There should be a law that negative criticism should accompany videos of those that criticize. Frankie Martinez is a learned dancer with a unique style. I dance very differently but I do appreciate his style. He represents what his heritage, Puerto Rico and mine, Cuba, has stood for and that is embracing all types of music and styles. Do not attempt to place boundaries on our music and dance with harsh ignorant criticism.
Bubbasqueen...Casino is very popular because it is extremely easy to learn. It is a very small part of Cuban dancing. I lived a mile away from El Casino Deportivo where it originated.
If someone ever watches me dance and tells me that my sub-standard rhythm and passionless, self-conscious technique reminds them of Frankie Martinez, I will fall on my knees and thank them, then cry tears of pure joy.
It's a waste of time to argue with someone who says "Frankie dances LA salsa style." I still love this video; I've watched it almost every day since you posted it, Big10. It's impossible to copy Frankie's perfect technique, but it's fun to copy some of the moves.
Thanks for posting this, Big10, it's always great to get another social dancing video of Frankie. Sometimes Frankie looks a little bored in the social dancing videos, or he does too many shines for my taste, but in this one is great. I like his social dancing even more than his performances. Get Frankie's DVD if you don't have it, he has an interesting interview. See you at the Milton Cobo thing in Houston in July. Chip from Austin
If anyone still wondered, the caracters in korean at the end are basically just the transcription of the main dancers names : Frankie (프랭키) and Sonari (손나리)... Nice video, his technique seems flawless... What it would be to dance with someone like that !*sigh*
okay julieanne, I looked at the "santiago de cuba casa de la trova" video listed under your favorites. It's very nice, relaxed casino style. The couple is in closed position more, but I fail to see how their connection is more "real" than Frankie's.
Remember that Art is an expression that hopefully is different from each other. Dance is also an expression, an Art. If I want to express myself by standing still in the middle of the dance floor it is then my expression. I am sure that I will be critiqued harshly but not thrown in jail for that; so we are free to express ourselves.
i liekd this video ....veryyyy smooth and was always on beat...one thing i noticed about him is he doesnt dance in a slot like others..but i guess he can do w/e he wants since he's in the middle and everyone looks at him lol ...
They have oneof the best dancers in the world and the crowd is cheering on some random couple on the side. its so hard to appreciate good dancing when you dont know what to look at
I do prefer certain music, dance styles and dancers but I will not criticize anyone that gets up and gets down dancing!!!! Critique but do not criticize. Have a great time dancing!!!
You can see Lori going behind Frankie to the dance floor at around 1:23. It doesn't surprise me that some of the women there would want to watch her dance -- Lori is awesome! Nevertheless, I still thought Sonnari had plenty of excellent moves herself!
Wow! Good memories of when Frankie and I were in Korea. I was there as the DJ and was dancing next to him, haha. Anyone can tell me name of this venue?
Out of curiosity, vincent4500, if you hate Frankie's dancing so much, then why did you take the time to watch the two videos of his that I've posted, and leave negative comments on both of them? The same thing happened with toto352. It would have been easy to ignore the videos, but you and toto352 seem to have gone out of your way just to be "haters." Why bother?
Frankie likes the shines A LOT more than having to dance with a partner - and his shines are unreal. But still, kind of a throwaway when he dances with her as he really seems like he is just dogging it to get to the shines... still does some great combos and patterns tho... could probably do them in his sleep...
bubbasqueen -- I can respect your different opinion, but I don't understand why you decided to use this video to post 4 comments about your personal dislike of different types of Salsa dancers. In any event, I hope you eventually find dance videos that you like elsewhere on UA-cam.
Frankie Martinez does not dance as Cubans do and neither he dances as anyone else. But he does have knowledge of Afro-Cuban dance music and history. KEY word: Abakua, Frankie Martinez dance company. Look up the word Abakua and you will see that is traced to Cuba and before that to Africa.
korea has some of the best salsa dancing in asia hands down. Seoul is best, followed closely by Tokyo. this is if u like on2 & on1, for cuban style tokyo would be better cause there are lotsa cubans there.
Frankie dances New York style or on 2. I am not sure how long you are dancing. And Frankie doesn't do a lot of turn patterns...lots of his dancing is street style Salsa where he just moves to the music. Why don't you upload a video of your performance with your husband and let the viewers be the judge of what you have to say.
But the question remains... if you have Frankie Martinez dancing salsa with some chick that knows what she is doing and NO ONE is watching them....then who THE FUCK is dancing offscreen to the left?!?!?
Bubbasqueen..I have been dancing for fifty years...five times ten years. Now...I am very interested to see you and your husband dance. Is there a video that we can watch? I hope so....I am eager to eat my words and learn from you.
Bubbasqueen Part 2.....I suggest that you learn more about these dances. I am Cuban and I dance on the traditional "up beat" with the clave, instruments and soneros. BTW, Frankie DOES not dance LA Style....he is also an extremely learned AFRO CUBAN dancer and historian. There is nothing more painful than ignorance with attitude, you should know is how you feel when you are stepped on.
There should be a law that negative criticism should accompany videos of those that criticize. Frankie Martinez is a learned dancer with a unique style. I dance very differently but I do appreciate his style. He represents what his heritage, Puerto Rico and mine, Cuba, has stood for and that is embracing all types of music and styles. Do not attempt to place boundaries on our music and dance with harsh ignorant criticism.
Bubbasqueen...Casino is very popular because it is extremely easy to learn. It is a very small part of Cuban dancing. I lived a mile away from El Casino Deportivo where it originated.
If someone ever watches me dance and tells me that my sub-standard rhythm and passionless, self-conscious technique reminds them of Frankie Martinez, I will fall on my knees and thank them, then cry tears of pure joy.
It's a waste of time to argue with someone who says "Frankie dances LA salsa style." I still love this video; I've watched it almost every day since you posted it, Big10. It's impossible to copy Frankie's perfect technique, but it's fun to copy some of the moves.
Frankie is the best salsa dancer of the world. Your style is unique.
Thanks for posting this, Big10, it's always great to get another social dancing video of Frankie. Sometimes Frankie looks a little bored in the social dancing videos, or he does too many shines for my taste, but in this one is great. I like his social dancing even more than his performances. Get Frankie's DVD if you don't have it, he has an interesting interview. See you at the Milton Cobo thing in Houston in July.
Chip from Austin
I haven't seen Frankie's DVD, but thanks for the recommendation. And, yes, I'll definitely be at the July event -- see you there!
Awesome video! Frankie Martinez is a superb dancer.
If anyone still wondered, the caracters in korean at the end are basically just the transcription of the main dancers names : Frankie (프랭키) and Sonari (손나리)...
Nice video, his technique seems flawless... What it would be to dance with someone like that !*sigh*
Thank you very much for that extra bit of information! Glad you liked the video. :-)
okay julieanne, I looked at the "santiago de cuba casa de la trova" video listed under your favorites. It's very nice, relaxed casino style. The couple is in closed position more, but I fail to see how their connection is more "real" than Frankie's.
wow! That's so cool That Koreans can Salsa That pretty Tight!!! Someday I'll Dance Salsa with them Someday!
Keep Salsa Dancing Fighting!!!!
I was station in Korea 4 times in the 80's and no club play any Salsa there. Wish they did!
I hope you have it now. Love
Remember that Art is an expression that hopefully is different from each other. Dance is also an expression, an Art. If I want to express myself by standing still in the middle of the dance floor it is then my expression. I am sure that I will be critiqued harshly but not thrown in jail for that; so we are free to express ourselves.
i liekd this video ....veryyyy smooth and was always on beat...one thing i noticed about him is he doesnt dance in a slot like others..but i guess he can do w/e he wants since he's in the middle and everyone looks at him lol ...
They have oneof the best dancers in the world and the crowd is cheering on some random couple on the side. its so hard to appreciate good dancing when you dont know what to look at
No, I didn't personally shoot this footage. I got it from somewhere else.
'Ay Cucu' by Andy Montañez
Thanks!!!
Big big Frankie!
I do prefer certain music, dance styles and dancers but I will not criticize anyone that gets up and gets down dancing!!!! Critique but do not criticize. Have a great time dancing!!!
You can see Lori going behind Frankie to the dance floor at around 1:23. It doesn't surprise me that some of the women there would want to watch her dance -- Lori is awesome! Nevertheless, I still thought Sonnari had plenty of excellent moves herself!
thanks for sharing--they sure know how to move.
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Wow! Good memories of when Frankie and I were in Korea. I was there as the DJ and was dancing next to him, haha. Anyone can tell me name of this venue?
Out of curiosity, vincent4500, if you hate Frankie's dancing so much, then why did you take the time to watch the two videos of his that I've posted, and leave negative comments on both of them? The same thing happened with toto352. It would have been easy to ignore the videos, but you and toto352 seem to have gone out of your way just to be "haters." Why bother?
el pana franklin
Frankie likes the shines A LOT more than having to dance with a partner - and his shines are unreal. But still, kind of a throwaway when he dances with her as he really seems like he is just dogging it to get to the shines... still does some great combos and patterns tho... could probably do them in his sleep...
who knows what song this is? thanks
bubbasqueen --
I can respect your different opinion, but I don't understand why you decided to use this video to post 4 comments about your personal dislike of different types of Salsa dancers. In any event, I hope you eventually find dance videos that you like elsewhere on UA-cam.
Frankie Martinez does not dance as Cubans do and neither he dances as anyone else. But he does have knowledge of Afro-Cuban dance music and history. KEY word: Abakua, Frankie Martinez dance company. Look up the word Abakua and you will see that is traced to Cuba and before that to Africa.
korea has some of the best salsa dancing in asia hands down. Seoul is best, followed closely by Tokyo. this is if u like on2 & on1, for cuban style tokyo would be better cause there are lotsa cubans there.
Frankie dances New York style or on 2. I am not sure how long you are dancing. And Frankie doesn't do a lot of turn patterns...lots of his dancing is street style Salsa where he just moves to the music. Why don't you upload a video of your performance with your husband and let the viewers be the judge of what you have to say.
But the question remains... if you have Frankie Martinez dancing salsa with some chick that knows what she is doing and NO ONE is watching them....then who THE FUCK is dancing offscreen to the left?!?!?
Bubbasqueen..I have been dancing for fifty years...five times ten years. Now...I am very interested to see you and your husband dance. Is there a video that we can watch? I hope so....I am eager to eat my words and learn from you.
The lady looks so lost in the end....
bla bla bla. Try it yourself
Haha...they are cheering for someone else...the crowd is not on frankie...is KOREA hiding a greater dancer than FM???
Bubbasqueen Part 2.....I suggest that you learn more about these dances. I am Cuban and I dance on the traditional "up beat" with the clave, instruments and soneros. BTW, Frankie DOES not dance LA Style....he is also an extremely learned AFRO CUBAN dancer and historian. There is nothing more painful than ignorance with attitude, you should know is how you feel when you are stepped on.