ANUAR CANAS - has been part of Latin Dancing scene since arriving to London in 1985 from Cali Colombia. Anuar's first UK performance was for "Colombian Volcano Appeal", charity concert taking place in the Royal Albert Hall with participation of major rock and pop stars. Winner of six UK Salsa competitions 1993-1995, dancer and teacher in his own right he exposes diversity of Latin Dance with his unique style.
LARISA
BALOGH - Born in former USSR Larisa had surely very wide cultural
upbringing. She was performing with different folkloric dance groups
from very early age, before moving into competitive Latin-American
dancing at the age of 12. Winner of Latin-American competitions in
Russia and Czechoslovakia, having enjoyed successful dance carreer in
St.Petersburg and Bratislava Larisa transferred her passion for Latin
dance into Salsa.
Their potent fusion of Latin influences has continued to develop since creating a partnership in 1995 when they were offered an entertainment contract at "Down Mexico Way". Since then they have taught and performed Latin Dance and Salsa nationally and internationally, with televised sequences on Channel 4's "Capital Woman" and Son Sabor Galavision, the International Latin Music Channel. Some of their other credits include:
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Teaching and performing at the popular Pontins Salsa weekends
* Workshops and shows for the "Country Courage" weekend sponsored by Courage beer
* Showcases for Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre as part of their summer dance programme;
* Masterclasses and entertainment for Holmes Place, David Lloyds, John Lewis Partnership, GlaxoSmithKline
* Children Workshops at various schools across the country
* Teaching, shows and Carnival float choreographies for Festival del Pueblo
* Choreographing Rueda for Tropicana Competition
* Congress in Skien, Norway
* Congress in Prague, Czech Republique
* Congress in Hensilborg, Sweden
* Festival in Goteborg, Sweden
With "Yurupari" Dance Co they have maintained their folk dance roots, performing nationwide at major Festivals. Their latest accolade was for a performance in Canterbury cathedral for the 13th Lambeth Conference, attended by Prince Charles and 300 Archbishops from around the world, all the LONDON festivals including Carnaval del Pueblo.
Their performances have been televised in "Capital Woman" programme on Channel 4, Carlton TV, SKY TV, and on "Son Sabor Galavision", a Latin music channel which transmits all over the world.
Their potent fusion of Latin influences has continued to develop since creating a partnership in 1995 when they were offered an entertainment contract at "Down Mexico Way". Since then they have taught and performed Latin Dance and Salsa nationally and internationally, with televised sequences on Channel 4's "Capital Woman" and Son Sabor Galavision, the International Latin Music Channel. Some of their other credits include:
For bookings, please call:
Salsa Direct: 020-8808 4290or email: info@salsadirect.co.uk