Salsafro - Salsa Dancing in Newcastle

Salsafro Dance School offers the best Cuban Dance structured lessons and social events in Newcastle upon Tyne.Lessons will be taught by International Instructor and Performer Yersin Rivas

Description

This will be an unique opportunity to learn structured and specific tailored lessons for all levels from International acclaimed Cuban Instructor and Performer Yersin Guillen Rivas.

We are proud to introduce the first salsa dance school in the Northeast where we will offer a wide range of Salsa,Cha Cha Cha ,Traditional Son,Afro-Cuban, Rumba, Styling,Body Isolation, Leading and body transfer techniques, Bachata and La Rueda lessons.

We are aiming to bring the best out of the student by applying simple but yet effective techniques from Beginners to Advanced level. We believe the learning process never ends so anything that we can apply to our dance will help us to become a better and more complete dancer.

Our lessons are taught in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, If you do not have a partner or simply have not had any previous dance experience do not worry at all as we will take care about you.

Yersin Guillen Rivas Biography

Yersin Guillen Rivas was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba into a family with strong Afrocuban roots and was brought up with a passion for music that inspired him to embark on a lifelong journey into the world of dancing. As a member of the renowned Casa de la Cultura and Hotel Jagua shows, Yersin performed in theatres and stages across Cuba, and after arriving in the UK he quickly became a hit on the local and international salsa scene.
One of the most sought-after instructors for Cuban Salsa, Yersin has taught and performed at many clubs, festivals and congresses including; The Latin Splash Festival, Cuban Salsa Congresses (Wales, Swansea, London and Bournemouth), Festival Dias Cubanos (Holland), Afro Cuban Pati Weekender, Pontins Weekender, Salsa Feel The Heat Weekender, Teeside Festival, Mambo City Congress, Scottish Salsa Congress, Eagle Tours (Barcelona,Malaga and Majorca,Spain), Salsa Caramba (Sweden), Latin Angels (Toulouse, France), Dance-Cubana Lloyd , Havananights, SalsaJulia, Salsabrighton, Bar Salsa, Brighton Cuban Festival, Salseduce and Chilli con Salsa among others. Yersin also featured on a South American tour taking his talent to countries such as Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador and Brasil where he gave a series of workshops and master classes.
Yersin has appeared on both BBC and ITV including the acclaimed British comedy-drama programme Auf Wiedersehen,Pet and the popular drama series The Hour starring Ben Whishaw, Dominic West and Romola Garai, where he provided coaching and choreography for the dance scenes.
In addition to his impeccable dance credentials, Yersin is also one of the most exciting and upcoming djs on the scene, often performing at Festivals and Salsa Congresses in the UK and across Europe. He was part of the UK Team Cuba project alongside famous Dj Flecha (former Dj of the famous Casa de la Musica in Havana Cuba), has worked at prestigious Ministry of Sound Club and has featured as a guest Dj for leading Cuban Salsa band Juan Formell y Los Van Van.
Today Yersin is bringing his skill, experience and passion to Scotland with Edinburgh-based Cuban Salsa School. The exciting journey continues and the sky is the limit.
“Saludos a todos los Salseros y Timberos del Mundo. Aguaaaaa!!!”