Adolfo Indacochea (Italy)

Adolfo 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.

His mentor Eddie Torres discovered his talent and potential instantly and invited Adolfo to join one of the most prestigious teams in the world. After 8 months, Adolfo began to perform exclusively with Jessica Ortiz at the same time becoming one of the elite dancers in the Eddie Torres Company and rising to be one of the newest stars in the New York Mambo scene.

He has performed and taught all around the world including the top cities in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, Peru, United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, France, Germany and Italy.

www.adolfomambo.com

Tania Cannarsa (Italy)

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Marco Ferrigno (Italy)

Marco Ferrigno started dancing as a child following his father’s footsteps a big fan of dancing. He achieved remarkable results in national and international competitions. He even represented Italy in the prestigious Blackbool Dance Festival in the Latin Dance division.

In 2000 he joined the Salsa world and began to dance with the “Barrio Latino” Dance Group of Salerno. He subsequently choreographed the group “New Dance” from Teramo for a year obtaining considerable success in various events in the sector.

In 2006 he joined the group of Juan Matos “Fogarate Dance Project”. With this group he performed at the most important festivals such as Rome, London, Atlanta, Rio de Janeiro, Hamburg, Turkey, Barcelona, ​Nice, Brussels, Murcia, and many more.

In January of 2007 decided to pursue his own goals and formed a duo with the dancer Assal Arian. This became a huge success and they were invited to perform at the biggest festivals in Italy and the rest of the world. In August 2007 he even performed in New York together with the master of masters Eddie Torres.

In 2010 he formed his own group Ansima Ballet with which he has had enormous success. Marco Ferrigno is without a doubt one of the biggest talents in salsa at the moment!

www.marcoferrigno.it

Natalia Lopez Toledano (Italy)

Natalia lives in Italy and has been a ballerina since childhood. She has excelled in several dance forms and performed with several leading dance groups over the years. She now partners with Marco Ferrigno and together they are one of the most sought after teachers/ performers in the salsa world today.

Terry Tauliaut (France)

Terry was born in France, but comes from Guadeloupe. His incredible shows, non stop energy on the dancefloor, humble nature, incredible spining techniques he is undoubtedly the most sought after talent in the salsa scene today globally.

www.salsalianza.fr

Cécile Ovid (France)

Cecile was born in France, but is natively from Martinique. She is trained in a variety of dance forms from classical ballet to hip-hop through the Modern Jazz and contemporary dance. Today, specializing in salsa, she is a seasoned master of all genres.

Together with Terry, she is one of the most well acclaimed dance stars in the salsa scene globally.

 

Supermario (UK)

For many years now, Super Mario has been unquestionably the most popular salsa instructor in the world. He is recognised and respected by salsa lovers in any corner of the world 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 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. You just don’t want to miss his classes!!

 

Gosia Kulpa (Poland)

Gosia is a unique dancer trained since her childhood in various forms of dance. Her dancing began with modern and jazz followed by contemporary and salsa. Today, she is a well acclaimed performer and manages to pull a crown of observers with her social dancing style. Her great sense of rhythm and marvelous dance esthetics fascinate the greatest dance instructors. She currently partners with Neeraj Maskara and also runs her own dance company in Poland called Salsa Sabrosa.

Olesya Sydorenko (Ukraine/ Singapore)

Born and raised in Ukraine, Olesya Sydorenko was introduced to artistic gymnastics at age 6.  In 2004, at age 20, Olesya moved to Dubai where she developed a passion for Salsa. Through remarkable commitment and unparalleled passion Olesya reached a professional level, allowing her to create her own dance group, with which she performed in local events and Salsa congresses.
In 2010, Olesya relocated to Singapore where she’s been training intensively and performing with Apsara Asia, the Singapore based dance Management Company. In 2011, she also partnered with internationally renowned Salsa performer and instructor Neeraj Maskara with whom she is performing/ teaching salsa workshops and shows in international salsa events. Olesya owes her unique style to the different dance genres (Salsa, Tango, Modern) she’s been exposed to through her diverse experience. Today, her passion and curiosity for dancing are exposing her to new dance genres (Indian classical, contemporary) which inspire her dance style.

Neeraj Maskara (Singapore)

Neeraj Maskara, now living in Singapore since 2010, has been dancing salsa for the last 12 years. He was based in Switzerland before moving to Singapore and is undoubtedly one of the most popular salsa instructors and performers in Europe.

Born in India and a financial markets consultant by profession, he enjoys the balance between being a workaholic and a salsaholic.

His dance background has been mainly Jazz Ballet and Salsa with influences from several other dance forms. He has been teaching and performing at salsa congresses around the world since 2003.
His shows are characterised by excellent musical interpretation, creative moves, great energy and expression. His workshops are always well structured, personalised, entertaining and motivating for salsa dancers at all levels. Moreover, Neeraj is well known for being a great social dancer, who always manages to leave a lasting impression on you with his friendly and fun-loving personality

James Castro (Dubai)

James learned salsa by attending several several festivals and congresses around the world. Today, he is regarded as a dancer with flawless technique and very articulate teaching skills. He is based in Dubai and togethe with his partner Alex, they are undoubtedly the finest salsa artists from the Middle East. Their shows are extremely well interpreted and musical.

Alex de Smet (Dubai)

From a young age, Alex always had passion for dancing, but it wasn’t until 2002 that she found salsa, a dance that moves her like no other. When a friend first told her about salsa, she never thought she would become as attached to it as she is today. What was first an activity to keep her busy soon became an addictive hobby that has transformed over the years into a full time profession, and a well known performer/ teacher not only in Dubai but around the world.

Alex has since taught and performed in a number of countries around the world such as Bulgaria, Turkey, India, Japan, Greece, Malaysia as well as several others. In August 2008 she created with James "Mambo Classico", their Pro Team which are also traveling and performing at various events with them.

Gupson Pierre (Canada/ Singapore)

Güpson Pierre, hailing from Montreal, Canada, is the artistic director of Attitude Dance Studio, Singapore. Güpson has more than 15 years of formal training in Ballet and Jazz and has injected the same dedication into Salsa. As one the pioneers in the Singapore Salsa scene, Güpson has been teaching Salsa in Singapore for the last 14 years, The first Salsa Instructor base in Asia to be Honored at The West Coast Salsa Congress in Los Angeles California 24th May 2008, starting teaching in New york Salsa Congress 29th August 2008.  He is credited to have introduced Cross Body Style, Salsa and dancing On1 and On2 in Singapore as well as Bachata, Casino Rueda and Exotic Dance. Güpson's continues to perform and teach Salsa extensively in Asia and around the world.

Jason Lim (Singapore)

Jason has been involved in Salsa since 2000, when he took his first class. He has not looked back since. He has performed not only in Singapore but also at Salsa Congresses and Festivals overseas with his partner Jerinne. Aside from this, Jason as DJs at local and international Salsa events.

Jerine Tang (Singapore)

Jerinne has been dancing for almost her whole life. Ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, swing, salsa, she has danced them all. She has performed in numerous events including the Uniquely Singapore launch and the International Indian Film Academy 2004 awards show held in Singapore. She has also performed and taught at many congresses overseas and is an accomplished choreographer.

KayTee Namgyal (India/Italy)

KayTee is the founder of Salsa India (India), K-School of Performing Arts (India), K-Style Italia (Italy) and is a perfectionist, laying great emphasis on technique and also on attitude and interpretation of the music.

He calls his unique style ‘K-Style’. K-Style as KayTee likes to say, focuses on musicality, body movement and dancing through one’s body, mind and soul, in a dancer’s interpretation and representation of the instruments being played and feel of the music. As each dancer has his or her own personality, so is K-Style synonymous with Kaytee’s panache and energetic yet fluid style. He has taught as an instructor in several Salsa Festivals and Congresses across the world including Berlin, Paris, Turkey, China, USA, Dubai, Greece, Australia, Prague, Qatar, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand etc.

Chiara Tobia

Born and raised in Italy Chiara studied at the IALS, Academy of Dance. She specializes in Classic, Contemporary, Hip-Hop and salsa. She has done several theater shows as part of “Out Rule” (Hip-Hop Dance Company) . With the same group they have won the Italian Hip-hop Championship 2007-2008 and recently the American Camp 2011.

She was also in the corps de ballet of several national television broadcasts and in the shows “Circumstances”, “Consequences”, “Transitions”, directed by Simone Ginanneschi. Currently she teaches and performs with KayTee in the Salsa & Bachata Word. For the two instructors also also.. photos attached.

Clau&Luke (Poland)

Clau and Luke are well known for their breathtaking, emotional performances blending several dance styles into a unique form. They are well trained in several genres of dance besides salsa such as jazz, modern, afro, contemporary, house, hip-hop, locking, acrobatics. In Poland they are also well known for their work with TV shows such as So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars.

IFL is proud to being them to Asia for the very first time.

Suman & Rachel, Singapore

Suman and Rachel are one of Singapore’s most accomplished salsa dancers and are regularly invited to various salsa events around Asia. They are active promoters of Salsa within Asia, contributing their time and assets to support festivals and encourage the growth of Salsa in emerging communities. Bearing testament to their commitment, they are the engine behind Asia’s premier Salsa events website – DanceChic.com. They are directors of the group Dance Unlimited.

June & Jackson, Singapore

June & Jackson are one of the few pioneers to build the salsa scene in Singapore.  They are also the co-organizer of the annual Singapore International Salsa Festival, working closely with Quebec Leisure International and partnering international salsa festival producer, Albert Torres.

They also manage the JJSalsaRengue Performance Team which they started in 2002.  The team has performed at many public and private events, including the West Coast Salsa Congress in Los Angeles 2004 & 2007, the Singapore International Salsa Festival every year from 2006 to 2010, the Singapore International Latin Festivals, Singapore Arts Festival 2005, Chingay 2004 and many more.

Lourd Vijay, Bangalore

He is the founder of LVDS, Bangalore’s leading dance school and organizer of various Salsa events in India since 2006 (The India International Salsa Congress, The Chennai Salsa Festival and The Goa Salsa Festival)

Sai and Kirthi, Bangalore

Sai and Kirthi and founders and Directors of Latin Dance India (LDI). They are one of the most sought after dance couples in India today featuring incredible dance performances. Since 2006, they have taught and performed at various international dance festivals too.

Vineet and Sahiba, Mumbai

With about a decade put together in the field of Dance; Vineet Bangera and Sahiba Sawhney are not new names in the dance fraternity. Together they have Co-founded THE DANCE FACTORY in India, an institute that focuses on providing quality dance education; converting dancers into artists. Website: www.thedancefactory.co.in

Pooja and Sourabh, New Delhi

Pooja and Sourabh are one of the top dancers of Delhi and specialize in Latin dance forms like Salsa,Merengue, Bachata Jazz, fusion , Hip Hop , Bollywood and contemporary style of dancing.

They have individually performed at several international events and television shows.

Pooja trained under the expert tutelage of Jhon Narvaez and Liz Rojas of the Salsamania Dance Company fame. Pooja, having instructed, performed and participated in numerous Salsa Festivals and Congresses while globe trotting for salsa training. In 2008 Pooja opened up her own school Danzamor with her sister and have successfully trained numerous students in the San Francisco Bay Area Style of Salsa.

Sourabh has performed in various dance shows such as, E.F.Y Awrds, launch of Toyota, Salsa India Festival, “Yeh Hai Jalwa” on 9x , Shava Shava NDTV imagine , Indian International Salsa Congress(Bangalore) in . After working as assistant to the choreographers in many bollywood projects and Salsa Schools he decided to bring the dancing vogue to delhi, and established a dance company known as DELHI DANCING which deals in all kinds of dance forms.

Aditya and Shaneel, Kolkata

Aditya is the owner as well as the chief instructor at VLS. He has been a professional dancer since 1997 and one of the most incredible salsa dancers in India. He has received training in Salsa and other Latin dances, Afro Cuban (Los Orishas) and Afro Cuban Rumba from some of the world’s greatest Salsa dancers and teachers from different parts of the world and hence offers world class instruction for his students. Together with his partner Shaneel, they make one of the most wonderful salsa couples in India.

John Anthony - Bangalore

The founder and CEO of Latino Rhythms Dance Academy based in Bangalore, India. He discovered his passion for dance 7 years ago and it started with jive. Today he specializes in Jive, Salsa, Bachata, Casino Rueda, Zouk and Cha-Cha. Now LRDA has several centers that boast of state-of-the-art facilities and is poised to branch out into other cities in India and internationally.

John is a charismatic dancer and instructor who bonds easily with his students. His dance philosophy is that dancing comes from the heart and it can overcome all challenges, anyone who knows to walk can dance. True to his word John has had the honor of training a visually challenged teenager and having her perform at the India International Salsa Congress 2008. He constantly strives to make Latin dance lessons accessible to all classes of society and is currently training students of an orphanage pro-bono. Latino Rhyths Dance Academy has a student strength of more than 500 spread accross two centres. He is a great source of inspiration to his students and instructors.

Bindu Prasanna

Is a trained Classical dancer with over six years of experience in Bharatnatyam. Lead dancer at The Shiamak Davar Institute Of Performing Arts . She is one of the most famous Bollywood dancers in the country and is known for her versatility and vibrant energy. She has been featured on the hit reality TV shows India’s got talent and Dance Premier League.,where she ably managed to finish in 3rd place with her team. Was also awarded ' Woman of the match ' and was recognized by Rani Mukerjee as the most talented and versatile dancer on the show.

She has been crowned National Salsa Champion 2 years in a row 2008/09 (Professional Division) and 2nd runner’s at the Asia Pacific Salsa Championships ( professional division ) at Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2010 .

Yavit Tehlan (Salsa India Dance Company) - New Delhi

Yavit is the Director of SIDC's Delhi branch. He has been dancing and teaching salsa for many years and has gathered a wealth of experience while travelling to several salsa festivals around the world, performing a variety of shows, and learning from the best of teachers. He has a humorous style of teaching and is well loved by students who attend his class, whether its the school or an event.

Titil Bhattacharya (Salsa India Dance Company) - New Delhi

Titil is also a Director as well as Ops Manager at SIDC - New Delhi. She has also learned dancing for over a decade and is well known to be an incredible teacher who puts her heart and soul into teaching every class. She goes out of her way to help students understand the details of any move and is a detail oriented, patient teacher. Also, as a performer, she has done a variety of group and couple shows.

Alex Diaz - Bangalore

Alex is a first generation Cuban-American who learned salsa dancing in New York. He has trained with the best known salsa legends in the world including Razz M' Tazz (NY), Cultural Explosion (NJ), Franklin Diaz (NY), Eddie Torres (NY), Frankie Martinez (NY), Super Mario (UK) and many more. Alex has a unique style of dancing that includes a blend of traditional Salsa/Mambo with Flamenco, Jazz & Modern. He is smooth and graceful, yet powerful and passionate. His connection to and interpretation of the music is uncanny, and you’ll often find him singing along with the song while he is dancing. His style of teaching focuses on proper technique, body movement and musical timing. His classes are well-structured, and he communicates the details of each new movement with unmistakable clarity.