Wow!! Me encanto!! señores, porque mirar y señalar aquello que nos parece incorrecto antes que reconocer el tremendo talento que se expuso en esta rutina, Mr. Torres WOW!!!!!!!!! FELICIDADES POR ESTUPENDO DESEMPEÑO!!! Buenisimo!!!! Y mire que somos un poco exigentes para dar la ovacion ok? haha... que control, que limpieza, moviemiento corporal, wow!!! siga trabajando, y todos aquellos que le tiran... no pasa na!!!! SIGALEEEEE !!!!! haters are everywhere!!!!!! but never stop us!!! :)
es admirable muy dificil de acerlo sea o no sea gay lo importante es q baila y son unos de las pocas parjas y este estilo q creo q tiene doble merito por ser diferente
Muéstrenles el video a sus padres a ver qué piensan. Pregúnteles que sienten cuando reflexionan acerca del papel del hombre cuando bailan con él. Pregúntenles a sus padres que sienten cuando reflexionan sobre los valores con los que fueron criados. Pregúnteles que puede sentir "Mr Eli" cuando baila. pregúntele a su mamá si se sienten representadas culturalmente por este individuo
la primera frase que expuse fue "Buena técnica" eso no se le niega. Ahora bien, entiendo que tomar de vez en cuando el papel de la mujer para perfeccionar la técnica no es algo malo. Pero el hecho de que dos hombres/mujeres creen una rutina y sientan que está bien exponerla definitivamente envía un mensaje erróneo acerca de los valores de nuestra cultura Latina.
Buena tecnica. Pero este tipejo esta pisoteando nuestra cultura Latina. No es ni sera mujer. Tendra ademanes de maricon. Aun peor a lo mejor uno de esos individuos que corrompen la sociedad comprando hijos como si los humanos fueran mercancia (renta de vientres) para pretender ser padres ideales. These individuals are trashing our Latini Culture
Buena tecnica. Pero este tipejo esta pisoteando nuestra cultura Latina. No es ni sera mujer. Tendra ademanes de maricon. Aun peor a lo mejor uno de esos individuos que corrompen la sociedad comprando hijos como si los humanos fueran mercancia (renta de vientres) para pretender ser padres ideales. These individuals are trashing our Latini Culture
@NacerCreceComoLatino a ti lo que te pasa es que eres un homófobo de cojones. Qué cultura ni que mierdas!! El simple hecho de que un hombre sea capaz de bailar con la técnica y el estilo de una bailarina, siendo mucho mejor que muchas de las mujeres que bailan salsa es digno de aplaudir.
Tu comentario es una basura y me parece una gilollez muy grande que te crees una cuenta de Youtube sólo para criticar a Eli Torres, que es una de las mejores personas que he tenido el gusto de conocer.
Best couple!!! Who ever is hating down there SALSA is about enjoying the dance and having a chemistry with the music and your partner. ELI AND YEN you ripppped it! YEN rest in peace, I know you are in a better place now .
I'm so sad... I spent hours looking at this video recently because I just performed a show (3 days ago) using the same song, and being very much inspired by those guys, their fantastic choreography, talent and technique. and I wasn't even aware of the very bad news. I was so much expecting to see more from them. Life is not fair.... RIP Yen.... Nobody in the salsa world will never forget you.
Looks pretty real to me.... I have not seen anything near this good - none of the women - on YouTube... I am always open - but this kid knows how to dance and not just pose like it....
Fantastic!!! Soooo fluid!! What grace, what agility, what rhythm...... I salute you!!! Gender?? Hahahaha.... tell the haters.... 'EAT YOUR HEART OUT'!!!
Congratulations Eli! I am proud to have studied with this dancer, however briefly. (Do I dance near his level? Not quite!) I've seen him dance socially and as a lead he can make all sorts of partners look good.
Hes on point the hole time!!!...beautiful technique and control...the word is Fears!!! Im speechless an its about damn time that two male dancer win a competition like this...breaking the norms.=)
sin palabras..es lo mas marabilloso k eh visto en mi vida.. d verdad esto es..sin palabras..magnifico lo mejor hasta ahorita en la historia de la salsa..si estubiera mi amigo hector lavoe..dios mio gracias por estos bailarines tan maravillosos!!!!..felicidades!!!..=] eli eres guapisimo!!!..=]
si viviera el maestro hector lavoe diria---cuidaoo que por ahi vienen los anormaleS! jeje pero en verdad son muy buenos el que la hace de chica lo hace muuuy bien esos pirues estan exelenteS! genial chicos sigan asi! saludos desde veracruz puerto mex.
Thank you for sharing your talents with everyone. Eli has incredible control. I can't wait to see you perform and compete again. As for all the haters, what eles is knew, whenever someone reaches the top, people always try to bring them down.
Great dancers, too bad they don't dance with women! Not that I'm a homphobic, but the lady is the picture and what captivates the audience. The man is the frame, sortof hidden in the background making sure that the lady shines.
Having 2 male or 2 female dancers perform together confuses the viewer and takes away from their true potential.
These two male dancers are great dancers, but as I said before, too bad they didn't have females as partners.
Wow wow wow!!! This is the firs time ever I feel compelled to write a comment. This is an amazing performance. Looking forwards to seeing them in Japan Salsa Congress!
I can stop watching this vid,,,,,,,, it is just amazing the skills this 2 guys have, I am a girl and even though i am sexy when dancing salsa don't even come close .......lol but saw the other video when thet announce the winners Liz Lira was so mad she didn't show up to the stage.............lmao girl get over it you can't win all the time .......don't hate congratulate
Amazing dancers and congrats to both. I'm happy to see two men dancing in a major competition because most competitions have rules that only a man and a woman can be partners. Dancing should have nothing to do with being a male or a female but about the skills you have as a dancer. Point proven by Eli and Yen. Keep it up and thanks for having the "COJONES" to do it in a well known competition. we should say thank you to the HATERS in philly for helping us move along the road to success. Luv u
Just wondering if any one that posted a negative comment can do 20 single footed spins?? Get over the fact that they are both men, as a leader and a follower which is what the competition is about they are both fantastic. They are both extremely talented, dedicated to the art and they are constantly improving. They won because they are the best and they worked for it, they deserve it.
@tdk586 thanks so much for saying this,, i could not have said it better,, all the haters out there talking about there needs to be a woman and a man only are full of shit,, wake up haters,, the world has changed big time since your little shells,,I have been a dancer for 16 years now and ALL my respect goes out to Yen (RIP) and Eli,,, these competitions are about leading, following, showmanship, technique and creativity,, not about who has a penis and who has a vagina,,, YOU GO BOYS!!!!!!
I live in Philly have taken lessons with Eli and have danced with Eli and Yen. They are perpetually practicing and honing their craft. I see them out at the salsa clubs all the time and watching them dance here and even more so in person is fabulous and stunning to see. They are the cream of the salsa crop, deserve this award and the praise that goes with it. Eli and Yen, CONGRATULATIONS, HONEYS, MWAH! KEEP Doing what you're doin' as I know you will. from LC.
that was awesome, and they well deserved to win, but spare a thought for the other couples, especially the women...they just got beat...by a man. The judges have basically ruled that Eli is a better "woman" than them. And while you'll get no argument from me (they clearly were the best), you have to feel a little sorry for the girls....
I live in Philly and have seen Eli on the salsa seen a lot. He is also a great leader, and teacher as well. However, he has taken the art of following to another level. The women can learn a lot from him.
Another reason I like their perfomance is because they attack the routine from beginning to end. There is no room for bordom like I see in many routines. It's action from start to finish.
Great job! that is what a salsa competition is about very nice and so clean, I am originally from LA but I have to admit they deserve the first place...Congratulations!.
has anybody noticed that eli is the KING of single footed spins?
i remember in the 2007 ESPN eli and yen competed and were the only couple that demonstrated fast multiple single footed spins. it was only after them that you see all this salseros attempting fast multiple single footed spins. everytime i see them they get faster and better.
has anybody noticed that eli is the KING of single footed spins?
i remember in the 2007 ESPN eli and yen competed and were the only couple that demonstrated fast multiple single footed spins. it was only after them that you see all this salseros attempting fast multiple single footed spins. everytime i see them they get faster and better.
Eli has unbelievable balance, plus his moves are extremely polished. Flawless, and I also agree it takes time to develop chemistry with a partner to dance in such a manner. They will only improve. I emailed Eli and he responded today and thanked me for the comments and support. He deserves every bit of it, and I hope to see him one of the clubs here in Philly dancing. As his popularity grows, the sights are become lesser and lesser. Way to go Eli. You are definitely the prince of Philly Salsa!
i don't understand why people are hating on them...like they did anything wrong to any of you. it's ridiculous.
PLUS from my understanding they made history for being the only couple out of state or international to have ever won the mayan in what 13 or 14 years. now THAT says a lot. lets all just take a deep breath go on with our lives and give props where props should be given. don't stress it out these two are world class dancers. period.
Last, the reason why it looks so good is because Eli is an extremely polished dancer. He makes his moves look unique and uncopied. That's what gets him over. Plus he doesn't allow bordom within his style. That is what makes him The King of Philly Salsa.
wow philly seems to be filled with a bunch of ugly people that hate on everyone's talent....well they can bitch all they want but Eli and Yen are still the Mayan World Salsa Champions....to the victor the spoils of war
i'm from philly......the reason why people have not made a big deal out of this is because Philly is filled with a bunch of HATERS. I've been in the scene for 10 years...i'm a 37 year old woman who is not about to sugar coat anything. other dancers in philly are jealous that these guys out of nowhere brought a WORLD Championships to Philadelphia. and yes they are the only world salsa champions in philadelphia.
truthbtold, you are exactly right. I've been on the salsa scene in Philly long enough to know you are telling the truth. Most instructors here in Philly are more about selling lessons and showing off that being a competitor, and a real teacher. Eli is the real deal from the heart, and like truthbtold has said, many are extremely jealous of what he has accomplished. He' s just being him. Guy/Guy team or not; Eli and Yen are to be reckoned with. End of story. He deserves all of the kudos.
These guys are definitely amongst the top dancers out there.
It will be definitely interesting to see them compete at the ESPN. It is more tougher competition simply because many of the best in the world try to compete there. Mayan is prestigious competition but world championship it is not! It has a very heavy local LA bias to it. I have heard it from out-of-town competitors many many times. That they could win in LA says a lot about them.
I'm curious why the Philly All Stars (pro dancers or those who claim to be pro) haven't blown up the you tube and internets giving shout outs and big ups to Eli and Yen. Of course, some Philly salseros and salseras have done well on the national scene but this is the first time (as far as I know) anyone has brought home the gold.
This victory is a milestone for Philly salsa but you wouldn't know it.
Maybe it's typical Philly sh*t. If we can boo Santa, there's no way we'll cheer for this duo.
I'm from philly....it is a shame that other so called professionals in philly have not congratulated them. I've been going out every day since Eli and Yen won the Mayan and not once did the DJs announce that they were proud to have Phillys first and only World Salsa Champion. From my experience...philly is filled with a bunch of haters. i myself am extremely proud of Eli and Yen's accomplishment they are truly the best not just in Philly but the WORLD.
This is no doubt great entertainment and a nice choreography...but it's ashame when there are so many partnerless women out there that two guys are partnering up. Also I don't think that they would get the kind of reception they're getting if they were partnered up with women. I think they would look average...so I guess that's why they partnered up...it's quite a novelty act. I'd challenge them to partner up with a women and both lead and see how successful they are in a competition.
Eli is extremely talented. He can lead or follow. As you can see he's an incredible partner for Yen's lead. It was difficult for him to find a female dancer with compatible skills or a female who could be trained to reach his level.
Add to that, his diminutive size limited the number of women with whom he could partner professionally. I would think seeing a female towering over her partner would be as rare as two men dancing together.
Well I'm sure he won't have a problem finding a parnter now. Wouldn't it be something if both of them came back next year with female partners and competed for the title against each other?? Now that would be off the hook!
you must really not like these guys...if you only knew that eli has been around for a whilte now in the philly salsa scene as a LEADER not a follower that has been a recent thing. and hey a guy that can both lead and follow only makes for a greater dancer and teacher.
Actually to the contrary, I think they are SPECTACULAR in this performance, however, I'd like to see them both lead and see how they would do in future competitions...I think it would make for some pretty exciting stuff, don't you, especially if they competed against each other in next year's competition? Also I think the reason this act is so spectacular is because one doesn't expect to see a man so competent as a follower.
i agree that would interesting. however, partnerships are not made out of the blue. why are oliver and luda good? because they've been working together for 12 years ask them. zulmara and abel for about 5 years as well.. you can't just partner up with anybody and in two months expect to win. with time and training and passion anybody not just eli and yen can accomplish great things
but you know zulmara and abel meet 5 months before the world championships and they still won first and they is also some people who just have that connection with and other partner when they dance lol but ya mostly dancers have to partner up and mabe with time but i think that a routine would be better with connections and not all couples have that
What they've shown is that it doesn't matter who you partner up with; it's all about the choreography, originality, and individual talent. Once you watch them, you truly forget it's two guys dancing together.
I'm from Philly, and have seen Eli dance in real time alot. He is an extraordinary talent when it comes to salsa; one of the best followers I've ever seen. He also has unbelievable balance. I consider him the KING of Philly salsa.
They are absolutely amazing! They are setting the bar and showing what real salsa is all about. My jaw stayed on the ground during their performance and this wasn't the first time I saw them perform. I could only dream to dance like that. It was like watching them dance on air. Again. . FABULOUS!
These guys placed first even though one of the judges gave them a score of only 5 out of 25 points! Prejudice... I can't believe a judge at a professional dance competition can get away with something like that. Meanwhile, two of the other judges gave them perfect score! This routine was so original, smooth, precise and clean, it was just a pleasure to watch. It's refreshing to see a couple from out of town beat the LA dancers at the Mayan!
i love these guys...i've become a fan since their puerto rico performance...where they also got a standing ovation. wherever you are guys i'm your #1 fan. YOU ARE NUMBER 1!!!!!!!
RIGHT ON POINT! you said it yourself! I was there and I'm so glad that this couple WON THE MAYAN. I mean look at the follower he's got it all: flexibility, styling (the best styling on stage), don't even get me started with his control over his spins. the great thing is that they don't just stop after the spin they combine it with some other move. And last but not least this couple has got MAD FLAVOR! my respects hands down the best of the entire night!
I truly hope this is where dance competitions are heading. I get tired of seeing the spins, then the OJP. For the uninformed that's the Open-Jump-Pose. The OJP is classic in LA for people that can't control their spins.
Wow!! Me encanto!! señores, porque mirar y señalar aquello que nos parece incorrecto antes que reconocer el tremendo talento que se expuso en esta rutina, Mr. Torres WOW!!!!!!!!! FELICIDADES POR ESTUPENDO DESEMPEÑO!!! Buenisimo!!!! Y mire que somos un poco exigentes para dar la ovacion ok? haha... que control, que limpieza, moviemiento corporal, wow!!! siga trabajando, y todos aquellos que le tiran... no pasa na!!!! SIGALEEEEE !!!!! haters are everywhere!!!!!! but never stop us!!! :)
GuatequeNCSalsa 1 month ago
es admirable muy dificil de acerlo sea o no sea gay lo importante es q baila y son unos de las pocas parjas y este estilo q creo q tiene doble merito por ser diferente
byronpepito626 7 months ago
Muéstrenles el video a sus padres a ver qué piensan. Pregúnteles que sienten cuando reflexionan acerca del papel del hombre cuando bailan con él. Pregúntenles a sus padres que sienten cuando reflexionan sobre los valores con los que fueron criados. Pregúnteles que puede sentir "Mr Eli" cuando baila. pregúntele a su mamá si se sienten representadas culturalmente por este individuo
NacerCreceComoLatino 10 months ago
la primera frase que expuse fue "Buena técnica" eso no se le niega. Ahora bien, entiendo que tomar de vez en cuando el papel de la mujer para perfeccionar la técnica no es algo malo. Pero el hecho de que dos hombres/mujeres creen una rutina y sientan que está bien exponerla definitivamente envía un mensaje erróneo acerca de los valores de nuestra cultura Latina.
NacerCreceComoLatino 10 months ago
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Buena tecnica. Pero este tipejo esta pisoteando nuestra cultura Latina. No es ni sera mujer. Tendra ademanes de maricon. Aun peor a lo mejor uno de esos individuos que corrompen la sociedad comprando hijos como si los humanos fueran mercancia (renta de vientres) para pretender ser padres ideales. These individuals are trashing our Latini Culture
NacerCreceComoLatino 10 months ago
Buena tecnica. Pero este tipejo esta pisoteando nuestra cultura Latina. No es ni sera mujer. Tendra ademanes de maricon. Aun peor a lo mejor uno de esos individuos que corrompen la sociedad comprando hijos como si los humanos fueran mercancia (renta de vientres) para pretender ser padres ideales. These individuals are trashing our Latini Culture
NacerCreceComoLatino 10 months ago
@NacerCreceComoLatino a ti lo que te pasa es que eres un homófobo de cojones. Qué cultura ni que mierdas!! El simple hecho de que un hombre sea capaz de bailar con la técnica y el estilo de una bailarina, siendo mucho mejor que muchas de las mujeres que bailan salsa es digno de aplaudir.
Tu comentario es una basura y me parece una gilollez muy grande que te crees una cuenta de Youtube sólo para criticar a Eli Torres, que es una de las mejores personas que he tenido el gusto de conocer.
Superlara 10 months ago
los amo que barbaros tremendo magnifico impresionante increible que orgullo mi obacion de pie grax por esto los admiro...;)
alteregojmle 11 months ago
I had the opportunity to perform with Eli's company, he truly is one of the best! RIP Yen
Rafito74 11 months ago
OMG. RIP Yen.
porkchop745 1 year ago
Best couple!!! Who ever is hating down there SALSA is about enjoying the dance and having a chemistry with the music and your partner. ELI AND YEN you ripppped it! YEN rest in peace, I know you are in a better place now .
salseronydc 1 year ago
please who song this song....????
kayalways2002 1 year ago
I'm so sad... I spent hours looking at this video recently because I just performed a show (3 days ago) using the same song, and being very much inspired by those guys, their fantastic choreography, talent and technique. and I wasn't even aware of the very bad news. I was so much expecting to see more from them. Life is not fair.... RIP Yen.... Nobody in the salsa world will never forget you.
Walid, from Paris, France.
walidm74 1 year ago
best salsa video on youtube. awesome!
Frodo287 1 year ago
RIP YEN!!!
mko4187 1 year ago
Yen had left us... :( RIP
beachyman 1 year ago
Looks pretty real to me.... I have not seen anything near this good - none of the women - on YouTube... I am always open - but this kid knows how to dance and not just pose like it....
Aner2557 1 year ago
you need both male and female to dance REAL Salsa
lvildos 1 year ago
R.I.P Yen Dorado.......we will never see magic like this happen again. You will be missed my friend.
edwinriveramusic 1 year ago
Yen, we will miss you greatly.
Your smile and talent brightened the dance floor and it was a plessure to meet you.
Rest in peace.
madyvette 1 year ago
Fantastic!!! Soooo fluid!! What grace, what agility, what rhythm...... I salute you!!! Gender?? Hahahaha.... tell the haters.... 'EAT YOUR HEART OUT'!!!
petejtait 1 year ago
como se llama la cancion
RobertCMagna 1 year ago
Congratulations Eli! I am proud to have studied with this dancer, however briefly. (Do I dance near his level? Not quite!) I've seen him dance socially and as a lead he can make all sorts of partners look good.
mrrdrm 1 year ago
Who ever doesn't think this is amazing is just bitter
manskedavid 1 year ago
STUNNING!
cjm608 1 year ago
Los JOTOS en Jotolandia ni se les molesta ni molestan.
Punto! todo bien.
No Jotos at the Mayan Please.
Art4Law 1 year ago
This is making me happy... :)
whiteflag1000 1 year ago
they have competed also at the WSC 2009 but there aren't videos ....
giove280974 1 year ago
IMPECABLE!
dobroww 1 year ago
Fabulous!!!!! I am so happy they won...BRAVO Gentlemen!
nnatividad 1 year ago
omgg :DD<333
ladyuchiaha123 1 year ago
amazing dancers, amazing partnerwork. seeing that guy dance... jeee women dont dance that sexy and sophisticated! im speechless
shanashiri 1 year ago
the regular couples at the back is at a loss... couldn't believe what just happened... LOL
dingdong1962 1 year ago
hola me podrian decir el tema de cuando inicia en el 1:07 gracias e spara un regalo
fabrizziosalsa 2 years ago
Me podrian decir el titulo de estaq cancion q baila eli y yen
fabrizziosalsa 2 years ago
Salsa Y Sabor - Tito Puente
carupanito 2 years ago
omg!! wonderful synchronization. Congratulation!!!!
BaYTaC1077 2 years ago
buenisimo YEN DORADO....aver si me ensenas algundia. orgullosos deben de estar los yen y los dorado :-D
besos chau!
24dorado 2 years ago
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24dorado 2 years ago
Wow - excellente.
AnaPerenna 2 years ago
Wow. The best I've seen yet!
jeaninevicente 2 years ago
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jeaninevicente 2 years ago
WOW. amazing dancing by two talented dancers. Thanks for posting this video, hope to see more of Eli and Yen.
marroque68 2 years ago
Woow excelente tecnica de piruets y splits, buen manejo de tiempo, fantastico!!! algo gay pero q pedo!!! lo bueno y bien hecho se admira!!!m jojo
markomac10 2 years ago
Hes on point the hole time!!!...beautiful technique and control...the word is Fears!!! Im speechless an its about damn time that two male dancer win a competition like this...breaking the norms.=)
Nicaxican 2 years ago
Actually, if u look carefully he isn't on point the entire time..real close though!
KimberleyTorres 2 years ago
sin palabras..es lo mas marabilloso k eh visto en mi vida.. d verdad esto es..sin palabras..magnifico lo mejor hasta ahorita en la historia de la salsa..si estubiera mi amigo hector lavoe..dios mio gracias por estos bailarines tan maravillosos!!!!..felicidades!!!..=] eli eres guapisimo!!!..=]
tjpadreamaro 2 years ago 2
si viviera el maestro hector lavoe diria---cuidaoo que por ahi vienen los anormaleS! jeje pero en verdad son muy buenos el que la hace de chica lo hace muuuy bien esos pirues estan exelenteS! genial chicos sigan asi! saludos desde veracruz puerto mex.
shavasalsa 2 years ago
AWESOME! Such clean dancers. Ladies, take notes haha. Thanks for sharing this video.
stephmf2006 2 years ago 3
Amazing Dancers.....WOW,WOW,WOW. They are so talented. Dancing is not about gender, it is about happiness, joy, life, it is about PASSION.
RUBENLUNA2006 2 years ago 12
increible mi ermano simplemente increible!!!!!!!!!
oi si lo he visto todo, no hay mas na k pueda ver esto esta por ensima de todo lo k he visto antes
mil felicidades a los dos!!
Dvildancer 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing your talents with everyone. Eli has incredible control. I can't wait to see you perform and compete again. As for all the haters, what eles is knew, whenever someone reaches the top, people always try to bring them down.
Marrousshka 2 years ago 6
Do these two dance with girls too? This is not prejudice, I just wanna see if they dance with girls
aymenazami 2 years ago
Great dancers, too bad they don't dance with women! Not that I'm a homphobic, but the lady is the picture and what captivates the audience. The man is the frame, sortof hidden in the background making sure that the lady shines.
Having 2 male or 2 female dancers perform together confuses the viewer and takes away from their true potential.
These two male dancers are great dancers, but as I said before, too bad they didn't have females as partners.
merlin227 2 years ago
Wow wow wow!!! This is the firs time ever I feel compelled to write a comment. This is an amazing performance. Looking forwards to seeing them in Japan Salsa Congress!
samenobangohan 2 years ago
more women need to dance like this. too much emphasis is put on sexy girls with even sexier costumes and not on actual dancing ability.
Flawless!!!!
1coolgyrl 2 years ago 6
watch this video a couple of times. eli is flawless!!!! try and do better. it might be impossible!!!
cjm608 2 years ago
I can stop watching this vid,,,,,,,, it is just amazing the skills this 2 guys have, I am a girl and even though i am sexy when dancing salsa don't even come close .......lol but saw the other video when thet announce the winners Liz Lira was so mad she didn't show up to the stage.............lmao girl get over it you can't win all the time .......don't hate congratulate
pink30angel 2 years ago 4
Wow !!! Amazing
Halloni83 2 years ago
so fresh and so CLEAN CLEAN!! i <3 Eli and Yen!!
marilynwithmajesty 2 years ago
i know them both and they are without a doubt thee best! no one can do better!!! amazing!!!
cjm608 2 years ago
Amazing dancers and congrats to both. I'm happy to see two men dancing in a major competition because most competitions have rules that only a man and a woman can be partners. Dancing should have nothing to do with being a male or a female but about the skills you have as a dancer. Point proven by Eli and Yen. Keep it up and thanks for having the "COJONES" to do it in a well known competition. we should say thank you to the HATERS in philly for helping us move along the road to success. Luv u
negritadancer1 2 years ago 4
Just wondering if any one that posted a negative comment can do 20 single footed spins?? Get over the fact that they are both men, as a leader and a follower which is what the competition is about they are both fantastic. They are both extremely talented, dedicated to the art and they are constantly improving. They won because they are the best and they worked for it, they deserve it.
tdk586 2 years ago 2
@tdk586 thanks so much for saying this,, i could not have said it better,, all the haters out there talking about there needs to be a woman and a man only are full of shit,, wake up haters,, the world has changed big time since your little shells,,I have been a dancer for 16 years now and ALL my respect goes out to Yen (RIP) and Eli,,, these competitions are about leading, following, showmanship, technique and creativity,, not about who has a penis and who has a vagina,,, YOU GO BOYS!!!!!!
atuarez1 1 year ago
i think the Colombian couple should have won lol
assface908 2 years ago
impresionanteeeeeeeeeeeee
tateenllamas 2 years ago
It is "Salsa y Sabor" by Tito Puente
salserogriego 2 years ago
Just wondering what the name of this song is??
thanks!
pasmmut 2 years ago
I live in Philly have taken lessons with Eli and have danced with Eli and Yen. They are perpetually practicing and honing their craft. I see them out at the salsa clubs all the time and watching them dance here and even more so in person is fabulous and stunning to see. They are the cream of the salsa crop, deserve this award and the praise that goes with it. Eli and Yen, CONGRATULATIONS, HONEYS, MWAH! KEEP Doing what you're doin' as I know you will. from LC.
butterscotch7788 2 years ago
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salsera78 2 years ago
that was awesome, and they well deserved to win, but spare a thought for the other couples, especially the women...they just got beat...by a man. The judges have basically ruled that Eli is a better "woman" than them. And while you'll get no argument from me (they clearly were the best), you have to feel a little sorry for the girls....
pocketpt 2 years ago
I live in Philly and have seen Eli on the salsa seen a lot. He is also a great leader, and teacher as well. However, he has taken the art of following to another level. The women can learn a lot from him.
sastaroo 2 years ago
Another reason I like their perfomance is because they attack the routine from beginning to end. There is no room for bordom like I see in many routines. It's action from start to finish.
sastaroo 2 years ago
does anyone know the name of the song?
angefmcc 2 years ago
mi amigo también es puto y baila salsa, se llama Uriel y es de cuernavaca.
lemacame 2 years ago
That was really good .........they have great technique and there spinning is pretty crazy .......
salsakid69 2 years ago
Great job! that is what a salsa competition is about very nice and so clean, I am originally from LA but I have to admit they deserve the first place...Congratulations!.
francbloom18 2 years ago
las palabras sobran con estos dos profesionales!! demasiado en la excelencia!!
Mambodance1 2 years ago
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ummmm
has anybody noticed that eli is the KING of single footed spins?
i remember in the 2007 ESPN eli and yen competed and were the only couple that demonstrated fast multiple single footed spins. it was only after them that you see all this salseros attempting fast multiple single footed spins. everytime i see them they get faster and better.
alesandroestilo 2 years ago
ummmm
has anybody noticed that eli is the KING of single footed spins?
i remember in the 2007 ESPN eli and yen competed and were the only couple that demonstrated fast multiple single footed spins. it was only after them that you see all this salseros attempting fast multiple single footed spins. everytime i see them they get faster and better.
alesandroestilo 2 years ago 2
Eli has unbelievable balance, plus his moves are extremely polished. Flawless, and I also agree it takes time to develop chemistry with a partner to dance in such a manner. They will only improve. I emailed Eli and he responded today and thanked me for the comments and support. He deserves every bit of it, and I hope to see him one of the clubs here in Philly dancing. As his popularity grows, the sights are become lesser and lesser. Way to go Eli. You are definitely the prince of Philly Salsa!
sastaroo 2 years ago 2
i don't understand why people are hating on them...like they did anything wrong to any of you. it's ridiculous.
PLUS from my understanding they made history for being the only couple out of state or international to have ever won the mayan in what 13 or 14 years. now THAT says a lot. lets all just take a deep breath go on with our lives and give props where props should be given. don't stress it out these two are world class dancers. period.
alesandroestilo 2 years ago 2
Last, the reason why it looks so good is because Eli is an extremely polished dancer. He makes his moves look unique and uncopied. That's what gets him over. Plus he doesn't allow bordom within his style. That is what makes him The King of Philly Salsa.
The End.
sastaroo 2 years ago
wow philly seems to be filled with a bunch of ugly people that hate on everyone's talent....well they can bitch all they want but Eli and Yen are still the Mayan World Salsa Champions....to the victor the spoils of war
chuletaboricua 2 years ago
i'm from philly......the reason why people have not made a big deal out of this is because Philly is filled with a bunch of HATERS. I've been in the scene for 10 years...i'm a 37 year old woman who is not about to sugar coat anything. other dancers in philly are jealous that these guys out of nowhere brought a WORLD Championships to Philadelphia. and yes they are the only world salsa champions in philadelphia.
truthbtoldisback 2 years ago
truthbtold, you are exactly right. I've been on the salsa scene in Philly long enough to know you are telling the truth. Most instructors here in Philly are more about selling lessons and showing off that being a competitor, and a real teacher. Eli is the real deal from the heart, and like truthbtold has said, many are extremely jealous of what he has accomplished. He' s just being him. Guy/Guy team or not; Eli and Yen are to be reckoned with. End of story. He deserves all of the kudos.
sastaroo 2 years ago
These guys are definitely amongst the top dancers out there.
It will be definitely interesting to see them compete at the ESPN. It is more tougher competition simply because many of the best in the world try to compete there. Mayan is prestigious competition but world championship it is not! It has a very heavy local LA bias to it. I have heard it from out-of-town competitors many many times. That they could win in LA says a lot about them.
beepbip 2 years ago 2
I'm curious why the Philly All Stars (pro dancers or those who claim to be pro) haven't blown up the you tube and internets giving shout outs and big ups to Eli and Yen. Of course, some Philly salseros and salseras have done well on the national scene but this is the first time (as far as I know) anyone has brought home the gold.
This victory is a milestone for Philly salsa but you wouldn't know it.
Maybe it's typical Philly sh*t. If we can boo Santa, there's no way we'll cheer for this duo.
porkchop745 2 years ago
I'm from philly....it is a shame that other so called professionals in philly have not congratulated them. I've been going out every day since Eli and Yen won the Mayan and not once did the DJs announce that they were proud to have Phillys first and only World Salsa Champion. From my experience...philly is filled with a bunch of haters. i myself am extremely proud of Eli and Yen's accomplishment they are truly the best not just in Philly but the WORLD.
truthbtoldisback 2 years ago 2
I agree. I was at the Reef tonight in Philly, and not once did Figueroa mention that Eli and Yen won the Mayan.
sastaroo 2 years ago
Actually I danced with both and they were both great
GingiK 2 years ago
This is no doubt great entertainment and a nice choreography...but it's ashame when there are so many partnerless women out there that two guys are partnering up. Also I don't think that they would get the kind of reception they're getting if they were partnered up with women. I think they would look average...so I guess that's why they partnered up...it's quite a novelty act. I'd challenge them to partner up with a women and both lead and see how successful they are in a competition.
GIOJL 2 years ago
Eli is extremely talented. He can lead or follow. As you can see he's an incredible partner for Yen's lead. It was difficult for him to find a female dancer with compatible skills or a female who could be trained to reach his level.
Add to that, his diminutive size limited the number of women with whom he could partner professionally. I would think seeing a female towering over her partner would be as rare as two men dancing together.
porkchop745 2 years ago
Well I'm sure he won't have a problem finding a parnter now. Wouldn't it be something if both of them came back next year with female partners and competed for the title against each other?? Now that would be off the hook!
GIOJL 2 years ago
you must really not like these guys...if you only knew that eli has been around for a whilte now in the philly salsa scene as a LEADER not a follower that has been a recent thing. and hey a guy that can both lead and follow only makes for a greater dancer and teacher.
truthbtoldisback 2 years ago
Actually to the contrary, I think they are SPECTACULAR in this performance, however, I'd like to see them both lead and see how they would do in future competitions...I think it would make for some pretty exciting stuff, don't you, especially if they competed against each other in next year's competition? Also I think the reason this act is so spectacular is because one doesn't expect to see a man so competent as a follower.
GIOJL 2 years ago
Exactly, from what I understand, Eli is even better as a follower. However, I've seen him lead, and I think he's just a good.
sastaroo 2 years ago
i agree that would interesting. however, partnerships are not made out of the blue. why are oliver and luda good? because they've been working together for 12 years ask them. zulmara and abel for about 5 years as well.. you can't just partner up with anybody and in two months expect to win. with time and training and passion anybody not just eli and yen can accomplish great things
chuletaboricua 2 years ago
but you know zulmara and abel meet 5 months before the world championships and they still won first and they is also some people who just have that connection with and other partner when they dance lol but ya mostly dancers have to partner up and mabe with time but i think that a routine would be better with connections and not all couples have that
ReynaColors 2 years ago
What they've shown is that it doesn't matter who you partner up with; it's all about the choreography, originality, and individual talent. Once you watch them, you truly forget it's two guys dancing together.
sastaroo 2 years ago
I'm really happy for Eli. He's been in the salsa game for a long time.
porkchop745 2 years ago
I'm from Philly, and have seen Eli dance in real time alot. He is an extraordinary talent when it comes to salsa; one of the best followers I've ever seen. He also has unbelievable balance. I consider him the KING of Philly salsa.
sastaroo 2 years ago
i LOVE this... i saw them perform this at los angeles salsa congress and it was just amazing
jjuarez1982 2 years ago
this is beautiful!
TheDanceAddict247 2 years ago
dejo inmundas a todas las mujeres
canovistasalsa 2 years ago
aaaiiiiii TREMENDOSSSSSSSSSS
canovistasalsa 2 years ago 2
These guys are AWESOME! I saw them social dance, too - they are on another level!
sugarpushme 2 years ago
spectacular se merecieron el primer premio
10pachanguero 2 years ago
They are absolutely amazing! They are setting the bar and showing what real salsa is all about. My jaw stayed on the ground during their performance and this wasn't the first time I saw them perform. I could only dream to dance like that. It was like watching them dance on air. Again. . FABULOUS!
sunshineontherocks 2 years ago
WOW!!!! These guys rock. They are the absolute best!
So much talent!
AGUSON2 2 years ago
So beautiful. What a performance. What a statement.
celsoMdeMelo 2 years ago
amazing jajajajaja god job guys!!!
ElCorronchoMR 2 years ago
The BEST! Thank you for sharing your talent and making the world a better place.
suejinee 2 years ago
GO JOTOS! haha
FuckFakeSalseros 2 years ago
really good great job work it man
latinohoty 2 years ago
So f'ing awesome! This is what we're capable of - really nice job!
missrebeccajupiter 2 years ago
Great Performance!!
Tubegeminis 2 years ago
I loved watching these guys! absolutely amazing - so clean and controlled. cant wait to see them perform again :)
lmccarthy09 2 years ago
hahaha nice and clean
rumberow11 2 years ago
Great performance. Clean and impressive.
rowthat 2 years ago
These guys placed first even though one of the judges gave them a score of only 5 out of 25 points! Prejudice... I can't believe a judge at a professional dance competition can get away with something like that. Meanwhile, two of the other judges gave them perfect score! This routine was so original, smooth, precise and clean, it was just a pleasure to watch. It's refreshing to see a couple from out of town beat the LA dancers at the Mayan!
laurolita 2 years ago
I'm curious to know who the judge was that gave them a 5 out of 25 points?
salsaconritmo 2 years ago
I can't recall the name, but I know Gingi K. took a picture of the scores. I wonder if she will be posting it online...
laurolita 2 years ago
Fabia Barsic. I think she's William Ochoa's wife?
embalita 2 years ago
i love these guys...i've become a fan since their puerto rico performance...where they also got a standing ovation. wherever you are guys i'm your #1 fan. YOU ARE NUMBER 1!!!!!!!
alesandroestilo 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
More ballet bullshit. It is nice to see two dudes perform though. A sign of the times....
MegaTruthHurts 2 years ago
Did anyone notice that the follower DANCED THE WHOLE SONG on demi-point? (At least that's how it looks like from the video)
WOW! Amazing talent! Whn I grow up I want to be just like him!! :-)
richfuture2 2 years ago
Clean...Clean...Clean!!!!
From Los Angeles.... Congratulations an a job well done!
dns213 2 years ago
to ZulamarwantsME...
RIGHT ON POINT! you said it yourself! I was there and I'm so glad that this couple WON THE MAYAN. I mean look at the follower he's got it all: flexibility, styling (the best styling on stage), don't even get me started with his control over his spins. the great thing is that they don't just stop after the spin they combine it with some other move. And last but not least this couple has got MAD FLAVOR! my respects hands down the best of the entire night!
chuletaboricua 2 years ago
I truly hope this is where dance competitions are heading. I get tired of seeing the spins, then the OJP. For the uninformed that's the Open-Jump-Pose. The OJP is classic in LA for people that can't control their spins.
ZulmarawantsMe 2 years ago
all talent no trash how refreshing
BobbyLSalsero 2 years ago
you right men
rumberow11 2 years ago