MAMBO MARCI
Latin Dance Instructor ~ Performer ~ Event Host
Bio
Mambo Marci brings many years of dance experience to Mambo Marci Productions. Starting out at a very young age with a passion for ballet and classical music, Marci performed with Rose Marie Floyd's Contemporary Civic Ballet Company. Her love of music and dance eventually brought her to Latin and salsa... and these ventures:
- Executive Director of YA Salsa, Michigan's largest, award-winning salsa dance organization (yasalsa.org)
- Creator of the Latin Dance Adventure, a six-week beginners course to learn the basics of salsa, mambo, cha-cha-chá, bachata and merengue
- HAVANA NIGHTS DETROIT yearly event: collaboration between Mambo Marci, YA Salsa, and Havana Nights for providing a huge, beginner-level salsa dance class! This event at the Roostertail on Detroit's riverfront draws over 2,000 guests each summer!
- Host of DSO's ongoing Salsa Dance Party and Detroit Latin Jazz Experience at Orchestra Hall (since 2017)
- Co-Creator of Park & Dance (outdoor salsa throughout the pandemic to help local businesses)
- Fox 2 television--featured on several on air segments
- "Best Beginner Instructor" at the Detroit Salsa Awards!
- Won 2nd place & 3rd place in local salsa competitions
- Festival Dancers of Metropolitan Detroit—Assistant Director
- Serenatas Latinas—Co-Host of Latin Music TV show
- Wrote several articles about salsa (Go Dance Detroit Magazine, Salsa Detroit's "Ask Mambo Marci" & more)
- Latin Extravaganza performing dance group
- Salsa Fun Productions -- Co-Founder
- Salsa Hustle Line Dance -- Choreographer
- Interlochen Music & Performing Arts Camp
- Instructor, host and emcee for MIRC (Michigan Immigrant Rights Center) -- sold-out fundraiser, June '26
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Classes & Events!
LATIN DANCE ADVENTURE BEGINNER LEVEL GROUP CLASS
PATTON RECREATION CENTER ~ BACK BY REQUEST -- NEW 5-WEEK SESSION Mondays, 6:30-7:30 PM
A progressive, 5-week beginning level course
No partner needed -- we rotate students in class
Check out Patton Recreation Center website for info, pricing, registration: 2301 Woodmere St, Detroit
***AS OF 8/20/26, AWAITING PATTON CENTER'S CONFIRMATION OF START OF NEXT SESSION*** contact Mambo Marci or Patton Center for updates.
YA SALSA -- THE BIGGEST SALSA PARTY IN MICHIGAN!
Every last Sunday of each month throughout the year at the American-Polish Cultural Center in Troy, MI, 5:30-10 PM. This is a Michigan nonprofit organization and the friendliest, most inclusive place around!! Always includes a beginner salsa class at 5:30 PM, sometimes live bands, sometimes talented dance artists/instructors/performers from all over the world! Mambo Marci is thrilled to be the Executive Director. Send Mambo Marci a message or call with any questions! yasalsa.org
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PRIVATE LESSONS
Many students find that taking private lessons accelerates their learning and confidence tremendously! Currently teaching private lessons--flexible schedule. A gift certificate for privates makes a wonderful present. Discounts available for 4-class prepaid packages. Contact Mambo Marci for more information.
LOCATION FOR PRIVATE LESSONS:
Franklin Athletic Club
Dance Studio
29350 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48034
PATTON RECREATION CENTER ~ BACK BY REQUEST -- NEW 5-WEEK SESSION Mondays, 6:30-7:30 PM
A progressive, 5-week beginning level course
No partner needed -- we rotate students in class
Check out Patton Recreation Center website for info, pricing, registration: 2301 Woodmere St, Detroit
***AS OF 8/20/26, AWAITING PATTON CENTER'S CONFIRMATION OF START OF NEXT SESSION*** contact Mambo Marci or Patton Center for updates.
YA SALSA -- THE BIGGEST SALSA PARTY IN MICHIGAN!
Every last Sunday of each month throughout the year at the American-Polish Cultural Center in Troy, MI, 5:30-10 PM. This is a Michigan nonprofit organization and the friendliest, most inclusive place around!! Always includes a beginner salsa class at 5:30 PM, sometimes live bands, sometimes talented dance artists/instructors/performers from all over the world! Mambo Marci is thrilled to be the Executive Director. Send Mambo Marci a message or call with any questions! yasalsa.org
♪♫♪
PRIVATE LESSONS
Many students find that taking private lessons accelerates their learning and confidence tremendously! Currently teaching private lessons--flexible schedule. A gift certificate for privates makes a wonderful present. Discounts available for 4-class prepaid packages. Contact Mambo Marci for more information.
LOCATION FOR PRIVATE LESSONS:
Franklin Athletic Club
Dance Studio
29350 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48034