Our Shows and Instructors
Every year Zurich presents the most asked artists of the world. We chose our stars on all the travelling we do during the year.
Check out the confirmed artists for the Salsafestival 2012 (in alphabetical order).
Adolfo Indacochea & The Latin Soul Dancers
New York / Italy
Workshop & Show
Nobody represents the classic on2 style in Europe more than Aldofo. In the past years he performed with his partner Carla Voconi. Next festival he will come again with his dance company and show a performance that he has created exlusively for the Salsafestival Switzerland!
www.adolfomambo.com
Adrian y Anita
Barcelona / Spain
Workshop & Show
In Spain they are TV stars. In the world of Salsa congresses we know them as a impressive power couple. They won the World Salsa Open in Puerto Rico in 2011 for the third time and numerous other titles in international competitions!
www.adrianyanita.com
Alberto Valdes y su Clave Negra
Cuba / Italy
Workshop & Show
Alberto Valdez is THE authority in Cuban dancing in Europe. His pure Cuban all male group has known for years how to excite the audience with culturally deep-anchored choreographies. Their perfomances are on the highest dancing level and convey true "sabor cubano".
www.clavenegra.it
Ansima Semi-Pro
Milano & Roma / Italy
Stargate
One of the six finalists, that will dance at our Stargate Competition. 6 ambitious dancers will give their best with their show "Tumba la Caña"! The audience is 50% of the jury >> meeting point for everybody: saturday, 13.15h, main stage!
www.facebook.com/groups/171259052935932/
Arnay Ferreiro
Cuba & Italy
Workshop & Show
Arnay belongs to the most famous and talented cuban dancers worldwide. After attending the academy of arts in Cuba he moved to italy, where he continously stuedied further dance styles and openend his own dance school. Especially for Zurich, together with Maykel Fonts, he will dance a revival of their legendary show "Agua".
Bajari de Yamuleé
New York / USA
Show
The Semi-Pro Team of the Yamuleé Dance Company. On sunday night they will be on stage with the Pro Team to perform their musical "The History".
www.yamulee.com
BNF
Colombia / Dubai
Workshop & Show
Who witnessed our 2011 edition, knows what the name BNF means: Wer unsere Edition 2011 miterlebt hat, weiss was der Name BNF bedeutet: synchrony, perfection, sharpness - a first class spectacle. A such stunning dance group, can't be missing in our "will be hot - edition". This year they will again present two fulminant premieres in their two specialities: Salsa de Colombia and passionate Tango.
www.elfiruletebnf.com
Fuego y Pasion
Zurich / Switzerland
Show
„Fuego y Pasion", Fire and Passion. In 2003 Beni Castro (Salsa-Worldcup IDO Champion 2001) founded his dance group. Since then they are one of the most known Salsa Dance Groups in Switzerland and also out on international stages. Their Dance Style - LA Style - fast, dynamic and explosive. Every show has its highlights, connected with Jazz, Hip Hop, Afro and all this with breath taking acrobatics on it.
www.fuegoypasion.ch
Fuerza Gigante
Milano / Italy
Stargate
One of the six finalists, that will dance at our Stargate Competition. 4 ambitious dancers will give their best with their show "Tumbakutum"! The audience is 50% of the jury >> meeting point for everybody: saturday, 13.15h, main stage!
www.facebook.com/groups/148098128590120/
Full Project
Bari / Italy
Show
These two young and extremey talented dancer actually travel around the world with the Mayke Fonts Company. They were discovered at a "Rising Star Competition" in Italy years ago. In Zurich they will present us their newest show. As usual they will show us lots of expression, sharpness and charme on stage.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001151371187
Island Touch (Ataca y la Alemana)
Tampa, Florida (USA)
Workshop & Show
Ataca y la Alemana are currently the most famous "Bachateros" on Youtube and therefore also the most booked Bachata instructors around the world. Our 2012 edition motto is "it will be hot", so we couldn't resist to offer you a complete and ultimate Bachata Experience Package! Ataca y la Alemana will bring their whole performance group from Florida to also teach the hottest Bachata Workshops and at nights, they will be the official hosts of our Bachata Dance Floor: as DJ's, Animation-Dancers and Instructors!
www.islandtouchdance.com
Juan Matos y Amneris Martinez
New York / Italy
Workshop & Show
From talented social dancer to fabulous entertainer: That's Juan Matos. Together with his gifted dancer partner Amneris Martinez they are one of the most expressive dance couples in the world. Who knows Juan Matos, knows, that we have to be ready for a lot of surprises!
www.juan-matos.com
Latin Force
Bulgaria
Show
One of the first groups presenting a new multimedia choreography called “GHOSTS”. It brings the stage experience to a next level with the use of multimedia effects and lights. Their aim is to tell a story and immerse the audience into the world of impressive sound and unbelievable visual effects. This is the WORLD’S FIRST SALSA SHOW using hologram images of dancers on the stage. This outstanding show will be one of the openings of our festival!
Mambo Magic
Milano / Italy
Stargate
One of the six finalists, that will dance at our Stargate Competition. 10 ambitious dancers will give their best with their show "Cuyi"! The audience is 50% of the jury >> meeting point for everybody: saturday, 13.15h, main stage!
www.facebook.com/groups/278405755529144/
Manuel Mascarell
Valencia / Spain
Workshop
The former professional Opera Singer started dancing many years ago, but just for fun. Today he's one of the most booked Salsa Instructor worldwide. He is, also thanks to his professional music education, en excellent pedagogue. His classes are always fully booked - his spanish latino-charme makes for sure his part :-)
http://www.manuelmascarell.com
Mayeya
Milano / Italy
Stargate
One of the six finalists, that will dance at our Stargate Competition. 4 ambitious dancers will give their best with their show "Sabor de Cuba"! The audience is 50% of the jury >> meeting point for everybody: saturday, 13.15h, main stage!
www.facebook.com/groups/114538435316377/
Maykel Fonts Company
Cuba / Italy
Workshop & Show
With Maykel Fonts we can keep our promise to offer Cuban Salsa workshops and shows on a very professional level. The very impressing Cuban and his attractive crew make not only cuban lover hearts beating faster...
www.maykelfonts.com
Mira Que Locura
Bari / Italy
Show
These four very young and extremely talented dancers founded their group around two years ago. In Italy they've already won the most renowned showgroup competitions and one of their members was chosen from Franke Martinez personally for a scholarship at his Academy in NYC. Zurich launches a lot of young talents every year and also in this case we're pretty sure - in 2012 we're going to see a lot from Mira Que Locura!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000672224631
Palo Duro
Cuba / Italy
Show
For our cuba-fans! Alberto Valdes new generation: Palo Duro. A super hot "men-only" show, that looks into the roots of cuban tradition.
www.clavenegra.it
Salsa Power
Zürich / Switzerland
Workshop & Show
Salsa Power is one of the most famous dance group from Zurich. They dance since 10 years with professionality from national and international stage to stage. Salsa Power, in Zurich, has been a pioneer concerning Salsa Puertoriqueña. Special with this group is, that they are dancing since years in the same formation and this reflects on their quality on stage. In 2012 they'll again present, after the last one in 2005, a men-only show!
www.salsapower.ch
Salsabrosa
Brugg / Switzerland
Stargate
One of the six finalists, that will dance at our Stargate Competition. 8 ambitious and sexy dancers will give their best with their show "Burlesque Diamonds"! The audience is 50% of the jury >> meeting point for everybody: saturday, 13.15h, main stage!
www.salsabrosa.ch
Son Almas Dance Company
Bern / Switzerland
Show
"Son Almas Dance Company" composed of 9 high motivated young talents (6 ladies, 3 men) inspired the audience last year with their show "Viviendo" and won our Stargate contest. In the meantime they danced on many national and international stages. This year they will present us the premiere of their brand new show!
www.salsadancers.ch/index2.html
Supermario
London / UK
Workshop
Supermario originates from India but grew-up in London. He is an extremely popular dance teacher, which understands to entertain his followers not only with jokes.
www.salsaclass.tv
Susana Montero
Madrid / Spain
Workshop
Susana Montero is established as one of the premier teacher/dancer and choreographers in the UK. WHY? Simply because of her vast knowledge of Dance and Salsa, her sheer dancing skills, and her excellent teaching abilities, which has men, women and teachers coming back class after class. All this wrapped up in one of the most likeable personalities around.
www.monterouk.com
Swinguys
Milano / Italy
Workshop & Show
The four congenial Italiens are well-established Swing dancers and impress the Salsa world with an absolutely intoxicating and humorous choreographed mix of Salsa and Swing. Like every year they will present a stunning world premiere on our stage! Those who like their shows will certainly be thrilled by the new performances!
www.swinguys.it
Tamambo (MC)
London / UK
Show
Besides from successful dancing and teaching Salsa since years, Tamambo’s talent is to entertain audiences as the master of ceremony at many high-profile salsa events around the world. This has made him uniquely suited to constantly touch his audience, with an explosive mixture of attitude, power, showmanship, passion, flavour and style.
www.tamambo.com
Tito y Tamara
San Juan / Puerto Rico
Workshop & Show
The two Puerto-Rican star dancers took the Salsa world by storm. Dancing is ingrained in their families. Both act in several productions for movies and music videos as choreographers or performers. As every year they will give us real glamour moments on our stage!
www.titoortos.com
Yamuleé Dance Company
New York / USA
Workshop & Show
The most outstanding representatives of the original NY-Salsa style at the Salsafestival Switzerland. Yamuleé Dance Company, operator of a dance school with the same name in the Bronx, New York City, will excite us with their moves and choreograpies of the new Mambo era as every year directly from USA.
www.yamulee.com
Zero in Condotta
Brescia / Italy
Stargate
One of the six finalists, that will dance at our Stargate Competition. 10 ambitious dancers will give their best with their show "Yo soy Guaguanco"! The audience is 50% of the jury >> meeting point for everybody: saturday, 13.15h, main stage!
www.zeroincondottaballo.it