Jorge Contreras and Leslie Ferreira are one of the most respected Couples in the World! Their Inspiring Choreographing abilities and Amazing Teaching skills have taken them to share their passion for Bachata all over the Globe: to many Countries, States, and on Television! They have a style all of their own. Dancing from the Heart & always with the Music. Jorge and Leslie are both very well known for their innovative Urban Style of Bachata and their amazing, Dominican Style Bachata. They both receive much credit for their creative and fancy footwork. Jorge is especially credited for his sharp and syncopated footwork as well as his amazing lead, tension, technique and sensual dips.
Leslie is admired for her smooth upper body isolation's, and Hot Sexy styling. She intuitively feels the music, making her recognized as one of best followers in all Latin dances, especially Bachata.
With their Chemistry, Passion and Determination, they can’t help but capture the eye of the public!

Jorge and Leslie are not only incredible dancers, performers and teachers, but they are also the company directors of Los Angeles California's First Bachata Dance Company “Bachata Caliente.” They have danced with famous Bachata Artists such as “Xtreme” “4 Ever” "Prophex" "Unique" Jimmy Bauer" “Freddie Munoz” and have danced for "Aventura's" Promotional Teams.

They are World Bachata Competition Finalist of 2009 and are the hosts of the, 2nd Annual “L.A. BACHATA FESTIVAL” February 10-14, 2011. They have taught, performed and competed here in the United States (San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington D.C, Las Vegas, Reno, Seattle, Hawaii), Canada, Australia and Malaysia. Jorgito and Leslie have been dancing their way through life and are looking forward to continuing the journey that lies ahead in Bachata.

International Instructors Teaching in Belgium, Netherlands, India, China, Japan, Philippines, Bermuda, Dominican Rep, Israel, U.K, Ireland, France, Canada, and more....

Jorjet Alcocer - is one of the most versatile dancers on the scene, she has traveled the world as a lead and follow On1&2. Jorjet's natural style amazes her on-lookers and has given her an enormous respect from Salsa elite. From teaching a Ladies styling class one hour to teaching an Advanced Partner work class the next hour, she can do it all.

Troy Anthony - has been a premier Dancer/Promoter for several years. Troy has the uncanny knack of entertaining the crowd as an M.C or in his social rally. He is known for the Creole style, a mixture of LA.-N.Y style with a Cuban presence. He is a Salsa computer with an extensive knowledge of history along side his solid dance skills.

Jorge Burgos (aka ATACA Jorgie) was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and at the age of 6, moved to Orlando, FL. Jorge grew up playing baseball, which later led Jorge to be offered a baseball scholarship to Saint Leo University in Tampa, FL. In 2006, while still attending college, Jorge went to a Tampa nightclub which is where he was introduced to NY style salsa. Jorge was immediately drawn to that style of dance. Jorge started taking classes with Salsa Caliente Dance Studio that same year. He took on the challenge of learning this style of dance with just as much passion as he did baseball. Within 8 months into his classes Jorge started teaching. Erika Occhipinti, the owner of Salsa Caliente, commented that in her 8 year run with the studio no one had ever progressed and learned with such great talent and potential than that of Jorge. Jorge took the comment as motivation to one day become a great dancer, instructor, and performer. After graduating Saint Leo with a Business Management Degree, Jorge found himself with a potential life changing choice between pursuing baseball or salsa as a career. The decision was not a difficult one; Salsa had become the new passion and love in his life. Now, Jorge is known to be one of Florida’s most charismatic dancers with a smooth style and effective lead. His teaching style is one of his own; he uses high energy and humor throughout the entire length of class, while still being able to simplify moves for students to fully comprehend.

Jorge is very honored to now be partnered up with one of Florida’s top dancers, Tanja Kensinger (La Alemana). They have performed at various congresses such as the Orlando Salsa Congress 2008, Miami Salsa Congress 2008, as well as various Florida socials. Together they wish to add new and exciting flavor to salsa and bachata scenes across the world. Jorge is also the Co/owner, along with partner Rudi Lopez, of Island Touch Dance Academy, which is an instructor referral service, and also one of the top online providers for dance instruction via virtual classes.

Zeke Ruvalcaba is a Mexican/Chicago native who has maintained the spirit of Bachata alive in Chicago for the past 7 years. Thanks to Latin Rhythms Dance Studio where Zeke is a full-time Instructor & Studio Manager, he has been able to create an extensive Bachata curriculum that has taken Bachata to a whole other level. His creative approach in teaching has much to do with his degree in Dance and Secondary Education. Zeke has trained in Ballet, Modern and Jazz and specializes in choreography/instruction, in addition to spinning, styling and body movement. One of his strongest assets apart from his energetic and humorous personality is his ability to follow as well as he leads. On the dance floor, Zeke captivates people with his unique flamboyant style no matter what the role hes takes on the floor. Zeke has been the Artistic Director of his pride and joy, Estilo Dance Company and his high school group A.B.C of Lane Tech H.S. for the past five years. In addition, Zeke currently founded the Bachata All-Stars of Latin Rhyhtms, the first Bachata dance team in the Mid-West. If teaching and directing all three groups isn't enough, Zeke's is also an aspiring Costume and Evening Wear designer having created many costumes for local and national dance teams and couples. Soon, Zeke hopes to launch his Phy-Zeke collection.

The Bachata All-Stars originated out of the student-base at Latin Rhythms. The first Bachata team of Chicago is led by their Artistic Director, Zeke Ruvalcaba. Zeke has been very instrumental in creating and pioneering the second largest and most popular dance curriculum at Latin Rhythms, as well as sparking the huge Bachata movement throughout Chicago.

Formed in the spring of 2009, the Chicago Bachata All-Stars of Latin Rhythms have wasted no time making a name for themselves locally and internationally. Since their inception, Bachata All-Stars of Latin Rhythms has already represented Chicago at the following events: San Francisco Bachata Festival, DC Bachata Congress, Reno Bachata Festival, Chicago Salsa Congress, Aventura Dance Cruise to Bahamas, New York Salsa Congress, Hawaii Bachata Festival, San Francisco Salsa Congress, Seattle Salsa Congress and Acapulco Salsa/Bachata Congress.

Lee has traveled around the world performing his exciting Latin dance and magic shows. Over the past eleven years he has performed for hundreds of thousands in over 45 States and six countries. In fact, in the last two years alone Lee has taught well over 75,000 people how to Latin dance throughout the United States and has taught more College Students to Latin dance then anyone in the World!

Lee has shot episodes for Ambush Makeover, FOX Television, NBC, ABC Univision, Telemundo and appeared on the final episode of America’s Got Talent. In 2005, he was nominated as Salsa Instructor of the year. In 2006, he was chosen to represent Latin America at the World Bank International Showcase of Talent seen by thousands in over a hundred countries around the world.

In 2007, Lee taught over 6,000 Microsoft employees to Latin dance at Coors Field in Denver Colorado and was nominated as Novelty Act of the Year by the APCA Entertainment Bureau. He has won countless awards and competitions including the Natura Park Dance Competition, Punta Cana Dominican Republic as well as being a Finalist in the DC Ortanique Salsa Competition. In 2007, Lee debuted his first Instructional DVD, which is being called "the most comprehensive beginner Salsa DVD ever made!"

Over the past four years Lee has taught three to four nights a week in the DC metro area. They have taught at such venues as Mango Mikes, Cecilias, Caribbean Breeze, H20, Cafe Salsa, Cabanas, eCities and Star Ballroom. Their Latin nights are fun and exciting. They recently started the the World's First Bachata Meet Up and has three instructional Bachata DVDs out already on sale.

Every Flirting On The Floor show creates “exhilarating passion” as you are transported to a tropical paradise through hot Latin music, amazing Latin dance routines and cutting edge magic. Dance Like Magic’s combination of Latin dancing and magic ha sbeen called… “Amazing from beginning to end,” Reno Hilton and Fox Televison’s Ambush Makeover calls Lee “One of the Hottest Dancer’s in the country.” Lee and Nohleia brings a fun, sexy form of entertainment that will leave your audience breathless. He is the founder and currently organizes the DC Bachata Congress

Jorge Elizondo was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, where the sounds of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States meet. In this unique environment, Jorge trained in music theory and Latin dance and developed "Bachata Fusion," a style of dance that combines turn patterns and body movements from traditional Bachata, Tango, Cha Cha, and Salsa with many original moves. The end result is an expressive, active style of dance that removes all barriers and allows dancers to be more creative.

Formerly a public school teacher, Jorge's passion for teaching equals his passion for dancing. His Bachata BootCamp tour has taken him to 250 cities throughout USA, Australia, Asia and Europe, where he has taught tens of thousands of students. Throughout all his journeys, he has continued to develop new dance concepts to share with the world. He has produced 20 instructional DVDs ranging from beginning bachata to salsa, and his work has been sold in over 40 countries. His strong leading abilities and worldwide exposure also earned him a place in the "World's Best Leads" DVD created by the world-renowned Edie the Salsa Freak.
Jorge's mission is to spread the love of bachata all over the world and encourage people to live a healthier, more active lifestyle

Alejandro Rey is the Co-Owner of the Steps of Gold Dance Studio in Santa Fe Springs, CA with his mother, Alicia Mendibles. He is the Assistant Director of the critically acclaimed Paso De Oro Dance Company. Founded by his mother, Paso De Oro will celebrate its 15th Anniversary this year as a company performing traditional Mexican Ballet Folkloric Dance.

At 18 years young, Alejandro Rey founded the Latin Dance Department of Paso De Oro in 2002. They are now in their 5th year of existence focusing on modern Latin dances at the performance level including Salsa, Samba, Merengue, Cha Cha, Tango, Ballet, and Latin Jazz and more notably "Urban Bachata."

"Urban Bachata" is how Alejandro Rey and Paso De Oro define their Bachata dance style. Integrating new elements of Jazz, Hip Hop, and R & B into their Bachata creating a dance that is set to stage for todays audience. It is fun and entertaining to watch, but even more fun to dance! "I created this style for the new generation. We emphasize modern ideals such as posture, sharp musicality, precise partnering, and overall attitude and style; yet we maintain traditional Dominican ideals such as sensuality, hip motion and footwork," he states.

Teaching is his passion. He teaches workshops at dance studios throughout Southern California on a monthly basis, and group classes every week at his studio. He is an elementary school teacher with the Long Beach Unified School District. He regularly teaches the Latin dance club at Whittier College, and instructs at various high school campuses as well.

2-Time Salsa Mambo Festival Bachata Competition 1st place 2007, 2008
Long Beach Sevilla Bachata Competition 1st Place 2008

Performance credits include Bachateros such as Monchy y Alexandra, Xtreme, Andy Andy, and is scheduled to perform with Toby Love in San Diego in February 2009.

Mike Zuniga born and raised in Orange County CA, found the love for bachata at the age of 22 while dancing on “Bachata Caliente Dance Company” of Los Angeles CA. Determined to share his passion to teach, choreograph and perform, it was not long until Mike decided to start his own dance company called “Rhythmic Fusion” in January of 2010, the first and only bachata dance company in Orange County. Mike Zuniga and “Rhythmic Fusion” have brought bachata to Orange County by teaching classes at various locations, hosting workshops, and social events. Currently, Mike Zuniga and assistant directors Serena Healey and Tanya Fragnito are determined to fuse their dynamic dance styles and professional dance skills to take bachata to a whole new level. You will see this dynamic trio teaching workshops that will take your bachata to places you never imagined possible and performing to routines that will leave you begging for more..

Vince Torres aka " Vince The Bachata Prince" has been dancing bachata for about 4 yrs now and is the director of Bachata Urbana Dance Co. He has mastered many different bachata styles such as dominican, modern, and his most common style URBAN! Urban Bachata is best described as strong emphasis on Hip Hop, R&B, extreme body movement and most of all strong musicality. He was given the name "Vince the Bachata Prince" by Eddie the salsa freak, a salsa legend. Vince has opened concerts for artists such as Monchy y Alexandra, Extreme and Andy Andy. Vince looks forward to some day opening for his Favorite Bachata Band K.O.B "Aventura" Recently you can find Vince touring with different dance companies performing many dance genres all over the U.S. Vince hopes to continue dancing bachata and helping the dance grow to a level many never believed. LONG LIVE BACHATA Y LA BACHATA URBANA!!! Jo Quinones was Raised in the Caribbean, she has been surrounded by dance forms all of her life and began dancing ballet, Puerto Rican folklore and jazz at the early age of 5.

A versatile artist, Jo continued her study of dance by training in ballroom and Latin dance forms before becoming a professional in 1997. Soon after becoming an instructor, she managed the studio for two years. After leaving Arthur Murray Dance Studio she became an independent instructor holding group and private lessons all around the Inland Empire. Her passion for acting also led her to become a member of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

She is currently an Assistant Director in the Otero Dance Co. In June of 2002, she formed Afeenix Dance Co., an energetic group successfully dominating the Inland Empire. Her stage and television credits include salsa congresses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Puerto Rico, and special appearances at the Asian International Telecommunications Expo, Telemundo, Univision, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and CBS. She has been an invited guest performer at Cancun's Club Med and South Carolina's Sea Brook Island.
Jo is one of the few performers who can thrill an audience and leave them wanting more. Her blend of charisma, sensuality and style entertains and inspires.

Dancer, Choreographer, Model, Actor. Cristian Oviedo was born November 19, 1979, in Cuscatlan, El Salvador. Oviedo showed remarkable range and depth for such a great performer, impressing audiences with his ability to convey complex emotions.

Behind the scenes, Oviedo pushed his dance to succeed. At first, Oviedo danced local gigs and built a strong following. He has won many competitions since 2003 with different partners. He has also dance to big artists as Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, El Gran Combo, Cachao and many more. Working in Hollywood Oviedo is now a great movie choreographer, he also has been working with Dancing With The Stars.

Showing people how to enjoy salsa and making them better dancers is a goal for this former 2009/10 World Salsa Champion. The important thing is not to focus on 'the show' in salsa but instead its 'roots' and the joy of movement. The pleasure derives from the dancing connection and the great feeling of enjoyment on the stage. What constitutes a good dancer is if he can dance with anybody.

My name is Javier Campines, I am from Panama and I have been living in Los Angeles for two years. I am a professional dancer trained in Jazz, Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Afrocuban and all Latin rhythms. I had my start in Panama, where I competed and participated in many world congresses. I learned many different styles in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and New York before coming to Los Angeles. I had my own dance company in my country called Panama Hot Salsa, which is now being run by accomplished dancers in my country. Now I teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced salsa, salsa on2, body isolation, afrocuban and bachata in Los Angeles.

I had the opportunity to be on stage alongside with some of the best dancers and the best Salsa bands in the world such as:
Grupo Aventura, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Oscar de Leon, Grupo Niche, Sonora Poncena, Rey Ruiz, Andy Montanez, Roberto Roena, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Jhony Rivera, Pedro Brull, Tito Nieves, Gilberto Santa Rosa and more.

Starting in New York City and now dancing in California, Serena has been training in dance for over 14 years. She has been coaching as a professional & has been the director of San Diego's Deseo Dance Co for the past 3 years.
Serena has been invited & featured around the world in International latin dance events to include some of the most prestigous Salsa and Bachata Congresses.
In the past, she had danced for one the largest and most successful companies in the US. There she also learned about what it takes to be the best within the dance community.

Choreographing, performing, and coaching dancers are her specialties. She focuses primarily on 2 main components: the very passionate side of latin dances (creating movements that are nearly impossible to ignore) and having the importance of timing & musicality understood and then expressed.
Today, she choreographs for all of Deseo, performs professionally with other well-known salsa soloists, and travels coaching and building dancers all over.
Living by the phrase, "Make it happen", Serena follows through with her goals and inspires others to reach theirs.
Director@DeseoDance.com

Bio's: Gabby Equiz - began training as a dancer when she was 4 years old. She studied Ballet and flamenco in the best schools in Mexico City, Tijuana and Los Angeles. As an adult, she made a career in Electronic Systems Engineering in the city of Tijuana and later she enrolled into a masters program in Robotics. While she lived in LA, attended an audition that led to a recording contract to sing in an international quintet "i5" and go on tour opening concerts by artists such as Britney Spears and 'N Sync, among others. At the same time, also in Los Angeles met the world of salsa and it was then that she fell in love with this kind of dancing.
In 2004, Gaby returned to Tijuana and opened an academy of performing arts, like the one she attended when she was a little girl (Milton Gio Academy) in which she could lead children wishing to develop their artistic abilities.
Currently, Gaby is one of the most recognized female dancers in South California and Mexico. Currently is 1st place in Latin Dance championships , Univision 2009. Sergio Jasso was born in Mexico City, where he grew up listening to salsa and cumbia. Since little he distinguished in having abilities in music and dance. In 2000 he moved to San Diego, CA where he developed his salsa technique and joined Majesty in Motion. In 2005, he formed his own company, calling it "onfire".
In 2006, Sergio and Gaby joined to form the dance company "Alma Latina" and immediately had great successes in their first year, gaining a reputation nationally and internationally with their unique style of dance and the superior quality with which they train their students and dancers.
Sergio and Gaby are currently ranked among the top 10 best dancers in the world according to ESPN world salsa championships and the World Latin Dance Cup.

Luis Aragon is the director, founder and choreographer of LAi Dance Company.
Luis Aragon is currently one of the most exciting Latin dancers and instructors in Orange County. He has been dancing for several years and has trained in many styles of dances. (Mentored by a tremendous Latin teacher from Colombia named Rodrigo Paz) With hard work and determination he has established himself as one of the best instructors in all Orange County area.
College educated in ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, ballroom and all forms of Latin Club styles such as Salsa, Bachata, and Cha-Cha. Luis Aragon is one of the few Salsa instructors with a certificate to teach and a degree in dance. He has been a part of many different dance companies as well as a back up dancer for many Latin artists and events. He has performed in every Western Salsa Congress such as The L.A, San Diego, and San Francisco Congress. He has been a finalist in many competitions such as The Mayan and Stevens Steakhouse competitions.
With so much experience and knowledge he has come to a point in his life where he feels the urge to express his own creative side in his own company. LAi was formed by Luis Aragon after searching for a unique dance team that was never found. He is a strong leader and teacher and is always ready to take suggestions from other dancers and students. His goal is to make himself a better dancer everyday as well as anyone else that wants to learn. With all his experience and training he is now focusing on creating a new era of Latin dance. Which is LAi…

Earl De Vera grew up as an athlete rather than a dancer. That all changed when a mentor advised him, "All men should learn to partner dance." He followed that advice and started learning Salsa from Espie Hernandez in 2007. Intrigued by Bachata, he decided to also learn the sensual dance from Espie. Earl then discovered Bernard Martinez and his dance school, DanceSport California and continued his dance training with them. In 2009, Earl was invited to join Bernard's semi-professional dance team, Mambo Caliente. Having developed a passion for Bachata, Earl was driven to create the community known as SoCal Bachata. After working behind the scenes to grow the local Bachata scene, he decided to make a more direct impact by teaching Bachata in 2011. He is still a current member of Mambo Caliente and continues his dance training under the direction of Bernard.

Demetrio Rosario (aka Soo Naasty) is a dancer and instructor of Dominican decent and lives in Los Angeles, California. He was exposed to Bachata and Merengue at an early age by listening to the music at home, family events, and parties which brought him closer to his love for the music.
Demetrio grew up being really active and followed his passion for sports from the age of 6 but re-discovered his passion for dance at the age of 18. He began taking salsa lessons with Ashkan Jabarianha, who helped him improve his timing, technique and musicality. In 2005, he joined Candela Pura Dance Company, led by Miguel Aguirre and his father (Francisco Aguirre).
"Traveling and performing locally inspired me to improve my dancing after seeing so many great dancers and performers," he remembers.
Demetrio is known for his unique smooth/sensual way of dancing and is now a Director of the training team at Que Rico Dance Co. directed by Jorge Contreras. Demetrio was a part of Bachata Caliente Dance Company for 2 years where he had much of his training by Jorge Contreras and Leslie Ferreira. "Being a member of Bachata Caliente has helped me take my dancing and teaching to the next level," he says. Demetrio continues to dance and perform, focusing on teaching "Sensual Dominican Style" Bachata and Salsa.
"Sooo Naaasty!"

Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Alejandro Bouza moved to NY in 2002. Upon arrival, he began his dance education at Dance New York. It was there that he focused on the American and Latin ballroom curriculum, both as a student and shortly afterward, as an assistant Instructor.
Later, Alejandro chose to focus more specifically on Salsa, eventually coming to adopt Cuban Style Salsa as his own through Casino and Rueda. Over the past several years, he has taken numerous Cuban Workshops and Classes, both nationally and internationally, and he continues learning every day.
Alejandro performed for 2 years with the NYC based Rueda de Casino group Fuakata. Notable appearances with this group include performances at the San Francisco Salsa Rueda Festival and Columbia University, as part of an annual Latin heritage festival. And taught for Salsa International for serveral years.
Alejandro is also a Latin music DJ and promoter and is known for bringing the Salsa and Casino communities together and hosting several dance events each month in NYC. He also directs and choreographs the NYC based cuban performance group Cubatina.
Alejandro is featured yearly as a DJ and Instructor in several International events as the San Francisco Rueda Festival, Miami Rueda Congress, Vancouver Rueda Congress, Palm Springs Salsa Congress, Salsatlanta 10, New Jersey International Salsa Songress, Burn the Floor Wkend, DC Bachata Congress, NY Salsa Congress and More. He also danced on stage for Summerstage held at central park for the biggest names in the bachata industry. In June 2010 he was invited to teach, DJ and perform in Tokyo by Nipori Salud.
In between traveling to Salsa/Casino Congresses, teaching workshops, DJing from coast to coast, rehearsing, and performing, Alejandro also teaches widely popular Casino/Rueda and Bachata classes in the Tri-State area and in NYC.
Alejandro Currently teaches regularly Bachata at Piel Canela Dance Company and directs a widely popular Rueda de Casino program in the same school. He also hosts and DJs the only regular Bachata event in NYC "Bachateame Mama" and "Latin Sundays at LCL"

Samy El Magico from France is a dance instructor, promoter and the founder of the Tempo Latino Academy in Troyes close to Paris. His school has 12 dance genres (Salsa cubaine, Bachata, Kizomba, Flamenco, Danse Orientale, Ragga, Hip-Hop, Danse Contemporaine, Danse Africaine, Zumba, Kuduro Décalé, Théâtre) and 40 weekly workshop hours and they are well-known of their teaching methods.
Samy started 2001 in Paris as a DJ and event organizer. The art director of the "Cote Cote" stores launched an innovative concept in the Parisian shop windows like Rivoli in Champs Elysees to make him famous. Being illuminated in the Paris streets with French touch, his career raised to the biggest parties of Paris (stars, duplex, palladium bus, planet Hollywood).
Samy established 2006 the 1st Latin Club of the Latin Quarter area and started to teach Latin dances. He focused on 100% latin atmosphere. He was the first one to teach bachata in that area. Samy has organized numerous Afro and Latin events in France: DominGo Loco, Home Of Bachata, Lady Loca and other festivals, concerts and show cases.
Samy teaches with great passion. His teaching skills are pedagocical and fun. Samy is a long term bachata instructor. He knows the autentic Dominican style and also the Bachata Urbana with a lot of shines. Samy's passion led him to Santo Domingo to learn the Dominican culture and dancing. Now he works in close co-operation with several artists, instructors and bands.
You can find Samy from the biggest events and festival in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Belgium, Dominican Republic and soon also in United States!

Jose Maldonado from Puerto Rico is the owner & founder of PasoFino Latin Dance Studio. An UMASS graduated Engineer with 5 US Pattent, Jose has been teaching and performing since 1999. His passion, background and education as a dancer (influenced by Afro Cuban, Cha cha, Latin Jazz, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and others), has lent itself to making Jose Maldonado a world reknown choreographer and performer in Latin dance. Jose also teaches and performs around the world in places such as Bermuda, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the US. He has choreographed/performed for television, music videos, and stage, and has worked for well known Latin stars Oscar De Leon, Grupo Niche, Gilberto Santa Rosa, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Luisito Carrion, Guayacan, Ruben Blades, Black Eye Peas and others. He loves to connect with people and always ready with a big smile.

A diverse dance group ranging from the ages of 4 - 25 who all have one thing in common, their passion to entertain,dance & have fun.
Never sticking to just one type of dance Rhythmic Fire likes to perform to many different genres of music. Hip-Hop, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Jazz, Samba & Hispanic Folklore are some of the many dances they train in & perform. Katty Valdivia at only the age of 22 is the Artistic Director, Co-Owner, and Choreographer of Rhythmic Fire Danzers. She has dedicated her time to something she feels is more than a group of dancers, but a family. With the support of her parents Lupe & Bernardo Valdivia, she has achieved many things so far & many more to come. Soon to follow in his sister's foot steps is Bernardo Jr. Valdivia, at age 16 he is starting to realize that dance is a big part of his life & forever will be. Rhythmic Fire is a family&community based group, that have
over-come many road bumps, but have never given up! As a group they have had the opportunity of travelling to teach & perform, some places include Montreal, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Miami, Connecticut, Ireland, & Peru. Their first achievement was the opening of their own dance centre in North York, Toronto. Where they not only train but instruct many different classes. Their second, most recent achievement would have to be the salsa congress they held last year in Niagara Falls, Canada called Chim Pum Callao Congress. An event that they will be hosting ever year in one of the 7 wonders of the world! www.cccongress.com
"KEEP THE HEAT IN THE FEET"

Kathy Reyes grew up developing an incredible passion and talent for dancing. She began her dance training at El Camino College in 2007. It was within this program that she discovered the intensity and adrenaline transmitted through her performance. In 2008 she became a member of Tropical Rhythm Dance Company directed by Luis Aguilar. He assisted Kathy in improving her skills and expanding her ability as a performer. During her involvement as a member of Tropical Rhythm, she had the opportunity to tour for various salsa congresses and competitions. The following year, she began to express herself with the passionate and tender feeling that Bachata transmits throughout her soul. Kathy went full force and began to acquire national attention after winning her first Bachata competition in Los Angeles, and obtaining second place in Bachata at the World Latin Dance, 2010. She truly captivates the hearts of many when she sets foot onto the dance floor and is defined as “Short, Smooth and Sexy” [SSS]! No doubt that her talent is a true gift from God and a blessing for others: dancing with the feet is one thing but dancing with the heart takes one to a whole different level.

Kathy Reyes grew up developing an incredible passion and talent for dancing. She began her dance training at El Camino College in 2007. It was within this program that she discovered the intensity and adrenaline transmitted through her performance. In 2008 she became a member of Tropical Rhythm Dance Company directed by Luis Aguilar. He assisted Kathy in improving her skills and expanding her ability as a performer. During her involvement as a member of Tropical Rhythm, she had the opportunity to tour for various salsa congresses and competitions. The following year, she began to express herself with the passionate and tender feeling that Bachata transmits throughout her soul. Kathy went full force and began to acquire national attention after winning her first Bachata competition in Los Angeles, and obtaining second place in Bachata at the World Latin Dance, 2010. She truly captivates the hearts of many when she sets foot onto the dance floor and is defined as “Short, Smooth and Sexy” [SSS]! No doubt that her talent is a true gift from God and a blessing for others: dancing with the feet is one thing but dancing with the heart takes one to a whole different level.

Mexican born Yesenia Serratos has been evolving as both an interpretive artist and choreographer over a decade of dedicated work in the dance community. Fueled by a passion for dance that began in her native city, Yesenia was drawn to the United States where she continued her dancing in Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary. Beginning her dance career in Chicago, Yesenia performed as member with such companies as: Joel Hall Dancers and Luna Negra Dance Theater. Three years of experience performing and teaching Jazz and Ballet, she decided to continue her dance journey in Los Angeles where she first found Simi Dance Center becoming the Ballet Instructor and Choreographer, she also became a member of the companies Los Angeles Choreographers and Dancers and Media City Ballet as a performer and instructor all around LA area. Yesenia has trained in many other different styles of dance, including salsa, cha cha, ballroom, and hustle. She has performed in different theatres in LA including the Kodak Theatre, Greek Theatre, Nokia Theatre LA Live, and the Gibson Amphitheater at Universal CityWalk. She recently teaches, performs, and competes in salsa, cha cha, hustle, and ballroom dances with her dance partner Raul Santiago. Yesenia has found a passion for Latin Jazz, a fusion of the vibrant jazz technique and latin rhythms, performing, teaching and choreographing.

Arden Ebalo, Los Angeles and Orange County
· Started dancing Salsa in 2006 and Bachata 2007. Really got into Bachata early 2010.
· Current resident Bachata instructor at The Granada (Alhambra), Salchata instructor at Vasilios Club (Downey) and Quest Dance Studio, the home of America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3 Champions “Quest Crew”
· Director of his own dance team called QUEST SALCHATA CREW – who’s performed in various local hot spots, Monterey and Arizona.

Frederic Donatien was bitten by the dance bug since his tender childhood. Belonging to Martinique, he inherits the love of music and the passion of dance. He defines dance as the pleasure to melt in music rhythms and to express his feeling with the body. Frederic loves to communicate his passion and his knowledge to his students. He is especially known for the quality and the dynamism of his teaching. He delivers his teaching in several dancing schools and training courses in different city in France and throughout the world. He also takes part in more than one bachata and salsa dance shows and he is as also known as a party planner, a deejay and an organizer of the best Latino Tropicale events of the capital. With his association, Caribbean Cocktail, he helps to promote the Latin and tropical music.