Williams F. Martínez
Williams F. Martínez – AKA W-Latino – is the founder, producer and host of the Casineros Timba Fest, the one and only Salsa Casino (Cuban-style salsa) Social Challenge of Georgia.
His vision was to create a space to bring together people to learn, connect and have fun, while supporting and collaborating with the Hispanic and Latino community.
He also hosts the first Salsa Casino brunch in town at the famous restaurant Eclipse Di Luna every Sunday noon.
Mari Martínez
With a passion for dance that has spanned over two decades, “Marí” Martínez is a renowned dancer, choreographer, producer, and director based in miami. As the driving force behind the HotSpot Dance Company, she has made a significant impact on the dance scene with their innovative choreography and mesmerizing performances, leaving a lasting legacy that will be remembered for years to come.
Javier y Patricia
Patricia and Javier are passionate dancers and experienced instructors of Cuban salsa with a successful career spanning over 20 years. Their love for dance and dedication to sharing the culture and joy of Cuban salsa has taken them to various countries worldwide, spreading their passion and knowledge. Currently, Patricia they have an exciting project underway on the city of Atlanta, where they’ve established a salsa academy that promises to be a hub for learning and celebrating Cuban culture and inspire a new generation of dancers on their exciting journey.
Sarah Barton
Fluent in English and Spanish, she has lived in 9 countries and is always interested in learning about other cultures, especially through dancing. Her Latin Dance training has taken her to other countries as well, including Cuba and Italy, to train at Sosa Academy in Milan.
She has many years of teaching experience and has worked with students of all ages. In 2016, she studied in Eugene, Oregon, to achieve her teacher certification in DanceAbility, a completely inclusive methodology based on improvisation.
Kate
Yekaterina Virshki is an international artist and founder of Viva Dallas Dance Company.
Kate was born in Saint Petersburg (Russia). Lived in Kazakhstan/China/USA
First, she started dancing with A Famous Dance Company “Todes” at the age of 12. She has been trained in several forms of dance as well, such as jazz, hip-hop, Latin fusion, Afro, Dancehall, salsa and bachata. She trained at several famous dance schools.
She also competed in the World Latin Dance Cup and Salsa Summit, both held in USA Miami.
2014 Second Place in China, Solo Devision.
2016 Third Place in HK World Championship.
2017 First Place in “Defend your Music” China.
2018 First Place in HK World Championship, Ladies Salsa Team.
2020, she moved to the US.
Yekaterina (Kate) is not only a very hard-working and talented artist who always puts her heart and soul in her work. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to take a workshop with her.
You are in for a treat.