(Will be teaching workshops, private lesson, and performing)

Born and raised in Chicago, IL. Dancing since the age of 5, dance has always been apart of Sekou’s life. Performing dance and singing routines with siblings at the age of 8(hip-hop and R&B) it wasn’t until early college years that Sekou was introduced to the world of Salsa/Mambo. First dancing the “Cumbia-style” it wasn’t long before the technical and musical background took over and Sekou began reaching for excellent and proficiency and different ways of expressing himself. Using his background in Jazz/hip-hop and being a classically trained Flutist/composer, Sekou began exploring the art of Salsa dancing.



(Will be teaching workshops, private lesson, and performing)

"Salsa y Control" Dance Company originated from the enjoyment and immense passion for dancing salsa mambo music and from the desire to inspire others to dance.

"Salsa y Control" started as an all male group that set out to share the peace and fulfillment salsa mambo dancing gives the soul. The group was made up of two brothers, Johnny and Andres Giraldo. It was the first and only all male group in Boston. They named themselves after the song "Salsa y Control" by "Los Hermanos Lebron".



(Will be teaching workshops, private lesson, and performing)
Art in Motion Latin Dancers performance group was formed in late 2003 and is based in the Philadelphia/South New Jersey area, with members from New Jersey, Delaware, and Washington DC. This group of energetic, experienced and gifted teachers and performers assembled to share their artistic visions and to create and perform their own choreography. Most of the members are dance instructors and teach salsa at various locations including La Luna Dance Studio, the Starlight Ballroom, local nightclubs, the University of Pennsylvania, and also at venues in Delaware and the Washington DC area. Art in Motion has performed in dance clubs locally, and has performed nationally and internationally. They have performed and taught at 6 Salsa Congresses last year alone. Other accomplishments include various members being featured in MTV's Real World: Philadelphia, in Jill Scott's video "SLIDES", and as back-up dancers for Latin Singer Gloria Allende.




(Will be performing and teaching private lessons)

Salsasteph will be celebrating her 20th year teaching and performing salsa all over the world. She has 2 Latin dance schools in Toronto and currently offers the most comprehensive street salsa dance program in Toronto.



(Will be teaching private lessons)

Jennifer Brown has 24 years of dance experience and has trained in a variety of dance forms including salsa/mambo (as well as other social Latin dance forms) ballet, Modern, jazz, tap, African, and ballroom. Prior to moving to Ithaca, NY, Jennifer taught and performed professionally with SALSAlort Latin Dance and Fitness Company (MA) and Razz M' Tazz Dance Company (NYC). Jennifer has studied salsa/mambo with some of the best instructors in the world. She brings her extensive dance training and love of Latin dance and culture to her teaching.



(Will be performing)

Back in 1999, David Melendez came back from an event saying that he needs a team that would represent him and the Starlite Dance Studio. He always liked the idea of the boy bands and decided to create a dance team that was made up of teenage boys. Six (6) boys were picked and David started working with them and introduced them to the dance world in March of 2000. From the beginning they were a big hit and David instilled in them how to act and be in front of the all adult crowd. Those original boys have moved on to become productive citizens and positive influence to many at the same time being gentlemen at all times..



(Will be performing)

Starlite Dance Studio is home to several talented dance teams - one of which is The Sweethearts. The Sweethearts is an all female dance group comprised of 9 girls ranging in age from 11-18. Originally, David Melendez created the Sweethearts for the purpose of doing one routine – but through perseverance and hard work they’ve made a name for themselves in the mambo scene. Lettie, Theresa, Christina, Heather, Venus, Erika, Walnette, Michelle and Danielle have a passion for dance that pushes them to work hard to accomplish their goals, both in dance and in their education. These girls work well together and their style and energy light up the stages they dance on. The personal bond they share is evident in their performances. Their talent and hard work has truly made them an exceptional team. These girls are true Sweethearts, inside and out.


Also performing:

Inikori Dance Studio Dance Team

Inikori Dance Studio Teen Class

Enixe Dance Company (New York City) Tentative.


Performers and instructors are subject to change without prior notice.