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Born in Italy. At 12 years old his father convinces him to start taking Ballroom classes. He starts to participate in many competitions. Later on he meets and enters the world of salsa. After years of long learning and traveling, in 2006 he decides to start his own path and discover HIS unique essence. In August of that same year he took the opportunity to exhibit his talent in New York. Sharing the stage with the Master of masters Eddie Torres. From there, his fine and elegant style, with this absolute New York's tendency- Also the influence of all the artists that had contributed in his career but overall, his infallible creativity and innovation makes him one of the most talented and important choreographers and performers in all around the world.

"Neeraj Maskara is a popular name in the world of salsa across the world. He has been dancing salsa for 9 years and has become one of the most sought after artists in salsa congresses. As a performer, he captures his audience with incredible style, music interpretation and energy. As a teacher he always managers to communicate his unique style of dancing to any group of people. He is entertaining, friendly and brings his unique personality and teaching style to all his workshops. As a social dancer, you can always find Neeraj having fun on the dancefloor and leading any girl with perfect technique, style and musicality. Many of you have seen Neeraj, attended his workshops, seen him perform or danced with him on one of several congresses he is attending every year across Europe. We are now excited about having him in Cyprus for the first time."
 
 
His partner Gosia Kulpa is from Poland. Gosia is a trained dancer since the age of 6 with a background in Ballet, Modern Jazz, Contemporary and Salsa. She is well known as a performer as well as an excellent social dancer who combines creative styling moves while following a lead flawlessly. She is easily recognized as a smiling, friendly and energetic dancer at any party.

Remarkable dancer, instructor, choreographer, and teacher. He is admired for his incredible temperament, charisma and the ease with which he moves. Mek is acknowledged specialist in both ballroom and latin dances. He specializes in NY style mambo and especially in so-called isolations (body movement with basics of dunham technic), which he effectively brings into his classes with diverse dance groups. For over ten years, Mek has drawn inspiration and gained experience in the following areas of dance: modern dance and modern jazz, mambo, salsa and hip-hop. Perfectionism, artistic skills, openness to new directions in dance movement provokes his constant development and the desire to tap new forms of art. Recognized in Poland and throughout the world as leader of "The Salsa Kings" www.salsa.com.pl.

His dance career began with a longer experience with the ballroom dance. He ...rapidly developed to the level, in which he decided that he also wants to challenge himself in other styles of dance, such as: ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, belly dancing, afro, poping, street dance, and finally - salsa! - and as it happened before, he didn't stay unnoticed among Kraków salseros.

His talent was noticed by the celebrities representing this dance style and in 2006 he got an offer to join one of the most famous Polish salsa dance formations - Salsa Sabrosa. Before joining Black&White he had been working with the majority of then existing salsa schools in Kraków, and finally in 2007 started his own, co-founded school.

Mark-Anthony originally from Toronto has performed and conducted salsa workshops all over the world and in 2005 he formed his new dance company called MAS Mambo Dance Company. He has recently relocated to Stockholm, Sweden where he has trained a new group of dancers to represent MAS Mambo.

He has a deep passion for music and dancing which can be seen on the dance floor and stage. He’s very creative, and demonstrates a high level of musicality when he dances. Mark-Anthony’s technique, body movements, control, creative shines, turn patterns. He specialize in dancing On2 but he also dances On1 which makes him a unique talent in the salsa world and he continues to strive for excellence.

Always remember, without salsa music…we won’t be dancing to its beautiful sound, please show the musicians who keep us on the dance floor your appreciation!

Beata and Gabriel, a dance couple Clave4ever from Slovakia (Bratislava)
 
Have been dancing salsa and chachacha for 4 years. They have been performing and teaching in some different countries like Czech republik, Poland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Swizzerland, Spain but also almost everywhere in Slovakia.Thanks to their master Leo Jesus Garcia they started to dance Salsa New York palladium which they would like to present with their choreography "Wild Cat Salsa", which is story about indian and wild cat.

They would like to give people with their dancing happiness, fun, interest and different view on dance. Dancing with symbiosy of music, steps and bodymovement.
Breath with dance, watch with dance, walk with dance, talk with dance... Dance with everything.

They are the Salsa champion of Turkey in 2009. They are a couple who have succssefuly synthesized Salsa with their experiences in Latin American Dances and Contemporary Dance, they are a couple that succeeded to be a name desired for many salsa festival and salsa congress with their choreographies supported by strong musical background. They organized Salsa Castle Dance group in 2004 and they served to society and made them love the dance.

They are Senol V. GULMEZ and Nur OZKAN

hey have been dancing together for 7 years. Nur OZKAN had graduated from music department of high school and university. Senol GULMEZ has been interested in music for many years, that’s why their choreographies are very strong in terms of musicality…
Salsa Castle has been supporting Salsa Jam İn Cyprus since the first day of that great work...

Shay Zigi & Oshrat Elkeslassie are two professional salsa dancers who have been dancing for over 10 years and are well known in the Israeli salsa scene. They are the co - presenters of the Israeli Med Salsa Congress.
Shay & Oshrat have many years experience with Latin dancing as well as backgrounds in jazz, ballet and hip hop dancing.
In 2009 they established a dance group called 'Fire Dancers'.
'Fire Dancers' dance in the style of "Mambo On2" or "New York style". 'Fire Dancers' audience is privy to expressive body movement, a specific technique and a strong connection to the infectious salsa beat.
Shay is considered an expert in ‘New York Style’ and leads numerous workshops around Israel. Shay is especially known for his unique body movements and dancing style and it is easy to see his passion when he is on the stage..

These young dancers who live the soul of salsa within all around their bodies maintain their dance lives in Antalya.

Utku is 22 and Büşra is 20.The couple who took their first salsa steps in different dancer groups and in different organizations didn’t know each other for a very long time.

Utku and Büşra finally found each other in the summer of 2009 and the minute they started dancing together, they knew that they were meant to be true partners for each other both in romance and dance. 1 year later Utku started to dance at Los Diablos which has been Büşra's dance team for 4 years. The couple always pays great attention to be original and reformist when they are creating their choreographies. They have adopted New York Style Salsa and they teach, compete and perform at national and international events successfully.

Ela is a young, passionate dancer, who discovered salsa in 2007 and who has, ever since, participated in numerous congresses and festivals around Europe (Athens, Sofia, Barcelona, Zurich and London, to name just a few). There she had the opportunity to learn and take classes from great names of the salsa world, like Magna Gopal, Yamulee, Hacha y Machete and many others. After dancing on1 for a while, she discovered mambo in the fall of 2008, and, since then, her passion and dedication for this style have been constantly increasing. Ela is also a member of SG1, the Salsa Galaxy Dance Company dance deam, that performs in all major salsa events in Romania and also abroad. Her style, energy and speed make her one of the craziest presences on the dancefloor.

www.salsagalaxy.com