You are in for a real treat as a wide spectrum of Salsa / latin dance forms are covered by some of most popular dance instructors in Ireland in this marathon of workshops!
Marcelo Ramirez
(Bachata Republic)
Bachata Rebublic is a Dance Collective, who have been teaching in Galway for several years. Mainly focusing on Bachata, they also teach Salsa, Rueda de Casino among other Latin styles. The instructors Marcelo Ramirez and Rocio Morales have performed in several Salsa Events around Ireland, including the 2011 Irish Salsa Awards and Galways infamous Havana Cultura Festival. Marcelo is also an important promoter and DJ in the west of ireland and founding member of this "Summer Salsa Weekender" event
Anthony AuffretAnthony was born in Brittany, France, where he started dancing at an early age. His first dance steps were taken in Fest Noz (traditional dancing).
By the age of 13 Anthony decided it was time to rebel and learn something "cooler" so he went on to learning Le Rock.
In 1999 Anthony discovered Salsa and got hooked. In 2001 he travelled to Latin America and gained a better understanding of the roots and the culture behind the dance. That same year he started competing with his partner Coral Perez Garcia.
In 2002 they represented Ireland as semi-finalists in the World Salsa Championships in Miami. Anthony created SalsaNation dance company in 2002.
He teaches L.A. style. He beleives that as a Salsa teachers is primary mission is to convey his love of the music and dance. The learning process should always be fun.
Kathleen FarrellyWe are delighted to confirm kathleen for this weekend,
Based in Cork Kathleen teaches LA Style.
Alain Pezeron
“DJ FRENCHY” Alain was born in Paris, France, but his heart lies with Guadeloupe (French West-Indies) where he started dancing Zouk socially at an early age. Alain spent 10 years in the state of Georgia, USA where he was performing in many "Step Shows" with his fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity, Inc. He even appeared in a Movie on Stepping, "Soul Steppers" shot in Philadelphia. In 2004, Alain discovered Salsa and got hooked, but didn't start dancing seriously until 2006 when he arrived in Ireland. Since then, he developed his passion for salsa by participating in many congresses and started to DJ all latin music (Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, zouk….). Best Known as DJ Frenchy, Alain gained a better understanding of the history and culture behind the dance by studying the music he is playing. DJ Frenchy made several guest appearances playing music in the St Patrick salsa congress, Salsa Bonanza congress in Cork, Irish salsa congress and many more!
Alain's theory about salsa is all about "having fun with your partner and the music".
Where Alain goes, be prepared to have fun Line-ups!
Thomas Doherty Tom burst onto the salsa scene in 2007 and transformed the face of Midlands salsa. He is quickly gaining a reputation as one of Ireland's most well known and respected Latin dance instructors, performers, and choreographers.
Tom has danced competitively, and performs regularly both nationally and internationally.
In 2010 he founded Bachata Ireland.
He has trained intensively in the "MetaMovements" method for teaching and dancing, created by Anara Frank, the lady he credits as being "the best teacher in the world!"
He is know for his creativity, musicality, connection, and smooth leading techniques.
Tom is currently working with his partner Marcela to develop what they call "the next generation of Irish salsa" the Synergistic Salsa method.
"I question everything I learn, to not only understand how everything works, but also, to strip out that which doesn't work. I urge every student to do the same. I have had to unlearn many things, because on reflection, they just didn't make logical sense, but they have become gospel because they have been taught like that for years"
Tom teachers regular weekly classes, as well as teaching at events both nationally and internationally.