Selected performers
from 2008
Take a look below to see the couples/teams selected by Albert Torres and Jaime Jesus at the International Salsa Selections at the 2008 NZ Pacific Salsa Congress
Coco and Audrey
Selected by Albert for the World Salsa Championships, Jorge (Coco) and Audrey have been dancing together for 2 months. Coco has been dancing Salsa since he can remember, but Audrey just learnt Salsa 6 months ago with a bakground of hip-hop. They're the recipients of the free flight to USA provided by the Congress. |
Riki and Amelia
Also selected by Albert for the World Salsa Championships, Riki is based in Christchurch teaching salsa/bachata. The youthful Amelia has a latin/ballroom background and together they make a great combination. They are known as "Nirico Mambo". |
Soul Fuego
Selected by Albert to perform at the World Salsa Championships, Soul Fuego Pacific (The Inner FIRE from the Pacific) was formed 1 year ago.
The Team is Choreographed & Directed by Stayz. The Team of Saione, Ian, Stayz, Pauline, Catherine, Ia'n, Felisse & Lera are all great friends who formed this group to be positive role models to inspire youth within NZ salsa. All members actively teach & promote salsa within schools and to the Salsa Community. |
Salsa con Coco Students Team
Also selected by Albert to perform at the World Salsa Championships, and selected by Jaime to perform at the Sydney Salsa Congress, this team has been representing the school in South Auckland since July 2007. Being gathered together for the fun and love of Salsa they will share this with New Zealand and the rest of the world. |
Roopu Rueda
A special selection for the LA Salsa Congress, and selected by Jaime to perform at the Sydney Salsa Congress. |
Salsa Groove
Selected by Jaime to perform at the Sydney Salsa Congress, Salsa Groove - Performance Team Nelson are Choregraphed & Directed by Stayz. They are the Current South Island Salsa Champions and have enjoyed performing locally in Nelson & Blenheim. The team has been dancing together for 10 months and has enjoyed the family feel and opportunity that salsa has given. The Salsa Groove Dance Company was founded and directed by Annie. |
Latin Fire
Selected by Jaime to perform at the Sydney Salsa Congress, The Latin Fire Dance Troupe is dynamic, energetic, shows a high skill level of Salsa & we have great fun doing it!! Previous teams have also been selected to perform at the Sydney Salsa Congress in 2007 and 2008. |
