Artists Joining the Salsa Vacation

 

DJ Güpson - DJ Juan - DJ Kaytee - DJ Mariachi -Dr Salsa - DJ Tico

And other Stars of the salsa world coming soon ....

 

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DJ Güpson(Singapore/ Montreal)

Güpson Pierre is very much responsible for the style of Salsa in Singapore as it is today. He pioneered the Cross Body Style Salsa danced on the count of “1” at a time when most salsa dancers were dancing the Cuban style. Today, almost all Salsa dancers and teachers in Singapore dance and teach this popular dance style introduced by Güpson Pierre

Focusing on dance technique, constant updating of its teaching syllabus with worldwide standards, and drawing on its strength in teaching solid mastery of the fundamentals, ADS is the foremost dance studio in Salsa and Exotic Dance (ADS was the first dance studio in Singapore to offer this new and exciting dance).
DJ Juan (USA)
DJ Juan (the on 2 guru) was born and raised in New York City to parents from Puerto Rico (which makes him "Nuyorican"). Juan DJed regularly at the monthly salsa party at Dance Manhattan (the home of Jimmy Anton's bi-weekly social) from 2005-2009, and the Dance Atlantic social in Brooklyn from 2007-2009 before starting a round-the-world tour of Europe and Asia. He has DJed at Jimmy Anton's social a few times throughout the years, and has DJed at several other on2 socials in New York (Carlos Konig, Almyra Ayos, Mambo Bravo), as well as various special events at outdoor venues. He has also spun a guest DJ at salsa nights at various clubs in New York and Boston (Iguana, Session 72, Link, Nell's, Club Caribe). DJ Juan also has a free online salsa radio station that plays salsa music 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: http://www.live365.com/stations/on2guru
During his round-the-world tour, DJ Juan has spun at clubs in Iceland, England, Norway, Germany, and the Czech Republic, most recently playing at the Salsabangkok Fiesta with DJ Henry Knowles and DJ Rodrigo from Japan.
Dj Kaytee (India)
 
Kaytee is the founder and the heart and soul of Salsa India. He lives and breathes Salsa and has had the courage and conviction to follow his dreams. Kaytee is a perfectionist, laying great emphasis on technique and also on attitude and interpretation of the music. He calls his unique style ‘Karma-Salsa’. Why? Because ‘Karma’ is Kaytee’s real name. Karma-Salsa as Kaytee likes to say, focuses on musicality, body movement and dancing through one’s body, mind and soul, in a dancer’s interpretation and representation of the instruments being played and feel of the music. As each dancer has his or her own personality, so is Karma-Salsa synonymous with Kaytee’s panache and energetic yet fluid style

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Dj Mariachi (Singapore)

 

KLEINMAN, Jean Christopher Benjamin (aka DJ Mariachi)


The birth of salsa began for Jean early 2003. Inspired by his sister, he became one of Singapore’s more prominent dancers. Jean first started teaching in 2004 and later co-owned Thebodytalks Dance Studios from 2005-2006. A reoccurring knee injury prevented him from teaching full-time. However, that did not elude his passion for the dance. Jean was to be the next resident deejay for Union Square. Throughout his salsa years, he has travelled to different salsa congresses/festivals to teach and deejay. Even after his departure from Union Square, Jean is still known as “Singapore’s Favourite Deejay”

Deejay Guest Deejay at :
Singapore International Salsa Festival 2007 & 2008 ; Malaysia Salsa Festival 2007 & 2008 ; Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2008 ; Salsa Fiesta de Indonesia (Bali) 2008

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Dr. Salsa (Bangkok/France)

 

Dr. Roland a French national was born in Benin (West Africa), the country of ritual dance and music known under the generic name of “vaudou”. He was raised in an atmosphere of authenticity where he received music and dance influences that go back to the roots of Salsa. In the African traditional context, dancing has both social and religious purposes. Roland also received the ritual initiation to perform the “sacred dances” steps.

As a dancer, Dr. Roland has developed a unique style blending African traditional expressions, Afro-Cuban, Rumba and modern Salsa. He is also a renowned Salsa DJ with a powerful and percussive musical selection signature.

Hailed as “Dr.Salsa” (for his deep knowledge of Salsa history and concepts) he is a columnist on salsa and related topics. With his dedication to Community culture, he always manages to combine his professional activities as University lecturer around Asia with teaching salsa and DJing.

As a Thai resident and influential leader of the local salsa scene, he played at major events
in Thailand with other world class DJs.

Dr. Salsa is the founder of “Salsa Concept” and owner of Salsa concept international trademark and website (www.salsaconcept.com) He is the pioneer of Sunday Salsa events in Bangkok, which has become a way of life with visitors from around the world.

Last but not least, Dr. Roland is an active member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO). He is committed in building culture communities and promoting dance expressions beyond boundaries.

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DJ Tico (Japan)

 


Roberto Carlos, also known as DJ Tico, was born in Washington, DC but is of Columbian Descent. Tico grew up listening to old school salsa and began collecting music at the young age of 13. Now at 22 and having spent a good portion of his childhood in New York City, he has amassed a respectable repertoire of some of the finest tunes from some of the notable underground legends of 1960-1990 New York City, Columbia and Puerto Rico. Upbeat mambo classics that will have you dancing non-stop. He is also currently Dancing with Mamboki, a latin dance company in Okinawa, Japan, ran by Erik Rodriguez, another old school New York mambo enthusiast.

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