Addie is committed to promoting good will and unity through the art of Latin dance establishing an open approach in an environment that is safe, secure and fun to all children/teenagers and adults who seek guidance particularly in impoverished drug stricken communities.

Her desire to give back to the community is obvious as she conducts therapeutic dance classes to drug addicts in rehabilitation at El Regreso Foundation, founded by Executive Director, Mr. Carlos Pagan.

It is with pride that Addie instills a great sense of confidence and positive self-image. She teaches how to appreciate our Latin culture through history, music and dance--Mambo, Salsa, American Jazz, Basic Classic Ballet, Plena, and Afro-Cuban movement.

The Diva has had the experience of working with Deaf Adolescents in the Lexington School for the Deaf, where she taught and choreographed the graduation dance program. All through the communication of Sign language (body-language), interpreters and very loud Bass in the music, the students performed a medley of African rhythms, Plena, Columbian Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Merengue and New York Style Salsa.

Recently, Addie has also shared in developing trust, positive thinking and physical exercise in the Fulton and Baltic St. Out Patient Department (Psychiatric Clinic) and also at the Heights-Hill Mental Health Service South Beach Psychiatric Center in Flatbush.

Without conclusion, Ms. Razz M' Tazz shows how to keep a good attitude, a sense of fair play, humor and patience while learning to complete any task. Enhancing total concentration and creativity while also learning discipline and strategy.

Community Credits

Her strong ties with the community are apparent in the many performances for the NYPD, which include 10/13 Parties (officer needs assistance benefit dance), The Scholarship Dinner dance at Leornards of Greatneck and the NYPD graduation ball.

It is with pride that Addie also shares the talents and encouragement at the U.S Department of Justice Federal Bureau Prisons Detention Center for the staff during Hispanic Heritage Month.At the Federal Bureau of prison in Ottisville, NY in 1999, performance for 1,200 inmates. Addie has utilized her dance skills as a tool for developing ideas and methods for leading a drug free environment. Encouraging and developing new talent and build bridges of understanding among people of different backgrounds. Teaching leadership skills, conflict resolution skills, multi-cultural education and awareness. She does this by conducting dance workshops in Public schools, colleges and universities such as-P.S.18/I.S.286-Laguardia College, and The Hotchkiss School.

Recognized with awards and letters of appreciation she has involved herself in the 7th Annual New York State Assembly-Senate Puerto Rican/Hispanic Taskforce Conference in Albany, Bushwick-Ridgewood Senior Home, Maira Hernandez Park Youth Day Celebration, and the 4th & 5th Annual Three Kings Celebration and Cultural Exchange sponsored by the Bronx Council on the Arts. The Purple Heart Annual Dinner Dance for Veterans in 1998-99 and the Latin -American Hispanic Month Celebration in North Carolina.