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Shaka Gonzalez Brown - Director |
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 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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