CUBAN SALSA
MONDAY + THURSDAY · ART DECO 2 · ALEX & IOANNA
Circular, joyful, and social — Cuban Salsa at its best feels like a party that happens to have a syllabus.
What is Cuban Salsa?
Cuban Salsa, is a lively and dynamic dance that embodies the vibrant spirit of Cuba. Rooted in Afro-Cuban rhythms, this dance style combines intricate footwork, sensual body movements, and playful partner interactions.
Emphasizing a circular motion and improvisation, Cuban Salsa invites dancers to express themselves through music, making every performance unique. The infectious energy and joyous melodies of salsa music create an exhilarating atmosphere, perfect for dancers of all levels to connect, socialize, and revel in the richness of Cuban culture.
3× Rueda de Casino World Champion (2007, 2008, Prague 2025), Vice World Champion in Salsa (2009). Originally from Bucharest, Romania, with 30+ years of dance experience.
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His teaching career both for social and competition dancing started in 2005. The couples who trained under Alex, became World and European Champions in Salsa, Bachata and Latino Show. For 3 years Alex lived in Turkey, and his students represented Turkey in the World Championships organised by the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) and became national champions.
Alex has a dance experience of over 30 years and a teaching experience of over 10 years. Even though he teaches Bachata, his favorite dance is still the Tango. Alex loves the expression of passion and other feelings that you can express through dance and his favorite quote about dance has to be: "Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, except backwards and in high heels".
Qualified Latin and ballroom instructor with 9 years of ballet and contemporary dance training. Competed nationally and internationally in Greece and Belgium.
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Levels & registration
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