Category: 2013 Instructors

Hometown: San Francisco Junior and Emily are a brother and sister team from San Francisco, CA. Junior and Emily have performed, taught, and competed all over the world. Through their dancing they have traveled and toured through most of the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. Through the years, Junior and Emily have created…

Hometown: San Francisco Junior and Emily are a brother and sister team from San Francisco, CA. Junior and Emily have performed, taught, and competed all over the world. Through their dancing they have traveled and toured through most of the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. Through the years, Junior and Emily have created…

Gifted Souls Dance Company is a Salsa and Hip-hop Dance Company comprised of 25 dancers and based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 2008 by Director, Rocky Quinones, and was recognized by the state of Illinois as a Non-for-Profit Organization in 2011. “Some people might think that dealing with 25 kids twice a week…

Antonio Doza-Williams, of Dominican background, has been dancing since the age of three. After many years of studying hip-hop and modern he took an interest in dancing Salsa. In 2008, he trained with the world renouned dance team ClaveKazi located in Washington, DC and Japan. In 2010 he moved to NYC to start his teaching…

Eleanee Jimenez grew up in the United States, New York / New Jersey area where she naturally started dancing to the traditional music of  Latin culture.  Her resume includes: 2010 Los Angeles Salsa Congress, 1st annual New Jersey International Salsa Congress; 2010 Montreal Salsa Convention; 12th & 13th annual Puerto Rico Salsa Congress; 8th &…

Marlon is a s a poet, activist, writer, and a dancer. He has competed and won in U.S. competitions such as Freestyle Session(Los Angeles) Boy city(Texas) Outbreak ( Florida) Out For Fame U.S. Championships (Chicago, LA, San Francisco) His dancing has taken him all over the world. France,Canada,Japan,Poland,Russia,Italy,Spain,India,Mexico,Holand,and so on…. He hold titles in more…

Roberto is a professional dancer, performer and instructor out of Dallas Texas. He was born in Panama City, Panama and moved to the states at the age of 10. He took up dancing at the age 15 in a Folklorico group where he first discovered his true passion for dance. Roberto has been in the…

This Texas phenomenal 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…

In the world of dance and music Edwin Rivera has become a name to remember. This inspirational young man is a role model for young people about overcoming adversity, remembering your roots, and escaping the chains of where you were born. Using his life as an example he is showing the world how strength, hard…

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Christian was given a great foundation in musical genres, listening and dancing to Latin folklore, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Jazz. At a young age, Christian performed Folklore and Hip Hop dances at local talent shows and events. Although music and dancing were always a passion, they were temporarily forgotten…

Born in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Marina comes from a family of musicians and artists, and where the arts are essential and prized. She fell in love with dance from the very first lesson she went to as a little girl, which was folkloric Russian dancing. Upon her arrival in the states, she…

Lauro co-founder of Houston based dance company along with Vanessa Pinon. Lauro Lopez shares the love and passion for Hip-Hop and Salsa through the upcoming team, reKreation Dance Company, a 40 member youth group. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, he has been dancing for about 8 years. reKreation is known for their unique styles…

Eddie Torres Jr., son of the legendary salsa dancer Eddie Torres and flamenco dancer Nelida Tirado was born and raised amongst the infectious rhythms of salsa and flamenco. His countless childhood year’s sitting in rehearsal’s, backstage and on tour, sparked his interest in the arts. He began studying music at the age of 12 and…

Destiny Garcia has been dancing for about 6 years and has been trained by world renown instructor Nelson Flores. She is currently dancing with Nelson Flores’ dance company Descarga Latina, both Semi Pro and Pro team. She has performed in many different events such as the New York International Salsa Congress 2010-2012, CT Salsa Congress,…

  Angel & Jessica Santiago are two of the most unique Salsa/Mambo dancers, performers, choreographers and instructors in Texas at the moment. Their choreography and teaching technique, along with their funky but precise body movements and clean styling, have brought them significant attention. They are two passionate, hard working and focused individuals who always strive…

Angel & Jessica Santiago are two of the most unique Salsa/Mambo dancers, performers, choreographers and instructors in Texas at the moment. Their choreography and teaching technique, along with their funky but precise body movements and clean styling, have brought them significant attention. They are two passionate, hard working and focused individuals who always strive to…

Born in France, Tamara began her dance training at the age of 3 in classical ballet. During her early childhood and adolescence she pursued and competed in gymnastics and acrobatics. 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…

Raye, a native of Houston, Texas, has been dancing and competing in since the seventies. A regular champion in local club competitions, Raye danced in the movie “Can’t Stop the Music” as well as competed on the original “Dance Fever”. Raye and Irene began their dance partnership in 1998, consistently winning in the Amateur Theater…