Many of you know Yen Dorado as part of the World Salsa Championship team of Eli and Yen.  Sadly on Tuesday, November 9th Yen Dorado passed away. To say we are devastated is an understatement as this loss is felt not only by his loved ones but by those of you in the salsa community. Yen was dedicated to achieving his goals in life which included his career as a Nurse Practitioner as well as his career as a Salsa dance professional. Yen obtained his masters this summer and was at the cusp of starting a promising career in the medical field.  He truly wanted to help the sick and provide the comfort they needed in their road to recovery.  He spoke often of his love of working with children and the rewarding feeling he got from helping the sick. Yen will be truly missed. He touched a special place in our hearts and will never be forgotten. There are people who come into our world and have an impact in our life directly or indirectly. Yen has touched many lives with his love of dancing and his determination to share with the world his love of salsa as well as his aspiration to comfort and heal those that were sick.

 ‘Some people come into our lives

And leave footprints on our hearts

And we are never ever the same.’

 Let us take a moment of silence to honor his memory and his life. 


EliT Dance Academy

in the Creative Arts Building

219 Cuthbert Street 3rd Floor

(Cuthbert is between Arch St. and Market St)

Philadelphia, PA 19106
 

"Dance like no one is watching and love it!" 

Welcome to EliT Dance Academy!

We are delighted that you have chosen EliT Dance Academy as your new home and dance school! We truly believe that anybody can dance!

At EliT Dance Academy we don’t just teach you turn patterns, we teach you how to dance. We place special emphasis on correct following and leading technique so that you may follow and lead anyone…and look and feel confident doing it. This allows for more versatility on the dance floor and a more enjoyable dancing experience.

EliT Dance Academy is also home to Philadelphia's first and only WORLD SALSA CHAMPION, Eli Torres; so rest assured that you will be learning from one of the most respected salseros in the industry both in Philadelphia and abroad.

So, come, relax and have fun! Escape from your everyday routine and discover the benefits of DANCE! 

...DISCOVER THE DANCER IN YOU!

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Workshops
 
Master Workshop on October 16th
 
EliT Dance Academy is proud to present a 6 hour Salsa Intensive Master Workshop on Sunday October 16th. Come and enjoy a full day of learning with world renowned artist Eli Torres, Reigning Mayan World Salsa Champion. For more details or to pre-register visit www.elitorresdance.com or call 267-304-0797.
 
Sunday Schedule:
Registration opens at 8-30am.  Come early to get warmed up and stretched. Dress comfortable and be prepared to sweat.  Workshops will  begin promptly at  9am.
Price: $125
*9am-10am  Styling with Leading and following technique.               
*10:15am-11:15am  Elegant turn patterns
*11:30am-12:30pm  Fancy Footwork
 
LUNCH BREAK form 12:30-1:15pm  During this hour we will have a Q&A with Eli. Topics will include many things such as preparing yourself mentally and physically for social dancing, Performing and Competing, etc....
 
*1:15pm -2:15pm  Fundamentals of dancing on "2", PR style and NY style
*2:30pm-3:30pm  Spinning Technique: "Eli Torres Method" on "1" and "2"
*3:45pm-4:45pm  Become a Master!  Put what you learned today into choreography
 
 

CLASSES

For group classes, click on the link above for the new 2011 schedule

Private Lessons: Still our most popular choice for beginners and experienced dancers! Private lessons offer a personalized alternative to group classes in order to improve your level of dance in a relaxed, but highly constructive atmosphere. Come and learn how to take show on the Dance Floor!

Gift certificates are available for purchase.

Teaching a Spinning Technique class at San Francisco Salsa Festival

Teaching a Salsa Class in Elche, Spain!

2009 Mayan World Salsa Competition:

1st Place

Eli Torres  and Yen Dorado

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NEWS

MAYAN World Salsa Championship

History is Made at the 2009 Professional World Mayan Salsa Competition in Los Angeles! 

This is the first time an out-of-town/international couple ever WINS the Mayan World Salsa Competition in fourteen (14) years.

Eli and Yen win 2nd place in the On1 division at the 2009 World Salsa Championships
Eli and Yen WIN the 2009 US Long Island Dance Championship
Eli and Yen win the 2009 Liberty Swing Cabaret US Championship.

WORLD TOUR  

Please Join EliT Dance Academy at the following events:

Seattle Workshops, Seattle Washington September
 
Romania Salsa Claus -- Romania December 1-3, 2010 
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