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Orville Small
On his 5th year of dancing, Orville's accomplishments have been outstanding and endless. From his first major win at the '2000 club 6-49 International Salsa Competition' in Montreal, to placing first at the '2003 Mayan International Salsa Competition' in L.A. (International category), to winning the '2004 International Instructor of the Year' award at the UK salsa awards.
Orville Small
On his 5th year of dancing, Orville's accomplishments have been outstanding and endless. From his first major win at the '2000 club 6-49 International Salsa Competition' in Montreal, to placing first at the '2003 Mayan International Salsa Competition' in L.A. (International category), to winning the '2004 International Instructor of the Year' award at the UK salsa awards.
San Francisco International Salsa Dance Champion
8th Annual Mayan World Salsa International Champion
Three time Annual Ottawa Salsa Champion
Club Med International Salsa Champion
Annual Berlin Salsa Champion
More information: www.salsation.ca
Super Mario
Super Mario has, in a very short time, created a name for himself in Salsa, not only through his students in the UK and Europe, but as far as Australia, Japan and the USA, where many successful teachers and performers admire his dancing ability and imagination.
Mario was born in India, an accountant by profession has been dancing salsa since 1998. (He has no prior dance background). Mario's style is fast and smooth, which allows both men and ladies freedom to improvise. He prides himself that none of his moves are choreographed, and all his moves can be used effectively with any follower even if they have never danced with him or his students before.
Super Mario, also known as, The Million Moves Man, rapidly became a recognisable figure on the salsa scene. He has made a name for himself, with his smooth style and endless unique combinations and his amazing presence on the dance floor. He has taught at a number of respected salsa festivals/congresses and is constantly expanding his teaching skills through successful workshops around the world.
Even from his early days when Mario was just a student, he always showed promise, and when he started teaching, he quickly gathered a following of loyal students. The big break came in Toronto, when he was asked to teach at one of the biggest salsa congresses in the world.
Super Mario is based in London. He specialises in cross body style, dancing on the '1' or the '2', focussing mainly on moves and combinations, with a lot of emphasis on leading techniques.
For his contribution to Salsa music as a Dancer and Instructor he was given an award at the LA Congress 2004.
For his contribution in promoting salsa in the UK and Israel, he was given awards at the British Salsa Congress 2003, and the Israel Salsa Congress 2004.
Super Mario has taught in more than 25 countries
More information: www.millionmovesman.com
Neeraj Maskara
Neeraj Maskara (India) has been dancing salsa for about 6 years. His background in dancing
has been mainly Jazz Ballet. He is becoming increasingly popular in the salsa scene for his
dynamic turn patterns, creative footwork and impressive style. It is no surprise that he has
been invited to teach and perform in most of the large congresses in Europe this year. Those
of you who have attended his workshops in any congress surely admire his excellent way of
explaining the technical and rhythmic details of salsa dancing. Don’t miss out this
opportunity of attending his classes!!!
Herve Suzane
More information: www.uforiadance.com
Theo Simax Dersion
Determined, thorough and hard-working, Theo knows how to combine stylish and complex moves in a mambo-fashion style.
Theo followed the same path as his best friend, Hervé Suzan, as they both went to New York to better understand the "street dance" phenomenon. Theo's
dance was inspired by Eddie Torres and Santorico. Together with Herve, Theo decides to import a new dancing style: "Break on 2/NY style", typical of the NY style. Thanks to his international experience and being so meticulous, Theo's classes are always very interesting. His ambition and enthusiasm helped training a number of salseros. He loves dancing and has crowds dancing all over the world.
Without a doubt, Theo is one of the greatest salsa dancers in Paris. His energy will surely attract you and get you to dance.
More information: www.uforiadance.com
Juliette Hashemi
More information: www.uforiadance.com
Mitchell & Monica
More information:
www.mambofugitive.com
Eric Lalta & Liduina Lovers
Liduina Lovert and Eric Lalta are well-known throughout Europe. They are the leaders and choreographers of Salsa Dance Squad(SDS), with which they've travelled the world and performed in numerous congresses such as the West Coast Salsa Festival in LA and the Barcelona Congress.
They have studied dancing on 2 at the Eddie Torres Latin Dance Studio, where Eddie Torres, legendary dancer and close friend of the late Tito Puente, still teaches. Eric and Liduina are passionate choreographers, dancers and teachers who teach both on 1 & 2. With their enthusiasm and a touch of rumba they will bring extra flavour to the dance.
More information: www.salsadancesquad.com
Dora
Since an early age Dora has always been passionately involved in dancing. Her introduction into dance as an art form started in elementary school where she took gymnastics for 8 years. This initiated a love for visual statements that eventually developed into a passion. She attended Randolph School of Dance to train in jazz, modern dance and hip-hop. For five years she studied and performed flamenco with Esmeralda Enrique Academy of Spanish Dance. Dora's dance life also evolved around the Egyptian form of dance, such as belly dancing and performed at various locations around Toronto. Her love for Egyptian dance had been ignited by Yasmina Ramzy, founder and Artistic Director of Arabeque Academy. Dora has also explored others forms of dance as salsa, mambo, cha-cha-cha, samba, Argentinian tango, rumba, waltz and afro Cuban.
Dora has trained in various parts of the world with some of the finest salsa instructors. In Los Angeles she has trained with Josie Neglia, Oscar Ramirez, and Luis & Joby Vasquez, directors of Salsa Brava Dance Company. In New York City with Eddie Torres and Nelson Flores to name a few. In the year 2000 Dora and her partner Paweł Zaj±c entered and won 1st place in three Salsa Dance Competitions at Berlin Night Club, La Classique and the International SalsaWeb Convention. She is a co-founder and a member of Mambo Dream Team Dance Company.
More information: www.mambodreamteam.com
Paweł
He is a professional mambo dance instructor. He has been involved in dance world since he was seven years of age. He started out in ballet and jazz classes when he was seven and later on he became an interactive member of Lublin, Polish National Song and Dance Company. He traveled and performed throughout the world until his passion was changed to be mambo and cha cha cha.
Along with his dance partner Dora Paszuk he has trained in various parts of the world with some of the finest salsa instructors. In Los Angeles he has trained with Oscar Ramirez and Luis and Joby Vasquez, directors of Salsa Brava Dance Company. In New York City with Eddie Torres, Nelson Flores and Frankie Martinez to name just a few.
In the year of 2000 Pawel and Dora won 1st place in three Salsa Dance Competitions at Berlin Night Club, La Classique and the International SalsaWeb Convention. In the year 2002 Pawel and Dora founded their own dance company - Mambo Dream Team.
More information: www.mambodreamteam.com
Mimo
Mimo has been dancing salsa for more than 7 years. Specializing in LA Style Mimo impresses his audiences with numerous and dynamic moves, a very precise lead and an expressive style. He is currently one of the best dancers in Germany, which is reflected in the number of invitations to congresses he receives, such as: Congreso Mundial de la Salsa in San Juan in Puerto Rico, Congreso Bacardi de la Salsa in Munich, Germany, Salsa Congress in Milan, Salsa Festival in Barcelona, European Salsa Dance Festival in Hamburg, Euro Salsa Congress in Darmstadt, Academia de Salsa Congress in Stuttgart, Amberg Congress, Salsa con Clase Congress in Regensburg or Karlsruhe Congress, where audiences welcome his choreographies very enthusiastically. As an instructor he is famous for being warm and friendly and for his humorous way of teaching. During his classes Mimo concentrates on the rhythm of the music, posture and lead, but most importantly he transmits the fun which salsa brings. He teaches with passion. He is respected for his dancing and instructing skills which he has presented at the following salsa congresses: in Barcelona, Haarlem, Stuttgart and many more. All the inspiration he receives from being part of these events enriches his teaching program and his workshops which he gives in many cities in Germany.
More information: www.mimo-salsa.de
Jorge 'Camagüey' Izalguez
More information: www.asisebaila.com
Michal & Daniela
More information: www.secsteam.cz
Franco & Lisandra
Organizers of the renown Berlin Salsacongress. They are dancing together
since beginning of 2004. Franco is teaching L.A. Style for more then 5
years now and is running the largest salsa danceschool in Berlin. They have
been to a number of salsacongresses in 2005 where they presented their shows
f.e. Prague, Brusseles, Regensburg, Scheveningen, Wrocław, Sofia and
Hamburg.
More information: www.mas-salsa.de
Ania "Salsa Libre"
More information:
www.salsalibre.pl
Salsa Libre
More information: www.salsalibre.plOla & Marysia "Salsa Factory"
More information: www.salsafactory.pl
Monika & Mek "The Salsa Kings"
Professional dancers, teachers and coaches, they are acknowledged
specialists in both ballroom and latin dances, especially salsa and mambo.
Recognized in Poland and throughout the world as leaders of "The Salsa
Kings" Monika and Mek are admired for their incredible temperament,
charisma and the ease with which they move.
Both specialize in NY style mambo and especially in so called "body
movement", which they effectively bring into their classes with diverse
dance groups.
For over ten years, Monika and Mek have drawn inspiration and gained
experience in the following areas of dance: salsa, mambo, modern dance
and modern jazz and hip-hop.
Monika's particular specialties include salsa-hip-hop and Ladies
Styling. Since February 2005 she is among the all-star cast of the renowned
hip-hop show "12 benches".
Mek specializes in so called "shine steps", elegant solo footwork
based on NY mambo and modern dance. Along with the cast and crew of "Teatr
Okazjonalny", he is part of the upcoming modern dance shows: "Carpet Show" and Samuel
Beckett's "The Square".
More information: www.salsa.com.pl
Gosia, Grzesiek, Marcin "Salsa Sabrosa"
More information: www.salsasabrosa.pl
Marta & Andreas "Project Salsa"
Marta and Andreas are dancers and main instructors of the Project Salsa Dance Studio.
Their fascination for salsa, hip-hop and jazz dance evolved into an electrifying dance-mix that they self call “Salsa Funky Style”. Their style is characterized by great dynamics and expression, as well as use of a variety of dance forms. Both feel excellent dancing solo as well as in couple. Marta and Andreas place great emphasize on improvisation and music-interpretation, issues that they teach their many students. They have taken part in several workshops around the world as well as had shows on international congresses. Marta also leads psychology workshops in dance therapy.
More information: www.projectsalsa.pl
Piotrek & Dinelvis
More information: www.esalsa.net
Nikodem & Ale "Salsa Hall Ortodox"
Ale Miodowska is a leader and co-founder of SallsHall Ortodox and, at the same time, a dancer and dance instructress. Ale specialises in yoruba dances, traditional Cuban rumba, salsa and dancehall. As a dancer, she performed with such groups as "José Torres y Salsa Tropical", "Sonido Tres" (Cuba), "Calle Sol" and "Ritmodelia". In years 2002-2004, she was a dancer and instructor in the group "Los Bailadores". Among Ale's teachers are Afro Crudo (afro), Pedro Ros (samba and Afro-Brasilian dances), Orvill Small (salsa), Susana Montero (salsa), Jay (hip-hop) and Jorge Camglley (rumba). During a three-month stay on Cuba, she was learning Afrocuban dances from Rainel Fernández Ballester (rumba, yoruba - Orisha), Joyce Vasallo Martinez (yoruba - Orisha) and dancers from groups such as Conjunto Folclórico Nacional de Cuba (yoruba - Orisha) and Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas (yoruba - Orisha). Ale's dancing style is characterized by a huge amount of elements from afro, rumba and hip-hop. In her dance, she can perfectly match each intrument. The knowledge of many Cuban rhythms allows her to improvise to live music. Ale's dance workshops provide also some information on the Latinoamerican culture.
Nikodem B±kowski is a founder of SHO, musician and dancer. He began learning Latin percussion in 1997, under the guide of Mexican percussionist Divid Saucedo Valle. Then he was learning on Cuba, with such well-known percussion players as Macho Calderón (Aguii-Yo), Duniesky Barreto Pozo (Bamboleo, BuenaVista Social Club), Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas, etc. For three years he played timbales in "Son de Cuba", a group founded by famous Cuban musician Renell Valdez-Caperro. He also co-operated with following bands: DAAB, Noche de Boleros, Conexion and Banda Virtual. At the present moment, he is a member of "Ritmodelia", a group playing batucada - Brazilian samba. He also plays congas in "Milagros y Su Clave" and congas in latin-jazz "Carnival". Since 2000, he teaches the basics of conga and timbales.
He dances salsa, son, traditional rumba and Afrocuban dances, which he acquired at home and abroad (the Czech Republic, Cuba).
More information: www.sho.pl
All invited teachers are confirmed. However the organizers reserve right to replace each teacher by another with similar reputation.