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 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
- 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
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Classes & Events!
LATIN DANCE ADVENTURE BEGINNER LEVEL GROUP CLASS
PATTON RECREATION CENTER ~ BACK BY REQUEST -- NEW 5-WEEK SESSION STARTING JULY 27, '26! 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
HAVANA NIGHTS 2026 at the Roostertail, Detroit FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 '26
Join Mambo Marci & the YA Salsa team for a huge and super fun group beginners' salsa class outside at this huge fiesta! havananightsdetroit.com for info & tickets! Here's a discount code for you: YASALSA10 Don't forget to dress in your finest tropical wear & floral prints!
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 STARTING JULY 27, '26! 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
HAVANA NIGHTS 2026 at the Roostertail, Detroit FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 '26
Join Mambo Marci & the YA Salsa team for a huge and super fun group beginners' salsa class outside at this huge fiesta! havananightsdetroit.com for info & tickets! Here's a discount code for you: YASALSA10 Don't forget to dress in your finest tropical wear & floral prints!
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