Roynet Perez Gonzalez

Cuba

en one of the most iconic New York Salsa personas. His students included Frankie Martinez and Juan Matos, to name a few.
ple come to see the legendary Mambo King, to learn Pachanga and to get some Nuyorican flavour. He is a charming,
ple leave their seats and approach the stage. Once you meet him, you will start planning your trip to New York.

Karel Flores was born and raised in Mexico City Mexico into a family or artists. From very young, Karel
was exposed to both acting and dancing, from forming part of every dance group in school to taking up on
main roles in Mexican soap operas.
Throughout the years, she took up on acting, jazz, Hawaiian dancing and cheerleading but these were
only extracurricular activities and she never imagined actually making a career out of dance nor acting.
However, not until her late years in high school that she discovered the dance that would change her life,
salsa. Being an overachiever, Karel moved cities to be able to train with the best dance co. In Mexico
salsa con clave directed by the world-known Vctor and Gaby. However her hunger to learn didnt stop
there.
After about 6 months, she decided to go to NYC for only a few months to try to learn as much as she
could. However, those few months turned in to now 8 years, when during her stay she was invited to join
her dream dance company, Yamule.
Training directly under Osmars direction she was able to constantly alternate with his permanent dance
partner. Not long after an opportunity arose when Osmars former partner decided to take a break from
dance. With not a moment of hesitation, Karel embraced the opportunity and shortly after, she became
Osmar Perrones official dancer parter.
Years of training and hard work has allowed Karel to become a world wide known top dancer and
instructor. With Yamulee dance co., As the directors former partner and female lead dancer, and now as a
solo artist, instructor and choreographer, Karel has traveled and conquered hearts and stages from North
to South America, Europe and Asia.

Bio coming soon!.

Tanja La Alemana Kensinger began her dancing career in April of 2005, and has since made a name
for herself in the Salsa & Bachata dance communities. With her partner, Jorge Burgos (ATACA Jorgie), they
have become one of the most recognizable couples in the Bachata scene. Their world famous routine to
Te Extrano by Xtreme, has taken the Bachata world by storm. Tanjas dance background includes
training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Ballroom; she commands the dance floor on and off stage with her high
energy and infectious smile.
Jorge ATACA Jorgie Burgos is of Puerto Rican decent and naturally, dance has been a huge part in his
life. He began his professional dance career in 2006, and has since won over the hearts of thousands of
dancers with his charismatic smile and wonderful dancing ability and style. Along with Tanja La
Alemana, he has traveled the world performing at various Bachata and Salsa festivals including: Poland,
France, Belgium, Bermuda, England, and all over the United States. They even have performed for
Bachata artists such as Toby Love and Xtreme. Jorge is not only known for his unbelievable dancing ability,
style, and charismatic smile, but also for his incredible teaching ability. His classes are always filled with
not only great instruction that is easy to follow, but with high energy and lots of laughter. Some are great
dancers, and others great instructors Jorge is both.

Bio coming soon!.

Ortos J. Gutirrez Ortiz, better known as Tito Ortos, was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, on
December 26, 1974. After finishing a Natural Science Bachelors Degree in the University of Puerto Rico,
he studied bass and clarinet and worked as a singer with his fathers band. Tito started his dancing career
at the encouragement of his parents. Not only is he proficient at Salsa, but he is also an outstanding
dancer of genres such as: Jazz, Merengue, Bomba y Plena, Rumba, and modern dance.
Tamara Livolsi, was born in Argentina on February 24, 1978, but was raised in Puerto Rico. She inherited the art of
dancing from her mother and has more than 20 years experience in many forms of dance including, jazz, ballet, and
hip hop she is a versatile dancer and internationally respected performer qwcdfand instructor.

Tropical Gem Dance Company is formed in May of 2000 by Rafael Gonzalez (cuba) and Fernando Sosa
(Uruguay). In June of the same year they debut on stage at the World Salsa Congress in Milan, Italy,
immediately unleashing an innovative style- characterized by great strength, energy, attention to detail,
striking costumes, and enrichened by its interesting mixture of folklore and various rhythms(rumba,afro,
cha cha, hip hop, etc.)
Tropical Gem is still widely sought after and continues performing (the newest of their 24 choreographies)
and teaching in the largest congresses and salsa events both nationally and internationally not to mention
numerous night clubs through out Italy.

Franklin Diaz is one of the most dynamic forces in the NY dance scene. His credits include the Eddie
Torres Dance company and solo performances at Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, Roseland and the
Rainbow Room. Diazs Salsa technique has been called magical and unexplainable..

I started choreographing because of my love for music. My love for music makes me want to do keep on
doing this. I have been singing and dancing since I was 15 years old. My biggest inspiration in all my work
come from watching movies. I love to tell a story and bring an audience into my world. I have been
choreographing shows since the year 2000. Istarted a dance company for latin & salsa dance.
We quickly became The Number 1 danceteam in Holland. With my team we travelled and performed and
gave many classes all around the world, and i still do. My journey as directing started in 2008 when i was
offered todo a musical production in France & London. Quickly i created a concept that changed the dance
world forever. With the use of Video and technical possibilties my creativety became limitless.
My work as Technical director came when different producers & promoters wanted someone to take over
this part of the event. Because of my work I became the bridge between the promoter and the technical
team. I even saved different events lots of costs in their investment. I make sure that whatever the
producer rents is neccassary and being used in its fullest extend.
Many rental company charge for unneccasry equipment that is not necassary. Working as a director
means for me: to create a team where everyone respects eachoter work and to make sure everyone has
the same goal: To create a specatular show. Its my job to prevent mistakes from happening and to come
up with solutions. Because whatever happens the Show must go ON! Succes of an event doesnt happen
without hardwork and i work hard for each event i direct.

Juan Pachanga Matos was born in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. He moved to the United
States in April of 1996. Little did he know that within three years he would become one of New Yorks top
male dancers. Not of legal age yet, Juan started visiting clubs to watch his parents, who were at the time
Santo Domingos top hustle dancers. They were his prime influence and main inspiration in dancing, which
slowly became Juans dream. He was never quite sure which dance form he wanted to pursue until 1997,
when he saw mambo. He visited Victor La Magica Pachecos class and was instantly hooked. However,
after just 2 months of mambo classes, Juan was forced to take a break due to a back injury. After being
noticed at a club when social dancing, with only street knowledge and little technique, Juan was able to
learn and perform a whole mambo routine in less than seven days. A lot of hard work and dedication
helped Juan to progress to the next level; becoming a performer in a group called, Magic Combination
Dancers.
At the beginning of 2000, Juan was invited to join a dance group, directed by Osmar Perrones, who was
one of the instructors last year (Yamulee Dance Company). A couple of months later, Juan was also invited
to train with, Santo Rico Dance Company (founded by Wilton Beltre and directed by Thomas Guerrero).
After a year of training with Santo Rico Dance Company, Juan developed what is now called Pachanga
style. This unique style is why all eyes are fixed on him in New Yorks mambo scene. Whether it is during
a social dance or a dance performance, Juan is considered to be one of the best, hottest and most
influential dancers of his generation. He has been a huge inspiration for the majority of the on2
professionals in the salsa world..

Adolfo Indacochea is an explosive and energetic dancer who is known all around the world for his
smooth and unique style. This unique style combines traditional mambo with elements of jazz/modern,
flamenco, and ballroom dances. His sense of musicality and flow is evident through his choreography and
improvisations.
In addition to his enthusiastic personality and genuine love for mambo, Adolfos unique teaching style
brings flare and fun to any class. He introduces elements of timing, styling, shines, body movement and
original turn patterns for all levels. Because Adolfo believes that anyone who is interested in dancing
mambo should familiarize themselves with music and its roots, his music selection in class varies from
different artists, eras and regions. Adolfo has shown commitment to evolving his talent and ability and
bringing something new to the dance scene, with an emphasis on conserving the mambo tradition but
with a new flare. Adolfo captivates the audience with his extraordinary stage presence and passion for this
form of art. He truly has a genuine love for mambo and always dances from the heart..

Bio coming soon!

For many years now, Super Mario has been a household name on the international Salsa scene,
recognised and respected by students and fellow professionals for his amazing lead, unlimited database of
fantastic moves/combinations and his teaching ability. His classes and workshops have always been
extremely popular both in the UK and in countries as far as Australia, Japan and the USA, specialising on
technique but always maintaining an element of fun. Mario specialises in cross body style, dancing on the
1 or the 2 and focusing mainly on moves and combinations, with special emphasis on leading techniques.
Mario has earned himself the title Million Moves Man through his ability to create any number of unique
combinations, that are lead with expertise and are always comfortable to follow. His dancing style is
smooth but fast, giving him and his dance partner extra freedom to improvise. His amazing presence on
the dance floor sets him apart as a social dancer and his outgoing, energetic personality has also been
instrumental in getting him known in the Salsa World..

Talal was born in Fs , Morocco, in 1980. His interest in music appeared already from a very young age.
When he arrived in Belgium as a student in the year 2000, he discovered salsa and very quickly became
aware of his talent and motivation to invest in it. He joined one of the local dance teams in Brussels and
performed with them on local Belgian, but also international events. In 2004 he established his own dance
company Salsa Sunrise of which he is the director. Since then he works as a professional instructor,
performer and choreographer. He created his own style, which is characterized by his passion, energy,
and creativity. He teaches salsa in Brussels, both on 1 and on 2, and is known for the effective way in
which he teaches the technique of leading and following..

Birthday:19.08.1978 ; Nationality: Cuban

Education
1993 1995 EVA Escuela Vocational de Arte, Cuba
1995 1998 ENA Escuela Nacional de Arte, Cuba
2001 2002 Performance Year Art & Coaching AG, Switzerland
Professional Experience
1999 2001 Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba / Soloist
2002 Compagnia Zappala Danza, Italy / Soloist
2003 SiWiC 6th International Coaching Project, Switzerland
2002 2003 Cinevox Junior Dance Company, Switzerland / Soloist
2003 SiWiC 7
2003 2006 Ballet Theater Augsburg, Germany / Soloist
2006 2007 Staatstheater Braunschweig
2007 2009 Staatstheater SaarbruckenDonlon Dance Company
2009 2011 BJM Danse Montreal

Hailing from Cuba, Yanet began her journey in dance as a gymnastics student, following in her parents
footsteps as sportspeople. She didnt like it though, and naturally segued into dancing. Since then she
spent seven years at the National School of Art & Dance in Havana, Cuba, and since coming to the UK has
worked in many different jobs. Some of these include: two West End Musicals, TV Appearances
(Generation Game, This Morning, the Paul OGrady Show), starring in music videos for Alicia Keys, Craig
David, ABS and Tinchy Stryder and NDubz, as well as appearing in TV commercials for Sanex, Nokia and

Atec. She is a three-time Tropicana World Open Salsa Champion and travels the world teaching and
performing her own Latin dance shows.
Yanet was convinced by a couple of friends to audition for SYTYCD and after some pushing, came to
believe it would be a great experience for her as a dancer.

Maykel Fonts is a product of one of the most prestigious dance schools in Cuba, the Tropicana, where he
studied Classical and Contemporary Dance along with Afro-Cuban dances, including Cuban Rumba
(Guaguanc, Yamb, Columbia). After moving to Italy in 2000, with the group Ire Bat, he continued his
dance education with Virgilio Pitzalis, Marco Macchetti, Steve LaChance, Gus Bemberry, Christopher
Uggins, Chacalli, Paganini and many others. In 2006 he participated in World Salsa Congress, winning the
best choreography and best dancer awards. Maykels vast dance experience includes working as
choreographer and a dancer at various festivals, sharing the stage with groups such as Mercadonegro and
Buena Vista Social Club, and performing in numerous TV shows.
Maykels charismatic personality and transfixing music interpretation make him one of the most wanted
Cuban teachers/performers on the international salsa scene. His unique style, strong and masculine, yet
light and springy, is imitated and mastered by most European Rumberos..

Curtis Seldon & Carola Tauler international

Finaliste AFRICADANCAR 2012 France et Portugal
Watch amazing video:
Carola & Curtis Show in Valentine Berlin Dance Festival

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Roynet is known for his unique style of dance, professionalism, creative abilities and his charming,
charismatic personality.
He grew up in Havana, Cuba, where he was surrounded by music and Afro-Cuban rhythms. The
exhilarating atmosphere of playing claves and drums soon led him to join the largest dance school of all,
the streets. Roynet began his dancing career in 2003 and won a number of different contests in Cuban
salsa, in his home country as well as internationally. Having gained reputation as a brilliant dancer, he
earned a nickname Monarca del casino the champion of Cuban couples salsa, and is still known by
that name today.
In 2008, Roynet moved to Finland and began teaching the secrets of variety of Cuban dance as well as
bachata,
kizomba
and
hip
hop.
In 2010, Roynet (and his couple Johanna Sallinen) won the European championship of Cuban salsa and
ever since, has been an extremely popular teacher and a performer in salsa festivals all over Finland and
Europe.
As a teacher, Roynet strives to protect and advance the art of Cuban dance, and make it known all over
the world. Being good isnt good enough for Roynet. He is always committed to giving his very best!