you for your ongoing commitment and dedication to the
dance community, and for the professional entertainment being brought to us
dancers. Feel free to pass this on to the ever-standing volunteers that make
up your winning team.
The classes were fabulous. The variety is speechless. I sensed
a hint of curriculum in your schedule. Very well organized! I felt like I was
at school but only more FUUUNNN!
Oh the party, party, parties. Can it be more fun? I don't think
so. Thanks and see you soon.
Your performance was a story itself. It was not just a line up.
I really felt like I was watching a show. Great job, Zeanie. I talked to you
at the event, but I want to put this in writing so that EVERYONE knows what
a great job you all did. Let others know Sandy of Miami says any decent-minded
dancers should come to your event and have a BLAST.
I really felt that your event belongs to dancers, not a big name
who wants all the glory to himself..., or herself. This truly is DANCER' EVENT.
Thank you. I will see you at the New Years, this time with my girl friend.
Hi Jay,
I just wanted to send a quick thank you email for this weekend. I had
tons of fun!! Everything was run so perfectly.
Also, I wanted to thank you for the prize money that you provided for the
All-Stars division.
Kelly Dye|
I assumed that your new years event would be the same as your
summer event. I was wrong. I was very very wrong. Great program, great people,
great shows, but totally different kind of fun. I will see you soon again.
Boy, don't I just think I'm the hottest thing since sliced
bread! I better go put my head in some ice water now.
Well, I am proud of my event! BUT I can honestly say the MOST important thing
about my event is YOU the dancers who come & have fun! Without you guys,
it all means nothing!
Thanks Much!
Sincerely,
Your host, Jay B
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