Malaysian 4th Annual East Coast Salsa Festival

The heatwave has returned.... if you are not here, you are missing a blast!"

Yes, the time is almost here where we get lessons from some of the best instructors in the world, get to party with some of the best dancers in Malaysia and possibly the world, and listen to some of the best DJ's spinning the clave grooves. The time is almost upon us as we count down to festival ....... at Cherating !

Well, if you are not even considering of going, I'd like to show you what you will be missing ...

Internationally Acclaimed Instructors and World Renown Performers.

Thomas Guerrero - Santo Rico, USA

Tomas is the Director and President of the world famous Santo Rico. Along with being the pioneer of the world famous Santo Rico spinning technique, Tomas has worked and performed alongside several Salsa superstars such as Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, Gilberto Santa Rosa and hip hop superstar Eve to name a few.

Ahtoy Wonpat Borja - Santo Rico, USA

As Santo Rico top female instructor, this Guam native has had a dance career spanning from childhood in Ballet, Jazz, Modern Dance, Latin, Ballroom and Mambo. She also trains Santo Rico semi-pro team, Xibicion coaching them in their styling and spinning technique. This beauty has also recently toured with Santo Rico Dance Co. in Russia, Korea, Hong Kong, Canada and Belgium.

Jaime Jesus and Little Liz - Latin Dance Australia, Sydney, Australia

Heralded as Salsa Stars, this dynamic duo have just completed an amazing whirlwind tour, headlining National and International events all over the globe. Generally regarded as the best Salsa Instructors the world over, their ability to explain the most intricate of details, impeccable teaching techniques and amicable personalities are just some of the reasons why they have become not only Australia but the world most recognised and sought after Salsa Dance Couple.

Candice & Lautaro - Bailattelo Dance Academy, Switzerland

Candice and Lautaro have now formed a winning partnership and travel to Congresses all over the world, wowing fellow Salseros with their winning techniques and teaching a wide variety of different workshops.

Gupson Pierre - Salseros with Attitude, Singapore

Of Canadian origin, Gupson is the Creative Director and proud owner of Attitude Dance Studios. With more than 12 years of dance experience plus a degree in Dance and Physical Education under his belt, he has taught and performed in countries such as Canada, USA, Australia, Puerto Rico, Philippines, France, Haiti, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and India.

Suman - Singapore

Not only is Suman a talented instructor, choreographer and performer, but he is literally a Salsa prodigy! Eight months after he first set foot in a Salsa class, Suman managed to sweep the Singapore Salsa Championship title in 2002 and in 2003, he clinched the much coveted Malaysian Salsa Championship. Ever since then, he has represented, performed, choreographed Salsa performances in LA’s Annual West Coast Salsa Congress, Salsa Festivals in Thailand, India and the Philippines.

Besides this, there are a lot more other activities which you wouldn't miss it for there world !!!

o Super charged Live Band and DJs
o Parties every night!
o Fun in the Sun Beach games
o All day bazaar offering beach wear and handmade jewelry
o Or just laze under a coconut tree, enjoying the balmy breeze...

More details on the Malaysian 4th Annual East Coast Salsa Festival in the next posting.