Franklin Diaz
Seattle is going to be honored by having one of the most talented Salsa Dancers in the world.
For many others “Franklin” is the best Salsa Dancer that has ever existed.
Franklin Diaz began his artistic career at the age of 15, now after dancing over 10 years he has traveled around the world. From his travels he has explored many other styles of dance, such as Flamenco, Ballet and Modern Dance and combined them with Latin Roots like Afro Cuban and Afro Antillean.
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For many others “Franklin” is the best Salsa Dancer that has ever existed.
Franklin Diaz began his artistic career at the age of 15, now after dancing over 10 years he has traveled around the world. From his travels he has explored many other styles of dance, such as Flamenco, Ballet and Modern Dance and combined them with Latin Roots like Afro Cuban and Afro Antillean.
See Complete Biography Here >>>> http://www.salseek.com/
Etienne Cakpo
Master dancer and choreographer from Benin, is the director and lead choreographer and dancer of Gansango Music and Dance. Etienne has been building his repertoire of traditional and modern dance for over twenty years. In addition to conducting personal research to learn regional dances and musical traditions in his country, he has worked in remote areas of Benin with international ethnomusicologists, musicians and filmmakers. Etienne has performed with artists from many countries, including Haiti, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Senegal, France, Mali and the United States. He currently directs Gansango Music & Dance based in Seattle. More here >>>>>>>
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Christina Walker and Johnny Bryant
CESAR AND JORGE AGUIRRE
VANESA VILLALOBOS
RACHEL CHLOE AND EDUARDO AGUIRRE
E.MAYIMBE DANCE COMPANY AND EXPLOSIVE ELEGANCE
Rachel: Rachel Chloé Uttech started her dancing career at a young age, training in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz and Hip Hop. Before becoming immersed in the Latin dance scene she belonged to Seattle's Breaking Point Dance Company with whom she had the opportunity to perform all over the US, including an appearance on NBC's "Showtime at the Apollo" and the World Hip Hop Championships in LA and Las Vegas where they were placed 6th in 2007. Rachel Chloé moved to Spain in 2008 and got to train with and learn from some of the best Latin dancers in the world including five time world salsa champions Adrian & Anita. It was there that Salsa, Bachata and ChaCha really became her focal points and she developed her own style that exudes sensuality, power and playfulness whilst tying in the many disciplines under her belt. Her teaching credits include various NW dance studios, Latin America and Madrid, Spain in different styles including Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Bachata, ChaCha and Salsa.
VICTOR AND JULIA - SOMOS EL SON
VICTOR AND MARIA
BRANDON AND CITLALI
LOS PEQUES DE LA SALSA
MICHELLE DONEHEW AND ABRAHAM ROSALEs
Michelle: Michelle donehew perez has been dancing since she was 10yrs old with an extensive back ground in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater training. She is currently part of salsamania dance company, which she has been a part of their team since 2007. Through salsamania she has accomplished quite alot in her dance career. Which include mentor, board member of the company and various titles in competitions such as 3 time bay area team champion, 2010 us salsa open amateur team champion, 2010 us salsa open pro am on 2 champion, 2010 world latin dance cup 2nd place pro am am division, and most recently 2011 world latin dance cup amateur couple champion. Michelle is known for her exuberant and vivacious personality off and on stage. Michelle is on her way way to becoming a profesional dancer. and hopes to have her own dance team in the near future. "dancing is dreaming with your feet"
Abraham: Abraham Rosales is a dancer, choreographer, instructor active in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Throughout his salsa career he has placed in numerous competitions as a couple, solo, and in team categories. He is a two time 3rd place winner in the World Latin Dance cup professional team division and 3rd Place winner in LA's best male dancer professional category. He has also appeared in televevision networks including univision and estrella tv dancing. He is not only known for his dancing, but for his innovative teaching techniques throughout Southern California.
