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Meet JamiWith over 100 titles in competitive ballroom dancing and an amazing career… I can say I lived many dreams in my life. I have traveled as far as Singapore, throughout Europe, lived in Hong Kong, and even though I grew up on the Jersey Shore, NYC was my home for most of my life.
It all started at the age of 5 when I had my own show on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City. My early career consisted of working in commercials, off-broadway, music videos, and I have the great memories of working with stars such as, Ginger Rogers (told great ghost stories in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel), Robert Downey Jr. (yeah, we dated!), Cyd Charisse (she played my mom), performed for Bette Midler (she was so fun!) and Anne Rice (a funny memory in New Orleans at her Halloween party). I guess being born a true Leo, I certainly have the qualities and gift for leading, producing, and directing… which I did in my later career after being the 2nd US in ballroom dancing. My favorite show that I choreographed and directed was ‘Havana After Dark” that ran at the Tropicana for almost 6 months (unheard of, and the biggest stage on the east coast), but also I loved having my own dance troupe for almost 15 years. One of my favorite accomplishments was the pleasure of writing 2 dance manuals (Salsa and Hustle) for certifications to help other instructors be better teachers. And created over 26 instructional video’s. And… I still give exams and judge to till this day. |
MembershipsNational Dance Council of America,
Imperial Society Teachers of Dance, ProDvida Dance Educators of America, Professional Dancers Federation, World Latin Music and Dance Council CertificationsTeaching Certificate's American Style, FADS
Associate Degree with “Imperial Society Teachers of Dance” Graduate of Performing Arts School of Red Bank |
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Titles & AwardsTitles & Awards US Pro Open Rhythm Dancesport Championships “Ohio Star Ball” - Open Pro American Rhythm Division, 1st Place in Mambo 2nd Place World Salsa and Merengue Championships 2000 World Disco Classic, 1st Place in Salsa Competition 1999 Fred Astaire National Champion Eastern United States Champion U.S. Rising Star Champion 1996 Over 100 Titles Available Upon Request
International & National EventsPuerto Rico Salsa Championships · Judge 2006 Las Vegas World Salsa Championships · ESPN · Judge 2006 International Hustle & Salsa Convention 2000–2006 · Coach & Judge West Coast Salsa Congress, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Bacardi’s Salsa Congress, Chicago European Salsa Festival Amsterdam’s Mini-Salsa Congress Salsa Extravaganza, Cancun Disco America Dance Convention World Disco Dance Championships Hustle USA, Salsaweb Convention, D.C. & Canada Euro Salsa Congress, Germany Let’s Dance L.A. Salsa Cruise 2001, 2002 “SALSADANCEFEST” · Owner & Coordinator 2001, 2002 More Upon Request
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Theater Performances“Latin Madness” · Principle Performer, Zurich “American Passion”, Dir. Norman Lear, Off-Broadway “Milliken Show”, Waldorf Astoria “Anything Goes” · Principle Dancer “Gypsy” Summer Stock Theatre “East River” Stanford Mizner Theatre “Early Girl” Stanford Mizner Theatre
Press Journals & MediaInterview about Jami by Edie “The Salsa Freak” http://www.salsafreak.com/stories/jami_josephson.htm Interview by Salsa-UK.com http://www.salsa-uk.com/articles/article090.htm Instructors Forum for Salsaweb http://www.salsaweb.com/instructorsforum/index.htm Salserosweb.com http://www.salserosweb.com/teams/divas.shtml
Seminars & WorkshopsInternational Hustle & Salsa Convention 2000–2006 Dance Educators of America Prodance Convention, 3 years World Disco Dance Championships, 4 years Salsaweb Convention, D.C. & Canada Euro Salsa Congress, Germany Let’s Dance L.A. Salsa Cruise European Salsa Festival Amsterdam’s Mini-Salsa Congress Hustle USA Salsa Extravaganza, Cancun Children’s Foundation for the Arts, Instructor for under-privilege Inner-city Kids More Upon Request
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