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Stellan

I started dancing Salsa in 2001, with teachers such as Nigel May, Rohan Brown, Cressida (Bristol) and Cedric (Bath). I danced Salsa twice a week for the first year and fast built up to three and four times a week, (have now hit a record 8 times in one week!). My Salsa dance style has been influenced by my early encounters with Nigel May, a funky street style, cool moves from Rohan and Cedric and styling from Cressida.

Since I first started dancing Salsa, I have been lucky enough to attend Salsa dance classes in Bristol’s Salsa Mania nights, learning fantastic moves with teachers such as Nicolai and Helena, Mauricio, Moe Flex, Saher, Helena and many more, I have also been given insight into Salsa music with Dj Steve West (Dj Diablito). I started learning and dancing Bachata (Italian style) in 2004 (self taught) and with classes from Tony Lara whenever he was teaching in the Southwest.

In 2005 my development as a Salsa dancer and teacher grew dramatically, concentrating on dance technique with teacher Andy Witt from Cardiff. Thanks to him my Salsa dancing has been taken to a whole new level and has allowed me to become a more confident dancer and teacher. My Salsa dance style is predominantly cross-body (LA style) with a fun enthusiasm injected into every dance with more than enough stamina.

My teaching began on an informal basis in the Salsa clubs I danced in, helping beginners start off on a happy step and encourage them to come back again. I would always dance with anyone and everyone, my motto being ‘make each dance fun and special’. I have taught Salsa since 2006 with my own weekly class, I give private classes for those who want one on one teaching (Salsa and Bachata). I also teach every Thursday in Cardiff for Andy Witt, where there are big crowds that attend the classes.

I now have set up my own Salsa night in La Tasca, where I aim to teach Salsa in a fun, enthusiastic way and concentrate on the basics/fundamentals of Salsa dance. I want to show people how easy salsa can be to learn and how much smoother it can be lead and followed. Also most importantly, how much fun you can have with Salsa dance. I hope to see you soon for a dance or two. For private Salsa/Bachata classes or to learn some dance steps for your wedding dance email Stellan.

 

Lisa

I started dancing in 2005 when I was introduced to Salsa whilst living in Guernsey. I became instantly hooked and since then have travelled the UK and abroad regularly to attend many different Salsa events also being taught by many different teachers. I have such a passion for Salsa and started teaching in order to share that enthusiasm with others. As well as Salsa I am passionate about Bachata and Reggaeton too. Dancing is about having fun and letting yourself go and I hope to encourage others to do the same. After all, Life may not always be the party we hoped for but while we're here we may as well dance! :)