Instructor Profiles
Sue first got into the Salsa groove about 18 years ago and went on to teach with Andre & Charifi at Manchester's Copacabana Nightclub. Sue is a qualified UKA Salsa Dance Instructor who runs her own classes in the Warrington & Wigan areas where she hosts regular Salsa Party Nights and delivers workshops for students, organisations and schools. Sue has visited Cuba on numerous occassions to develop her knowledge of Salsa, Son & Rumba.
Rohan Brown is an established instructor based in the Midlands who places particular emphasis on ensuring that his students have a great time whilst learning to dance. His classes focus mailnly on style and natural body movement, with his teaching influences that include Cuban & New York Salsa. Rohan regularly hosts Salsa Nights, Weekenders and Congresses as well as finding time to run his " One Stop Salsa Shop - Salsa Fever" and organising dance holidays abroad. A great time is guaranteed when Rohan is around.
Moe Flex is one of the most exciting, inspiring and entertaining choreographers on the international Latin dance scene today. With the biggest smile in Salsa, his boundless enthusiasm for dance is impossible to ignore and he has gained his reputation through sheer determination and talent. As a leading authority in the field of dance, rhythm and body movement, Moe's unique style of teaching is now recognised internationally and has taken his workshops and shows to congresses and events all over the world.
Leandro Charanga was immediately crowned the Reggaeton King on his arrival in the UK and is one of the most charismatic performers around today. Leandro's style is unique and wildly entertaining. His fusion of raw energy from the back streets of Havana and classical ballet education could only happen in Cuba. His dance is edgy and athletic and at the same time full of grace and fun. Leandro has taught and performed in all of the Cuban dance forms ; Salsa, Son, Cha Cha, Rumba, Afro and of course Reggaeton. Leandro's warmth and enthusiasm for dance fills any room.
DJ Hot Pepper is Salsa...feel the heat's resident DJ as well as being one of the North West's best World Music & Salsa DJ's and is a regular DJ / Compere at many of Manchester's major festivals. Hot Pepper has showcased his skills at Pontins Salsa Events and has hosted his own Radio Show Tropical Hits on several Radio stations over the past 4 years.
Mojito will bring you the true taste of Cuba. They play a scorching mix of Salsa, Timba, Merengue, Son, Reggaeton, Cha Cha Cha and Bachata and have created their own unique style guaranteed to pack the dancefloor. Now firmly established on the UK Salsa scene, Mojito have been up and running for 5 years and during that time have been constantly working to perfect their sound. Versatile and always grooving, their vibrant style and energy are guaranteed to provide an electric atmosphere wherever they go.
Ariel Rios Roberts has performed and choreographed in many of the best theatres in Havana, Cuba and has over 9 years experience of designing and presenting courses in dance specialising in Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Son, Danzon, Rumba, Afro Cuban, Salsa and Casino and over 15 years experience as a professional dancer.
DJ Javier La Rosa a winner of the Most Popular Cuban DJ award is one of the most exciting latin DJ's on the scene today. Javier came from Havana, Cuba and has been DJing since his arrival in 2004, playing Salsa and Timba Cubana, Reggaeton, Latin Hip Hop and R n B to suit any occasion.
DJ Les ( Mancuban ) has been DJing as well as teaching Salsa in Manchester and Chester for over 15 years and has made regular study trips to Cuba to develop his knowledge.
Osbanis Tejeda was born in Havana Cuba and graduated as a professor in Cuban percussion. Osbanis is a former UK Salsa Champion and Tropicana World Rueda Champion as well as being one of the most admired dancers in the salsa scene today. Osbanis has worked with Roll Deep, Latin Clan, Havana Club Promotion and taught all over the world.
Anneta Kepka was crowned 2006 UK Salsa Champion and 2008 IDO World Ladies Salsa Shines Champion and is originally from Poland. Annetta is one of the best dancers currently on the European Salsa scene and has studied various forms of dance to create her own unique style.
Idalberto Alcala is a professional dancer, teacher, choreographer and musician from Havana, Cuba. A master of Rumba, Cha Cha Cha and Afro Cuban Percussion with an unsurpassed education and training in dance. Idalberto has a prominent portfolio of International projects and work experience which makes him a much sought after Cuban Artist.
Ritchie Rich, The man, the music, the myth, the cap !  A verteran of the London Salsa scene, Rich is an instinctive and experienced dancer, at ease teaching and dancing all styles through his distinctively funky take on Cuban Casino and Rueda de Casino teaching them on the 1 and contratiempo ( Son timing ) is what he is best known for.
DJ Rich, a hugely popular Cuban DJ is an oficionado of live Cuban music and has layed at the London concerts of Los Van Van, Azucar Negra, George Peguero and Bamboleo as well as participating in every major Cuban Congress and weekender around the country.
Juan Munoz is a qualified dance instructor and choreographer, borm in Havana, Cuba. Juan started training and learning dance in Cuba as a 15 year old and studied at the University of Havana for 11 years. A graduate of dance, specialising in Afro Cuban dance Rumba and Yoruba, Salsa, Son, Mambo and Cha Cha Cha.
Susan Milner started dancing as a 9 year old and has gained all IDTA certificates in Latin American and Ballroom dance. She has given performances in Salsa and arranges dance workshops and events.
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DJ Sam has been dancing Cuban Salsa for 4 years and has a clear passion for the music. An exciting new addition to the DJ scene in Chester and North Wales, Sam has visited Cuba for the past two years keeping her upto date with the latest sounds.
Nelson de Oliveira Campos from Portugal has been dancing Kizoma, Salsa & Lambada all his life. He has taught for over 15 years throughout Europe and is well known for his energetic classes, full of fun and patience and passion for teaching and dancing.
Sophia Meyer from Switzerland has been involved with Afro Dancing as a teenager and performed shows with an Afro Dance Company from Zurich. Sophia learned Salsa whilst travelling Latin America and her passion for Kizomba dancing unites the Afro and Latin roots.
Braz Dos Santos hails from Brazil and is world reknowned as one of the original dancers of the world famous Kaoma band. He has taught and performed at all the major Zouk Lambada congresses and his energy and enthusiasm make him a truly inspirational performer and instructor.
Tina has taught various Latin Dance Styles over 10 years and is a recognised UKA Licentiate. Together with Braz, Tina is pioneering the deveopment of Zouk Lambada in the Northwest.
Richard Harris is one of the youngest, brightest and most talented up and coming stars on the UK Salsa Scene. Such is Richard's naturel talent that he was chosen to dance in Frank Santos's international dance troupe " A Yemaya "
Ulises Carrillo is one of the youngest, brightest and most talented up and coming Cuban stars on the UK Salsa Scene.
Fad is a man of many talents, equally at home teaching or DJing. He discoverd Salsa in 2002 and since then has gone on to teach and DJ throughout the UK and abroad. In a comparatively short time he has established himself both nationally and internationally.
Natalie Ward has a history of Street Dance and Hip Hop, having starred in music videos. natalie turned her focus to the Latin scene and hasn't looked back since.
Earl Linton is a dynamic Cuban style dancer and La Rueda Caller and extremely animated, thorough and clear when teaching.