SALSA SENSATION WEEKLY GUEST TEACHERS FOR 2008
ROBERT CHARLEMAGNE
Salsa Sensation is proud to announce that Robert Charlemagne will be joining us EVERY SUNDAY at Dance Junction teaching Intermediate / Advanced Salsa classes.
Started teaching in 1992, combining his knowledge from a professional contemporary, jazz background with a mix of New York, Cuban and L.A. style to create a funky fresh new look to Salsa. Robert started out with a class of 5 pupils at the University College of London as a paid teacher working one day a week. In 1993, Robert entered the UK Salsa competition and came second two years in a row.
He then went on to enter the European Salsa Competition in Copenhagen, representing the UK. This is where he realized there is more to Salsa dancing than just moves, and that the way moves wear executed meant a whole lot more. Returning to London a complete Salsa junkie, armed with new moves picked up from experienced dancers and dance teachers from all over the world, Robert became a unique Salsa teacher. Robert has traveled to Greece, Hong Kong, Oslo, France, Gambia, Washington, Bangkok, Holland, Italy and Sweden, (to name a few), teaching workshops around the world. Robert is now considered one of the leading Salsa teachers in the UK, and September 1999 won an award for best teacher in the UK.
FRANK SANTOS & NATALIE BALTAO
Frank and Natalie will be joining us EVERY SUNDAY at Dance Junction teaching Bachata Workshops prior to our regular salsa classes
Frank Santos is one of the hottest new talents on the UK and international salsa scene. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Frank grew up in Italy where he started to develop his talent in dance. With a background in Hip-Hop, Merengue and Bachata acquired from his very own grandfather, Since starting to dance Salsa in 2001, Frank has made appearances on television and stage throughout the UK and Europe and is currently dancing with Leon Rose Project.
Natalie is from a Filipino/English and Spanish background and has been dancing Salsa for nearly 3 years. Natalie is renowned for her grace and perfection and delivers this through her Ladies Styling. She is also a member of the UKs all girl group Duende directed by Andrea Stewart.She has taught and performed throughout the UK and parts of Europe with her dance partner Frank Santos.