Salsa Aotearoa

Italian siblings Jacopo and Linda Tavana have earned acclaim at festivals and congresses worldwide with their funky Mambo, Salsa and Cha Cha Cha. Beloved for their warmth and love of social dancing, they share the joy of the dance floor with everyone.

Born in Havana, Yasim Coronado Veranes grew up immersed in Cuban folkloric traditions and toured the world with Ballet Revolución. He has choreographed for Latin America's finest artists and performed all over the world. Now based in Brisbane at YCV Dance Studio, he teaches Timba, Afro-Cuban and Reggaeton with pure Cuban flavour.

Mariesly Paradelo is one of Cuba's most celebrated salsa dancers and founder of Latinsalseando dance studio in Havana and the Gold Coast. Known for her energetic, fun and inclusive style, she shines in Salsa, Afro, Son and Rumba.

Christchurch's Natasha Frost has danced Salsa since age 11. A champion with multiple international titles from the World Salsa Solo and the Summit Championship, she is at the forefront of Aotearoa’s next generation of Salsa artists, teaching and dancing with joy, precision and passion.

Sydney's Artia Zandian is the director of Alma Dance and Sydney Salsa Classes. He has trained with some of the world's best coaches, competed and performed internationally, and teaches On1, On2 and musicality with a fun and welcoming approach for dancers of every level.

Sydney's Georgina Woods brings infectious energy and elegant styling to Salsa and Bachata. A multiple World Salsa Solo champion and World Latin Dance Cup winner, she has performed and taught across Australia, Asia and the USA. She shares her passion for dance and strong fundamentals with dancers of all levels.

Aotearoa's Ben Hammond is a creative and performance powerhouse who has taken his distinctive Salsa and Bachata worldwide, winning international titles at the Euroson Latino World Championships. His performances are electrifying, his costumes unforgettable, and his teaching fun, high-energy and inclusive.