Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow (USA)
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ビリーは30年以上ものダンスパフォーマンスのキャリアがあり、アメリカＮＢＣ放送のドン・キルシュナーズ・ロック・コンサートに4シーズンにわたり出演した世界的に有名なダンスカンパニー、ダンス・ディメンションズ（Dance
Dimensions）の創設者・リードパフォーマーとして若い頃から活躍。マジソン・スクエア・ガーデン、カーネギー・ホール、ラジオ・シティー他の世界中の大舞台に出演。グロリア・ゲイナー、ティト・プエンテ、セリア・クルーズ、ボブ・ホープ等など、多数の大物スターや、映画「カリートの道（1993年／米）」、「クロスオーバー・ドリーム（1985年／米）」、「サマー・オブ・サム（1999年／米）」等のコレオグラフィーを手がけ、旧UPNドラマシリーズ「サウス・ビーチ｣でヴァネッサ・ウィリアムズと競演、など活動内容は枚挙に暇がない。
Billy has over 30 years of dance performance
experience. As a young man, he was the founder and
lead performer of the Dance Dimensions, the internationally
acclaimed dance company who appeared on NBC's Don Kirshner's
Rock Concert for four seasons. He has appeared at Madison
Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, Radio City and numerous
top venues around the world. He has worked and choreographed
for numerous headliners, including Gloria Gaynor, Tito
Puente, Celia Cruz, Bob Hope...the list goes on...
Film credits include "Carlito"s Way", "Cross Over Dreams", "Summer of Sam". Look for Billy on the new UPN Series "South Beach" dancing
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ケイティー・マーロウは1981年よりプロのパフォーマーとして活躍。出演はキャバレーダンス・レビューショー、舞台、テレビ、映画など、多岐にわたる。全米映画俳優組合、俳優組合会員。キュナード社NACクルーズ・ラインのショーガールとしてキャリアをスタート、その後テレビCMや「コーラスライン」、テレビショー｢イコライザー｣、「マイアミ・ヴァイス」等の映画に多数出演。その後日本のナイトクラブレビューショー「ホットナイト」等のコレオグラフィーを手がける。1995年に全米のトップ企業向けにエンタテインメントサービスを提供するプロダクション「ダンスセーション！エンターテインメント」を設立。
Katie Marlow has been performing professionally
since 1981. As a performer, she has assembled a wide
range of credits stretching from cabaret revues,
to theatre to television and feature films. She is
a member of both Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity
Association. Beginning her performance career as
a showgirl aboard the Cunard NAC Cruise Line, she
later branched out to do commercials and feature
films. Just a few of her credits include "A Chorus Line: The Movie" the television show "The Equalizer" and "Miami Vice". She later moved into choreography, putting together, the "Hot
Nights in the City night club revue in Japan. In
1995 she founded Dancesation! Entertainment - an
upscale production company who provides entertainment
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現在二人は世界で最も完成度の高く多才なダンスチームのひとつとして知られる。2002年ハッスルおよびキャバレーダンス・エキジビションIDO世界大会優勝。全米で同年に二つの世界大会優勝に輝いた唯一のペア。その他勝ち取ったタイトルは、2000年全米オープン・キャバレーダンス選手権優勝、1999年全米ハッスル選手権優勝、2002年NADCキャバレーダンス選手権優勝。加えてビリーとケイティーは、世界でも数少ないダンサーにのみ与えられる栄誉である名高いブラックプール・ダンス・フェスティバル・オープン・エキジビション大会の招待者として4度招かれている。シアターダンスおよびソーシャルペアダンスの世界トップレベルのパフォーマーとして類まれな才能をもつ二人は、社交ダンス、ハッスル、サルサ、そしてスウィングといった複数のダンス界において人気を博すという特別な地位を築いている。
Together, they are considered to be one of the most
highly accomplished and versatile dance teams in
the world. They are the 2002 IDO World Champions
for both Hustle and Cabaret Exhibition. They are
the only couple in the history of the United States
to hold two separate world championship titles in
the same year. Other titles include 2000 US Open
Cabaret Champions, 1999 United States Hustle Champions,
2002 NADC Cabaret Champions. In addition, Billy and
Katie were four times invitees to the prestigious
Blackpool Dance Festival Open Exhibition Championships,
an honor reserved for only a select few throughout
the world. With their exceptional talent of being
able to perform both theatrical dance and social
partner dance on a world class level, they hold the
distinctive position of being in demand on a number
of circuits, including the Ballroom circuit, the
Hustle circuit, the Salsa circuit and even the Swing
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ハッスルにおいては、世界売上げナンバー1を誇るダンスビデオ教材を出版、世界各地でパフォーマー、インストラクターとして活動。近年、海外では香港、ロンドン、エクアドル、台湾、イタリアにおいて公演。米国内ではラジオ・シティーやリンカーン・センターといった名だたる会場に出演。「グッドライフ・テレビ」の特番、VH１のインタビュー番組「ディスコが世界を制した時」に出演。「サルサウェブドットコム」や「ダンス・スポーツ・マガジン」等ダンス雑誌、新聞、テレビ等のインタビュー多数。ESPNの世界サルサ選手権やABC放送「ダンシング・ウィズ・ザ・スターズ」に今後出演予定。どうぞお見逃しなく。
They have the number one selling hustle instructional
dance videos in the world, and are in demand in many
far off destinations as performers and instructors.
Recent overseas performances include Hong Kong, London,
Equador, Taiwan and Italy. At home, the pair have
been featured at home in the US at such well known
venues as Radio City Music Hall and Lincoln Center.
They were the subjects of a special television segment
for Good Life TV, and Billy was a featured interview
subject for VH1's "When Disco Ruled the World".
They have been interviewed in various dance publications;
including SalsaWeb.com and DanceSport Magazine as
well as being the subjects of numerous newspaper
and television interviews. Look for their upcoming
featured performances at the World Salsa Championships
on ESPN, and on ABC's Dancing With the Stars. |
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ビリーとケイティー、そしてパートナーのランディー・アトラスは毎年4月にマイアミで行われる世界ハッスル・サルサ選手権（IHSC）の主催者としても活動中。
2003年にビリーは、アルバート・トレス主催のマイアミ・サルサ・コングレスにて特別功労賞を受賞。近年ビリーとケイティーは、ダンス界において模範的かつ人々を魅了するパフォーマーに贈られる「アウギー（読み方？？）＆マルゴ・ロドリゲス賞」を受賞している。
Billy and Katie along with partner Randy Atlas are the organizers of the International Hustle and Salsa Competition (IHSC) which takes place every April in Miami.
In 2003 Billy was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Miami Salsa Congress by Albert Torres. Billy and Katie were also the recent recipients of the Augie and Margo Rodriguez Award which is awarded to exemplary and inspirational performance within the dance world. |
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Tito & Tamara (Puerto Rico)
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オルトス・J.・グティエレス・オルティスことティト・オルティスは1974年12月26日サントゥルセに生まれる。プエルトリコ大学学士課程を自然科学専攻にて卒業後、両親の勧めでサルサダンサーとしてのキャリアをスタート。また他のジャズ、メレンゲ、「ボンバ・イ・プレナ」、ルンバ、モダンダンス等で群を抜く実力派ダンサーでもある。以降世界30ヵ所にて、妻のタマラ・リボルシと共にパフォーマンスおよびレッスン指導を行う。二人は世界中のコングレスに毎年参加している。タマラ・リボルシは1978年2月24日アルゼンチンにて生まれ、プエルトリコに移り住み、母親からダンス芸術の血を受け継ぐ。20年以上ものキャリアを持ち、ジャズ、バレエ、ヒップホップ他の多岐にわたるジャンルでの訓練を積み、技術力の高いダンサーおよびインストラクターとなる。ルイス・フォンシ、ダビッド・ビスバル、マニー・マニュエル、エドニタ・ナザリオ、ユリ＆ウィルキンス等のアーティストとの活動経験がある。二人はテレビCM、ダンスビデオ、「ダーティダンシング・ハバナ・ナイツ(2004年／アメリカ)」、イエロー、エル・カンタンテ−エクトール・ラボエ、アメリカン・ギャングスターなどにダンサーとして出演。振付師ダニー・ルゴと共にリズム・ダンス・スタジオを持ち、活動中。現在彼はサルサダンサーだけではなく、サン・ホアン市サルサダンス・プログラムのディレクターでもあり、ビクトール・マニュエル、ギルベルト・サンタロサ、マイケル・スチュアート、エル・グラン・コンボ、リッチー・レイ＆・ボビー・クルーズ、ドミンゴ・キノーネス、イスマエル・ミランダ、エルビス・クレスポ、チェオ・フェリシアーノ、モデスト・セペダ、アンディ・モンタニエス、テゴ・カルデロン等のアーティストのためのコレオグラフィーを手掛る。また彼は2001年ミスユニバース大会に出演したリッキー・マーチンの「ボンバ」「チャ・チャ・チャ」の振付、マイアミで2003年に行われたセリア・クルーズの「アスーカル」スペシャルの振付も手掛ける。更にジャズダンサーとして、メリナ・レオン、ヤイレ、エルビス・クレスポ、オルガ・タノン、その他のアーティストと競演。
Ortos J. Gutie´rrez Ortiz , better known as Tito Ortos , was
born in Santurce on December 26, 1974. After finishing a Natural
Science Bachelor's Degree in the University of Puerto Rico.
Tito started his career as a Salsa Dancer by his parents initiatives.
Also he is an outstanding dancer of other genres such as: Jazz,
Merengue, "Bomba y Plena", Rumba, Modern Dance, among others. Since then, he has visited more than 30 cities worldwide giving performances and classes, with his wife and dance partner Tamara Livolsi . They both participate yearly in congress around the world. Tamara Livolsi , was born in Argentina on February 24, 1978, but was raised in Puerto Rico, she inherited from her mother the art of dancing. With more than 20 years experience, trained in various dance disciplines like: jazz, ballet, hip hop and others, makes her a versatile dancer and instructor. She has worked for artists like: Luis Fonsi , David Bisbal , Manny Manuel , Ednita Nazario , Yuri y Wilkins among others. Both of them have participated in various television commercials, dance videos and movies such as, "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" , Yellow , El Cantante: Hector Lavoe and American Ganster as dancers. Also they own and operated Rhythms Dance Studio, with Danny Lugo choreographer. Today, he is not only a Salsa Dancer, he also is the Director of the San Juan City Salsa Dance Program and has made the choreographic works for several artists such as: Vi´ctor Manuelle , Gilberto Santarosa , Michael Stuart , El Gran Combo , Richie Rey y Bobby Cruz , Domingo Qui&ntidle;ones , Ismael Miranda , Elvis Crespo , Cheo Feliciano , Modesto Cepeda , Andy Monta?ez y Tego Caldero´n . He was also the choreographer for the "Bomba" and "Cha-Cha-Cha" routine in Ricky Martin 's appearance in Miss Universe 2001 and the Celia Cruz "Azu´car" Special in Miami in 2003. In addition as a jazz dancer he has performed with Melina Leo´n , Yaire , Elvis Crespo , Olga Ta?o´n and others. |
Ricardo & Viviana (Columbia)
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Junior & Emily (San Francisco )
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| Junior and Emily are a brother and sister team from San Francisco, CA. Junior (21) and Emily (17) have performed, taught, and competed all over the world. Through the years Junior and Emily have created their own unique style of dancing which has swept stages around the world. They are 7- time National and International Salsa Dance Champions and are the youngest solo internationally traveling couple. They are also the youngest couple to hold their own dance company called, "Amicitia". Junior and Emily will continue to deliver fast, energetic, and exciting performances that will inspire the youth and welcome the new generation of dance. ( Approx: 100 words. Don't know if you want to use any of the rest. ) They have been on the cover of the world renowned " Latin Beat Magazine" as well as the face of International Congresses around the world. They were choreographer's on the hit TV show " So You Think You Can Dance" choreographing the Mambo, and have also done promotions for the hit TV show "Dancing With The Stars". They will also be on the new album cover of the world renowned Famous Latin Orquestra, "The Fania All Stars". They have accomplished so much at such a young age, but for them this is just the beginning |
Sekou & Cristina (USA)
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Descarga Caribe Dance Company
Sekou and Cristina have been performing and teaching masterworks together for the past 4 years. Their unique style of Salsa/Mambo, rich with Afro-Cuban essence and laced with techniques from many genres of dance, have earned Sekou and Cristina broad recognition in the United States and world wide. Sekou and Cristina have instructed and performed at Salsa Congresses in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Houston, Chicago, Puerto Rico, China, UK, Japan and Canada. In addition they have conducted workshops in New York, Chicago, LA, Seoul, Tokyo, San Diego, Seattle, Beijing, New Orleans, Miami, Toronto, Dallas, Boston, Poland, Mexico City, Mexico and Rome, Italy.
Sekou McMiller and Cristina Zavala
Descarga Caribe Dance co
www.descargacaribedance.com |
Sean Hui & Andrea Schiffer (China, Germany)
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Jessalyn & Zoe (USA,China)
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Jessalyn comes from San Francisco, is the director and founder of MamboGem Latin Dance Company, and has been performing and teaching salsa/mambo since 2001. She performed with professional Latin dance company - Mambo Romero Dance Company of San Francisco in LA Salsa Congress, Puerto Rico World Salsa Congress, and San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
Jessalyn often visits New York to train with Eddie Torres, Frankie Martinez and many other world renowned mambo teachers. She has traveled around the globe to attend many world salsa festivals and danced with the best dancers from all over the world. In August 2006, Jessalyn was invited as a special guest judge for the 2nd China Salsa Championships in Beijing.
Jessalyn has over 15 years of professional dance training from U.S. in variety of dance disciplines, including ballet, modern, jazz, flamenco, international Latin, Ballroom, Westcoast Swing, Hustle, New York style mambo, hip hop, and afro-cuban folklore dance movements. Her elegant, smooth and sensuous mambo dance styling reflects her training in these dance forms. |
Javier Solis “Gemini” (Mexico, USA)
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Gemini was conceived in 2004 and has since been competing internationally,
while maintaining the title of undefeated champion in Portland, OR. Gemini is recognized internationally thanks to the quality of his performances and teaching. Gemini has traveled to many destinations, including Mexico, Canada and, most recently, Japan. Gemini has also produced the first full-color magazine dedicated entirely to salsa (Pure Salsa Magazine). Also, Gemini has produced the Largest NW Open Salsa Competition to date, which is associated with the biggest promoter of salsa, Albert Torres, as well as the Las Vegas World Salsa Championships and ESPN. |
Meera Emmanuell
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Performer, Instructor, Promoter - Mezclao
She was born into a family surrounded by legendary musicians of India to the likes of Yesudas & Chitra, instilling music and rhythm into her mind body and soul.
At the age of 4 she was inducted into Break House at Kuwait, where she has done over 300 stage shows around the Gulf Corporation Council in Bollywood and Free Style and won over 25 solo national performances.
Performed internationally on stage and silver screen for renowned singers Sonu Nigam, Shaan, KK and actors Salman Khan & Karishma Kapoor,
2005 - Joined Mezclao Dance Academy − Bangalore − India, where she was trained by Anup Thomas in Salsa, Bachatta, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Rueda, Jive and Merengue.
Now a lead instructor / partner of Mezclao - Performs, Choreographs & Teaches - Bollywood & Ladies styling internationally at the GCC, Europe, Asia Pac & South Asian countries.
She is the epitome of graciousness and has the ability to interpret and enact music and lyrics on the dance floor. Now a true pioneer in ladies solo performance in India and marred as one of the best social dancers, she plans to reach out to the far corners of the world and spread her love for dancing through − workshops, charity events, stage shows and acting. Latest being salsa “Famina - Miss India 2007”. |
Mi Jung (Korea)
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Salsera since 7 years.
From Flamenco to Salsa, Mi Jung develops her style with elegance and very graceful.
Quickly we could have the pleasure to discover this dancer in many Salsa events.
• Hong Kong Latin Festival in 2005
• Beijing Salsa Festival in 2005
• Beijing Salsa Festival in 2006
• China Salsa Congress in 2006
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Surprising and charming, Mi Jung started to teach and perform in Seoul.
She learned Belly Jazz and goes to practice Tango in Buenos-Aires.
Teacher in Hong-Kong she built her team called: “Soul Sisters”.
Becomes choreographer and enjoys to work body movements.
Many Salseras and Salsa lovers join her Dance Studio from HK to Shanghai nowadays.
She builds a team in Shanghai, teaching lady styling, body movement and couple style.
In Shanghai, with Hot Salsa group, SH Mambo, SSDG, she cooperates to make workshops and events.
October 2006, was the first annual Shanghai Salsa Congress that she organized.
Publicity Ambassador in 2006 at Hong Kong Salsa Festival.
Director of Shanghai Salsa Prod in Shanghai for ISSCC.
Organizer of Shanghai Salsa Congress. |
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Burju & Victor Hacha Y Machete (USA)
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アチャ・イ・マチェテダンスカンパニーのディレクターとして、ブルジュ＆ビクターは地元および世界中で、革新的なコレオグラフィーとオリジナルなスタイル、ダンサーとしての高い技術力で知られ、高い評価を得ている。世界各国にてツアーを行い、世界中の多数のサルサコングレスやイベントで指導およびパフォーマンス出演を果たす。特にブルジュのボディー・ムーブメント・クラスは、細部にわたる緻密な解説で世界中から人気を集める。ブルジュ＆ビクターは、設立当初の「すべてのサルセーロ・サルセーラたちをとりまく環境をより豊かに、ポジティブで感動を生む環境へと指導・促進すること」の目標に基づき、現在もカンパニーとして活動中。
Directors of Hacha Y Machete Dance Company, Burju & Victor
have earned a
remarkable reputation both locally and internationally for their
innovative choreography, original style, and high caliber of dancers. They
have toured worldwide and have taught and performed at numerous salsa
congresses/events throughout the world. Specifically, Burju's body
movement class has earned worldwide popularity for her intricate breakdown
and detail. Burju and Victor continue to direct their
company with the
original goals in mind; to enrich, educate, and promote a positive and
inspiring environment for all salseros/as.
The Burju and Victor Story :ブルジュ＆ビクター物語
 トルコ人サルサルセーラとプエルトリコ人サルセーロが出会い、お互いのダンスに「一目惚れ」した瞬間から物語は始まった。
ビクターはマサチューセッツ州ローレンスのサルサやマンボ音楽を愛する家庭に育つ。ブルジュはニューヨーク州クイーンズにて多くのプエルトリコ人やドミニカ人の友人に囲まれて育つ。二人はボストン大学にて行われる毎年恒例のラテン・タレント・ショーにてコレオグラフィー・パフォーマンスを行うアマチュア・ダンス・チームにて知り合う。ビクターはプロジェクト要員として外部から選ばれた何人かの学生の内の一人として参加。ブルジュとビクターはダンスパートナーとなり、次第に関係は恋人同士へと発展、その後は多くの人に知られるとおり。現在ブルジュとビクターは婚約中、間もなく結婚予定。まさに「サルサが世界をひとつにする」を地で行っている二人？？
写真：ジョエル・マシコット
Turkish salsa dancer meets Puerto Rican Salsero, and it
was love at first dance.
Well, the story goes something like that. Victor grew up
in Lawrence MA in a household that adored salsa and mambo
music. Burju grew up in Queens NY surrounded by Puerto
Rican and Dominican friends. They met through an amateur
dance group formed at Boston University whose main objective
was putting together choreography for the school's annual
Latino talent exhibition. Victor was recruited among a
few other non-BU students to help in the project. Burju
and Victor became dance partners. Amidst their dancing
a romance began to bloom and the rest is history. Today,
Victor and Burju are engaged and soon to be married. Talk
about “Unity Through Salsa”… ? Photo by Joel Massicot
What we are all about
アチャ・イ・マチェテ（HYMスタイル）は、マサチューセッツ州における初のNYOn2プロフェッショナル・ラテンダンス・カンパニー。1999年に、ニューイングランド地方にて、パフォーマンスやレッスンを通じNYスタイルサルサ／マンボをより豊かにし、指導して行くことを目的として有志により設立。ブルジュ・ハータークとビクター・ペレスの指導の下、グループは地元および世界中で、革新的なコレオグラフィーとオリジナルなスタイル、ダンサーとしての高い技術力で知られ、高い評価を得る。彼らの熱意と情熱は、世界的に有名なウエストコースト・ワールド・サルサ・コングレス、ニューヨーク・サルサ・コングレスの舞台、そしてボストン、ニューヨーク・シティ、ニュージャージー、ロードアイランド、コネチカット、ワシントンDC等の有名クラブでの出演や、ソノラ・カルセルス、エル・グラン・コンボとの競演をも実現させることとなった。
現在もブルジュ＆ビクターはカンパニー設立当初の目標に向けて引き続き活動中−「すべてのサルセーロ・サルセーラたちをとりまく環境をより豊かに、ポジティブで感動を生む環境へと指導・促進すること」そして「音楽とダンスを愛し、感謝する心をサルサの仲間たちと分かち合うこと」。
Hacha Y Machete (HYM Style) was the first official Massachusetts based professional New York Style “ON 2” Latin dance company. The company was formed in 1999 by a group of friends with the intent of enriching and educating New England about the New York Style of dancing salsa/mambo through our performances and classes. Under the direction of Burju Hurturk and Victor Perez the group has earned a remarkable reputation both locally and internationally for their innovative choreography, original style, and high caliber of dancers. Their dedication and passion has earned them spots on some of the world's most prestigious stages such as the West Coast World Salsa Congress, the New York Salsa Congress, in some of the biggest night clubs in Boston, New York City, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Washington D.C., and along side well known salsa bands such as Sonora Carruseles and El Gran Combo.
Today, Burju and Victor continue to direct their company
with the original goals in mind. To enrich, educate, and
promote a positive and inspiring environment for all salseros.
To share their love and appreciation of the music and dance
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Oliver & Luda (Austrailia)
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Oliver & Luda have been dancing
together for 15 years and are the current World Salsa
Champions making them undoubtedly the best Salsa/Mambo
dance couple in Australia.
Oliver & Luda 15年間一緒に踊っているペアで、ここ数年 World Salsa Championsでの実力はオーストラリアのナンバーON2マンボダンサーであることを証明しています。
They are the winners of the 2001
IDO World Salsa Championships, 2005 Puerto Rican Open,
and the 1 st and 2 nd Annual World Salsa Championships
held in Las Vegas 2005 & 2006.
彼らは、 2001年 IDO World Salsa Championshipsと2005年Puerto Rican
Openで優勝し, Las Vegas で 開催されたAnnual World Salsa Championshipsでは2005年には優勝し、2006年は準優勝しています。
Known for their breathtaking perfect
style, genius musical interpretation and clear precise
teaching methods, this couple is one of the worlds most
admired and sought after dancers and instructors.
息をのむような完璧なスタイル、そして音楽のすばらしい表現力、はっきりとわかりやすい彼らのレッスンのメソッドで知られる彼らは、ダンサーやインストラクターの中でも最も認められているペアです。
Currently taking the Salsa world
by storm, this dynamic duo's experiences range from Multiple
Australian Dance Sport Champions, Australian Salsa Champions
to 4 time World Salsa Champions.
ここ数年サルサ界ををあっという間に魅了したこのダイナミックな二人はMultiple Australian Dance
Sportのチャンピオンから、オーストラリアのサルサチャンピオン、そして4度のWorld Salsa Championsのチャンピオンまで制覇している。
Oliver, the creator of his own ‘Aussie Style Salsa' has
been spreading this new phenomenon to Congresses all over
the world.
Oliverは、彼独自の”Aussie Style Salsa”を確立し、 世界中のコングレスでこの
新しい旋風を巻き起こしている。
Having created a following of Aussie
Style dancers from around the globe, Oliver & Luda
have gained the respect of dancers and promoters alike
and will continue to place ‘Aussie Style Salsa' firmly
on the map for many years to come.
世界中でAussie Style のダンサーを育てているOliver & Luda は、ダンサーとプロモーターにも同様にリスペクトされ、未来永劫にAussie
Style Salsaを確固たる地位へと導き続けるだろう。
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Erick & Consuelo (Norway, Mexico)
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"Erik and Consuelo are the founders, directors and choreographers of Salsa
Frio Dancers in Norway.
They were the first Norwegians performing at the prestigious World Salsa
Congress in Los Angeles. They have performed at several events in New York
City, such as famous Club Cache. They won the biggest trophy at the Gemini
US Open Salsa Competition held in Portland, Oregon, USA in 2006. They placed
among the top ten couples at the world salsa championship in Puerto Rico,
July 2006. Erik and Consuelo are listed as instructors on SalsaNewYork.com.
They have been teaching together since 2003, and have created a big salsa
scene in their home town which is located in the arctic region of Norway.
They have received valuable training from some the best instructors in the
world such as US champion of Latin Ballroom (mambo) Edgar Osorio, Eddie
Torres - 'the mambo king', Frankie Martinez, Alex Da Silva, Nelson Flores,
Piel Canela dancers, Leon Rose, Santo Rico Dance company, etc |
Salsa Frio Lady's Team (Norway)
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New Zealand Youth Salsa Team (New Zealand)
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The New Zealand Youth Salsa team are the most decorated team of SALSA DANCERS to bless the International Salsa Stage.
Known for their PURE energy & passion both on and off the dance floor, the New Zealand Salsa Kids has received praise from the worlds best. Victor & Brujur, Oliver & Luda, Edie Salsa Freak, Jamie & Liz, and ALex Chi have all shared enthusiastic reviews about the way these kids from down-under just tear up the dance floor.
Discovered by the GOD FATHER of World Salsa MR ALBERT TORRES, he challenged the kids to attend the 2006 West Coast Salsa Congress, where they received 4 Standing ovations. They last year added the JAPAN SALSA Congress to their resume and were titled the SPIRIT of Sydney Salsa Congress 2006-2007.
Team Coach - Stayz is the current New Zealand Professional Salsa Champion, with his dance partner P-lo (17 years old) - She was his first youth salsa student.
The New Zealand team are very excited to be a part of this amazing SALSA EVENT in BEIJING - CHINA |
Anup Thomas
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Director and founder of Mezclao Dance Academy with branches in various parts of Bangalore India and neighboring countries.
What first started as a hobby transformed into a passion.
While he continues to work as an senior executive for an MNC, he is actively taking Latin forms of Latin dances to the far corners of India and neighboring countries.
Performed with Cultural Explosion (NY) at following Salsa Congresses
USA - NY, NJ, Miami, LA, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, Puerto Rico
Canada - Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver
Italy - Torino
UK - London
Spain − Barcelona
Competitions:
Winner of Bachatta open competition − Torino, Italy 2001
Participated at Club Mayan competition − LA, California, US 1998
Participated at Toronto open salsa competition − Toronto, Canada, 2002
Congresses and festivals attended:
Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Belgium, Boston, Bulgaria, Chicago, Colombo, Cyprus, Dubai, Egypt, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Jordan, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, Montreal, New Jersey, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, UK, Zurich
Taught at:
USA - New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Miami & Boston
Canada − Toronto, Winnipeg & Edmonton
Asia − Bangkok, Cairo, Colombo, Cyprus, Dubai, Singapore, Tokyo
India − Bangalore, Bombay, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune
Pioneer of Bachatta at:
Bangalore, Chennai, Colombo, Delhi, Dubai, Egypt, Hyderabad, Oman, Turkey |
Knzo (France)
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Sohel (Australia)
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Professional Experience |
2003 - 2005 |
Currently I've been teaching with one of the prestige salsa school in Sydney (Salsa Republic), I've been involve in following areas with Salsa Republic.
• Teach On”1” LA Style from Beginners to Advance level
• Choreographing routines and conduct work shops
• Choreograph routines and performance
• Dance in a Video clips for Australian pop band “Noise Work” |
2000 - 2002 |
I am a self taught salsa dancer and I've started dancing as a social dancer, after one year of social dancing I've been asked to Join the biggest salsa school in Sydney (Latin Motion Australia), where I've started as a one of the Business Partner and also a dance instructor, during my two years with Latin Motion, I was involve in following areas..
• Teach Cuba Style Salsa
• Teach Rueda
• Performance
• Performed in Sydney 2000 Olympic opening ceremony |
1998 - 1999 |
Hip Hop and R&B dance experience |
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SWING GUYS
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Swing World Champions , they are the promoters of a new salsa style called “ SalsaSwing ” , where sexy movements are mixed with swing and lindy acro elements.They made a huge impact in their first appearance at the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress in 2004, After that Los Angeles, NewYork/New Jersey, London, Switzerland, Milan, Portugal, Paris, Tampere, Rome, Madrid, Chicago and many more of the most important salsa and swing Congresses in the World.
- They have used their knowledge of Jazz, Tap, Swing, Acro, Classic, Latin, Hip Hop to create a new Style based on the concept the music give you all the informations about Style, Choreography and right Interpretation. So if you know different dances you have more
possibilities to follow the music rhythm variations.
- Their classes are a mix of power and sensuality at the same time, classic technique combined with energy, fantasy and a unique capacity to follow the music with spectacular improvisations. |
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Adriana & Osiel
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Adriana Mendes:
Born and raised in Recife, Brazil, Adriana has danced
all her life. Today she lives in Sweden and manages
the biggest Latin dance school in Scandinavia. She
directs the Salseras Dance Company with whom she
performs worldwide.
In 1998 she won the Swedish Samba queen Award and the
European Championship in Salsa.
Adriana organizes the Scandinavian Salsa Congress
www.salsacongressscandinavia.com and in 2005 she won
the Scandinavian Championship together with Osiel
Iba´?ez.
Osiel Iba´?ez
Started to dance Chilean dances at the age of six. He
later got on with street dance before he discovered
salsa at the age of 16. He performs worldwide, and
has taught salsa in cities like Barcelona, San Juan
and Beijing, where he has gained popularity for his
street-inspired style.
He teaches at the Balletacademy in Stockholm and runs
his own school: www.salsabase.com
In 2005 he won the Scandinavian Championship together
with Adriana Mendes. |
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