Vivio Ramos
Instructor
Styles: Afro-Cuban, Cycle of Congo
ORIGINALLY from Guantanamo and Havana, Cuba, Vivio is a world-class dancer, choreographer, teacher and musician who has been running The Cub...
Artists & Performers
Learn from the world's leading experts in Afro-Cuban movement, Timba, and Rueda.
Rafael Ferrer
Instructor
Styles: Afro-Cuban, Casino, Salsa Fusion
RAFAEL from CUBAN☆FUSION was born in Cuba on the eve of Carnival, with dancing and percussion in his soul. Famous for his high-energy, fun t...
Liz Parsons
Instructor
Styles: Cha Cha Cha, Street Style
New Zealand's Masters World Silver Medalist and Multi-national award winner. Liz created Sweet Azucar! Latin Dance in West Auckland in 2012....
Christina Monneron
Instructor
Styles: Ladies Styling, Rumba, Orisha Movement
Internationally trained dancer and cultural ambassador with nearly three decades of experience. Christina founded Australia’s first Cuban Da...
Pablo Salas
Instructor
Styles: Rumba Columbia, Son, Palo
ALL THE WAY from Santiago, Chile, Pablo is the director of Buena Vista Entertainment in Nelson. He shares his passion for Afro-Latin and Car...
Julio
Instructor
Styles: Cubaton, Rueda de Casino, Movement Specialist
A face out of New Zealand dance history, Julio is one of NZ's most senior exponents of Latin dance and its first Salsa champion. A movement ...
Kate Maguire
Instructor
Styles: Afro-Cuban Yemaya, Social Dance, Casino
Director of Salsa ¡Agua! in Tauranga, Kate brings over two decades of experience. Her teaching philosophy centers on connection, confidence,...
Latin Soul Dance
Instructor
Styles: Son, Timba, Rueda
NICHO & GINA are the owners and directors of Latin Soul Dance, based in Queenstown. Nicho, originally from Chile, worked as a professional d...
Gerty
Instructor
Styles: Cuban Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Son
Teaching Salsa and Latin dance in Rotorua for more than 10 years, Gerty focuses on building confidence and style. She loves the simultaneous...
KD Dance
Instructor
Styles: Casino, Rueda, Mambo
Directors David and Katie bring more than 20 years of experience to their Auckland studio. They specialize in Cuban Salsa and Rueda, believi...
VIVA DANCE
Instructor • Performer
Styles: Rueda, Timba, Shines
GONZALO AND NATALIA have been rocking classes at Viva Dance in Auckland. Natalia, originally from Chile, brings deep expertise in Cuban Shin...
Ke Lo Ke
Performer
Styles: Live Timba, Salsa, Son
KE LO KE are back! Live and dynamic on our stage for Salsa Tumbao Auckland 2025. Led by Cuban maestro Vivio, this dynamic 10-piece band fill...
Rueda Club
Instructor
Styles: Casino, Rueda
Auckland's community-driven Rueda de Casino club. Focused on building a strong foundation and a fun social atmosphere for dancers at all lev...
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