Cuban music was created after the revolution in ’59 when many Cuban musicians were exiled to the US. The creation of the word ‘Salsa’ caused much controversy in the 70’s when many Cuban musicians insisted that salsa didn’t exist! Salsa ended up creating such a worldwide impact that it was finally given legitimacy. As the dancers grew bored with one rhythm it was necessary for musicians to rehearse new rhythms and so we got the Mambo, the Pachanga, the ChaChaCha and the Songa. For Cubans especially, music and dance has always had a very special place in society, it will have a very special place with us at WDU.
Artists: Stephen Thomas and Kate Zaalishvili
Stephen Thomas and Kate Zallishvili are Professional Dancers with over 20 years Performance and Teaching Experience. Their repertoire of dance styles includes Latin American, Salsa, Mambo, Argentine Tango and Ballroom Dancing, and they are National Latin American Champions.
As Competition Dancers, they are Former Singapore International, Georgian and Armenian Champions, Hong Kong International Finalists, and European Championship Quarter Finalists, and as Performance Artists and Dance Teachers, they are regularly performing and teaching in London and Internationally.
Stephen and Katie are highly qualified dance teachers with Licentiate Degrees in Latin American and Ballroom from The International Dance Teachers Association, and the United Kingdom Alliance. They have trained in London with the top International trainers in Latin and Ballroom for many years, and also trained professionally in Ballet, Jazz and African Dance.
They are available for all types of Shows and Private Dance Lessons by appointment. Also they run Group Classes in Salsa, Argentine Tango, Latin American and Ballroom Dancing.
For more information about their services please phone 07919567218 or visit their website at www.stephenthomasdance.com
Qualifications: LIDTA, LUKA
