Famous Salsa Dancers

January 25, 2010


New York Style

Eddie Torres (July 3, 1950-)

is one of the most famous salsa dance instructors in the world. He has trained thousands of dancers, including some of the most well known contemporary dancers such as Frankie Martinez and Seaon Brystol. Through his dance school, he has taught thousands of people how to dance salsa in his own distinctive style. He also has a children’s dance program that teaches approximately three hundred students a year.

 Watch Eddie salsa

 

Los Angeles Style

Johnny Vazquez (January 27, 1979; Guadelajara Mexico- )

Johnny is considered the greatest L.A. style dancer today, winning first place at many national and international competitions.

Johnny won 3 years in a row at a professional level salsa competition in Los Angeles. His career as a professional salsa performer and teacher took off. His dance partner at that time was Carolina Sarisola.In 2002 he decided to live in Valencia Spain. He formed his dance group “Johnny Vazquez y su imperia azteca”.

 Watch Johnny salsa

 Afro-Latin

Frankie Martinez (born and raised in Queens, NY)

Frankie Martinez is one of the salsa world’s most well know names as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and founder of the ABAKUA Afro-Latin Dance Company. Martinez was born in Forest Hills, New York and is of Puerto Rican descent.

 Watch Frankie salsa

 

Seaon Bristol

Seaon Bristol, pronounced see-on and often referred to as Seaon Stylist, is a renowned salsa dancer, choreographer, and instructor living in Los Angeles, California. He is probably best known for being a pioneer in the role of being a male follower, a position traditionally reserved for women.

 Watch Seaon salsa

Seaon has been critized by purist salsa dancers as he plays with the gender role.

 

Leon Rose

Leon Rose is a London born Caribbean salsa dancer, instructor, and choreographer who is regarded as one of, if not the best, salsa dancer in the United Kingdom.

 Watch Leon salsa

 Josie Neglia

Known as “Princess of Salsa”, Josie Neglia is recognized as one of the top Salsa stars of the world. She is an outstanding teacher and performer who also knows how to market herself very well. Her 7 instructional Latin dance videos have long become bestsellers all over the world. Josie particularly detected the demand on the market for Salsa instruction. She is a recognized expert when it comes to Latin Style & Technique for Ladies. She acquired a bachelor’s degree in the art of dancing at York University, Toronto and has been dedicated herself to training in ballet, Jazz dance, Ballroom and Latin dancing. Her partner Alvaro Coronel is of Guatemalan and Columbian origins. Josie has a blog of her own.

 

 

Alex da Silva  (March 271968; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-)

                                                         Alex Da Silva is a dancer and choreographer, specializing in Salsa dancing. Da Silva is also known for being a recurring guest choreographer on the Fox TV show So You Think You Can Dance.

 Watch Alex salsa

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View other blog posts.