ADRIAN & ANITA
Location: Barcelona
Address: www.adrianyanita.com
Anita was born in Parana Brazil, she began her career as classical dancer after successful studies made in prestigious academies in Rio and London. Participated in famous ballet companies as the Kirov from Russia or the Ballet de Zaragoza, the only classical ballet of Spain before joining the Salsa her real passion. Adrian was born in Montevideo Uruguay. He discovers Folk dances, Capoeira and Salsa in Latin America where he participates in several regional competitions and TV shows. Arrives in Barcelona in 2003. He become regular student of the major salsa icons of the moment. He joins the Imperio Azteca Dance group of Johnny Vasquez and he leaves this prestigious group after meeting Anita. Adrian & Anita have a success story from the beginning of their couple career. Champions of Spain in 2004, of Sweden in 2005, of Spain again in 2006, sub champions of Puerto Rico in 2006 and champions of Puerto Rico in 2007 this last World Salsa Open is considered by many as the World Championships. They make part of the Staff of the popular Spanish TV Reality Show “Mira Quien Baila” where they share prime time with world level stars. They founded their Salsa school in Barcelona and give lessons around the world. Speciality : Los Angeles Style, a clean, funny and elegant dance style enhancing fast couple moves and original footwork.
ADOLFO & MELISSA
Location: New York
Company: Latin Soul Dancers NY
Melissa is considered the best dancer of her generation from the prestigious dance academy of Eddie Torres in New York. Born in Puerto Rico, she began dancing Salsa NY Style since the age of 12. Adolfo was born in Peru, joined the Eddie Torres dance school after his studies. This gifted boy, in a very short time integrate the dance group Latin Soul Dancers NY. In couple with Melissa or with their group they have performed in the most prestigious Salsa places of the world. As a testimony, they have a huge collection of films made by their fans around the planet published in You-Tube. They are considered actually as the Ambassadors and best exponents of the NY Salsa Style, a very stylish, elegant and technical form of dance based on the clave.
MARCO B & FLAMBOYAN DANCERS
Location: Milan
Company:
The “master” MARCO B is a performer and choreographer recognized at international level. He creates in 2004 the FLAMBOYAN DANCERS Dance Company. Together with prestigious dancers from Puerto Rico, El Salvador and Italy. They are one of the best performers in the Salsa World today thanks to their original interpretation and creativity. Among their innovations : one dedicated to EDDIE PALMIERI, “Rumbero del Piano”, followed by “EL MULATO” their consecration as world level dance company. They participate as official dance company at the European Tour of LARRY HARLOW in 2006. Marco B. and Shirley presented early 2007 their new creation “LOCURA”, spotting their artistic originality, contrasting emotions and musical sensibility. Mixing contemporary interpretation to the traditional Son Montuno, Afro, Guajira music styles. In 2006 they went up to final phase at the World Salsa Championship of Las Vegas. They teach their original style & interpretation of salsa and other Caribbean dances in Milan and the main Congresses of the world.
SUPERMARIO
Location: London
Company: SuperMario
Mario Hazarika, "Super Mario" from London, was born in India. The nickname "Super Mario" was first given to him at school to differentiate him from 3 other classmates also named Mario, being the tallest and largest Mario in the class, and being that the classic video game Super Mario was just released at the time, that name stuck. Mario's salsa history started in 1997, he was attracted by L.A Style Salsa and learned basically in USA and Canada. Back in UK he got widely known in the salsa scene, turning within several years to one of the most popular and sought after salsa instructors for salsa congresses the world over. Mario's style is fast-paced, based on LA Style, combining an unbelievable amount of moves and variations he can combine and even invent. For that, he got the reputation of "The Million Moves Man". The variations he teaches are easy to lead without intense training and rehearsals, however require learning on both partners' sides. The way he teaches breaks every move down to simple components, and then explaining how they should be lead. Workshops he gives on all levels fits to everyone, and so are his workshops overseas. His instruction videos (3 were released so far) are also highly popular among LA Style dancers. Mario has contributed much to the rising popularity of salsa worldwide.
PABLO & DIANA
Location: Madrid
Address: www.pabloydiana.com
Pablo was born in Buenos Aires Argentina, he studied modern Jazz, Latin Rhythms among others. Choreographer and international judge in the international dance world. He’s artistic director of the most prestigious dance rooms in Palma de Mallorca. Co-founder of the 2x4 Mambo and Open Dance Company. Diana was born in Montoya, Colombia, she’s a Jazz dancer, contemporary dance and ballet. She’s a former dancer of the most prestigious in Colombia : “Ballet Folclorico de Antioquia”. They met in Madrid, since then they have represented this city in the most prestigious Congresses in the World. They were co-acting in the musical based on the film Dirty Dancing. They are champions of Spain in 2006 and participated in the World Championship of Las Vegas at the category Cabaret. They teach Salsa LA Style, Ladies Styling, Men’s shines and Cabaret.
LISA & MARK
Location: Oxford
Address: www.ConTambor.com
Lisa and Mark run a successful full time salsa company based in the UK and teach and perform together as ConTambor. They recently debuted their new show, "El Todopoderoso" (by Hector Lavoe) in the US and UK and are performing this show at several international events in 2008. They continue to expand their knowledge by taking regular trips to the States to train with top international dance company Hacha Y Machete who are a great inspiration to them. Mark and Lisa's aim as teachers is to educate their students to understand Latin music and to express this on the dance floor. They are well-known in the UK for their musicality and Lisa is always in demand for her spinning technique, style and grace.
ANNE & ANICHI
Location: Freiburg
Address: www.anne-anichi.de
After years of performing in the ‘Sabroson’ dance group, Anne and Anichi decided to go their own way and perform as a couple. Their style of dancing has been influenced from salsa styles all across the world. They have spent several months in Cuba taking classes with the 'Conjunto Folclorico Nacional de Cuba' and learning the afro-cuban dances like rumba and palo. In 2006, Anne and Anichi lived in Milan (Italy) for seven months where they performed and taught salsa. They have also been many times in New York studying with Eddie Torres, Frankie Martinez and Franklin Diaz and performing at many events such as the new York Congress Salsa Cruise, Piel Canela Social, Pre Congress Party at Club Cache, Dance Sport. Anne & Anichi are European Champions in 2007 in the prestigious UK competition. They won as well the Salsa Open in Karlsruhe (Germany) and they also teached and performed at the Euro Dance Festival in Germany. Anne and Anichi choreograph all of their performances, creating their very own and expressive style which always catches and surprises the audience.
Graciela Edith Heredia
Graciela Edith Heredia is a professional, she is teaching and performing Argentinian Tango since 17 years ago, she collaborated in Festivals like the Expo 92 en Sevilla and represented her country in many events around the world under the patronat of the Embassy of Argentina. She promoted Argentinian Tango in New Zealand several years. She was also performing and teaching in Australia, USA, Dubai and Spain. Actually she stablished in Marbella to promote Tango in Andalucía. She publishes regularly a specialized magazine to difuse this Dance Art world wide
CLAUDIA y su sabor diferente
Location: Bari
Company:
Claudia is one of the best performers and instructors of Cuban Salsa of Europe. Her explosive style associated with her natural rhythmic and personality produces an outstanding pleasure both looking at her shows or participating to her workshops. She has performed and instructed in most European Congresses and Festivals with big success. Specialist of Rueda de Casino, Cuban Salsa all levels as well as most Caribbean dance Styles.
MOUAZE
Location: Paris
Address: www.mouaze.com
Mouaze Konate is recognized as one of the best representatives of the actual Salsa in France. His charismatic personality, his talent as coreographer and showman as well as his unique pedagogical skills attracts always the largest audience. He’s graduated of the Puerto Rico University on history, musical structure of the Salsa. He followed lessons with Eddie Torres in NY. His performances are influenced from Jazz, HipHop, Afro, Classical, Tango, Sportdances. He collaborates with the Harmonic danse studio of Paris, participated in the clip “Candela” of Luis Aseth and is regularly invited to shows like Celebrity Dancing (TF1), “Dancing Show, Vivement Dimanche” and La Chance aux chansons” in FRANCE 2.
TALAL
Location: Brussels
Address: www.salsasunrise.com
Talal was born in Fès, Morocco, in 1980. His interest in music appeared already from a very young age, when he played the guitar with the famous Moroccan composer Karim Zmane. When he arrived in Belgium as a student in the year 2000, he discovered salsa and very quickly became aware of his talent and motivation to invest in it. He joined one of the local dance teams in Brussels and performed with them on local Belgian, but also international events. In 2004 he established his own dance company "Salsa Sunrise" of which he is the director. Since then he works as a professional instructor, performer and choreographer. He created his own style, which is characterized by his passion, energy, and creativity. He teaches salsa in Brussels, both on "1" and on "2", and is known for the effective way in which he teaches the technique of leading and following.
SWEET MAMBO
Location: Paris
Address: http://sweetmambo.canalblog.com/
Sweet Mambo is the “PETITE TROUPE QUI MONTE, MONTE”. This recently created dance group from Paris has a touch of class characteristic of the great groups, good amount of sensuality and lots of talent joined together for the pleasure of the public.
SalsaPhoria ® Virus 6 pairs of brown eyes/pack
Location: Bucharest
Ingredients:
100mg Alina: exotilicious, 100mg Andreea: crazylicious, 100mg Simona: sensualicious, 100mg Adi: speed, 100mg Catalin: strength, 100mg Odin: emotion
Uses: Against monotony, boredom, stress.
Directions: Unlimited dosage.
Warnings: none
Other information: The SalsaPhoria virus has been detected in SalsaLux 2007, the 1st Annual Romanian Salsa Congress, the 1st Salsa Galaxy Congress, Eddie Bootcamp in Bucharest, Salsa Week in Bucharest, the 2nd National Salsa Festival. It caused victims in Romanian TV programs as well as in major private parties (Mariott, Hilton, Novotel). Luxembourg, beware! Last year you've been infected with the Dracula root of the virus. This year..... Caution! It may cause addiction!
DJ BEN El Salsito
Location: Bonn
Address: www.salsito.de
One of the world bests DJ actually and an excellent dancer. His growing success comes from the perfect linking of music styles with social dancing. This experience was gained of participating in many festivals like New York, London, Amsterdam, Harlem, Zürich, Darmstadt, Berlin, Milan, Stuttgart. His art of mixing Latin music is totally focused for dancers. Ben El Salsito mixes all kind of Salsa styles: Classics, Cha cha Cha, Latin Jazz. From Africa, crossing Cuba to Puerto Rico.
DJ JAVI AZUCAR
Location:A Coruña
Address: www.bambalinaescueladebaile.com
Javi Azucar won the TopDance awards in SALSORRO 2007 as best DJ in A Coruña. His passion : make people enjoy dancing. His music is based on the best of the actual and all time tubes. Style : Salsa and Caribbean Rhythms.
SalsaMons
Location:Mons
Address: www.salsamons.com
Over a short time Salsamons has gained a sound reputation in Belgium and Northern France as cross body salsa on1 instructors, mixing various influences from LA to London style. The new Salsamons formation was founded to bring Salsamons to wider recognition also as dancers and performers. Salsamons is excited to present its first own choreography with this troupe, consisting of dancers of various dancing backgrounds but all united by the same passion: salsa.
Femmes Fatales
Choreografie:Sandra Donarska & Femmes Fatales
Company: Salsa Life
Address: www.SalsaLife.de / www.my-salsa.de
"Femmes Fatales" is a new Trier-Luxembourg based performance group comprising ladies from "Salsa Life" and "César & Louise" dance schools – the four lovely ladies are: Sandra Donarska,
Louise Fraser, Lynn Simon and Monica Ericsson. Watch out for their first show on the Thursday evening of the 2008 Lux Salsa Congress!
CÉSAR & LOUISE (C&L )
Location: Luxembourg
Company: Cesar&Louise
Address: www.cesarlouise.com
Cesar & Louise - (C&L) César (Spain) started giving weekly salsa lessons in Luxembourg nearly 12 years ago. He has also given performances and workshops in Spain, France, Germany, Slovenia and Norway. Louise (UK) has been giving lessons with César for 8 years and regularly gives Ladies Styling workshops. This year Louise will perform in a Ladies Styling show as part of the group "Femmes Fatales".
CAP DANSE
Location: NANCY (France)
Company: Cap Danse
Address: www.capdanse.net
CAP DANSE is an all dances association (Salsa, Tango, Swing) where Salsa has taken a major place thanks to a group of well-known "Salsa-freaks" from this region. Capdanse has created events like the Salsa Festival of Nancy becoming one the most important in East France.
EASYSALSA
Location: LUXEMBOURG
Company: eeZee Salsa
Address: www.easysalsa.net
Justice has been dancing salsa 12 years. A former student of Alain Vanderlinden and a former member of the Mike O dance company performing at several congresses throughout Europe. They share a common philosophy, to introduce salsa dance Brussels style to Luxembourg. Want to dance? We will make it eeZee!!!
SALSALIFE
Location: TRIER (Germany) & Luxembourg
Company: Salsa Life
Address: www.salsalife.de
This 31-old guy from Portuguese origin has been since ten years in the regional Salsa scene. From his ancient passion as Folk dancer, born a new passion and Latin "Way of Life", he founded Salsa-Life Dance Company, he's very active with his team in Trier and Luxembourg. Actually having also salsa lessons for Children as well as a wide choice of other dances like hip hop, latino...
MEBASA
Location: Luxembourg/Merl
Company: Baila MeBaSa
Address: www.bailamebasa.com
Baila MeBaSa dance school is aiming to promote multi-ethics and cultural
dances & musics (standard and traditional). For this congress, the school
is represented by "MeBaSa Show Stars" whose Teacher & Choregrapher is Elena
Sciortino. Elena is passionate in dancing since the age of 7 when she
started doing competitions in Standard Latin-American dances. In France
she became French Champion as a Junior. Since then Elena pursuit her
passion by participating in various national and international shows and by
teaching kids, teenagers and adults in both "traditional" and "standard"
Latin-American dances.
SALSA WAVE
Location: Luxembourg
Johnny and Filo share the same passion: Salsa Mambo ON 2. They got it from stages and trainings attended throughout Europe and the USA. Their style is inspired, from their teachers "The Mambo King EDDIE TORRES", Nelson Flores and Santo Rico. Recently they complete a Certification in Salsa “Puertoriqueña” as instructors by the Universidad Mundial de la Salsa! They promised themselves to bring this style to Luxembourg and make people dance "ON the CLAVE". Since one year, they are training a teenagers group, performing in Luxembourg.
MxM
Location: Trier Germany
Company: MxM Dance Company
Address: www.mxm-dance-company.com
Micha Markus have been dancing Salsa for the last 5 years with a strong background in Ballet, Hip Hop and Acrobatics. Together they have founded in 2006 the new MxM Dance Company in Trier (Germany) with a focus on Salsa, Tango and Hip-Hop. Since then they have been performing and are the Winners of the Mundo Caribeno Salsa Dance Competition. Their Dance Lessons concentrate on technique and expression with a focus on social dancing combined with energetic L.A. Style based on the motto "Salsa Deluxe".
AHINAMA
Location: Luxembourg
Address: www.Ahinama.lu
Ahinama is an association dedicated to Latin music and dance in general, and especially to Cuban Style Salsa: Rueda de Casino. The accent is on having fun dancing salsa. We grouped together in 2004, and the association was officially founded in April 2006.
TANSSI
Location: Luxembourg
Contact: bailarescuba@gmail.com / Marja Liettilä
TANSSI asbl was founded in Luxembourg by Marja and her friends only in 2004, but it has been dancing and playing in since the 80's in the beat of Rumba and Son - from Santiago Alfonso's classes in snowy Helsinki, from the Conjunto Folklorico in Havana, from the Ballet Folklorico of Santiago de Cuba, we have tried to bring some of the beauty of Cuban Dance to Europe. TANSSI focuses on dance and musical education (permanent classes in Rumba and all Bailes Populares; regular workshops in Contemporary Cuban Dance, Yorubá -dances and percussion).
MDANSE
Location: Virton Belgique
Address: www.MDanse.eu
Distance is not important when the dance passion is strong! Mireille is a Qualified belgian Salsa Instructor, who started with classical dance when she was 5 years old. Jacky is a young Italian "Prodige" in standard dancing and latin standard and a Salsa Teacher in Metz. "Join their passion for dance!"
PAULO CALDERON
Location: Trier (Germany)
Address: www.salsa-brava.de
Paulo Calderón founded the dance school Salsa Brava in Trier, Germany. He has been teaching Salsa,Merengue and Bachata for 9 years. Since september 2006 he is also teaching at the dance school “LuxMeBasa” in Luxembourg. He mainly teaches the Casino style and the “salsa in line” style which has turned out to be successful. His concept aims to show his students that they are able to learn dancing within a short period of time which is a highly motivating factor for them.
NOÉMIE
Location: Luxembourg
Noémie is a former member of the popular Luxembourguish Teens group ODC. A talented young lady with already a long artistic career performing, singing and dancing, she will surprise us with her outstanding art made in Luxembourg