GoDancemambo.com's 2009 Chocolate Party - Asian Sensation turned Toronto's Dovercourt House into a feast of sensual delight.
Scores of ninjas, sexy cheongsams and cheongsam inspired tops along with red filled the dance floor with nary a pair of jeans in sight.
From a serene Tai Chi Chen lesson with Sifu Jim Liang, to asian calligraphy, organic spicy five chili chocolate to the the body painted Tracy tempting them with strawberries, chocolate and whipping cream, to the Lion dance, the senses were indeed treated.
Adding to the fun were classic asian movies - possibly The Seven Samurai projected on the wall throughout the evening.
Northern Legs Southern Fists Traditional Chinese Lion Dance started the evening's entertainment with a crash and a bang of cymbals and drums. And that lion was flirting with the ladies and went right into the crowd looking for his traditional treat which he shared right back!
Team Ryouko founding member who worked on Chow Yun Fat and Jet Li movie sets, Allen Keng performed a captivating martial arts routine with and without weapons.
Damarys Gutierez's one woman dance show had a few moves that the women in the audience will no doubt be trying out.
Eduardo Doricos, Cuban Olympian, got their attention with a spellbinding ground dance and balancing display of grace and raw strength combing gymnastics, contemporary dance and Afro-Cuban rhythm.
Then it was salsa, flirty Cha Chas and a Rumba or two from DJ Nilson's stock of music for dancing well into the night.
Short videos posted to SalsaTO's YouTube
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