Luis Aguilar & Anya Katsevman, bio to come.
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 Victor
Contreras & Katia Morales, (Montreal) Two
time Canadian Salsa Champions 2007/2008, Victor and
Katia (directors of Comomango Mtl) recently placed 4th
at the World Salsa Championships 2009 in their category.
They have represented Canada at numerous congresses
and events in Mexico, Egypt, New York, San Francisco,
Miami, Bermuda and all over Canada and Quebec. They
have won 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in numerous competitions
around the globe in both Hustle and Salsa, defining
them amongst the best dancers in Montreal and in Canada.
In May 2009, Victor and Katia placed 3rd at the World
Professional Hustle Championships in Miami, and later
placed 1st in the Hustle division at the New York Hustle
congress 2009.
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D&G,
bio to come.
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 Nelson
Flores, as producer and director of Latin Madness,
Nelson was instrumental in the development of this creative
project. It is no surprise that one of the concepts
of Latin Madness was born out of Nelson's love of comedy
and Latin dance. Prior to embarking into the world of
Latin dance Nelson was involved in the production of
comedy shows. As a member of Laff-A-Lot Productions
Nelson worked with New York's top stand-up comedians.
Once he was bitten by the "Mambo Bug" Nelson
began taking dance lessons with the masters of New York
Mambo. He quickly moved on to become a dancer in several
dance companies: Fuerza Latina, Mario Diaz Dance Revue
and the Santo Rico Dance Company. Today in addition
to being one of the "Masters of New York Mambo"
himself, Nelson is the director of his own dance group,
the Descarga Latina Dance Company. Nelson's dancing
and choreography skills have taken him to Japan, Turkey,
Italy, Belgium, Amsterdam, England, Peru, Germany, Canada,
and throughout the United States. He has performed with
Tito Puente, Tito Nieves, Celia Cruz, Fania All-Stars,
India, El Gran Combo, Jose Alberto "El Canario"
and various other artists. But it was his desire to
combine the lightheartedness of comedy and the intensity
of Mambo that gave birth to Latin Madness.
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 Masacote
The Masacote Salsa Dance Company has earned
a remarkable reputation as one of the most lauded international
ambassadors of Latin Dance and Music and is shaping
the perception of Salsa and Latin Dance today. Based
out of Bostonm MA, the company is led by husband and
wife team Ana & Joel Masacote. The company performs
to music written specifically for them by Ritmo Masacote.
Ana
& Joel are widely respected for their artistry and
musicality. They have taken the interpretation of Salsa
Dance to new heights. They have taught in 25+ countries,
throughout the US and Canada. They are booked as far
as a year in advance and almost every weekend in between
to teach and perform around the world.
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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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Raul
& Yesenia Santiago, bio to come.
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 Arjay
Centeno currently competes, judges, coaches,
choreographs and teaches all over the world. He is amongst
the top 5 male dancers in the swing circuit placing
3rd overall on the National Association of Swing Dance
Events (NASDE) points. The NASDE tour consists of many
participating events that award points to dancers for
placing in high standings in Showcase and/or Classic
routine divisions. Some of Arjay’s highlight winning
dances include the 2009 Seattle Easter Swing Showcase
division with Melissa Rutz, the Atlanta Grand Nationals
Showcase division Champion with Melissa Rutz, first
place at MadJam in the Invitational Jack and Jill with
Tatiana Mollman, first place at Boogie by the Bay in
the Champions Jack and Jill with Brandi Tobias, first
place in Showcase and second place in Strictly with
Sarah Vann Drake. Arjay recently teamed up with new
partner Jennifer DeLuca, and the IHSC is excited to
have these accomplished dancers teaching and performing
together atthis year's event.
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 Jennifer
DeLuca began dancing at the age of five in
ballet and jazz under the Royal Academy syllabus. She
continued until the age of 13 when she was invited to
join a college level ballroom dance team, competing
and performing throughout Florida. She began learning
and competing in West Coast Swing at the age of 15 -
winning first place at her first national competition
in the Intermediate level. Shortly thereafter, she was
selected to perform as a featured dancer in the short
film, "The Marionette." After completing her
studies in hospitality, Jennifer started her own company,
Floor On Fire, Inc. in Orlando at the age of 21. Floor
On Fire held multiple annual contracts with area resorts
for weekly ballroom dance classes for their guests,
taught by one of three teachers on staff. Jennifer is
currently performing, teaching and judging on the West
Coast Swing circuit. She has placed second nationally
with NASDE (National Association of Swing Dance Events)
in 2007 and 2008. Jennifer also enjoys choreographing
routines, teaching private lessons and workshops both
domestically and abroad. In her spare time, she enjoys
relaxing at home with her husband, Erik and their Yorkie
named Lucy.
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Angel
Figueroa, bio to come.
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 John
Lindo and Jessica Cox
are two of the best-known west coast swing dancers in
the world, and have garnered an astonishing number of
awards and championship trophies between them. Among
John's First Place competitive awards are the U.S. Open,
Grand Nationals, and the coveted Phoenix Champion of
Champions. Jessica has triumphed as a two-time US Open
and four-time Grand Nationals Showcase Champion, and
the coveted Phoenix Champion of Champions.
John
& Jessica are both sought after domestically and
internationally for their experience teaching and judging,
and have been to more than a half-dozen countries this
year alone to teach people how to swing. John resides
in New Jersey, and is an influential presence in the
New York City West Coast Swing scene. Jessica lives
in California and is currently finishing her degree
in Education.
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 Robert
& Nicola Royston, She started her career
as a NY actor, singer, dancer working with the Oasis
Theatre Company in NYC, with appearances on ABC’s
“All My Children”, and in National Tours.
of Musicals. He started his career as a competitive
Country and Swing dancer, winning many World and US
Open titles before dancing on Broadway. He is also a
UCWDC Hall of Fame member.
Together
they compete, teach and judge all over the world and
are USA Grand National Cabaret Champions, US National
Cabaret Champions, Many Time Showcase Swing Champions,
Top 5 NASDE finishers, Div 1 Country Grand Champions,
UCWDC Star Award winners, Champion Strictly Swing and
Jack n Jill dancers, and 2011 UCWDC World Champions
in the Showtime Division.
They
have performed on stage’s in NYC like Lincoln
Center, Carnegie Hall, Broadway’s Palace Theatre,
and Queens Theatre in the Park, on television shows,
The Today Show, NY1, ABC’s Country Music Association
Awards Show, and on film in “Love n’ Dancing”.
They have also worked with artists like Brooks and Dunn,
Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, SugarLand,
Taylor Swift and Champion Ice Dancers The Kerr’s.
Robert’s
Choreography can also be seen on film in “Crank
2 High Voltage” Starring Jason Statham and Amy
Smart, and “Gamer” Starring Gerard Butler
and Michael C. Hall, for Taylor Swift’s music
video “Love Story”, CMT 2009 Video of the
Year, and on her 2009 World Tour, and most recently
the opening medley of the Academy of Country Music Awards
on CBS.
He
has also produced stage, film and TV. Creating commercial
work for many other swing and country dancers! But above
all Nicola and Robert love being parents!!!
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 Tybaldt
& Hazel Ulrich teach, choreograph, judge,
and compete on the West Coast Swing and Hustle circuits.
They teach group classes in New Jersey and New York,
and have a combined teaching experience of over 25 years.
With an emphasis on partnering essentials, they bring
joy and confidence to your dancing, whether through
patterns basic or advanced, complex or elegant, with
groove and flow throughout. Together they will help
you understand the fundamentals and add a creative edge
to your Swing and Hustle dancing. As Competitors, Hazel
and Tybaldt Ulrich are 2 time World Hustle Champions,
and have each won Invitational Jack and Jills in WCS
and Hustle, Often placing high in WCS Classic, Hustle,
Cabaret, and Triple Threat (hustle/salsa/WCS) divisions.
As Performers, Tybaldt and Hazel are known for their
versatility, bringing power and subtlety to many dances,
and showcasing regional varieties of swing- West Coast
Swing, Carolina Shag, Lindy Hop, Texas Whip/Push, and
Balboa to convey the richness and depth of American
partner dancing.
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Ginny
Carey (PA) Ginny is from Lancaster PA where she began
dancing at the age of 2. Studying under Carolyn Trythall she
completed her intermediate Cecchetti Syllabus ballet examinations
and performed for 4 years with the Ballet Theater of Lancaster.
While in Lancaster she was also part of the Ukraine’s
Donetsk Ballet’s “Nutcracker” for 10 years,
performing more than 10 roles including ‘Clara’.
Her 14 years as a competitive gymnast have also had a great
influence on her dancing career. After attending the University
of the Arts, studying ballet, tap, jazz, modern and partnering,
performance and choreography, Ginny now calls Philadelphia
home. She currently teaches at Top Hat Dance Studio where
she performs with ladies salsa company “Ahi Nama”
and is professional competitive partners with owner Daniel
McGee. Most recently they have placed in the top 3 at several
competitions including IHSC, Mad Jam, Disco America, Miami
Dance Magic, and Hooray for Hollywood.
Elizabeth
Darchi & Louis Orlando (NY/NJ), Elizabeth has
been dancing for many years with an extensive dance repertoire
with Hustle as her main love. She has taught ballroom and
hustle for the Battista Dance Studio, Stepping Out Dance Studio,
Sandra Cameron's Studio and Authur Murrays. Her unique style
has also been recognized in front of the camera by both the
film and television industries. She taught hustle workshops
for the NY Julliard School of Dance, Lincoln Center Swing
Fest and she was assistant instructor for the stage production
of "Saturday Night Fever" in the National Theater,
Santo Domingo. As a performer she has been part in many Theatrical
numbers performed at many venues. As a choreograher she has
been touching the realm of show productions which is attributed
to Arte Phillips. She has just finished Directing and Choreographing
the 2011 Disco America Show Production. She is also the proud
recipient of the 2009 Arte Phillips Lifetime Achievement Award.
Shay
Dixon is becoming well known through-out the dance
community for his unique style and charisma in Partnership
Dancing. His love and passion for music and dance has led
to substantial success on and off the competition floor. Over
the past three years, under the leadership of Ralph Ramirez
& Billy Farajdo, Shay and his former partner Michelle
have captured 5 Professional Championship titles and placed
top 6 in the World in Cabaret at USDC (the most prestigious
ballroom competition in the country). They have captured 2
Pro championship titles in Cabaret, 2 Pro Hustle Championship
titles, 1 Pro Triple threat title and they won the World Hustle
Championship title in 2009 at IHSC. They have also been featured
performers in numerous shows across the country. Just this
year, Shay was chosen by Maria Torres to represent her Dance
Company in New York City at City Center. He was also the MC
for the International Hustle and Salsa Competition in Miami.
Shay is extremely excited about what the future holds for
his dance career and has plans for being more involved with
spreading Hustle and Salsa throughout the community.
Jameson
Kilburn (PA),is co-owner of Top Hat Dance Studios
of Philadelphia and Lancaster where he can be found teaching
group classes and private lessons in Ballroom, Latin, Swing,
& Hustle. For the past 10 years Jameson has continued
to study, teach, compete, and perform in the arena of professional
partner dancing. Recently Jameson received a score of "Highly
Commended" on his certification examinations in International
Standard dancing with the Imperial Society of Teachers of
Dancing (ISTD). Jameson is also a proud member of the National
Dance Council of America (NDCA) and has been an active board
member of the International Hustle Dance Association (IHDA)
for the past 4 years. He can be seen at many different dance
events throughout the country teaching, judging, performing,
and competiting and is best known for the way in which he
"de-mystifies" the technical side of partner dancing
to make it obtainable by everyone. 
Katie
Marlow, as a performer, she has assembled a wide
range of credits stretching from cabaret revues, to theatre
to television and feature films. She is a member of both Screen
Actors Guild and Actors Equity Association. Beginning her
performance career as a showgirl aboard the Cunard NAC Cruise
Line, she later branched out to do commercials and feature
films. Just a few of her credits include "A Chorus Line:
The Movie" the television show "The Equalizer"
and "Miami Vice". In addition to her many singular
accomplishments, Katie is also half of the world renowned
dance team Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow. They are considered
to be one of the most highly accomplished and versatile dance
teams in the world. They are the 2002 IDO World Champions
for both Hustle and Cabaret Exhibition. They are the only
couple in the history of the United States to hold two concurrent
world championship titles in the same year. Other titles include
2000 US Open Cabaret Champions, 1999 United States Hustle
Champions, 2002 NADC Cabaret Champions. Katie is also the
organizer, along with Billy, of the renowned International
Hustle and Salsa Competition (IHSC) which will be going into
its eighth consecutive year. 
Daniel
McGee
Kelvin
Roche & LoriAnn Greenhouse (NY) dazzle
audiences all over the country with their routines that have
a unique style of Latin and theatre arts. They have traveled
the circuit capturing all the titles in the Hustlesphere with
classic hustle routines that feature difficult lifts and tricks.
Like very few couples can do, once they take the floor, they
own it. They have been featured dancers in several movies
including El Cantante and Enchanted . They are true performers
and dance artists who also excel as instructors. Kelvin’s
dance history as an accomplished competitor and focused teacher
dates back to the 80’s. Lori Ann and her partner were
World Hustle title-holders and appeared in motion pictures.
Henry
Knowles, DJ-- known as the #1 Salsa DJ around the
world, is the DJ’s disc jockey, spinning that tension-building
beat and filling dancers with ánimo. Henry tours the
world, organizes his own events and has been working with
the most important names in the Latin music industry promoting,
as well as managing, some of the best salsa performers and
salsa bands. His background includes working with promotions
for major recording labels, such as BMG, WEA, RMM, for artist
such as; Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Christina Aguilera and has
also worked with representation of artist such as; Marc Anthony,
Ruben Blades, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and others. As the
first official disc jockey for the Bacardi World Salsa Congress
and the first world salsa congresses to ever be held around
the world…Henry is the consummate professional with
more than 20 years of experience catering to the serious Salsero.
He has created remixes and compilations for the RMM recording
label, including the popular Bacardi Salsa Congress compilation,
which is still sold in record stores around the world. Henry
has worked as a disc jockey, master of ceremonies, sound engineer,
video jockey and promoter in major nightclubs and venues around
the world throughout his career span. DJ Henry Knowles' career
nearly translates into Salsa evangelism as he spreads the
beat and his love for Salsa rhythms on a global scale. His
extensive travels include appearances in over 30 countries
and 100 cities throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean,
European Regions, Mediterranean, Mexico, Central and South
America — even Asia.