Anup Thomas of Indian origin, hold’s a full time position at an MNC in the capacity of a Senior Management Consultant overseeing Growth, Business Operations, Strategy, Contracts and Risk Management for ASEAN globally moonlights as an International Salsa & Bachata Instructor.

Founder and Director of Mezclao:
Mezclao’s subsidiaries include - Mezclao Dance Academy, Mezclao Adventure Sports, Mezclao Apparels, Mezclao Foods, Mezclao Consulting and Mezclao Events

Mezclao Dance Academy - What first started as a hobby for him transformed into a passion and has now turned into a dream to reach Salsa and Bachata to the far corners of the world.

Mezclao Adventure Sports - With his vast experience and countless hours on the field and air he launched adventure sports such as Paint Ball and is starting aero sports.

Mezclao Apparels – He has designed many custom concept T-shirts and clothing for Salsa.

Mezclao Foods – Handed down from his father who by profession a doctor, his knowledge in cooking, lead Anup on an experimental trip, were he lead into the launching of the restaurant “Yellow Fields”. Mezclao foods are into exporting of food and introducing new cuisines from Thailand.

Mezclao Consulting – With Anup’s vast background in consulting sits on the advisory board facilitating launches of new business ventures.

Mezclao Events – He has undertaken a large Endeavour of organizing, the first Salsa vacation at Phuket Thailand. (www.salsa-vacation.com)

 

Dance back ground:
He has trained, danced and taught across the world and believes that his experience and exposure will allow him to contribute to the growth of Latin culture and unite people through dancing & events.

Trained under:
Eddie & Maria Torrez of (NY) known as the “king of Salsa” and Cultural Explosion (NJ).
His style and patterns are influenced by – Super Mario, Neeraj Maskara etc

Taught, Performed, Judged, Competed and Attended at various countries:
Amsterdam, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Berlin, Bombay, Chicago, Cyprus, Delhi, Dubai, Greece, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Israel, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, Montreal, Nepal, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, San-Francisco, Seoul, Singapore, Switzerland, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Turkey, UK, Washington DC, Zurich and Torino

Competitions:
Winner of Bachata open competition – Torino, Italy 2002
Participated at Club Mayan competition – LA, California, US 2002
Participated at Toronto open salsa competition – Toronto, Canada, 2002

Pioneer of Bachata in:
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Turkey, Egypt, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Colombo

Represented Mezclao in:
ShangHai Salsa Carnival 09, Cebu Salsa Festival 2009, Korea Salsa Congres 09, San-Francisco Bachata Festival 2009, Hong Kong Salsa Congress 2009, Bali Salsa Festival, Sydney Bachata Festival 2008, Malaysian Salsa Congress 2008, Hanoi Salsa Congress 2007, Singapore Salsa congress 2007, Beijing Salsa Congress 2007, Dubai Salsa Congress 2006

Host and Organizer of:
Salsa Vacation With The Stars - Bangkok/ Koh Samed - Thailand 2009
Salsa Vacation – Phuket Thailand 2009 (www.salsa-vacation.com)
International Dance Festival –2007, Taika New 2006, Mentos Speed dating 2007, Génération Y 2007