Scottish Salsa Congress

Anne & Anichi

Colombia/ Ecuador / Germany

Anne & Anichi both grew up in South America (Colombia/ Ecuador) and started at a
very early age learning the art of Dance. They both relocated to Germany at the age
of 12 and continued to develop their dancing skills in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and
Salsa. In 2001, after many years of performing with the "Sabroson" dance group in
Freiburg, 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 trained extensively in Cuba with the 'Conjunto Folclorico Nacional de
Cuba' and absorbed various Afro-Cuban dances such as the Rumba and Palo. They have
also lived in Milan for several months developing their salsa style, as well as New
York, taking numerous lessons and workshops with a variety of respected dancers.
Anne & Anichi's dedication has resulted in exhilarating success on the world Salsa
stage with Anne & Anichi being the European Salsa Champions (2007) and the World
Salsa Champion Finalists (2007). 2009 they became second at the World Salsa
Championships in Miami.
Their fun and energetic style of teaching has been experienced and well received by
thousands of students worldwide.
Anne & Anichi's soul goal is to inspire and liberate other dancers to join in the
celebration of Salsa and the joy of dancing.
Life always needs a little salsa!

Alex & Anna 

Israel 

For the second time, Alex & Anna the co-representatives of the Med Israeli Congress, are coming to Scotland.

Being a former ballroom champion in Israel,  Anna brings the elegance and the style, the craziness and the funk are brought by Alex, a certified lunatic. With their breath taking shows and unique sexy style they conquer the eyes and the hearts of the audience both on stage and on the dance floor.

They are the co-establishers of the Latino-Smile Dance Company in Israel; a practice over 5 years of teaching gains them the unique teaching techniques which guides them through their workshops.

Lady-Styling as basically the second name

Dvir & Dori

Israel

Dvir & Dori are one of the most leading couples in the Israeli salsa scene and the co –presenters of the Israeli Med Salsa Congress. They have been performing and instructing together since 2002. From early childhood they were drawn to dancing and when they discovered Salsa, it was a love at first sight!

Dvir & Dori are not only known for their extraordinary and unique choreographed performances, but also for their special interpersonal bond. Over the years they have developed their unique style which is evident in their stunning performances & workshops. 

Dori began performing as a professional ice skater in the Israeli National Team, where she internationally competed and won several time, a fact that explains her spectacular classic style. During a very short period they broke into the international salsa scene, and now, they are performing & instructing all over Europe and the

Middle East

Their resume includes: 7th Med Salsa Congress, Luxembourg Salsalux 2009, Cyprus Salsajam 2009, World Salsa Meeting 2010, Cyprus Salsa Congress 2010, Antwerp Diamond Salsa Congress 2010, 8th Med Salsa Congress, and Limburg Salsa Fest 2010

,Salsalux 2010 , 2nd International Turkish Salsa Congress , Holland Summer Salsa 2010 ,Berlin Salsa Congress 2010 , Peru Salsa Congress 2011 ,Antwerp Diamond Salsa Congress 2011 and many more to be come..

Robert Charlemagne

UK

In 1993, Robert entered the UK Salsa competition and came second two years in a row. He then went on to enter the European Salsa Competition in Copenhagen, representing the UK. This is where he realized there is more to Salsa dancing then just moves, and that the way moves wear executed meant a whole lot more. Robert has traveled to Greece, Hong Kong, Oslo, France, Gambia, Washington, Bangkok, Holland, Italy and Sweden, (to name a few), teaching workshops around the world. Robert is now considered one of the leading Salsa teachers in the UK.

1999 won an award for best teacher in the UK

2002 UK Salsa Congress, Top teacher award.

2003 Norwegian Salsa Congress, Life Time Contribution Award.

2009 Sexy Latin Dance Festival Special Teachers Award.

2010 Salsa Central Top UK Salsa teacher award

Yainer Carbonell Vegueriz

Cuba

Prior to moving to the UK, Yainer spent four years as a full-time dancer with Ballet TVC Nacional - one of Cuba's leading dance companies, and certainly the company with the widest repertoire. Prior to this, Yainer was principal dancer with Oro Negro, specialising in Afro-Cuban folklore, touring regularly throughout Europe. Choosing to forego yet another tour to concentrate on further training, he was awarded a position with Ballet TVC Nacional, under the direction of Cub's most widely revered contemporary dance choreographers and teachers. Used to performing daily on stage and screen, it was at Ballet TVC that he was personally selected by the Director of Lady Salsa to join the show on its 2009 World Tour in Australia. An honourary member of the Conjunto Folklorico Nacional, he has trained and choreographed some of Cub's best Afro-Cuban dancers. He is the Artistic Director of The Descarga Dance Company - Scotland's only contemporary dance company representing Black and African-derived dance arts - based in Scotland's Centre for Cuban Culture, Studio ILéaCHé in Glasgow. He is highly respected throughout the UK as a teacher, performer and choreographer, known particularly for his Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Timba and Movimiento® instruction.

Richard & Dani-Leigh

UK

Richard & Dani-Leigh are one of the hottest up and coming dance couples on the UK Latin scene. Both have only been dancing salsa a few years but are already becoming well known around the country for their fun and dynamic classes. Richard, trained by Frank Santos, comes from a background of Street Dance and Hip Hop and is primarily self taught. He was also chosen to dance in Frank's International dance troupe "A Yemaya". Dani-Leigh has been dancing salsa since 2007 and has developed her own unique style. She has been asked to dance in many top dance companies with some of the biggest names on the UK Salsa scene. Currently teaching for Salsa Wild, Richard & Dani-Leigh are currently touringthe UK and abroad with their debut Bachata show, for which they are best known. Able to dance Dominican, Italian and Spanish styles of Bachata, they incorporate all of these into their classes adding their own unique style and flavour. As one of South East England's premier teachers and performers, Richard & Dani-Leigh continue to grow and develop and are sure to take the UK Latin community by storm in the years to come.

Sam Mr Sleek

UK

The name Sleek was given to Sam as a testimony to his light, smooth, but effortless style. Known as one of the lightest leads in salsa and for his fast and different types of shines, footwork and partner work with a variety of moves and technique, he has taken the UK, Europe and now the world by storm. From the Far East (Hong Kong, Korea) to the US (San Diego, Boston) and from Europe (Germany, Ireland)to the Middle East (Egypt), he is in great demand for his gentle yet effective lead in a variety of styles, becoming known as one of the most inspiring names on the dancing and teaching circuit today.
Sam has toured the US in a teaching tour becoming one of the first UK artists to tour the US from the West coast to the East coast.

Sami Salsa

Colombia

Mauro & Eva

Italy / Czech Republic

Mauro Casali

Mauro started dancing at the age of 24 when he arrived in London from his home town of Milan. Within 2 years he had featured in a music video on MTV Asia and was teaching for Elder Sanchez (Salsateca) at some of the most popular venues around London (Bar Salsa, La Finca, Bar Rumba, Bar Havana). In 2001, Mauro was a finalist in the British Salsa Competition with Nicky Britton and in 2007 was finalist with is current partner Eva Hurychova. His reputation as an inspiring and entertaining teacher quickly spread and in 2003 Mauro was asked to teach and perform with Leon Rose and Tamambo as part of the SOS team. It was here that he met and began dancing with Eva. Mauro currently teaches at SOS and Bar Salsa (London) and has recently started his own weekly styling and partner work classes. Over the past three years Mauro and Eva have firmly established an international reputation as performers and teachers of the highest caliber.

Eva Hurychova

Eva started dancing ballet and learning gymnastics in the Czech Republic at the age of four. Three years later she swapped ballet for ballroom and Latin-American dance and, as a child, won many national competitions. While at university, Eva and her dance partner reached international masters level in Latin-American dance, were classified in the top twenty couples from the Czech Republic and successfully competed in many national and international competitions. After moving to the UK, Eva began dancing salsa with the Mundo Latino Team and after a couple of months was chosen to perform with the Laith Sami Diablo Dance Company. In 2004, she was a finalist in the Tropicana Salsa Competition and was a member of the dance cast in the West End musical Murderous Instincts' directed by Puorto Rican choreographer Jesus Aponte. Eva was also invited in 2005 to dance with the Leon Rose Dance Group and performed as part of his dance project. Eva currently teaches and performs, both within the UK and internationally, with Mauro Casali and together they were finalists in the South East Championships in 2006. Eva and Mauro teach classes with the Latin Collective and SOS teams and also run their own weekly styling and partner-work classes in London.  

2009 UK salsa awards as Best Uk performers.

2010 UK salsa awards as Best Uk performers.

1st place in European Open Salsa Championship 2012

Chris Salter

UK 

Chris has been dancing since the 2nd August 2005 (obviously a memorable event). He initially began his teaching career as a guest teacher for Pure Salsa in Cambridge and Salsa Estrellas in Northampton. Chris then became the first instructor to introduce a weekly On2 class to Cambridge. In late 2007, he joined Salsology dance company and has since enjoyed teaching and performing at some of the worlds best salsa congresses. Chris has also been the master of ceremonies for many salsa showcase events including GBSEx and The Diamond Salsa Congress in Antwerp. Now living in Manchester, Chris is a freelance teacher of Salsa and Latin Hustle.

Yamil Ferrer

Cuba 

Originally from Santiago de Cuba, the home of traditional Cuban dance and music and the heart of Afro-Haitian-Cuban culture, Yamil has been dancing since he can remember.   Before moving to live permanently in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was a professional dancer for 5 years with Ballet Folklorico Cutumba, one of Cuba's top Afro-Cuban dance and music ensembles.  With an extensive repertoire based on authentic music and historically researched dances, Cutumba is a leader in its field and has toured internationally on numerous occasions.  Prior to Cutumba, Yamil danced with la Ceiba and Sangre y Tradicion dance companies in Santiago de Cuba as well as other dance groups since his teens.    He also plays percussion and has experience in choreography. 

Amanda Hawley

UK

Amanda Hawley,

Director of Todo Latino Dance Co. & Studio Salsa Teacher of the Year Central Region 2010, Salsa Central Awards. An experienced Salsa & Bachata Teacher, Amanda?s teaching style is patient & fun, accessible and supportive, as only a woman who leads and follows can be.  She encourages leading and following in preparation to freestyle effectively &
enjoyably on any Latin Dance Floor.....
Having studied Bachata with Champions in The Dominican Republic on her many visits,
her style of Bachata remains loyal to its origins...
Salsa Todo Latino Style has flavours from the whole of Latin America & the Caribbean.
Amanda has represented Todo Latino at many events throughout England & Wales Guest
Teaching and performing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & Boogaloo.

Emma Moore

UK

Having danced from an early age, Emma went on to study dance full time at The London Studio Centre for Performing Arts. Graduating three years later, she worked for a number of touring dance companies at home and abroad as both a choreographer and performer.
In 1992 she pursued a love of house music and clubbing with her first DJ residency at Royal House in Bournemouth. She subsequently went on to become resident at Crunch in Birmingham, Culture at The Tall Trees in Yarm, Escape in Swansea, headed the line-up on The Gift From The Gods Tour and did a monthly guest Mastermix on Galaxy 102 and 105.
Drawing on both her dance and DJ backgrounds salsa has become an obsession for Emma who, along with her dance partner Mushi, has travelled the world performing, teaching and DJing. Emma is currently resident at Salsology.
In 2002, Emma and Mushi were honoured with an award for the Most Inspiring Newcomers and in 2003 were invited by Susana Montero to judge the British Salsa Competition. Emma also features on Susana Montero's Ladies Styling video sold worldwide.
In early 2006 the inaugural Brit Salsafest took place at the prestigious Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Emma, her sister Kate and UK Salsa produced the festival which was attended by 2000 dancers from all over the world and one surpassed only by the 2007 event.
2008 saw the launch of a new congress for the UK salsa scene in The Great British Salsa Experience. GBSEx broke the mould for salsa congress by becoming the 1st event to take advance bookings for workshops and guaranteeing no overcrowding to allow students the best possible environment for learning.

Mushi Noor

UK

Mushi has been dancing Salsa for 8 years & teaches with his dance partner Emma, in the UK & Internationally. He predominantly teaches/dances/promotes on2 & also teaches on1, Bachata & ChaCha. Teaching credits include Brit Salsa Fest, UK Congress & many more.
Kate Moore, Emma & Mushi are the Co-promoters/Founders of Salsology, one of the biggest events in the UK.

 Robert & Jean White 

UK

Robert and Jean White of Mambo City say about themselves - "Our first Salsa experience, was at a night club in Toronto Canada called Berlins, where the Salsa night was hosted by Josie Neglia, it wasn�€™t until we returned to London, that we decided to take lessons in 1992, with the first generation of UK Instructors, Xihomara Granados, Nelson Batiste, Ramiro Zapata and Zina. we were first introduced to cross body style dancing by Pedro Gomez and have since gone on to work with and learn different styles from, such salsa luminaries as Eddie Torres, Nelson Flores (Descarga Latina), Thomas Guerrero (SantoRico), Frankie Mart�­nez and many others. Owing to these influences, we have experienced styles ranging from Columbian and Cuban Salsa, to the Cross Body styles "On 1" / "On 2" and Cha Cha Cha, It was in May 1999, on a visit to the first SalsaWeb Convention (which was hosted in Washington DC), that we really got inspired, the amount of talent there amazed us, this plus encouragement from Nelson Flores and some friends who wanted us to teach them, prompted us to start MamboCity, which we did in August 1999, our first class had about 15 of our friends and steadily grew, we held our first party in October of that year, which was a Halloween Fancy Dress/Mask Party, we like themes as it keeps the party atmosphere. The following month (November), we got involved in promoting a New York dance group who wanted to come to the UK, Luis Zegarra of Fuerza Latina and Ismael Otero of Caribean Soul, This happend by chance, due a promoter who was responsible for organising the event pulling out, Luis Zegarra persuaded us to go ahead with the promotion."

Mel C

UK

Known for her love of body movement and footwork, Mel C is one of the most popular, and sought after female stylists in the UK. Her easy-going, relaxed teaching style ensures her styling and spinning workshops are always well attended, attracting students of all levels of ability to her growing number of appearances at congresses and weekend events across the UK and Europe.

Despite having nearly 10 years teaching experience, Mel continues to pursue her own personal development, increasing her skills and knowledge by travelling regularly to New York to take private classes with Eddie Torres and Nelson Flores.

In 2003, Mel founded the Carpe Diem Dance Company as an all-girl performance group. As director and choreographer, she has seen it grow steadily and develop into a fully fledged dance school, boasting a pro-team, an semi pro-team and an ever expanding student group, that recruits twice a year to ensure a steady flow of progression, not only for the company as a whole, but also for each individual student under her tutelage. Carpe Diem has performed across the UK and Europe and is one of the longest running UK salsa performance groups.

In 2007, Mel founded Salsa Central, an online salsa information website that has quickly grown to become one of the largest salsa online magazines globally.

Mel also DJ's under the name of DJ Melody, appearing at many events across the UK and Ireland. For over a year she ran her own radio show "Latin Expression" on Newstyle FM.

Mel's impressive and ever-expanding list of achievements has seen her continue to rise in popularity. Her self-deprecating sense of humour, along with her willingness to help, support and promote others in her field, has helped to cement her reputation as a well respected teacher, choreographer, DJ and promoter both in the UK and abroad.

Nigel Maye AKA Mayhem

Nigel has been teaching Latin dance for over 9 years and has a very enthusiastic way of teaching, he takes his influences from World Rhythms and Movement. Nigel has also been teaching Street Jazz for a number of years and performs and choreographs numerous shows for TV including Top of the Pops, Sky TV, and various programmes for the BBC. Nigel is a natural born performer and can motivate audiences of all ages he is best know on the Latin scene as King Party Animal and in Nigel’s words - if a party atmosphere is need then one will be created  

Sean & Solvita 

UK / Latvia

Sean & Solvita are one of UK's rising stars in the salsa scene. This dynamic couple have been teaching, performing and competing since 2007. They specialise in cross body style on1&2 but also incorporates other styles which gives their classes and shows a unique flavour. They have taught and performed at many international congresses/festivals around the world. They are winners of the 2009 British Professional Salsa Championship and the 2008 London Latinfest Championship.

Giles & Rosa

UK/Spain

Giles & Rosa have established themselves in the UK and internationally as technical salsa/mambo teachers and performers.  Throughout the years, they have directed several Student Performance Groups and they have been coaching the Oxford University Salsa Team.
 
Internationally, Giles and Rosa have taught and performed at numerous congresses with their Dance Company IGNITE (with Marcus and Saori).  Their choreography is characterised by high energy and technical turn patterns which are breathtaking.


Giles & Rosa believe that salsa should be fun and they ensure their lessons and workshops are not only technical but also enjoyable.  So come and join their ever so popular classes!

Rohan Brown

UK

Rohan Brown specialises in LA, Cuban, and 3somes. Fluidity, natural body movement, positive mental attitude and having loads of fun is what defines his career. Rohan has been featured on two major television documentaries (Confidence Lab and How Music Works) and has made quite an impression on everyone with whom he works. He is well known for his dance accomplishments worldwide including master of ceromonies, touring South Africa and the USA, performing at various congresses and co- producing salsa holidays in Spain, Cuba and the Caribbean.

Rohan has, embroidered himself in the main fabric of the global movement of salsa entertainment. Definitely someone to spice up your salsa night by personality alone.

Moe Flex

UK

Moe Flex is one of the most exciting, inspiring and entertaining choreographers on the international Latin dance scene today!  With the biggest smile in salsa, his boundless enthusiasm for dance is impossible to ignore and he has gained his reputation through sheer determination and talent.

As a leading authority in the field of dance, rhythm and body movement, Moe's unique style of teaching is now recognised internationally and he takes his workshops and shows to congresses and events all over the World.

By adding his own personal touch to everything he does, Moe makes every dance experience a positive and memorable one and always leaves you wanting more.  He really is an inspiring and motivational role model for all performing artists and celebrities and has worked with the likes of Rolldeep, Tim Westwood, 50 cent, Blu Cantrell, Craig David, Guy Ritchie & Madonna.

Mauricio Reyes

UK

Originally from Latin America but based in Birmingham (UK), Mauricio Reyes is the founder of Latin Motion, the biggest salsa outfit in the Midlands since it was established in the early 1990's. Mauricio has been dancing and listening to salsa all of his life and has been teaching salsa dance since the tender age of 17. As a DJ he is guaranteed to read the crowd, spinning a broad range of top salsa, from NY to LA, Colombian to Cuban, etc. SALSA pa' bailar - dura pero sabrosa!

Mauricio has been DJ-ing since 1994, playing and teaching regularly all over the Midlands, the UK and abroad. He is a regular DJ at some of the UKs biggest salsa events, and has been awarded:

Top UK Salsa DJ'
Top Regional Promoters Services to Salsa' awards at the 2003 congresses
TOP Salsa DJ 2007 (UK International Salsa Congress Awards)

TOP Salsa DJ 2008 (Salsa-Central's UK Salsa Awards 2008)
TOP Salsa DJ 2009 (Salsa-Central's UK Salsa Awards 2009)

As a dedicated salsa DJ, dance instructor and promoter for well over a decade, Mauricio's work within the UK salsa scene has been extensive. He has introduced & inspired a huge number of people to Salsa, including many other Salsa dance teachers in and around Birmingham.

Sagi Iluz

Scotland

Sagi Iluz is the founder of The Scottish Salsa Congress, the biggest salsa event in Scotland. Sagi Iluz started salsa in 1999. He fell in love with the dance pretty much straight away and so became extremely passionate about learning it! He started to travel as much as he possibly could, taking lessons with Super Mario, Leon Ross, Yamulee, Santo Rico, Cobo Brothers and many more. He started teaching in Scotland in 2000. Sagi's style of dancing has been described as "smooth", "debonair" and "slick" so the name "Salsa Suave" was very befitting!

Sagi's love and passion for the music is very apparent in not only his teaching but also in his dancing. He is well known for making his followers feel as if they are the best dancer in the world. Sagi is also a lot of fun on the dance floor.

Dr Salsa & Vicki Sammons

Scotland / UK

Romina Vessella

Scotland

Romina Vessella

Latin Dance Expert, 2 time UKA champion for Salsa & Merengue professionally trained
by World Champions in Cuban style.
Studied & trained in sports psychology and sports coaching for dancers.
Choreographed and Danced In 3 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Shows including one 4 star
rated.
Pioneer for Latin Explosion Dance school and Events organisers Including Teacher
Training
Classes/Workshops
Romina Specialises in Leading & Following techniques connection between you, your
partner and the music.
Most of all her passion lies within teaching how to maintain Grace and Style by
mastering simple techniques of body movement & Isolation, Technique & musicality
within complex rhythms and routines.
Her Motto
Going beyond moves��. Being the Dance!

Her Professional Training in Cuban Style:
World Champions Raphael del Busto & Janet Fuentes Torres, Osbanis Trejeda, Havana
Rumba & Lady Salsa dance Groups.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Romina quickly established herself as one of Scotland�s most renowned and unique
Cuban style dancers and teacher starting in the year 2000 for fun, by the year
2001-2 she came top 3 in two national competitions Uka Dance alliance.
After 7 years of Dance Experience and along with the studies of exercise psychology
which include biomechanics, motor learning, motivation and coaching. Romina has
started to provide specialized workshops for skill, technique skill and techniques.

Katy Macaj

Scotland 

"She looks like Shakira and she dances like Shakira..." this is how someone
describes her. 
Katy is an experienced fully qualified Dance&Fitness Professional, Latin Rhythms
Teacher, Advanced Studio Instructor, Personal Trainer (REPS Level 3), Event
Organiser and Studio Coordinator managing over 60 classes a week... 

She has a passion for dance and she began to develop her passion at a professional
level during her university studies. Also trained in Sport&Exercise Science, Katy is
qualified to teach a wide range of dance and fitness classes and she has been
teaching Latin dance since 2006, specialising mainly in Latin Rhythms - a great high
energy latin dance class that makes you sweat and experience the authentic latin
moves, hip-action, shaking and shimming...
Katy is very energetic and motivating, her teaching style is clear and easy to
follow and her classes are effective, full of energy and fun!  Also, she is
specialising in interpretation of music and rhythm, adding freedom to the body
movements.

She began dancing from an early age, initially Ballroom dancing, Latin-American
style, later Belly dancing and finally she discovered Cuban Salsa & Reggeaton that
have become her real passion. She visited Cuba several times and it was her love at
first sight mainly because of its invigorating Cuban dance and music. 
Katy dedicated  a lot of time to latin dance and she became a master in Latin
Rhythms and a big fan of latin street dancing... Every class feels like  a
"fiesta". Just listen to the music, feel the music, as Cubans do...relax, feel the
beat, move your body and have fun!


Katy Macaj collaborates actively with Yamil Ferrera from Cuba and Romina Vessella
from Latin Explosion.

Jimmy SA

UK

Jimmy was introduced to salsa in 2001, and went on further to found "Salsa Abu Dhabi", the first official salsa club in the city, was Salsa Abu Dhabi's lead instructor, introduced La Rueda to Abu Dhabi plus organized various events and festivals in Abu Dhabi until 2005. He was awarded in the Dubai Salsa Cup, the National award for promoting Salsa in UAE in 2004.

Moving back to England, saw Jimmy's new salsa venture - The Latin Connection and later he founded the Latin Connection dance team and worked on Student performance team. Jimmy was lead instructor for Newcastle Uni Salsa Society, plus choreographed student team shows for 3 years. The student teams have performed regionally in various events including International Festival for arts and culture and Strictly come dancing Newcastle Jimmy is now guest teaching and performing with Latin Connection in various International festivals and congresses regionally, around UK and abroad, plus organizes Teesside Latin Festivals. His team appeared in TV adverts as Get into Newcastle BBC/ITV as well Durham bid City of culture, Metro Musical ITV/BBC In October 2008,  Jimmy was given 'Award of Recognition' for all the hard work put into the Salsa  community instructing, promoting and organizing Salsa in Abu Dhabi, presented by Abu Dhabi Salsa / Emirates in an event made for the purpose in Abu Dhabi. The following year, In 2009, The Latin Connection dance team was voted top runner up  Top Newcomer in UK Salsa Central awards. His aim is that people like and enjoy salsa and have loads of fun ... Its not just about salsa he says, its the way we live life .. Catch him on the dance floor or in one of the parties around in UK or abroad!

Awards
National Award for promoting Salsa in Emirates  Dubai Salsa Cup 2005
Abu Dhabi 2008
Top newcomer  Runner up UK Salsa Awards 2009/2010
Top UK promoter Award  Salsa Kingdom Liverpool 2011
Top Regional Instructor North & East  (Jimmy SA) - UK Salsa Awards 2010/2011
Runner Up Special Event (Teesside Festival)  UK Salsa Awards 2010/2011

Miguel & Marlene

UK/Portugal

Miguel and Marlene are one of the pioneers of Kizomba in the  UK. Both are renowned for the quality of their teaching, the fun of classes and the wowing factor of their shows. Both have been all over the place, teaching at the biggest congresses and weekenders.

Marcus Groves

UK

Marcus has a contagious passion for dancing and Salsa, he spices every dance with Marcus style fun. Dancing for over 10 years, Marcus' classes focus on technique adding flare and fun as well that you can bring to the dance floor. His teaching style is very clear and easy to follow. Marcus teaches and deejays in Southampton, he performed with Manhattan Mambo and now is one of the members of the amazing Ignite Dance Company, travelling all around the world performing their shows.