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Liquid Rhythm Inc… “Our dancing makes you wet…!”
When you think of dancing Salsa, the first thing that may come to mind is HOT and SEXY! You may not think of liquids unless you need some water to cool you off! That’s why LRI is here to change and challenge your current mindset of Salsa.
LRI originally began as a performance based dance company out of New Orleans with 6 core members consisting of local dancers with various dance backgrounds such as Hip-Hop, House, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Folkloric, and Ballet to name a few. LRI wanted to set itself apart from other Salsa dance companies by infusing movements each member already knew from previous dance forms into the technical frameworks of the many styles of Salsa they were currently studying. And most importantly, have FUN while doing so! LRI doesn’t believe that any one style of Salsa or dance is better than the next. They all possess unique qualities that give them such flare and appeal.
LRI founder, Derik Dollis', dance roots began in Hip-Hop and club styles. He saw that the same rhythmic movements and timing he used to do as a “B-Boy” could be expressed in Salsa. So LRI was formed to explore and develop this alternative styling to traditional Salsa movements. Fluidity of motion through rhythmic timing best describes LRI’s mindset. Simply put, LRI views, teaches and dances its style of Salsa as 90% timing and 10% tricks! LRI maintains its individuality by NOT focusing on tricks and maneuvers in their group and private classes. Instead, LRI engages their students with focus on Salsa’s enchanting rhythms within the music as well as finding their true salsero/salsera within; that dancer who dances from an inner feeling and not just an outer image. “Understand the timing and overstand the dance” as Derik would preach to his students. Followed with “…Every turn sequence does not go with every song…! It may look hot, but are you dancing Salsa or repeating a salsa move?”
What LRI has developed, is a simple and easy way of learning and building from a basic repertoire of salsa steps. Students learn how to explore their creative side. If you have years of experience in other dance styles, what do you do with it when learning or dancing Salsa? Do you use it or toss it aside? LRI would rather see you USE it! There are far too many styles of Salsa and dance in general to limit oneself to just “1.”
Remember… Salsa is not just tomato sauce! If you are ready to “step outside the box” and develop your own sense of style, LRI is here to help . Liquid Rhythm is not just a movement…it’s a mindset!
Liquid Rhythm Inc has performed in numerous locations through out metro New Orleans and its surrounding areas. LRI also has represented New Orleans in numerous Salsa Congresses and Conventions in many cities across the United States: Houston, Dallas, Memphis, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Detroit, Miami just to name a few!!!! This Salsa Dance Company is also getting ready to adventure even more! With its "unique" style of dancing, this company is definitely changing the face of Salsa in the Crescent City!!!
Learn from two of the best and most experience Salsa Instructors in the city.
LRI is available for group classes, privates, personal training, coorporate events, weddings, competitions, judging, special events, family reunions, etc.
Contact Mariangel & Derrick at liquidrhythminc@hotmail.com
