Zita
ZITA brings a world-class pedigree of elite movement, acrobatics, and rhythm to the dance floor.
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Professional Biography
A former British Gymnastics Champion, Zita represented her country at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, capturing a Team Gold, a Silver medal on Beam, and an Individual All-Around Bronze.
Transitioning her elite athletic background into the performing arts, she trained intensively in aerial circus skills, and African and contemporary dance in London. She performed on the trapeze at the Millennium Dome for the year 2000 celebrations.
In 2001, she joined the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil, performing the high-energy "Fast Track" acrobatic number in the iconic touring show Alegría, which included intensive creative dance and artistic training at Cirque's headquarters in Montreal.
Zita's foundations in ballet and contemporary movement seamlessly translated into a 20-year passion for Salsa. First learning the style in London, she has spent the last two decades performing with Latin dance teams across Auckland.
Deeply embedded in the local rhythm scene, she also plays the shaker for AKSamba, one of Auckland's premier samba performance bands.
When she isn't dancing or playing music, she is tackling endurance sports - currently training for both the New York City and London Marathons.
Zita brings an unmatched understanding of body mechanics, performance presence, and rhythmic expression to Salsa Tumbao, promising an inspiring experience for dancers of all levels.