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Alma Latina is the most recognized performing art school in the city of Tijuana and now we will start our work in San Diego.
In 2006, Sergio and Gaby joined to form the dance company "Alma Latina" and immediately had great successes in their first year and
quickly earn a reputation nationally and internationally with their unique style of dance and the superior quality with which to train their
students and dancers.
Sergio and Gaby are currently ranked among the top 10 best dancers in the world according to ESPN world salsa championships.
In 2006, Sergio and Gaby joined to form the dance company "Alma Latina" and immediately had great successes in their first year and
quickly earn a reputation nationally and internationally with their unique style of dance and the superior quality with which to train their
students and dancers.
Sergio and Gaby are currently ranked among the top 10 best dancers in the world according to ESPN world salsa championships.
http://www.salsabachatasandiego.com
http://yukikosalsera.com
http://tropicalvibesdance.com
| Jorge and Leslie are not only incredible dancers, performers and teachers, they are also the Creative Directors of “Bachata Caliente”, Los Angeles ‘first Bachata Dance Company. They are World Bachata Competition Finalists (2009) and Hosts of the annual “L.A. BACHATA FESTIVAL” |
http://bachatacaliente.com
Manny & Cory Gutierrez have taught over 4,000 students.
With over 10 years dance experience combined in salsa, mambo on2, cha-cha-cha, bachata,
ballroom, and other Latin dances they dance and teaches his passion at their dance studio
Tropical Vibes in Arizona. These two are amazing and their love for dance is contagious.
With over 10 years dance experience combined in salsa, mambo on2, cha-cha-cha, bachata,
ballroom, and other Latin dances they dance and teaches his passion at their dance studio
Tropical Vibes in Arizona. These two are amazing and their love for dance is contagious.
http://alaskadancepromotions.com
Michelle Holland and Chris Alonzo are the leaders of the Salsa Scene in the State of Alaska. They
are both certified Salsa instructor through DVIDA Ballroom and Edie’s Professional Instructors Course.
Michelle owns the Alaska Dance Promotion Studio ( the host of the annual Alaska Salsa Festiva l).
Michelle and her partner, Chris Alonzo, have been working together for two years and teach the largest
and the fastest growing Salsa program in Alaska. Together they perform around the United States and
teach dancers every where. They are currently directing two dance teams at the Alaska Dance
Promotions Studio and look forward to much success in the Salsa community.
are both certified Salsa instructor through DVIDA Ballroom and Edie’s Professional Instructors Course.
Michelle owns the Alaska Dance Promotion Studio ( the host of the annual Alaska Salsa Festiva l).
Michelle and her partner, Chris Alonzo, have been working together for two years and teach the largest
and the fastest growing Salsa program in Alaska. Together they perform around the United States and
teach dancers every where. They are currently directing two dance teams at the Alaska Dance
Promotions Studio and look forward to much success in the Salsa community.
Yukiko Fukushima is a salsa dancer,
originally from Japan and based in Los
Angeles. Dancing really comes from
her heart. Performance is what she
lives for. Recently took 2nd Place in
the Latin Dance Cup Championship.
originally from Japan and based in Los
Angeles. Dancing really comes from
her heart. Performance is what she
lives for. Recently took 2nd Place in
the Latin Dance Cup Championship.
Stephanie Griffin Instructor, Choreographer
In 2001, Stephanie Griffin found a way to keep warm in Alaska: on the dance floor
learning social Latin dances. After a year, she began assisting teaching those
dances, along with colleague Katya Kuznetsova, forming Ritmovida Dance
Partnership. As an instructor, Stephanie has taught at numerous local schools
and organizations, as well as performing, for the past eight years. She has eight
years of dance training at the University of Alaska Anchorage, ranging from jazz to
modern, and has trained with international artists, such as Marianela Boan
(DanzAbierta, Havana Cuba), Jump Rhythm Jazz Project (Chicago), and Augusto
Soledad (Brazz Dance Theatre, Miami). Stephanie is also a member of Momentum
Dance Collective, a local adult contemporary dance company, since 2008.
In 2001, Stephanie Griffin found a way to keep warm in Alaska: on the dance floor
learning social Latin dances. After a year, she began assisting teaching those
dances, along with colleague Katya Kuznetsova, forming Ritmovida Dance
Partnership. As an instructor, Stephanie has taught at numerous local schools
and organizations, as well as performing, for the past eight years. She has eight
years of dance training at the University of Alaska Anchorage, ranging from jazz to
modern, and has trained with international artists, such as Marianela Boan
(DanzAbierta, Havana Cuba), Jump Rhythm Jazz Project (Chicago), and Augusto
Soledad (Brazz Dance Theatre, Miami). Stephanie is also a member of Momentum
Dance Collective, a local adult contemporary dance company, since 2008.
Kagan Ford of Rumboso Ballroom has been around and influenced by many dance forms
all his life. In 2005 he began to teach, choreograph and perform. Initially representing Fred
Astaire Dance Studios South, and then as a independent instructor. Kagan has won
numerous competitive awards. Dance is his one true passion in life and he has been
delighted to share that passion by instructing in the Anchorage area.
He has collaborated with many companies including Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy,
Alaska Dance Theater, Underground Dance Company, Alaska Dance Promotions,
Swing-set Hooligans and Ritmovida.
all his life. In 2005 he began to teach, choreograph and perform. Initially representing Fred
Astaire Dance Studios South, and then as a independent instructor. Kagan has won
numerous competitive awards. Dance is his one true passion in life and he has been
delighted to share that passion by instructing in the Anchorage area.
He has collaborated with many companies including Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy,
Alaska Dance Theater, Underground Dance Company, Alaska Dance Promotions,
Swing-set Hooligans and Ritmovida.
