Dancers & Instructors at Adelaide Salsa Festival - 3 Days & Nights of Salsa Workshops, Performances and Parties with the best of the best in the Salsa & Latin dance industry

Artists

The Adelaide Salsa Festival is proud to present the finest Latin dancers from around Australia and the world!


	Stephanie Stevenson (USA) With over 10 years experience, Stephanie has taught & performed all over the world with the best of the best including the Prince of Salsa Johnny Vazquez, Imperio Azteca & Salsa Brava! More info!	Rodrigo Guzman (USA) Rodrigo is a world reknown instructor & performer & has performed on the hit TV shows US 'Dancing with the Stars', 'So You Think You Can Dance' & Sabado Gigante to name a few! More info!

	Eric & Chantal Turro (CUBA) Eric is a master of Cuban dance & is the principal dancer of the Cuban stage show Bar at Buena Vista. Eric is a rare breed, keeping alive the original & authentic spirit of Cuban dance. See Eric in action!	Oliver Pineda & Luda Kroitor (NSW) Oliver & Luda are 5 times World Salsa Champions & have featured on many hit TV shows including Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance & Strictly Dancing. See Oliver & Luda in action!

	Kadu Pires and Larissa Thayane (QLD) Originally from Brazil, Kadu & Larissa have mesmerised Australia with their explosive style of Zouk! They are internationally reknowned performers& choreographers. See Kadu & Larissa in action!	Juan Carlos Ospina Sanchez (COL) Juan Carlos is from the capital of Salsa in Colombia; Cali! He has performed with world-reknowned company Stilo y Sabor alongside world Salsa Champions Ricardo Murilla & Viviana Vargas. See Juan in action!

	Sharon Pakir (VIC) Director of Spin City in Melbourne, Sharon is reknown for her technical precision, musicality & choreographies. Her workshops & peformances are widely sought after around Australia. See Sharon in action!	Carlos Galiano & Elli Torres (QLD) Carlos & Elli are the 2008 & 2009 QLD & Australian Salsa Champions (Cabaret division). They have represented Australia at countless events around the world. See Carlos & Elli in action!

	Nestor Manuelian & Katrina Quintal (NSW) Nestor & Katrina, of Modus Vivendi have represented Australia at some of the most prestigous congresses around the world & at the World Salsa Championships 3 yrs running! See Nestor & Katrina in action!	Roberto Paul (QLD) Roberto is one of Australia's premier On2 dancers, placing 3rd at the 2008 Australian Salsa Classic (On2 division). Roberto brings a unique style & charisma to the dance floor. See Roberto in action!

	Alex Bryan & Ebony Berrell (VIC) Alex & Ebony are one of Australia's most exciting dance couples & have extensive performance experience. Alex featured on the 4th season of Dancing With The Stars & won Strictly Dancing's Season 3. See them in action!	David Da Eira & Anika Xenides (VIC) David & Anika are one of Melbourne's dynamic salsa duos, teaching & performing nationally. They have won a number of awards & continue to compete & perform representing Melbourne.

	Yvonne Laycy (NSW) Yvonne is a 4 time Australian Salsa Champion & has represented Australia at an international level. She is also a TV presenter & is the face of Zumba in Australia! See Yvonne in action!	Jaime Jesus & Little Liz (NSW) Jaime & Liz are one of Australia's most sought after Salsa couples, having taught & performed at over 30 cities around the world! Jaime is also one of the organisers of the Sydney Salsa Congress! See them in action!

	Julia Gonzalez (SA) Julia is one of Australia's most popular & sought-after dancers. She has taught & performed at many major events. Originally from Chile, Julia has worked in Sydney & finally settling in Adelaide. See Julia in action!	Hugo Salcedo (SA) Hugo is considered the Godfather of Salsa in SA - performer, instructor, DJ & musician. He is director of the Adelaide Salsa Festival, Latino Grooves & Australia's premier Latin band Hugo Salcedo & his TNT. See Hugo in action!

	Mishel Finlayson (QLD) Mishel commenced her dance training at a very young age but only fell in love with Latin dance after her first trip to Brazil. Since then, she has developed her passion for Brazilian dance. See Mishel in action!	Adrian Medina (CUBA) Born in Cuba, Adrian is a professionally trained dancer with a wealth of international experience. His style is an explosive combination of traditional Afro-Cuban styles & contemporary dance. See Adrian in action!

	Silvi Milans (SA) Silvi is the first Brazilian dance performer, instructor & choreographer in Adelaide. She has been teaching & promoting Brazilian dance & culture for more than 12 years. See Silvi in action!	Ben Benedictos (ACT) Ben Beneditos is founder & choreographer of Latin Heat ACT. He is known for his ability to generate unique dance styles & techniques in various genres including Salsa, Bachata, International Latin & Zouk

	Donovan Cochrane (VIC) Founder of Latinize Dance Company & Melbourne Zouk, Melbourne's only dedicated Zouk/Lambada academy. Originally from QLD, Donovan has been teaching & performing for many years	Gaspar Ribeiro (SA) Born & raised in Brazil, Gaspar has more than 20 years experience & is a master of Brazilian dance, in particular Brazilian Zouk. He has been a key influence in developing Zouk in Australia. See Gaspar in action!

	Debby Smits (QLD) Debby has been in the Latin dance scene for more than 10 years & has trained with the best in the business. Debby & her performance troops have performed both nationally & internationally.	Sergio Sieres (CUBA) Born in Camaguey, Cuba, Sergio has a rich background in Ballet & Cuban dance which has led him to perform for audiences all over the world. Sergio merges the beauty of the Cuban dancer with the accuracy of a gymnast. See Sergio in action!

	Juan Ruiz & Samantha Cilia (NSW) Juan is known as the Father of Bachata in Australia & is the pioneer of the Bachata Moderna style. Together, Juan & Samantha have taught thousands of people their unique & funky style of Bachata around the world! See Juan & Samantha in action!	Oren Shoshan & Pascale Dernocoure (NSW) Oren & Pascale are much sought after dancers. They won the Australian qualifiers for the World Salsa Championships in 2006, & in December of 2006, became semi- finalists at the World Salsa Championships in Las Vegas. See Oren & Pascale in action!

	Gabriella Siokos (NSW) Info coming soon.	Kristine Medina (NSW) Info coming soon.

	Mario Gordon (PANAMA/ACT) Info coming soon.	Becky F (ACT) Info coming soon.

	Latin Dance Australia (NSW) See LDA in action!	Spin City (VIC) See Spin City in action!

	Modus Vivendi (NSW) See MV in action!	Latino Grooves (SA) See Latino Grooves in action!

	Latin Steps (QLD) See Latin Steps in action!	Latitude Dance (VIC) See Latitude in action!

	Salsa Connection (SA) See Salsa Connection in action!	Latin Dance Nation (SA) See LDN in action!

	Latin Heat (ACT) Info coming soon.	Cuban Dance Academy (VIC) See CDA in action!

	Latino Grooves Danca Brazil (SA) See Danca Brazil in action!	Kokoloco (ACT) Info coming soon.

More artists to be announced. Stay tuned...

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