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Jimmy AntonINSTRUCTOR REVIEW
(Originally posted on Salsaweb NY, pre-1999)
Another of New York’s premier mambo instructors is Jimmy Anton. Jimmy teaches his
unique style of mambo at different places throughout the city. One of his best known spots
is over at the Dick Shea studio located at 69 West 14th street NYC 10011. He teaches there
several times a week. Classes run 1 hour long and begin with roughly 20 minutes of open
shines. After a brief water break Jimmy takes his students through a turn pattern for the
remaining portion of the class. Students continuously rotate from partner to partner so
that they get a feel of what it is like to try the turn pattern on different partners.
Students normally stay for more than one of his classes. The fee for each 1 hour class is
$10.00.
 There are several different reasons why I love to go to Jimmy’s classes. Not only is he a talented mambo instructor, but he
is also a true and sincere friend. This aspect is very evident between Jimmy and his
students. Everyone knows that in class Jimmy is the master of his domain, but outside of
class he is one of the gang. It is not uncommon for Jimmy and several of his students to
socialize after class. I could easily think of 3 to 4 different occasions in recent memory
where Jimmy has joined his students during after class social activities. And the beauty
of it is that it isn’t limited to dancing. There have been several occasions where a
group of us (Jimmy included) have gone out to dinner.
Jimmy instills the feeling of friendship and family
amongst his student population. I personally can say that they are the most open and
social group of mambo students I’ve encountered in the New York area. They are always
willing to extend their friendship to anyone seeking it. I’ve introduced people to
this group and I’ve never been disappointed. Once you become a friend, phone numbers
are exchanged and people keep each other abreast of who is going out when and where. Its
the perfect mambo student scenario, where people learning to dance mambo find people to go
out to dance and practice with. I’ve seen deep friendships formed that carry on over
to many aspects of city life ranging from theater and movies to dinner and group field
trips.
 Jimmy's Style in a nutshell
On another note,
Jimmy’s style of mambo instruction is very unique to watch. If I were to compare him
to other instructors, I would say that Jimmy has a very smooth, pleasant and ballroom-ish
style of dancing. I for one like it and look to have it complement my very energetic style
of dancing. He is a great teacher to have and I highly recommend him. Jimmy is like a
master jeweler whose skills refine and polish even the roughest of diamonds. If you have
some rough edges, then he is the man to go to.
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Privates:
- Jimmy is currently available to teach private
classes. Those interested should contact him directly to
discuss fees and scheduling.
Children:
- Jimmy mainly caters to an adult mambo student dance crowd.
Class Schedule:
Jimmy Anton
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Jimmy currently teaches at:
Cap 21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011See
www.JimmyAnton.com to his
up-to-date class schedule and fees
Classes are subject to
change without notice
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Directions:
NYC Transit : NYC Public Transit
Authority Website which supplies you info on train/bus routes, transportation, etc.
Mapquest.com : Map/direction providing website for those using their own
vehicles to get to class location.
Yahoo.com: This is the link to the Yahoo maps starting page. According to Steve Shaw,
it may be the better of the two Map websites.
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