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Performers and Dance Companies

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Ashley Barba & Eddie Sadiwa
Los Angeles/Pico Rivera, California, U.S.A.

3rd place winnder, 2008 Mayan Salsa Champion, Amateur Division

Cabio Sile Dance Company
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Diana Sanchez.

Cabio Sile Dance Company based in Los Angeles California was founded by Diana Sanchez in September of 2006. The Team has performed in several events such as L.A. Salsa Congress, Las Vegas Salsa Congress, Hawaii Salsa Festival, Utah Salsa Congress, La Fiesta Del Barrio, Spirit of the Dance and Salsa Extravaganza, among others. We all come from different cultures and backgrounds and is one thing that keep us together DANCE! Our name Cabio Sile or "Cabio Sile Shango" is how you salute Shango the Orisha of thunder, the drums and dance.

Casineros con Ache
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.

Group of amateur, social Casino Rueda dancers by Rueda in the Park. Directed by Tania de la Pena.

Christina Haggerty and Mike Ticas
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Mike has been dancing in the Los Angeles salsa scene since 1992. Christina's love for salsa brought her to Los Angeles in the year 2000. Mike and Christina met each other in Salsa In The Mix dance group where they traveled and performed for 5 years. These two choreograph dynamic dance numbers that combine many music and dance styles with lively salsa music and choreography. Their styles range from mysterious heavily themed routines such as Vogue (Salsa in the Mix), to more traditional salsa and Cha Cha Cha routines. All their shows captivate the audience with hair-raising tricks, lifts, dips and turn combinations.

Their hard work and dedication have paid off with performances in television & films; most recently seen on the CBS series "CANE." They love to travel to Salsa festivals, professional competitions and events all over the United States and abroad; their latest tour was to The Philippines, Thailand, and Australia. Currently, they keep busy performing and teaching in and out of Los Angeles to share their knowledge and spread their passion for music and dance.

Salsa Extravaganza is proud to present Christina and Mike every year at both Summer and New Year's Salsa Extravaganza.

Cindy's Steppin out Dancing Duo
Riverside, California, U.S.A.

This will be the teams third performance within less than a year: an elegant ballroom performance with a little spicy Latin kick at the end.

Danzanna Productions
Riverside, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Angela J. Quiroz

Danzanna Productions has now been together for a year, under the direction of Angie Quiroz. With such a wide variety of styles, each dancer brings something different to the company. We're not just a salsa dance company… We also incorporate other dances such as, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Cha-Cha, Tango, Swing, and many more. We are known for our creativeness and musicality. This is how we formed Danzanna Productions… 'Together We Dance'.

Espie Hernandez & William Vassili
Orange County, California, U.S.A. & Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

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Esteban Conde & Julie Goldman
Newport Beach, California, U.S.A.

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La Cosa Nuestra
Los Angeles, California, USA

Directed by Johnny Vargas

Detailed bio coming soon on this confirmed staff.

Ladies of Rumbanana
Chavallier, Oregon, U.S.A. / International

Directed by Mike and Simona.

The Ladies of Rumbanana are an all-girl group from Corvallis, Oregon that is known for shaking it and working it. Their routines are a combination of hip-hop and salsa. This group is an extension of the main group - Rumbanana.

Los Salseros Inquietos
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.

Directed by William Carpenter

Magic Mambo Dance Company
Mexico / Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Jose Chavarria.

1st Place Winner, 2007 Mayan Team Showdown Competition Champions

Mambo, Inc.
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Roselle Angellano.

Established in 2003, Mambo Inc is the only active On2 group in the Los Angeles Area.

Known for our all around excellence in instruction, our goal is to train dancers to Perform and Social Dance to the best of their ability.

Promoting and supporting the NY On2 tradition! Inspired by Eddie Torres. Directed by Roselle Angellano.

Miluette Nalin & Tanner Richie
Kumara Center for the Arts, Dance & Etiquette
Burbank, California, U.S.A

Miluette Nalin, is an awarded actress (“LA City, Young Latinos Raising Star 2002” recipient), dancer, Model and a Gymnast (level 6) Champion. She is a third generation performer, and was featured in several awarded films including, "No Turning Back" and has done a number of TV commercials including: Kraft, Mattel, Digital TV, Bravo TV and magazine covers such as; “Everything Barbie.” She recently appeared in Nickelodeon's "Just Jordan" and Bravo promos, among others. In addition she teaches Gymnastic at YMCA and is currently an instructor at the Kumaras Center.

Tanner Richie, is an actor/singer/dancer. He played Cole in the feature film Family (2006), a thriller in which father and son pick up a hitchhiker and soon everything is not what it first seemed. Tanner was also booked for the role of Simon Stevens in the Hallmark TV movie Love's Unending Legacy (2007). He won first place in the singing competition at the Norco County Fair in 2004. At the age of 9, he appeared as Gavroche in the traveling international Broadway production of Les Miserables. He performed all over the United States and also in Shanghai, China, for three weeks, and Seoul, Korea, for four weeks. In 2006 he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for the Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) as Guest Starring Young Actor for Nip/Tuck 2005. At 13, he began working on his private pilot's licence and is building up his flying log.

Miluette and Tanner will be representing the dance studio, Kumaras Center for the Arts, Dance & Etiquette based in Burbank, California.

Phayz
Santa Monca, California, U.S.A

Directed by Jerry Gabaldon.

Detailed bio coming soon on this confirmed staff.

Positive Energy Dance Company
San Diego, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Michael and Camille.

Michael Saltus, a navy brat, realized as a child how to adapt to each new environment his family moved into. This would help create the very outgoing personality he now has. As a child he would find discipline and a stong work ethic in the farm country. Here breaking horses would teach him balance later used for sports and dancing. But the most important reason he feels has helped him in his journey into the dance world is hitting the gym. The hard work and long hours here has given him a healthier life style and kept him injury free. It has also enabled him to play three sports in high school, two in college and dance still today. All the team experiences has taught him a lot with growth of his own dance company.......He would start dancing Western Jitterbug at the end of high school and into college. Thus, being introduced for the first time to tricks and lifts. While playing football and track for the Griz at the University of Montana, Michael started taking jazz for flexibility and balance. The UofM would also bring him a BA in Psychology and start him with his other passion, acting. It wasn't until he moved to San Diego that he started dancing and performing with the Pacific Repertoire Jazz and Ballet Company, here he learned par a deu (ballet partnering). It was also at this time he would venture more into acting and modeling. Over the next few years he would be with several different acting agencies. Experiencing student and independent films and commercials.......By 2000, he had given all these dances including ballroom a chance but it was salsa that would match his true energy and passion. His first night meeting Camille Yannantuono in a club was all it took to realize they fit. They would start competing and dancing daily and are still going strong today. Michael wanted to learn and grow from others so he joined several teams. Rumba Rica in 2002, followed by Majesty in Motion 2003 and Son y Pasos 2004. He would learn the philosophies and styles from each director for dancing on 1 and on 2........It wasn't until 2005 Michael and his partner Camille would start their own company, Positive Energy Dance. The company currently performs salsa as well as fusion of salsa with-Waltz, Argentina Tango, Swing, hip-hop and others. Positive Energy is one the largest Salsa Companies in San Diego with a total of 30 members and 5 choreographers. +Energy is also one of top performing companies with over 200 shows in less than 2 years.

Ritmo y Sabor
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Carmen Bambaren.

Detailed bio coming soon on this confirmed staff.

Rumbanana Salsa Group
Chavallier, Oregon, U.S.A. / International

Directed by Mike and Simona

From Portland to Philadelphia, to Honolulu to Houston - Mike and Simona are spreading their love of Casino Salsa.

They started Rumbanana Salsa Group in January 2000 as a way to promote Cuban Salsa dancing in the Pacific Northwest. Both have been dancing, performing, choreographing and teaching Salsa for more than 12 years. Their focus for the past 8 years has been Casino Style Salsa. By carefully studying Cuban dancers, as well as key dancers from Miami, Mike and Simona have brought true Casino Salsa to hundreds of people around the world.

Their teaching ranges from small classes to 100+ people workshops. Not only are their workshops and classes filled with meaningful information, but they also make it fun and exciting to learn.

Teaching venues have included their own classes in the Northwest, as well as workshops at national events, such as the Houston Salsa Congress, Palm Springs Salsa Congress, Chicago International Salsa Congress, Salsa Rueda Competition in Vancouver, BC, Philadelphia Salsa Congress, Honolulu Salsathon and many others.

Rueda4Fun
Los Angeles, CA, USA

Directed by Damon Webber. Featuring two teams this year: (1) Intermediate Casineros Team (2) Advanced Casineros Team.

Detailed bio coming soon on this confirmed staff.

Salsabor Y Caché
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Rogelio Moreno.

Salsabor Y Caché dance company was formed in 1997 when director, Rogelio Moreno was able to realize his long time aspiration to direct a company of salsa dancers. Rogelio took a unique approach to selecting his dancers and decided to recruit people that were mostly untrained and inexperienced, but were dedicated and had a strong love and passion for salsa music and dance. Dancers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities such as Cuban, Central American, South American, Mexican and American were selected to form what was to become one of the most successful and dynamic dance companies in the world.

Rogelio trained his dancers tirelessly and diligently, working late nights and many hours each week until his once novice dancers began to transform into skilled and confident performers. Rogelio’s success during this period was due in large part to his persistence as a director, his skill and unique talent as a choreographer and the will and of his dancers.

In July of 1998 the young but enthusiastic company had their first big break performing in front of thousands of people at the Puerto Rican Salsa Congress. As newcomers to Puerto Rico and the international salsa circuit, Salsabor Y Caché made an unforgettable impression, not only on the many spectators but also on the world’s best dancers, choreographers and promoters.

Today Salsabor Y Caché is known in the U.S. and internationally as one of the most unique, elegant and sought after dance companies in the world. The company has a broad and exciting repertoire that continues to grow, yet always exemplies the elegant style and feeling that Salsabor Y Caché has become famous for. Rogelio and Salsabor Y Caché continue to perform and teach throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America and the US. The company’s dancers are now some of the most successful and in demand instructors and performers around. And while its dancers are no longer novices, Salsabor Y Caché maintains the belief that it is not just training, but also a true passion and love for salsa music and dance that makes the best dancers.

Rogelio’s inspired vision, creative spirit and ability as a dancer and choreographer continue to propel Salsabor Y Caché ever higher. Today Salsabor Y Caché takes pride in striving to embody what it was first named for; the true flavor and elegance of salsa.

Salsa Caliente
Oxnard, California, USA

Directed by Jesse "Chuy" Rodriguez

Detailed bio coming soon on this confirmed staff.

Salsa Feroz
Pasadena, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Arlene Santos & Francisco Bugarin.

Detailed bio coming soon on this confirmed staff.

Salsa Mania
San Francisco, California, U.S.A. / International

Directed by John Narvaez & Liz Rojas.

Salsamania Dance Company began in 2000 with two strong, passionate dancers and a dream to spread their love of salsa - John Narvaez and Liz Rojas. SalsaMania Dance Co., which is now a 60-member salsa troupe, is one of the seven Bay Area troupes that pop up every now and then to spin, shine, dip and shake to the sounds of rhythmic music, leaving the bay Area audiences wide-eyed and screaming with delight. Salsamania Dance Company is in particular known for its flamboyant spirit, fast footwork, flashy and complicated patterns. This incredible group has participated in many salsa congresses locally and worldwide.

Salsa Inferno Dance
San Diego, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Tony & Maria Caligagan.

Tony and Maria's teaching style incorporates techniques in body control for turns and spins. Use of arms and body styling from classical training with an emphasis on sound partnering technique. Their influence in salsa have been from contemporary greats. Going directly to the source in New York they have studied with (The original Mambo King) Eddie Torres and several L.A. salsa greats. Tony is currently a guest writer for "La Sonrisa Latina" salsa / latin dance magazine , writing instructional articles on salsa techniques and creating new approaches to learning partner dance. Tony currently is also promoting Special events in the Latin community and has hired over two dozen different salsa bands while promoting the Sizzlin Salsa Saturday at Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort. Tony and Maria have 4 wonderful children, Logan, Austin, Amara, and Grace.

Salsa Inferno Dance is an extension of both Heatwave Productions (Corporate event entertainment company) and Tony and Maria Caligagan's progressive teaching style. Salsa Inferno has been in existence for over 6 years now with Hallmark performance for the San Diego Area dance alliance, San Diego Symphony, Artwalk, various fundraisers, special events and all local salsa clubs. Tony and Maria utilize their diverse dance background to create classic salsa routines and theatrical routines while challenging each dancer to reach their full potential in a positive environment.

The Dance Family
Pasadena, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Francisco & Stacey Martinez

Detailed bio coming soon on this confirmed staff.

Tropical Rhythm
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Luis Aguilar a.k.a. DJ Zonik.

Professional Dance Company from Luis Aguilar a.k.a. DJ Zonik, 2007 Mayan Champion, Amatuer Division.

UniCo SuBito
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A.

Directed by Shu-Jon Mao.

Detailed bio coming soon on this confirmed staff.

Vassili
Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

Vassili is a full time dancer and musician, who has performed and taught all over the world. He has also studied music and dance in places like Columbia, Morocco, Spain and Turkey. He performs with popular world music and dance ensemble “Children of the Revolution” and runs Salsa Con Todo dance school in Seattle Washington. He focuses heavily on Afro-Latin body movement and musicality.

In addition to his Latin dance performance with Espie Hernandez, Vassili will entertain the guests of Salsa Extravaganza with his special musical performance this summer.