Choreographer
Costume Coordinator
Performer
Teacher / Dance Instructor
With over 9 years experience in
Latin dancing from teaching at Salsa Rhythm 5 years ago
to performing as a troupe member at Street Latin for 3 years
and now Danza Latina. With her fiery style she has proven
to be one of the best all round performance latin dancer
in New Zealand. On her off time from studying and dancing
salsa she has also been a performance cheerleader for NPC
and currently the Crusader Canterbury Rugby team.
I'an has taught around the country and some
internationally and is part of
the 'Salsa Masters Teacher Training Programme' by Oliver
Pineda from Australia.
Dance Styles
Street Latin,
Puerto Rican, Cuban, NY, LA Salsa,Samba, Axe, Lambada, Latin
funk, Salsa, Merengue, Cha cha cha & Hip Hop.
International Dance Instructors learnt from;
Albena (Brazil), Oliver Pineda & Luda, Jamie Jesus & Lil Liz, Giancarlo & Marsha, Super Mario & Susanna Montero, David Paris, Edie “The Salsa Freak”, Al “Liquidsilver” Espinoza,Orod & Dessie and many more.
National Dance Instructors learnt from;
Vivio & Gredis, Andrew Robertson, Paul & Linda (Latin Fever), Angela Douglas & Dave, Gino & Stanley.
Latin Performance Experience:
• Brazilian Fiesta at the Garage 2006
• Mexican Cafe 2005-2006
• Lyn Woods Fashion show 2005
• Festival of Flowers CHCH SQ 2005
• The Loaded Hog
Regularly
..(Samba, Axe & Salsa) 2001-2005
• Tall Blacks games, Westpac Centre 2004
• Warners, Baileys 2002-2004
• Jose Feliciano concert (town hall) 2003
• Queenstown Winter Fest 2002-2003
• Cancer Society Ball (Convention Centre)
2003
• Blues Brues and Barbeque 2003
• Festival of Romance 2003
• Summer Festival 2003
• Numerous Wedding performances
• Numerous corporate functions
• Civic Theatre Latin Show (Samba) 2001
...
and many more...
Non latin performances Include:
• Jade Stadium
• All Blacks games - Cathedral Square 2005
• Holy Grail 2003-2006
• Tiger Beer Launch 2005
• University of Canterbury Opening Ceremony 2005
• Placemakers corporate function at Convention Centre 2005
• SuperCross at Westpac Trust Stadium 2004 and 2005
• Annie Crummer back up dancer 2003
• Various smaller corporate functions..
... and many more...
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