An extravagant line-up including George Peguero,
'Probably the best party Salsa band in the UK' (Time Out)
and other top artists. The line-up is still being finalised,
there are more artists to come. Please note that the line-up
is subject to change.
GEORGE PEGUERO
We are delighted to bring you George Peguero,
described by Time Out as , 'Probably the best party Salsa
band in the UK' (Time Out). His repertoire includes Salsa,
Timba, Bachata and Merengue, both cover songs and original
productions.
Frank Santos is one of the hottest new
talents on the UK and international salsa scene. Originally
from the Dominican Republic, Frank grew up in Italy
where he started to develop his talent in dance. With
a background in hip-hop, merengue and bachata, Frank
started to dance salsa in 2001 and went on to study
various styles including Puerto Rican, New York, LA
and Cuban. He has taught and performed throughout Europe
and beyond. Frank has made appearances on television
and stage throughout the UK and Europe. His television
appearances include the BBC's 'Strictly Come Dance Fever'
and the 'Trisha' programme. He has performed with the
Leon Rose Project, Iris de Brito, Andrea Stewart and
Irene Miguel. His achievements include winning the UISP
Italian championship for Cuban and New York-style salsa
in 2003, taking part in the Havana Club Tour and performing
in Iris de Brito's "El Barrio" musical. Most recently
Frank's dance group 'A Yemaya' (for which Frank is the
director and choreographer) won the 2008 award for the
best UK performance. He is renowned for his dynamic,
creative style and seamlessly incorporates this into
his teaching technique - whether he's teaching "On 1"
and "On 2" partner work, styling, shines or most famously
bachata.
ILLARIA
& ZE CIARDI BRAGA - DEBUT PERFORMANCE IN THE UK
Illaria and Zè
Braga, are world-class dancers based in Rome Italy,with
a new and exciting dance style incorporating Cuban
dance with Salsa,Capoeira and more. This will be their
debut performance in the UK and a real treat for all.
ARIEL RIOS ROBERTS
Ariel Rios Roberts has
performed and choreographed in many of the best theaters
in Havana, Cuba, sharing stage with a number of prestigious
groups including The National Ballet of Cuba, National
Folk Group, Isadanza and Yoruba Andabo. Ariel has over
nine years experience of designing and presenting courses
in dance, including master classes, lectures and presentations
in cultural centres, specialising in: Cha Cha Cha, Mambo,
Son, Danzon, Rumba, Afro Cuban, Salsa and Casino. In
addition, Ariel has over fifteen years experience as
a professional dancer including as a soloist and as
a member of the cast with the Folk University group
of the Habana University where he coordinated and choreographed
national and international dance tours.
YANET FUENTES TORRES
Born in Havana, Yanet Fuentes
Torres, is one of the most beautiful dancers in the
world; a triple World Open Salsa champion and star of
the hit West End show Lady Salsa.
She spent her formative years at the
Cuban National School of Art and Dance (graduating with
honors) and since arriving in the UK, has become an
international Salsa star, performing at major Congresses
throughout the world.
Winner of "The best female Cuban
Salsa Performer Award" at The Cuban Dance Awards
2006.
YERSIN
RIVAS
Yersin Rivas, born in
Cienfuegos, Cuba, Yersin started dancing at an early
age.
For the last 7 years he
has been teaching Cuban Salsa, Cha Cha Cha and Afro
Cuban in the UK.
As well as as his passion
for dance, Yersin is the resident Cuban DJ at Babylon
Lounge Club in Brighton. Yersin is an energetic person
who brings excitement and joy through his dance.
YESSICA
LIVESEY
Trained in a wide variety of dance disciplines, Yessica
was born in Cuba and studied Cuban popular and folkloric
dance forms. In Cuba, she was a leading dancer with
one of Cuba's most famous dance groups, Danza Libre,
with which she performed across Europe. She has beautiful
body movement and styling and a love of dance which
she shares with her students with huge passion and flavour.
RICHARD FALLON
Medals in ballroom and Latin dance as
a
youngster plus a healthy teenage passion
for bop, jive and sharp funk moves led to
Richard's eventual abduction by salsa dance
and music in 1997.
Teaching and DJing since 2000 in a wide
wide variety of London Clubs, Richard's two-year stint
with dance troupe Cudance saw him performing a range
of Cuban popular dances at events nationally and internationally,
including Cuban Day at the Royal Festival Hall and The
Festival of Cuban Culture in Paris.
Over the years, Rich has taught residencies
and guest slots at many of the capital’s sweetest
salsa nights as well as at weekend events.
DJ FLECHA
DJ Flecha is an International
Latin Disc-Jockey (DJ) with an impressive track record.
He is currently resident DJ at Floridita, in London,
and was the principal resident DJ at the famous Casa
De La Musica in Havana, from 2002 to Feb 2008. He mixes
in real time a nonstop music session promoting the best
of the Latin and Cuban grooves of all times (Son, Montuno,
Guaracha, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Guaguancó, Salsa,
Timba, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Samba, Ballenato,
Cumbia). His achievements include:
*Judge of the Second Salsa DJ Competition (April 2007)
*Finalist of the Cuban First Salsa DJ Competition (March
2005)
*Winner of the House Music DJ Festival, Macumba Habana
(December 2004)
*Leading DJ of the Casino Competition, Casa de La Música
Habana (July 2004)
*DJ time on Radio Taino and Radio Habana Cuba stations
(1997-1998)
DJ JAVIER
Javier, winner of the "Most
Popular Cuban Salsa DJ " Award 2006 and finalist
in the Bacardi DJ Competition 2003, he is one of the
most exciting Latin DJ's on the scene.
He came to the UK five years ago
from Havana, Cuba, where he worked at the Castillito
Cultural Centre and was involved in various musical
activities.
He has been DJing in the UK since
his arrival, playing Salsa and Timba Cubana, Reggaeton,
latin Hip-Hop and R & B to suit the occasion.
He featured in ID London magazine
(October 2005 edition) as one of the UKs leading emerging
acts in the urban Latin music scene. Currently, you
can find him playing at various clubs and events in
London and the UK
