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Tamara Valle – France/Texas

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

Born in France, Tamara began her dance training at the age of 3 in classical ballet. She in gymnastics and acrobatics during her early childhood. Tamara further developed and expanded her dance training by enrolling in the Troyes Conservatory which specialized in Modern, Jazz and Classical Ballet. There she obtained professional and more structured training and formal education in the history of dance, music and anatomy of the body. Upon completion, Tamara received recognition for having the highest GPA in […]

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Bacharico – New Orleans

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. My 1st dances were Bachata and Merengue highly influenced by my Dominican background. Studying and Training with and under Aurelio Gonzalez (Cuban Master based in New Orleans), Troy Anthony, Jorjet Alcocer and Raymond Armant of Mambo Orleans has since solidified my foundation as an Instructor and Student. I am currently a Professional Instructor based out of two Dance Studios in New Orleans where I teach 7 classes per week in addition to teaching […]

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Rubia Garcia – New Orleans

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

Rubia Garcia is a born and bred New Orleans Lady. Trained to play Classical and Jazz music since the age of seven, she quickly fell in love with the rhythm of Latin music in her early teens. In 2001, she began training with Cuban-born Salsero Aurelio Gonzales; performing Casino Style Salsa, or “Rueda” at various venues around Louisiana. In 2004, she broadened her dancing skills by training with world renowned instructors and performers Troy Anthony and Jorjet Alocer. She moved […]

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Jonathan Godinez – New York

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

Jonathan & Jennifer Isabel, also known as #JSquared, are international Bachata Instructors based in NYC, who most recently have become the 2017 World Just Bachata Champions at the World Salsa Summit. People have fallen with their connection seen on popular videos and on the dance floor. They love to showcase the importance of Connection and Musicality in Bachata. Now, having debuted their first routine, they strive to travel the world and spread the love for bachata. Jonathan Godinez & […]

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Jennifer Isabel – New York

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

Jonathan & Jennifer Isabel, also known as #JSquared, are international Bachata Instructors based in NYC, who most recently have become the 2017 World Just Bachata Champions at the World Salsa Summit. People have fallen with their connection seen on popular videos and on the dance floor. They love to showcase the importance of Connection and Musicality in Bachata. Now, having debuted their first routine, they strive to travel the world and spread the love for bachata. Jonathan Godinez & Jennifer […]

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Christopher Molina – New York

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

In October of 2006 Christopher Molina found his love of dance. Since then, he has trained in a variety of dances, including On2 salsa (NY style), Cha Cha, American Tango, American Waltz, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia, to name a few. Under the tutelage of Mr. Howie Lorenz, Molina has become an accomplished dancer, choreographer and instructor at Lorenz Latin Dance Studio- one of New York’s premiere Latin dance studios. Molina has performed internationally and across America at numerous salsa congresses, […]

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Tara Gonczi – New York

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

Growing up Tara Gonczi always had a love for dance and never shied away from an opportunity to dance – whether it was choreographing small routines with her cousins or dancing around at family parties. Joining Lorenz Latin Dance Studio in January 2006 was like a dream come true for her, starting off with Ballroom and eventually working up to Latin Dance. In November 2006, she was given the opportunity to join Lorenz’s Semi-pro Salsa team, traveling to many congresses […]

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Rafael Monroy – New York

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

Rafael Monroy started his dance career with the Lorenz Latin Dance Studio in June 2010. Almost immediately, dance became a passion which took a very important role in his life. He went on to become a part of Lorenz’s Semi Pro Teams Mambo Clasico and Reflejo de Lorenz, and eventually became a part of the professional team – The Lorenz Latin Dancers. As he continued to grow and unfold as a dancer, he was given the opportunity to pass on […]

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Tiffany Trujillo – New York

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

Tiffany Trujillo started her dance career at the age of 3, taking up jazz, hip hop, lyrical and modern dance. Tiffany started competing at the age of 7 and has been a part of multiple competitions across the NY metropolitan area (Starbound, That’s Entertainment, Starpower, Dance Arts Plus, Backstage, etc). She went on to choreograph routines for competition groups at Ridgewood Dance Studio that won several platinum and high gold trophies as well as special recognition awards. Going into adulthood, […]

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Karla Blanco – Texas/Venezuela

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

She has presented herself in over 200 festivals throughout Venezuela and in many different countries/territories which include: Norway, Angola,Curacao, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Spain and in USA states such as: California, Boston, Saint Louis, Florida, New York and Texas. Her background is with world class experience. The implementation of Ballroom dancing and in other areas of dance such as Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Salsa, Bachata, Latin Hustle, West Coast Swing, Kizomba and Traditional Folkloric dance. Karla is also a coach and […]

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Damian “The Don” Guzman

January 1, 2017 / 2017 DJs

Damian Guzman (The Don) is best known for his social dancing admiration and focus thru the world. During his childhood in Puerto Rico, he developed a special passion for salsa and bachata Caribbean-style. This passion led him to take his skills beyond the Caribbean style feeling to a more technical level since 2006. In 2011, he developed a special passion for Bachata Sensual which led him to pursue further understanding of this emerging style of bachata developed in Europe leading […]

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Jariel Garcia – New York

January 1, 2017 / Past 2017 Instructors

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Tony Succar

January 1, 2017 / 2018 Music Artist

Tony Succar is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer/arranger whose talents stem from a passion for music gifted to him early on in life. Born in Lima, Peru and raised in Miami Florida, Succar is grateful to have come from a family of musicians. That early musical influence is his foundation and set the groundwork for what was to come. “I was privileged to be brought up in a family of musicians: I couldn’t be more grateful,” Succar explained. His gratitude […]

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The Don – Puerto Rico/Texas

January 1, 2017 / 2018 DJs

Damian Guzman (The Don) is best known for his social dancing admiration and focus thru the world. During his childhood in Puerto Rico, he developed he developed a special passion for salsa and bachata Caribbean-style. This passion led him to take his skills beyond the Caribbean style feeling to a more technical level since 2006. In 2011, he developed a special passion for Bachata Sensual which led him to pursue further understanding of this emerging style of bachata developed in […]

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Victoria Calamusa – North Carolina

January 1, 2017 / 2018 Instructors

Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Music & Dance has always been a part of Victoria Calamusa’s life from early on – that included her preschool, Kindermusik (a music based school) and expands to the start of her passion for dance at the age of five. Throughout her Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle school years, she was a part of Lake Norman Dance Gallery. While there, she took years of ballet, hip-hop, lyrical dance and did performances with the academy. […]

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Luis Loredo – Texas

January 1, 2017 / 2018 Instructors

Born in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, Luis Angel Loredo came to the states when he was 9 years old. Although his family is filled with musicians, it wasn’t until his freshman year in high school that Luis Loredo began to tune into the sounds of music. But once he did, music took over his life very quickly. Bass guitar was his instrument of choice and like any other musician, he began exploring a multitude of other instruments including piano, organ, […]

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Wendy Jimenez – North Carolina

January 1, 2017 / 2018 Instructors

Rodrigo & Wendy (RW Latin Dance) are renowned instructors and performers based in Charlotte, NC who have graced numerous stages locally and abroad. Trained extensively with World Master Instructors (Salsa, Bachata & Argentine Tango). RW has been featured in several public broadcast television shows in the U.S. and Asia. They have conducted workshops and performed Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Flamenco, Kizomba; specializing in “SALSATANGO” & “BACHATANGO” fusions at numerous Salsa Congresses, Festivals, and Galas of major National & International cities. RW […]

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Rodrigo Jimenez – North Carolina

January 1, 2017 / 2018 Instructors

Rodrigo & Wendy (RW Latin Dance) are renowned instructors and performers based in Charlotte, NC who have graced numerous stages locally and abroad. Trained extensively with World Master Instructors (Salsa, Bachata & Argentine Tango). RW has been featured in several public broadcast television shows in the U.S. and Asia. They have conducted workshops and performed Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Flamenco, Kizomba; specializing in “SALSATANGO” & “BACHATANGO” fusions at numerous Salsa Congresses, Festivals, and Galas of major National & International cities. RW […]

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Daniel & Daisy – Texas

January 1, 2017 / 2018 Instructors

Daniel and Daisy are Houston-based performers specializing in the fusion of bachata and contemporary dance. Having danced together for many years as members of Amaya Dance, they founded #TeamDoubleDs in 2014. Immediately becoming a state-wide sensation, performing and teaching in all the major metropolitan areas in Texas, and now also represent Houston talent internationally. In collaboration with Houston Salsa Dancers Inc., they have had the opportunity to perform in Mexico at Oaxaca La Capital Salsera de México and Euroson Latino […]

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DJ Allan – Guatemala-Texas

January 1, 2017 / 2017 DJs

Allan Gonzalez! (DJ Allan)- Guatemala-Texas Born and raised in Guatemala, in the city of Antigua, Allan started his career at the young age of 16. Coming from a music lover’s family, naturally encouraged him to get into the DJ-ing and dancing scene. Allan started his career as a salsa assistant for a short time, which helped him to learn, develop and perfect his dancing skills. This further inspired him and he began teaching in a salsa studio where his knowledge […]

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Joe Bataan – New York City

October 8, 2016 / 2016 Music

Joe Bataan was born Bataan Nitollano and grew up in New York City. The son of a Filipino mother and African American father, Latin soul pioneer Joe Bataan grew up among Puerto Ricans in East Harlem, New York. His soulful voice and creative arrangements on songs like Subway Joe (1968), recorded on the FANIA record label, appealed to a diverse audience. In the era of the bugalú and Latin soul, he became a leading innovator in the blending of African […]

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Texas Salsa Congress Music

September 5, 2015 / Top Featured

Below is a most current list of confirmed music for the TSC 2015! Check back often as we are adding more special guest! 2015 Texas Salsa Congress Music Marlow Rosado has worked with a diverse repertoire of artists including the unforgettable Tejana signer Selena, legendary pianist Larry Harlow, Tommy Olivencia, Marc Anthony, Olga Tañón, Ricky Martin and Desmond Child. Some of his most notable works include the 5 driving rock tracks he co-wrote on Alejandra Guzman’s album “lipstick”, nominated for […]

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Robert Lay – Dallas

September 1, 2015 / 2016 Instructors

Roberto Lay, a professional dancer and instructor from Dallas, has developed his own unique style of urban bachata. He leads one of Texas’ largest and well-known bachata teams called SeduXion, which has groups in Dallas, Austin and Houston. A native of Panama City, Roberto has been teaching dance for more than 10 years and has spent more than 15 years in the entertainment and promotional industry. His experience as a dancer dates back to the age of 15, when he […]

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Sandy De Lara – Dallas

September 1, 2015 / 2016 Instructors

This Texas Artist continues to raise the bar in the performing arts community with her exotic look and unparalleled style. Her trademark style, a neo-fusion of Latin rhythms, draws from her mastery of more than 7 distinct global methods and techniques. In Dallas, she carves out her place in history as a both a powerful performer and balanced instructor. Sandy’s performing career has led her across the country and back, appearing in venues such as China Club (New York), House […]

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