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Shaka Gonzalez Brown - Director

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Shaka Gonzalez Brown

Shaka Gonzalez Brown

Shaka Gonzalez Brown is one of the most sought after individuals in the Salsa world. From Washington DC, his influence can be recognized around the globe. With 5 released instructional videos, his "Step-By-Step" Salsa series has received widespread praise - even selected by BPM Tv for syndicated broadcast to millions of Canadian cable viewers. Shaka is the director of the ClaveKazi Dance Company, recognized as one of the premier latin dance companies in the world. Performing before full houses in the UK, Japan, Poland, Los Angeles, Mexico, and beyond, the ClaveKazi Dance Company has continually delivered original, innovative choreography that has served as a model to inspire other dance troupes around the world. An instructor for over 10 years, Shaka has demonstrated in over 20 countries that dance workshops can be both fun and informative. Comfortable with a group of 5 or 500, Shaka has been able to help thousands find the dancer within themselves, teaching turn patterns, spinning, body movement, footwork, musicality and more with a style that is both engaging, challenging and educational! Shaka is well known for his fluidity, creativity and musicality on the dance floor and he's not hard to find at any event, generally social dancing until closing time (and often beyond!) A partner in iMambo.tv, Shaka Brown is also the organizer of the Washington DC Salsa Congress, held in June of every year since 2005.

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Luz Rodriguez

Luz Rodriguez

Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Luz Rodriguez has traveled the world teaching, performing, and dancing. As a principal dancer and instructor of the ClaveKazi Dance Company, she has competed and performed with Shaka Brown at events around the world including the NY Salsa Congress, Salsorro, Venezuela Salsa Open, Flava Invasion, DC Salsa Congress, Curaçao Salsa Tour, UK Salsa Congress, Chicago Salsa Congress and more. Winner of the 2008 DC Salsa Open, Luz represented Washington DC at the Puerto Rico Salsa Open. Luz' passion for dance has taken her from the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony to currently teaching and choreographing at the EDSAE school in Lisbon, Portugal. As much as she loves to perform, she also loves to social dance. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this world class dancer!

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Vianette Silva

Vianette

Born in Puerto Rico, Vianette Silva has grown up immersed in latin dance. Plena, Bomba, Cumbia, Salsa, and Merengue have been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. She has danced, taught, and performed with "Generation N", "Salsa Heat", and "El Nuevo Dia", performing before
thousands. From Hip-Hop to Salsa, Ballet to Merengue, Vianette lives to dance. Vianette has appeared on television, dancing and modeling for Envious Clothing, Team Solo Automobiles, Pashur Arts, and more. Vianette has been a part of Salsa Heat, the top dance school in South Florida,
teaching, performing, and dancing across the country. As pleasant as she is beautiful, Vianette loves to dance all night, on1, on2, and is recognized internationally for her smile, energy, and presense on and off stage. With the ClaveKazi Dance Company, Vianette has taught and performed in Japan, Curacao, Atlanta, Orlando, New York and countless other locations.

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Monday, 06 September 2010

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