Anya Katsevman
Current ESPN World Champion & International Hustle & Salsa Congress Champion
Born in Kiev Ukraine Anya Katsevman has been living in the United States for 15 years. She began her training at the ripe age of ten. After watching her brother become National Champion, Anya developed her own competitive drive that hasn't stopped since. She has won over 20 prestigious world titles in the international Latin dance arena over the past 12 years including Eastern United States Championships, Ohio Star Ball, La Classique Du Quebec, American Star Ball and the United States Open Championships. She has also starred in touring shows Burn the Floor and Dancing with The Stars.
After finishing a successful career in the International Latin circuit, Anya joined forces with Luis Aguilar and has become two time undefeated San Francisco Congress Salsa champion, New York Salsa Congress Champion, Puerto Rico Salsa Champion, came fourth in the Espn world salsa championships, and is currently the North American Salsa Champions and winners of the NY/NJ salsa open. She can also be seen in the upcoming film La Epoca and Dancing Scared.Within her short time on the salsa circuit Anya has already graced the stages of many events including Mambo city London Congress, Rome Salsa congress, San Francisco Salsa congress, New York City Salsa Congress, International Hustle and Salsa Congress, Puerto Rico Hustle and Salsa Festival, Korea Salsa Congress, Antwerp salsa congress in Belgium, tour in Milan, Flava invasion in Atlanta, aswell as televised productions such as Sabado Gigante, Good morning America and Univision.
Often reffered to as the future of salsa, Anya's combined background of training dynamic stage presence, elegant, graceful style, feminine approach, and strong technical action Anya is quickly becoming of the most acclaimed salsa dancers in the world. She can be seen gracing many stages all over the world with partner, Luis Aguilar, Eddies Angels co starring Griselle Ponce and Eleanee Jimenez, Proyecto Descarga directed by Sekou Mcmiller and most recently Nelson Flores. http://www.anyakatsevman.com
Maria Torrres
Maria Torres is an acclaimed Performer, Choreographer and Director with extensive experience in the Theater, Film, Television, and Video and Commercial industries.
Maria has worked; her resume touts diversity from all angles. As a performer, Maria has graced both the Broadway stage, starring in Swing!, and the big screen in “Dance with Me," starring Chayanne and Vanessa Williams.
Maria worked on projects in the music industry ranging from choreographing the video for Enrique Iglesias hit single Bailamos to hailed Reggaeton artist Don Omar's most recent tour-King of Kings and The International Dance TV show “Quiero Bailar” where Maria was on Camera as Guest Choreographer and on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance “.
In the world of film, Maria has worked with world-renowned production houses and directors such as MTV, NBC, HBO, BBC, Walt Disney, and John Leguizamo. Most recently, Maria's work in the motion picture industry has allowed her the opportunity to work with John O'Connell and train renowned actors such as Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams in Disney's "Enchanted” to Raven Simone in College Road Trip. She did the Choreography for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony in “El Cantante” which Maria also appeared in.
As a teacher, Maria has taught all over the world at an array of prestigious institutions with the goal of sharing her Latin culture with people of all backgrounds.
Maria’s choreography can been seen in the upcoming Movie ‘’ The Six Wives of Henry Le Fay starring Tim Allen, Andie McDowell, Jenna Elfman, Epatha Merkerson and Paz Vega. Also The Lux Commercial starring Rachel Weisz Directed by Joel Schumacher.
Maria is Artist in Residence at Amas Musical Theatre and Director of the Emerging Artist Project.
She is a member of the League of Professional Theatre Women and proud member of
SAG, AFTRA, AEA, AGVA and SSDC.
This year she is launching several projects including a new musical ‘’ MAGIC OF SALSAKINGDOM ’’ that will debut in UK and New Dance program at Manhattan Theatre Lab High School.
Kimberly Rivera
At the age of 12, Kimberly Rivera began her salsa training with David Melendez at the world famous The Starlite Dance Studio in NYC. At the age of 15 she was ask to join the pro-team of intertional acclaimed dance duo JAI & CANDY as a principal dancer with ESTILO CLASICO DANCERS along with traveling with CANDY introducing their female duo act.
At the age of 22 KIMBERLY started to create some noise as an up and coming talent and was asked to be part of work with world class instructors that included choreographies by: Andy Cruz of Chicago, Jamie Josephson of the RHYTHM DIVAS , Adolfo Indoncochea of Latin Soul Dancers and was also invited to film a salsa instructional video alongside TROY -ANTHONY & JORGET ALCOCER of Houston,TX. In 2006 . At a turn key moment in her carreer she started training under the incomparable ,The King of Mambo EDDIE TORRES. In months Kimberly was asked to join the WORLD FAMOUS EDDIE TORRES DANCERS and soon became one of his principal partners, touring internationally.
Kimberly's style is like no other in the business mixing the rhythm of mambo with the rhythm of soul. Her style is best described by these three words SOULFUL, ELEGANT & AGGRESSIVE. Now as one of the leading ladies in mambo Kimberly will be seen around the world as a principle dancer with PROYECTO DESCARGA of SEKOU MCMILLER and will also be teaming up with CHICAGO"S Prince of Salsa ANDY CRUZ on a few independant projects. You can also catch her teaching her styling classes all throughout the NEW YORK CITY AREA.**********
Teresa Garcia &
Elvis Collado
Elaine Marrero
Oscar Naranjo
Professional Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer & Performer
Oscar Naranjo discovered his passion for Latin dances when he was only 16. With each opportunity, he continued to improve his skills by training with world renowned dance instructors. Oscar has been performing, teaching, and competing since 1989. He appeared in the dance movie "Take the Lead" starring Antonio Banderas. The film was released in mainstream cinema on April 7, 2006. It was filmed in Toronto, and at a number of local schools, including University of Toronto. Oscar have extensive background in dancing salsa, tango, cha cha cha, bachata, meringue, and cumbia. He trained with Argentine Tango World Champion "Fabian Peralta" during his trip to Argentina in Feb. 2007. His hard work and dedication have always paid off. He was awarded first place in 25 salsa competitions and crowned Vice World Champion at the Miami World Salsa Federation Championships in 2003. Among other important events, he proudly represented Canada in various Congresses around the world. Oscars dream is to travel the world teaching, dancing, competing and sharing his Latin roots. With each journey he hopes to acquire new experiences and techniques to help him grow as a dancer, teacher, choreographer and performer . Oscar teaches salsa and other dance forms to kids, teens, and adults, including private lessons, and conducting choreography classes. To learn more.. visit, http://www.oscarnaranjo.com.
Instructor Jed Walker
Sultry Salsa!
¡Salsa es Vida!
We organize and promote Latin dancing events, primarily nightclub Salsa nights, throughout Chicago and the Midwest.
In addition, we conduct lessons in Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha and other Latin dances in various locations, including dance studios and nightclubs, in and around the Chicago area and about the Midwest, all by Chicago's own Barón de Bachata, Jed Walker!
Our quest is to teach everybody to dance and to look good dancing. We teach both style and technique together, by melding the style of street dancing to the technique of ballroom dancing, to help leads and follows become dancers that can dance well with anybody, anywhere, anytime. A dancer that is enjoyable, exciting, fun to dance with and entertaining to watch.
Griselle Ponce
Anja Walthall
Anja's professional dance career began with the disco era.
She and her partner quickly dominated the dance contest
scene, winning spots on the television show "Dance Fever"
twice, and the title of Michigan Dance Champions.
Anja has owned and operated four Ballroom and Latin dance
studios in the metro Detroit area, opening the first when she
was 18 years old. In addition to performing stateside, she has
danced in Russia, Poland, Italy, the Caribbean, Mexico and
Venezuela. Anja has won many awards, but she is most proud
of the ones her students have earned. She is a much sought
after teacher at studios and clubs in the area, continues to teach
dance six days a week, and dances all seven.
Imagenes Del Swing
Los Soneros Del Swing
Hard Core Detroit
Liquid Rhythm
Liquid Rhythm Inc…
“Our dancing makes you wet…!”
When you think of dancing Salsa, the first thing that may come to mind is HOT and SEXY! You may not think of liquids unless you need some water to cool you off! That’s why LRI is here to change and challenge your current mindset of Salsa.
LRI originally began as a performance base dance company out of New Orleans with 6 core members consisting of local dancers with various dance backgrounds such as Hip-Hop, House, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Folkloric, and Ballet to name a few. LRI wanted to set itself apart from other Salsa dance companies by infusing movements each member already knew from previous dance forms into the technical frameworks of the many styles of Salsa they were currently studying. Most importantly, have FUN while doing so!
LRI doesn’t believe that any one style of Salsa or dance is better than the next. They all possess unique qualities that give them such flare and appeal. LRI’s founder, Derik Dollis, dance roots began in Hip-Hop and club styles. He saw that the same rhythmic movements and timing he used to do in “hip-hop” could be expressed in Salsa. So LRI was formed to explore and develop this alternative styling to traditional Salsa movements.
Since LRI’s beginnings they’ve managed to Dance, Teach, and Perform their brand of Salsa in New Orleans, Detroit, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Chicago and other famed cities in the U.S.
duane Wrenn
Gifted Souls
Ray Jr.
Baz Michaeli
Travis Dayton
Rocky Quinones
Rocky Quinones will be teaching 1 class and Gifted Souls.
Tera Vitale
Tera Vitale has been dancing since she was five years old. She took lessons in tap, jazz, and ballet for 8 years, was on her high school danceline, and also did some ballroom dancing. She started dancing West Coast Swing in 1996 and started teaching WCS in 1998. She taught dance full-time for 8 years specializing in WCS, Hustle, and Night Club Two-Step and is a current teacher, judge and competitor.
Vibracion Salsera
Cynthia Attara
Andres Ramirez
David Fajardo
Andrea Sanchez
Johan Ospina
Vibracion Salsera is a group established on January 2010, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, focusing on an exquisite endless footwork of Colombian Salsa Style. This style allows us to innovate new paths in life and has been able to help out people whom their lives have been a challenge.
Our dedication as Colombian salsa dancers in a professional level has given us the desire to develop, learn and demonstrate our abilities to the culture by increasing the level of potential in the salsa world, we have demonstrated great professionalism and aiming towards a future career.
Our current members are dancers that have developed their talent and demonstrated great passion for the art of dance. Our Location:3333 N University Dr,Davie, FL 33024 Tel: 954 616 9445
Laura Geldys
David "Jade" Sotomayor
Born and raised in both Chicago and the island of Puerto Rico, David learned at a young age he was born to entertain. His first congress performance was in Chicago 2002, since then David has gone throughout the world performing and instructing with various projects, such as World Salsa Congresses, concerts and music videos.
In 2005, David worked in "Sensuality... A Latin Dance Review" at the Greektown Casino with Elaine Marrero. Through Elaine's vision, David choreographed and directed multiple routines combined into 4 non stop 30 min performances. After only being signed for one month, "Sensuality" had a successful eight month run. Then David went on to instruct/perform at the Troy Dance Studio, and choreographing the opening numbers for the Belleza Latina and Miss Gallaxy pageants.
Currently David has been performing and instructing with Los Soneros del Swing under the direction of Andy Cruz. He travels making appearances throught the US, South America, and Carribean, after being chosen to compete in Logo's and Vh1 smash hit reality TV show, "RuPauls Drag Race" season 1. Under the charcter "Jade", David competed in the first reality TV show that was for felmale impersonaters. Not only did he have the moves but had the all around skill in makeup, hair, wardrope, and lightning, to prove he was definately a jack of all trades and a perfect candidate for this competition. The contestants were withered down to 9 out of over 3000 applicants. David, aside from performing and teaching dance, he gives consultations in makeup, hair, and wardrope styling for performance and evening socials.
Dimas Caraballo
Dimas Caraballo was born in Havana, Cuba and is primarily a Concert Pianist and Piano Instructor. He has won various scholarships and piano competitions and ultimately has earned a Double Masters Degree from The University of Michigan in Piano Pedagogy and Performance. Mr. Caraballo also works with the Dance Companies that visit the Detroit Opera House as a ballet accompanist.
Mr. Caraballo has been dancing from high school being involved in many musicals, but most recently has been involved with Latin Dancing for 5 years. He has shared the stage in dance with local Detroit salsa bands and musicians like Earl Klugh. Mr. Caraballo currently teaches Latin Dance in West Bloomfield and has also taught dance majors at Marygrove College. Most currently he has also teaches Latin dance at Oakland University.
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