I met with Eddie Torres the official "King of Mambo Dance" at Jimmy’s Bronx Cafe where the following interview was conducted. Mr. Torres is considered a pioneer and it is through his teaching and natural dance abilities that many dancers can proudly say, "I’ve learned from Eddie Torres". I should know. I’m one of them. For the past nine years, I have been involved in the New York mambo scene. For six of those years, I was a principle dancer with the Eddie Torres Dance Company. Since departing his company, I’ve traveled around the world imparting and sharing with others the "Eddie Torres Technique" mixed with my own style. It has been a winning combination. The Eddie Torres technique is recognized around the world.

So it is with great pride that I share with you this exclusive interview. Exclusive in that it was the first time Mr. Torres was interviewed for the Internet. In addition, you will read facts about his life not revealed in other interviews.

For Eddie Torres, it started when he was 16 years of age and attracted to a particular young lady. She knew how to dance and he did not. Compelled to prove to himself and probably to her that he could learn and dance well, Eddie Torres embarked on dance mission that has now spanned over 30 years.