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| Festival Dance Shows |
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Shows featuring “The Battle of the Dances'' performed by professional dancers ...& some of the best student performances of the year....
The 3rd Annual Dance Festival to showcase international & local talent through a unique rhythmic musical show that which capture your imagination……
One of Europe's leading choreographers, Mr. Eric Lalta & Ahmed Salsa have put together this amazing show which will captivate the audience with powerful dance routines, magical effects, awesome costumes that guarantee to take your breath away. |
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| Albert Torres ( USA ) |
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Albert Torres is the world’s premier producer of live Salsa Music and Dance events. A noted authority on World Events and Entertainment, Albert Torres has created spectacular Salsa Dance Events known as “Salsa Congresses” in such exotic places as Japan, Hong Kong, Holland, Hamburg, France, Spain, Guadeloupe, England and Dubai - United Arab Emirates.
Since 1998, Albert Torres Productions (ATP) has created and produced the World’s largest Salsa Music event, The West Coast Salsa Congress in Southern California. ATP transforms the event’s location into an exciting music and dance venue that attracts over 30,000 Latin Music enthusiasts from all over Southern California, the nation and the world. ATP also endorses another twenty plus Salsa Congresses worldwide. Last year’s event took place on May 23-29 at the Hollywood Park and Casino in Los Angeles.
Originally from New York, Albert’s passion for Latin music stems from his deep roots on the tropical island of Puerto Rico. Growing up as a child on the streets of New York however, gave him the street-wise experience most of us only read about. I’m beginning to realize that that type of experience is “Promoter Pre-requisite 101” for Latin Promotions and Entertainment. Through thick and thin, Albert Torres Productions, Inc. (ATP) continues to deliver top-notch quality events with world-class performers from every corner of the globe. His bands are legendary, with some of the finest musicians the world has ever known.
This is the third year running that we are collaborating with Albert Torres to bring you the best of what the salsa world has to offer.
To learn more about Albert Torres visit www.alberttorresevents.com |
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| Nuno & Vanda ( Portugal ) |
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| Nuno Furtado and Vanda Gameiro are originally from Portugal, the country they have been representing at the international salsa congresses and festivals. They are top professional salsa dancers and teachers whose dancing is based on styling, dynamism and musical interpretation. In Portugal they have their own school and a group called JDfreestyle. |
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| James Castro ( UK ) |
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It all started back in 2000, when James first started to dance salsa, when a hatred for the
music but a love for the dance was enough to get him hooked. The first years were spent
finding avenues to learn within Dubai, but soon found that the only way was to travel outside
the country, visiting the many festivals around the world. Seeing the performances as a
spectator at the 2003 LA and UK Congresses was the time that James knew he wanted to
perform at these various events. However, it wasn't until 2007 that he got his chance to be on
stage at an International Congress.
After being a sports coach for over 6 years, teaching was a natural progression to make and
2003 saw him establish regular salsa classes in Dubai. James spent the next couple of years
teaching and performing with various dance partners across the Middle East.
During the Summer of 2005, James started training with Alex. After performing at the Dubai
Salsa Festival that year, they decided to form a partnership that has been going strong ever
since. They have been continually working hard to improve all aspects of their dancing. |
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| Alex De Smet ( Belgium ) |
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From a young age, Alex always had passion for dancing, but it wasn’t until 2002 that she found salsa, a
dance that moves her like no other. When a friend first told her about salsa, she never thought she would become as attached to it as she is today. What was first an activity to keep her busy soon became an addictive hobby that has transformed over the years into a full time profession.
Alex’s journey into salsa began with a couple of weekly classes, a desire to go out dancing every night and her participation in a student show. The following year, she partnered up with her first dance partner, with whom she started working more seriously on various shows and projects.
It was during 2005 that Alex started dancing with James, who had spotted her on the dance floor and saw her potential. After improving her technique for many months, they performed their first show together at the Dubai Salsa Festival 2005. From that time, they both knew they could take their dancing to the next level and subsequently never looked back. |
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| Mambo Clasico ( Dubai ) |
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Mambo Clásico is Dubai's premier mambo/salsa dance company, put together by two of Dubai's most successful Salsa Dancers James & Alex.
The company was established in August 2008 and in its infancy has brought together some of the most promising and dedicated dancers from the Dubai dance scene and formed a group that could represent Dubai at a local, regional and international level.
Their first choreography "Pepe’s Mimes", performed for the first time in the Dubai Dance Festival 2009, was an instant success which has already propelled the group into the international arena, with their first performance at the Malaysian Salsa Festival and many others to follow thoughout the coming year |
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| Tony Lara (Spain) |
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Born in Spain, grew up in London and then moved to Italy in 2002. Fell in love with the Italian style of dancing Bachata and is now the most successful and sought after Bachata teacher in the World.
Tony played a leading role in the popularity of Bachata dancing throughout the World. He has taught 100,000+ dancers either through workshops or from his popular 5 DVD series. His techniques and ideas of how to make Bachata dancing easy, fun & sexy are the reason why so many people love to learn from him.
Since 2003 he has been travelling the world teaching or promoted Bachata dancing. In fact he has influenced more than 60 countries, over 500 cities and has previously mentioned over 100,000+ dancers & teachers cities his style of Bachata dancing.
Tony's classes are fun and slick. Packed with sensual and stylish moves and partner work, He is known for his fun and seductive nature!! |
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| Daniela De Francesco ( Italy ) |
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Born and raised in Italy, where she started dancing since the age of six, studying and performing Ballet for many years.
In 1997 she moved to London, where she discovered Salsa Dancing and instantly fell in love with it.
She then went back to Italy and continued her dance training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and of course Salsa and other Latin dances. It was there that she discovered Reggaeton and started to find out about its history, songs and cool moves.
Dani is now developing a strong name for herself for being a dancer with great grace and elegance yet on the flip of a coin extremely funky and versatile. Reggaeton has been an untouched subject for a while in Europe and Dani has developed a way of teaching it, making it funky and great fun…
She is now still living in the South of Italy, where she owns a Dance School and works on different projects together with her partner Tony Lara.
Together with Tony she has been travelling to many different countries promoting, teaching and performing Salsa, Reggaeton and Bachata, including: Italy, Spain, Greece, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Dubai, Turkey, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Los Angeles, Australia, Hong Hong and more to come! |
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| Ye Mambo ( Spain ) |
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| Yoana Merino came into the world of dance in her 10, when with her mother started taking classes Sevillanas and Bailes de Salon and salsa at the academic of dance Carmen Garmendia at San Sebastian. She continioued her training until the age of 16 when she decided to make dancing as a form of life. Its then when she inaugurates with her mother the School of Dance “Marsa Merino” in Zarautz in San Sebastian. In 2005 when Yoanna met Enoch and New York Style they decided to begin a new project together called «ΥΕ ΜΑΜΒΟ». |
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| Farid Ferchach ( France ) |
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| Farid started dancing salsa in 2001. He discovered Mambo style in 2002 in the Paris Salsa congress and was influenced by the Vasquez style. One year later he presents his first show during the same
congress “ the X-MEN” and has a large success, confirmed for the UK Congress 2003. Since then he performed in many countries such as England , Ireland, Italy, New York and Los Angeles. His shows
are very original, with crazy costumes mixing salsa with different dances. Farid is a musician (singing and playing percussion), his style is a mix of speed, seduction, humour and crazyness.... He
likes the crowd and the stage. He founded his school '' Salsa Conga'' in 2003. |
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| Aasim & Elena |
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Aasim
A professional dancer with a dance background above 17 years of experience,
starting in the early age till graduation in Dance Choreography, mainly it was
Ballet , Contemporary then he had the eger to know more dance styles so he
danced Hip Hop , Jazz he participated in many Performances with international
dance companies in Turky UAE and France as well as local and international
shows. In 2005 he fell in love with Salsa dancing and started teaching and
performing in many shows. In the begining of 2009 he got to know about Zouk
Lambada and over again he fell in love with this sensual dance that is now
recognized all over the world and also in UAE then he and Elena decided to be
a dance partner and teach together.
Elena
Graduated in psychology and pedagogy from Russia, Elena was always
passionate about dancing. She participated in many stage performances,
mainly in modern dance. In 2007 Elena fell in love with Salsa dancing and since
that moment she know that Latin dance is her passion , along with salsa she
danced Tango where she performed with BNF in 2008 . In the begining of 2009
she got to know about Zouk Lambada and she started to dance and teach
along with Aasim
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| Eric Lalta |
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Talented choreographer, with incredible imagination, Eric Lalta, is the most popular name in the salsa world, when it comes to dance spectacles. And if you have seen any of his productions on stage, you would not wonder why.
On one hand Eric designs fantastic choreographies for his famous Salsa Dance Squad, where different music styles merge and interesting dance steps perfectly fit. On other, he manages to unite in one, the performance of leading dancers from all over the world, with elements of modern theater, classic musical and contemporary VJ techniques and thus to create breathtaking spectacles such as “The Museum of Salsa”, “Terracania”, etc. The pre-miere of his latest creation “Mambo Nights”, telling the story about one night, at the famous New York club of the 50’s – Palladium, would be shown during the 5-th BG Fanta Salsa Festival in Sofia.
Eric, who has been taught by the best salsa teachers, such as Eddie Torres, is now himself teaching salsa both on 1 & 2, at his Netherland based salsa school as well as at many international events.
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| Espiritu Latino |
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Espiritu Latino is a Dubai-based dance team originally formed as part of the Dubai Dance Project with Salsa Dance Squad- Holland in November 2008. After the success of the project by June 2009 where the team performed internationally and locally, the team members continued and formed Espiritu Latino. Espiritu Latino dancers are individually specialized in different genres of latin dance (salsa, chacha, tango) and hip-hop breakdance.
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| JJ & Naida |
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Thee heart & Soul of Salsa in Abu Dhabi they are considered to be international
Dance Instructors, Choreographers and Performers.
Specialized in Salsa Cross-body style and teaches other Latin dances such as
Bachata, Cha Cha and Salsa on 2 (NY style).
Attending and participating in high profile Salsa Festival and congresses around
the world where they picked up their style, such as Australia, Malaysia, UK,
Cyprus.
Their efforts paid off when their classes and dancing gained popularity in Abu
Dhabi and now rapidly increasing in the region and extending internationally.
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| Mila & Samba Dancers |
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Brasilairas is an International Brazilian dance group specialized in teaching and performing
Brazilian Samba and other dances, founded by some of the most stunning brazilian
dancers, they are Milla, Marilia, Luna, Esmeralda, Larissa, Kamila and Milanie.
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| Mo & MO |
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Jr are hailed as two of the most dynamic and beloved dancers in the
Dubai and Middle East salsa scene. The Mo Brothers have been
performing together since 2003 under the umbrella of Salsa Tribal Jam
and they are known for putting out quality shows and setting new
trends in synchronization and creativity. Anyone who saw these
achingly attractive brothers dance or perform is unlikely to forget their
exuberant, hip and sharp style. When it comes to teaching, they bring
fun and flirtation to all their salsa, hip hop and “very popular” bachata
workshops and have a fantastic ability to make the most complicated
moves, simple, joyful and impressive!
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| Dubai Drums School |
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Julie Ann Odell - Founder & Managing Director
Julie-ann Odell has lived in the Middle East for 32 years. She is an experienced drum circle facilitator who has used rhythm work and group drumming extensively as a tool for team building in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Region. She is an experienced executive coach, co-active life coach and organization relationship systems coach (a cutting edge training that develops the entire team using a revolutionary systems-based approach drawn from the best of coaching, psychology, organizational development, mediation, quantum physics, process work and general systems theory).
Since starting Dubai Drums eight years ago, Julie-ann and her team have drummed with thousands of people and children at corporates, schools, universities and community events. They drum in all parts of the Middle East and have now opened Cairo Drums in Egypt. |
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| Zouk Dubai ( sam & nayan ) |
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Nayan and Sam discovered Zouk in Australian dance clubs and fell in love with this beautiful and sensual dance from Brazil. They flew across the world to learn from the most famous Zouk instructors such as Kadu Pires, Larissa Thayane, Tarcisio Teatini Climaco and Alisson Rodrigues Sandi. Nayan and Sam introduced Zouk to the UAE and started the first Zouk classes in the beginning of 2009 at Savage Garden, Capitol Hotel, Dubai.
They trained Aasim and Elena in Zouk, who started their own classes in December 2009 as demand for Zouk was growing. Nayan and Sam were joined by Pedro and Karen from Rio de Janairo, Brazil. Together Pedro and Karen bring Zouk Dubai the wealth of more than 20 years of dancing experience in Zouk Lambada, Samba De Gafieira, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Forro, Ballroom and Samba.
A highlight was the visit of the famous Brazilian dance instructor Alisson Rodrigues Sandi from Perth, Australia. He did Zouk shows with Sam at the Annual Salsa Winter Ball and Savage Garden in December 2009. Alisson offered plenty of workshops and private classes for our students. He is an outstanding dancer and teacher and it was a great joy to have him with us. He is planning to return to Dubai for a few weeks in Fall 2010. |
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| Familia de la salsa |
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Familia de la Salsa dance group was formed in 2003 by Royston, Chris & Valerie. Presently, one of the oldest dance groups in Dubai, it has grown to offer lively dance sessions for various communities from varied professions. The Dubai chapter is led by Chris who is supported by 5 instructors, whereas the Washington branch is headed by Roy.
Dancers of Familia de la Salsa, Dubai have performed in major cultural and dance festivals within the city. A major highlight was a themed ‘Phantom’ choreography by duo Eric Lalta (Salsa Dance Squad, Holland) & Chris. A unique success story was the Familia de la Salsa Kids performance at the Dubai Dance Festival 2009. The group encourages young minds to get involved in Salsa theme shows as fitness through dance.
www.familiadelasalsa.com,
youtube:familiadelasalsa.com, ‘Phantom’ video clip |
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| The Ballet Centre Dubai |
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Miss Terry Dean founded The Ballet Centre in 1987 in order to teach Dance and in particular Classical Ballet to children of all nationalities. The Ballet Centre due to Terry’s dedication and hard work was an immediate success.
Terry went on to introduce the Musical Youth Theatre incorporating acting, singing, dance, and all other aspects of the musical theatre a few years later, which used to produce an annual charity show. which we propose to re start in the near future. The Ballet Centre grew annually from strength to strength offering an increasing variety of classes and facilities to both children and adults.
The Ballet Centre is located in the heart of Jumeirah, and consists of two villas that have a total of SIX DANCE STUDIOS each with WOODEN SPRUNG FLOORS, THREE MUSIC ROOMS, and activity rooms. The Ballet Centre also houses its’ own COFFEE SHOP and a SHOP which stocks an extensive range of dance wear and dance related gifts.
Sadly Terry died in 2000 and her mother Mrs. Kathleen Dean now owns the Ballet Centre. The Ballet Centre has expanded year on year and the staff has grown to a team with 35 dedicated full and part time members. |
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| Diverse Choreography Dubai |
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We at ‘Diverse Choreography’ are hugely committed to producing first class bespoke shows. We choreograph and direct all varieties of entertainment ranging from TV and pop videos to theatre, corporate and fashion shows…. hence the name ‘Diverse Choreography’. We aim to produce for each client, an imaginative and exciting show, second to none in our field. By utilising our knowledge and passion for creating tailor made shows, our clients will achieve unique performances for each event.
With our wide and varied experience in the entertainment industry, our expertise will most certainly strike a chord with those who want to project a ‘Best in Class’ approach when producing their events.
We have worked, over the years, with many established artists including: Cher, Kylie Minogue, Pink, Dame Shirley Bassey, Vanessa Mae , Anastacia, Michael Bublé, Girl’s Aloud. Worked with ITV and the BBC on shows such as: The Royal Variety Performance, the Brit Awards, the American Music Awards, Top of the Pops and Eurovision Song contest.
Choreographing Events for prestigious car brands like F1, Farrari and Lambourgini, Theatrical Productions for P&O Cruise Lines and Grease Lightning at the Oil Barons Ball and working on worlwide music concerts for Shakira, Sir Cliff Richard and Pop Idol. Providing spectacular Award Ceremonies, Fashion Shows and corporate Events in London and in the UAE. |
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| Eider & Luisa |
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Eider Rua is a professional dancer, teacher and founder of National Ballet El Firulete the dance company with Headquarters in Colombia and Dubai. He and his dance partner Luisa Suaza have performed on television and stage, including top salsa congresses around the world.
Luisa is one of the most talented dancers in El Firulete BNF Dubai and Colombia. For her passion for dancing, Luisa has earned for herself recognition among professionals in salsa and tango communities. She is one of the main dancers in El Firulete BNF, as well as one of the top tango and salsa instructors in the school.
Eider and Luisa won 2nd place in cabaret category in the 4th Annual World Salsa Championships 2009, competing alongside 47 pairs of dancers from around the world. They are currently in demand for teaching worldwide in international congresses and festivals for salsa and tango.
Eider is also the choreographer and principal dancer for his dance group El Firulete BNF. He also produced successful events such as First Colombian Salsa Congress 2009 (Colombia, Medellin); Dancing around the World 2007 (Dubai, Madinat Theater); Tango Bohemian 2007-2008 2009 (Dubai, Madinat Theater); Salsa Explosion 2009 (Dubai, Madinat Theater). |
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| BNF Dance Company. |
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BNF Dance Company. Is Headquartered in Medellin Colombia since 2000, BNF launched in Dubai, United Arabs Emirates, in 2007, to export their talent international and support the creation of entertainment shows and events globally.
BNF Dubai team is conformed for a main group of 16 dancers, all from Colombia.
BNF is proud of the great achievements the BNF team has accomplished over the last ten years, National Tango champions 2000, 2001, 2002; best Salsa and Tango Company in Colombia 2004, national salsa champions 2005, condor de oro best Dance company during Festival de Tango in San Luis, Argentina 2006; champions of Dubai Salsa Festival 2007, third place in Colombia salsa Congress 2009. And the most recent one is the second place in world salsa championship held in Florida, USA, in December 2009.
Though BNF focus on Salsa and Tango dancing, BNF also offer Belly Dance, Flamenco, contemporary, Modern dance, Bachata and much more. |
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| Abby Lindenbery ( USA ) & Alper Gulecoglu ( Turkey ) |
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Abby Lindenberg (USA) - A trained dancer in ballet, jazz, hip hop and modern, Abby worked in NYC as a professional dancer and choreographer. Her credits include: Liza Minnelli’s Liza’s Back! London and Broadway tour, the MTV Video Music Awards with Jimmy Fallon and James Brown, Samsung, Toyota, Rolex, among others. For salsa, she has performed at the UK Salsa Congress, MedSalsa Congress, Gandia Salsa Congress and the TR Dance Festival and the Dubai Salsa Festival.
Alper Gulecoglu (Turkey) – 2007’s Turkish Salsa Chamption, Alper is no stranger to the salsa stage. He is the co-creator of BoSSphorus Style Dance Crew which regularly performs throughout Turkey. His TV credits include My Mama Don’t Dance, So You Think You Can Dance – Turkey and Dancing With The Stars – Turkey.
Together, Abby and Alper dance in Istanbul, Turkey in the dance ensemble Bossphorus Style. They have performed throughout Turkey to include the 2009 1st Annual TR Dance Festival, FinansBank Antalya performances (December and February) and now Dubai’s 2010 Salsa Festival. |
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| Martial Walid Tebarki |
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Walid perfoms street jazz, hip hop, house dance, reggae danchall, jazz
rock as well as a sports trainer and Pilates instructor.
He teach Pilates at the "club stretch" in dubai.
He is going to open a new class of reggae dancehall very soon...get in
touch with Walid for more details via coeurazimut@hotmail.fr |
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| Leonardo and Yeimy |
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| Leonardo and Yeimy are dancers from Colombia , recognized for their performance style and teaching skills. They aim to share with their students the richness of Latin culture and their love for latin music.Their performances are renowned to be full of energy and elegance. They currently perform at Savage Garden in the Capitol Hotel.... |
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| Moe Flex |
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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. |
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| Core Dance Academy |
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When Managing Director of Health and Fitness Company Core Direction met UK born dance professional & choreographer Michelle Edwards, the concept for Core Dance Academy was born in January 2010.
CORE DANCE ACADEMY brings a new concept to performing arts targeted at children aged 18 months to 18yrs through different dance genres such as Moms’n’Tots to strengthen the bond between mother and child, Ballet from 3-12 to build confidence, posture and grace, moving our teenagers aged 13-18 into an environment where they can feel free to express themselves, develop their character and mould their youthful nature through Musical Theatre, Street Jazz, Contemporary and Freestyle. |
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| Aminu |
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Aminu has been working hard in the studio on his material in London and Dubai. Not only is Aminu a Great Performer. His influences include traditional African music, Hip Hop, R'n'B, Latin and Middle Eastern music.
Born and raised in Nigeria, Aminu spent most of his life as a student. He always had an interest in music & never opened up of or even reveal this Love to anyone but his close friends. However moving to the UK gave Aminu the chance to follow his dream and make it a reality. Aminu has worked with top producers in the business to complete his project and the material is unmistakable. He continues to gig up and down in different cities in to keep the buzz growing on the streets of England, Nigeria and Dubai.
Aminu grew up listening to Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, R Kelly, Usher, Donell Jones, Nas, Method Man, Notorious B.I.G, Michael Jackson, Boys 2 Men, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Aerosmith, Prince, Eminem, Seal, Madonna and Nelly Furtardo and the list goes on. His smooth lyrics and catchy melodies will have you singing along in no time. But one thing Aminu would want to do is stay true to his style. A fusion of soul, jazz, Latin and Hip hop yet easy on the ears. Music for any kind of audience of any age. |
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| Miriam Faura (Spain-UK) |
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Miriam Faura is an international versatile dance artist specializing in Flamenco and based in the UK . Her experience in different dance styles and theatre together with her unique way of blending them with the technique and passion of Flamenco dance, has allowed her to broaden her career as a performer into choreography. She has choreographed all kinds of productions from Opera, Musicals, Music Videos, Commercials, Theatre and Dance.
As an Spanish born artist, Miriam's main dance background is Flamenco. She started at the age of 4 and she has performed around the world celebrating her culture.
Parallel to her work as a Flamenco artist, Miriam is at present the Artistic Director and Choreographer of Race and Rhythm DT. The company has travel around Europe, Asia, America and most recently the UAE.
For the last two years she has been traveling regularly to Dubai to deliver Flamenco dance workshops after her first appearance in Dubai at the Buddha bar where she performed in a red carpet event with the company Race and Rhythm DT sharing stage with Kelly Rowland. Miriam will visit us once more to premiere her new piece "Insinuante" at the Dubai Dance Festival and to deliver Flamenco dance workshops for the following two weeks. |
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| Krista Degaetano |
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Krista Degaetano has been dancing and performing since the age of three. She trained in Malta till 15 dancing ballet, jazz, hip hop and singing. She then formed part of a Theatre Company, M.A.D.C for 7 years performing at the National Theatre over 7 Musicals and Shows including GREECE, KISS ME KATE, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, SOUTH PACIFIC, WEST SIDE STORY , ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL, OTHELLO, MARRIAGE OF FIGARO as well as National Pantomimes (Robin Hood, Cinderella, and Rapunzell).
She then formed part of a Lyrical Contemporary Company , MOVING BODIES for two years were she performed and played principal roles in various productions around Malta .
Krista decided to train professionally in the U.K and got a scholarship at Body Work Dance Studios in Cambridge for 2 years were she trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and voice with famous artists such as Philip Foster, Theresa Kerr amongst others.
She then got accepted at one of the most prestigious Contemporary Dance Schools in Europe for three years, LABAN were she graduated with an (Hons)Degree in Contemporary Dance Theatre. She trained and performed professionally in London with established and famous artists such as Garry Lambert, Susan Sentler, Rosemary Brant, Kerry Nichols, Valerie Dunlop Preston Tom Dale and many others. She was also chosen by Shobana Jeyasingh ( London Choreographer) to be part of the Olympic Handover event on St.Pauls Steps in London.
She trained in many Contemporary styles including Cunningham, Graham, Release , Limon, Contact Improvisation , Ballet and Choreography during her degree. Her choreographies were chosen to be performed at the Bonnie Bird in London and was also asked to choreograph for the Secretary General of the Queen of England ‘s Commonwealth of Nations .
She also choreographed and collaborated with Trinity of Music ( London) ,Musicians and performed in various locations and for various events around London.
She is now here in the U.A.E to train dancers in various Contemporary styles and provide an exciting and new way of moving which is entertaining, technical and full of life.
CONTACT TO ENROLE : contemporarydanceartist@gmail.com
MOBILE- 0509495801
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