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LIVE
FOR SALSA
 Luis
Aguilar & Anya Katsevman, Since
joining in forces in 2007 Luis and Anya are currently the on2 WORLD
SALSA CHAMPIONS for the second year in a row, along with having
become two time undefeated San Francisco Congress Salsa champions,
undefeated two time New York Congress champions, Puerto Rico Hustle
and Salsa champions, and are currently the North American Salsa
Champions and two time winners of the NY/NJ salsa open. They can
also be seen in the upcoming film La Epoca, La Epoca part 2 and
Dancing scared. Within their short time together Luis and Anya have
already graced the stages of many events including Mambo city London
Congress, Rome Salsa congress, San Francisco Salsa congress, New
York City Salsa Congress, International Hustle and Salsa Congress,
Puerto Rico Hustle and Salsa Festival, Korea Salsa Congress, Antwerp
salsa congress in Belgium,Toronto Salsa Congress, Montreal Salsa
Festival, Costa Rica Salsa congress, Ecuador Salsa congress, San
Diego Salsa and Bachata Festival, St. Louis Salsa Congress, Seattle
Salsa Congress, tour in Milan as well as televised productions such
as Sabado Gigante, Good morning America and Univision. With their
combined backgrounds Luis and Anya make a dynamic duo that brings
a fresh new element to the salsa dance floor. The right balance
between flavor and technique, Luis and Anya's teaching methods are
second to none. Successfully teaching and performing worldwide,
Luis and Anya are often referred to as the future of salsa. With
their combined backgrounds, impeccable musicality, elegant yet intricate
style they are the fusion that takes salsa to the next level.
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 Jami Josephson is a professional dancer, performer, and choreographer from NYC. Jami coaches and has taught all over the world at many salsa congresses and schools along with coaching top salsa teams for over 15 years such as Edie “The Salsa Freak”, Santo Rico, Salsa Lovers and was also the Associate Artistic Coach of “Latin Madness” for LA, UK, and NYC.. She has judged for the World Salsa Championships ESPN 2005 and 2007 and is also the head judge for 5 years for the New York Int’l Salsa Championships. Jami is a certified dance instructor in Ballroom and Latin dancing with over 100 titles in competition dancing and has her own dance troupe The Rhythm Diva’s since 2000. Jami has performed with many great partners, to name a few are; Jose Decamps, Solomon Rivera, Henry Herrera, Billy Fajardo, Jai Catalano, and was once a member of Descarga Latina. Being in showbiz since she was a little girl, Jami has studied Jazz/Ballet/Hip-Hop/Tap/Ballroom/Latin/Country Dancing/Hustle and Acting and is well known for her exceptional dancing and teaching skills. Jami has a very extensive resume, credits in commercials such as McDonalds, Coke-a-cola, Sony to name a few… Off Broadway performance in “American Passion”, and has choreographed and directed numerous performances such as “Valentino, the Musical”, as well as “Havana After Dark” at the Tropicana in Atlantic City and IHSC Dinner Show in 2000 and 2001. TV appearances are “World Latin Festival” By Walt Disney, “Sabado Gigante”, “The Christina Show”, “Today Show” and many more. Jami also wrote for the “Instructors Forum” for salsa instructors from around the world for Salsaweb.com for several years and has made over 26 instructional dance videos throughout her career. Her most recent accomplishment has been a certification for dance instructors through ProDvida, an affiliate of the National Dance Council of America, for Salsa and for Hustle.
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 Tito
Ortos & Tamara Livolsi, Ortos J.
Gutiérrez Ortiz, better known as Tito Ortos, Tito started
his carrer as a Salsa Dancer by his parents initiatives. Also he
is an outstanding dancer of other genres such as: Jazz, Merengue,
"Bomba y Plena", Rumba, Modern Dance, among others. Since
then, he has visited more than 30 cities worldwide giving performances
and classes, with his wife and dance partner Tamara Livolsi. They
both participates yearly in congress around the world. Tamara Livolsi,
was born in Argentina but was raised in Puerto Rico, she inherited
from her mother the art of dancing. With more than 20 years experience,
trained in various dance disciplines like: jazz, ballet, hip hop
and others, makes her a versatile dancer and instructor. She has
worked for artists like: Luis Fonsi, David Bisbal, Manny Manuel,
Ednita Nazario , Yuri y Wilkins among others. Both of them have
participated in various television commercials, dance videos and
movies such as, "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights", Yellow,
El Cantante: Hector Lavoe y American Gangster, as dancers. Also
they own and operated Rhythms Dance Studio, with Danny Lugo choreographer.
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 Daniela
Trucco & Graziano Boggiani - D
& G Italy, Daniella and Graziano (or D&G as they are often
called) have been prominent members of the international dance community
for many years. They have one of the most prominent schools in Northern
Italy, with the reputation of being the teacher's teachers in the
Biella area. They
are extremely versatile, and are recognized as Instructors, Choreographers,
Examiners, Performers and Adjudicators. They are graduates of the
A.N.M.B. (Italian Association of Dance Masters) as certified Master
Teachers, Choreographers and Examiners for Caribbean Style Dance
(Salsa, Bachata, Merengue), Argentine Tango and Latin Hustle. They
have the distinction of being co-authors of the Italian teaching
manuals for these styles of dance. They are the European Representatives
for the IHDA.
In order
to obtain respect for the above, the had the honor of being top
finalists from 1999-2001 in the above in many a European and even
World Championship. Dany
and Graziano have been featured performers in numerous congresses
throughout the world, including the West Coast Salsa Congress, NYNJ
Salsa Congress, Zurich Salsa Congress, World Salsa Festival in Milan
, and the list goes on and on.
In addition
to their various congress performances, they have been featured
guests on numerous European television shows, including "Good
Sunday", "Champions of Dance", "Live the Life",
"Verissimo", "Wazz Up?" They have also appeared
with Latin recording star Ray Sepulveda on his European tour, as
well as with major Italian musical artist Claudio Baglioni, who
wrote the anthem for the 2006 Winter Olympics, amongst other things.
Adding
to their many talents, Graziano is also recognized by his alter
ego, DJ Majuka, and under this name, has co-produced many a hit
dance hit in his native country and beyond, and on occasion, the
duo have been in demand as musical artists in addition to their
dancing!
They are
excited to join everyone again, at this, their 6th visit to the
IHSC.
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