{L-to-R} Davina Lyndsey Fritha Marchant Sam
{not pictured} Corinda Dean & Jess Jim Sasha
Lyndsey, Jim, Davina, and Eddie enjoying themselves at the U.K Salsa Congress 2006.
LyndseyHOLLOWAYFounder and Director of 'Salsa Ambiente' Lyndsey Holloway (U.K.A Qualified) has been dancing salsa for 12 years. Lyndsey was dance trained from the young age of four, dancing Ballet & Tap. Then from the age of seven dancing Ballroom & Latin & Disco with the famous 'Peggy Spencer' taking yearly exams and taking part in various competitions. For six years Lyndsey danced Rock & Roll Jive, dancing socially and then teaching Jive for two years. Lyndsey has appeared on various T.V. programmes dancing salsa, including: GMTV live, Chicken Tonight Advert, Cyber Cafe, Meridian Tonight, South News and Homes Under The Hammer. Lyndsey has taught salsa to Adults & Children at events all over the South East of England. Teaching children at schools, dancing at fete's, weddings, corporate events, private parties and theme nights. One of the events was Sir Ronald Ferguson's charity event in Dummer - 3 years running. Lyndsey Holloway is a popular Salsa DJ and Teacher. To book her for DJing and Teaching please e-mail enquiries@salsaambiente.com or call 07796 537054. MarchantBirch Marchant Birch was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He started his formal dance training at the age of seven studying Ballroom and Latin American. He trained in these disciplines for ten years winning over one hundred trophies in various competitions. Marchant moved on to "Boogie" dancing (similar to street jazz) and won all three major competitions in Cape Town with his brother's dance team 'The Cool Boys'. In 1999 He won the Cape Jazz Championship (South African partner dance similar to salsa) beating over four hundred couples. In 2000 Marchant moved to England and started training in salsa. He performed salsa with a group called Yes Brazill, and then the London Allstar Latin dancers. Marchant's dancing is influenced by New York Mambo. Over the years he has trained with Frankie Martinez, Juan Matos, Nelson Flores, Thomas Guerrero, Victor & Burju (Hacha Y Machete), and had the priviledge of interviewing Eddie Torres for Mambocity. His background in Ballroom and Cape Jazz has also made a major contribution to his smooth style and approach to salsa. In 2001 Marchant won the Tropicana world-open amateur salsa championship, and in 2002 was invited to start teaching. With another former member of the LAL dancers, Lilly, Marchant formed a performance partnership until she returned to her home in France. Their show 'Burglars' was a huge hit with salsa audiences. Marchant then teamed up with Andrea Stewart (director of Duende Dance Company). In December 2003 Marchant and Andrea received an award at the British Salsa Congress for most outstanding newcomers. Marchant then worked with Candice Leong, performing at the UK Salsa Congress 2004, and at other events in the UK and Europe. Marchant currently enjoys a successful and dynamic partnership with Miriam Oppel. Their ‘Take Five’ show in 2005 received high acclaim from the Mambo King himself, Eddie Torres. They also appeared together in the music video Shake A Leg by Roll Deep. In 2005, Marchant founded Alchemy Dance Company, a new and exciting project which incorporates mambo, ballroom, and classical jazz techniques. In 2006 he started the Alchemy Dance Academy which provides the opportunity for the general salsa public to improve their dancing by way of the Alchemy method of dance training. Marchant currently teaches nightly in and around the London area. He also teaches and performs at events around the UK and internationally. www.alchemydance.co.uk FrithaFallon Fritha Fallon is the Artistic Director of Salsa Diva Dance Company. She has a range of qualifications including, BA (Hons) Dance in Society gained at the University of Surrey, and Specialist Diploma: Teaching Studies (Dance) at the Laban Centre London. She has been working as a choreographer and teacher for several years, based in Surrey. Prior to setting up this company she trained in Africa and Cuba, and with top Salsa dancers from New York and L.A. She specialises in Salsa, Contemporary and Street dance styles and enjoys combining them to make imaginative and original work. Fritha has experience of teaching in a broad range of contexts. She particularly enjoys community dance work which integrates people with special needs, and teaching Salsa in a relaxed and fun environment. Fritha appeared on the TV programmes Cyber Café and GMTV, and came third in the professional category of the Scalalatina Salsa Championship in 2002. She also performs with the Manhattan Mambo Dancers. DavinaMorris Davina Morris started dancing age 2, training over the years in Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Jazz. After a break whilst studying drama at university, she went to dance college to continue her training and achieved ISTD dance teaching qualifications with Honours. For six years she worked at various dance schools and colleges in and around London as teacher/choreographer to children through to advanced students. In 2003 she took up salsa, attending classes with Marchant Birch, who soon spotted her potential and undertook her training. Davina now works for us teaching shines and beg-adv partnerwork. She also regularly teaches ladies styling and technique in partnerwork with Marchant. Davina is one of the founder members of Marchant's Alchemy Dance Company, for whom she also co-choreographs and trains in Jazz technique. DeanandJess Dean and Jessica are a dance partnership who came together in February 2006. Their enthusiastic, fun approach to teaching is becoming more widely welcomed. Dean has danced with Diablo Dance Company & won with them The European Group Champions 2006. Jessica concentrates on New York Salsa (On2), originally referred to as MAMBO. Dean and Jess practice the techniques of complex turn patterns, footwork and body movement. In early 2007 they opened their company Salsa Para Dos. The decision to open their own Salsa Promotion Company was inspired by many dancers and students who felt that the needs of dedicated salsa dancers in the area were not being met. They run weekly classes for 3 levels including absolute beginners and have now started to organise weekend party nights. They have both recently been invited to be founder members of a new dance group pioneered by Lee (of Lee and Shelley) and they're looking forward to training and working with Lee. Dean and Jessica teach a variety of partner work, shines and styling to meet the level required. They draw attention to the principles of leading and following to enable their students to grow in confidence when social dancing.
Founder and Director of 'Salsa Ambiente'
Lyndsey Holloway (U.K.A Qualified) has been dancing salsa for 12 years. Lyndsey was dance trained from the young age of four, dancing Ballet & Tap. Then from the age of seven dancing Ballroom & Latin & Disco with the famous 'Peggy Spencer' taking yearly exams and taking part in various competitions. For six years Lyndsey danced Rock & Roll Jive, dancing socially and then teaching Jive for two years. Lyndsey has appeared on various T.V. programmes dancing salsa, including: GMTV live, Chicken Tonight Advert, Cyber Cafe, Meridian Tonight, South News and Homes Under The Hammer. Lyndsey has taught salsa to Adults & Children at events all over the South East of England. Teaching children at schools, dancing at fete's, weddings, corporate events, private parties and theme nights. One of the events was Sir Ronald Ferguson's charity event in Dummer - 3 years running. Lyndsey Holloway is a popular Salsa DJ and Teacher. To book her for DJing and Teaching please e-mail enquiries@salsaambiente.com or call 07796 537054.
MarchantBirch Marchant Birch was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He started his formal dance training at the age of seven studying Ballroom and Latin American. He trained in these disciplines for ten years winning over one hundred trophies in various competitions. Marchant moved on to "Boogie" dancing (similar to street jazz) and won all three major competitions in Cape Town with his brother's dance team 'The Cool Boys'. In 1999 He won the Cape Jazz Championship (South African partner dance similar to salsa) beating over four hundred couples. In 2000 Marchant moved to England and started training in salsa. He performed salsa with a group called Yes Brazill, and then the London Allstar Latin dancers. Marchant's dancing is influenced by New York Mambo. Over the years he has trained with Frankie Martinez, Juan Matos, Nelson Flores, Thomas Guerrero, Victor & Burju (Hacha Y Machete), and had the priviledge of interviewing Eddie Torres for Mambocity. His background in Ballroom and Cape Jazz has also made a major contribution to his smooth style and approach to salsa. In 2001 Marchant won the Tropicana world-open amateur salsa championship, and in 2002 was invited to start teaching. With another former member of the LAL dancers, Lilly, Marchant formed a performance partnership until she returned to her home in France. Their show 'Burglars' was a huge hit with salsa audiences. Marchant then teamed up with Andrea Stewart (director of Duende Dance Company). In December 2003 Marchant and Andrea received an award at the British Salsa Congress for most outstanding newcomers. Marchant then worked with Candice Leong, performing at the UK Salsa Congress 2004, and at other events in the UK and Europe. Marchant currently enjoys a successful and dynamic partnership with Miriam Oppel. Their ‘Take Five’ show in 2005 received high acclaim from the Mambo King himself, Eddie Torres. They also appeared together in the music video Shake A Leg by Roll Deep. In 2005, Marchant founded Alchemy Dance Company, a new and exciting project which incorporates mambo, ballroom, and classical jazz techniques. In 2006 he started the Alchemy Dance Academy which provides the opportunity for the general salsa public to improve their dancing by way of the Alchemy method of dance training. Marchant currently teaches nightly in and around the London area. He also teaches and performs at events around the UK and internationally. www.alchemydance.co.uk FrithaFallon Fritha Fallon is the Artistic Director of Salsa Diva Dance Company. She has a range of qualifications including, BA (Hons) Dance in Society gained at the University of Surrey, and Specialist Diploma: Teaching Studies (Dance) at the Laban Centre London. She has been working as a choreographer and teacher for several years, based in Surrey. Prior to setting up this company she trained in Africa and Cuba, and with top Salsa dancers from New York and L.A. She specialises in Salsa, Contemporary and Street dance styles and enjoys combining them to make imaginative and original work. Fritha has experience of teaching in a broad range of contexts. She particularly enjoys community dance work which integrates people with special needs, and teaching Salsa in a relaxed and fun environment. Fritha appeared on the TV programmes Cyber Café and GMTV, and came third in the professional category of the Scalalatina Salsa Championship in 2002. She also performs with the Manhattan Mambo Dancers. DavinaMorris Davina Morris started dancing age 2, training over the years in Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Jazz. After a break whilst studying drama at university, she went to dance college to continue her training and achieved ISTD dance teaching qualifications with Honours. For six years she worked at various dance schools and colleges in and around London as teacher/choreographer to children through to advanced students. In 2003 she took up salsa, attending classes with Marchant Birch, who soon spotted her potential and undertook her training. Davina now works for us teaching shines and beg-adv partnerwork. She also regularly teaches ladies styling and technique in partnerwork with Marchant. Davina is one of the founder members of Marchant's Alchemy Dance Company, for whom she also co-choreographs and trains in Jazz technique. DeanandJess Dean and Jessica are a dance partnership who came together in February 2006. Their enthusiastic, fun approach to teaching is becoming more widely welcomed. Dean has danced with Diablo Dance Company & won with them The European Group Champions 2006. Jessica concentrates on New York Salsa (On2), originally referred to as MAMBO. Dean and Jess practice the techniques of complex turn patterns, footwork and body movement. In early 2007 they opened their company Salsa Para Dos. The decision to open their own Salsa Promotion Company was inspired by many dancers and students who felt that the needs of dedicated salsa dancers in the area were not being met. They run weekly classes for 3 levels including absolute beginners and have now started to organise weekend party nights. They have both recently been invited to be founder members of a new dance group pioneered by Lee (of Lee and Shelley) and they're looking forward to training and working with Lee. Dean and Jessica teach a variety of partner work, shines and styling to meet the level required. They draw attention to the principles of leading and following to enable their students to grow in confidence when social dancing.
Marchant Birch was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He started his formal dance training at the age of seven studying Ballroom and Latin American. He trained in these disciplines for ten years winning over one hundred trophies in various competitions. Marchant moved on to "Boogie" dancing (similar to street jazz) and won all three major competitions in Cape Town with his brother's dance team 'The Cool Boys'. In 1999 He won the Cape Jazz Championship (South African partner dance similar to salsa) beating over four hundred couples. In 2000 Marchant moved to England and started training in salsa. He performed salsa with a group called Yes Brazill, and then the London Allstar Latin dancers. Marchant's dancing is influenced by New York Mambo. Over the years he has trained with Frankie Martinez, Juan Matos, Nelson Flores, Thomas Guerrero, Victor & Burju (Hacha Y Machete), and had the priviledge of interviewing Eddie Torres for Mambocity. His background in Ballroom and Cape Jazz has also made a major contribution to his smooth style and approach to salsa. In 2001 Marchant won the Tropicana world-open amateur salsa championship, and in 2002 was invited to start teaching. With another former member of the LAL dancers, Lilly, Marchant formed a performance partnership until she returned to her home in France. Their show 'Burglars' was a huge hit with salsa audiences. Marchant then teamed up with Andrea Stewart (director of Duende Dance Company). In December 2003 Marchant and Andrea received an award at the British Salsa Congress for most outstanding newcomers. Marchant then worked with Candice Leong, performing at the UK Salsa Congress 2004, and at other events in the UK and Europe. Marchant currently enjoys a successful and dynamic partnership with Miriam Oppel. Their ‘Take Five’ show in 2005 received high acclaim from the Mambo King himself, Eddie Torres. They also appeared together in the music video Shake A Leg by Roll Deep. In 2005, Marchant founded Alchemy Dance Company, a new and exciting project which incorporates mambo, ballroom, and classical jazz techniques. In 2006 he started the Alchemy Dance Academy which provides the opportunity for the general salsa public to improve their dancing by way of the Alchemy method of dance training. Marchant currently teaches nightly in and around the London area. He also teaches and performs at events around the UK and internationally. www.alchemydance.co.uk
FrithaFallon Fritha Fallon is the Artistic Director of Salsa Diva Dance Company. She has a range of qualifications including, BA (Hons) Dance in Society gained at the University of Surrey, and Specialist Diploma: Teaching Studies (Dance) at the Laban Centre London. She has been working as a choreographer and teacher for several years, based in Surrey. Prior to setting up this company she trained in Africa and Cuba, and with top Salsa dancers from New York and L.A. She specialises in Salsa, Contemporary and Street dance styles and enjoys combining them to make imaginative and original work. Fritha has experience of teaching in a broad range of contexts. She particularly enjoys community dance work which integrates people with special needs, and teaching Salsa in a relaxed and fun environment. Fritha appeared on the TV programmes Cyber Café and GMTV, and came third in the professional category of the Scalalatina Salsa Championship in 2002. She also performs with the Manhattan Mambo Dancers. DavinaMorris Davina Morris started dancing age 2, training over the years in Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Jazz. After a break whilst studying drama at university, she went to dance college to continue her training and achieved ISTD dance teaching qualifications with Honours. For six years she worked at various dance schools and colleges in and around London as teacher/choreographer to children through to advanced students. In 2003 she took up salsa, attending classes with Marchant Birch, who soon spotted her potential and undertook her training. Davina now works for us teaching shines and beg-adv partnerwork. She also regularly teaches ladies styling and technique in partnerwork with Marchant. Davina is one of the founder members of Marchant's Alchemy Dance Company, for whom she also co-choreographs and trains in Jazz technique. DeanandJess Dean and Jessica are a dance partnership who came together in February 2006. Their enthusiastic, fun approach to teaching is becoming more widely welcomed. Dean has danced with Diablo Dance Company & won with them The European Group Champions 2006. Jessica concentrates on New York Salsa (On2), originally referred to as MAMBO. Dean and Jess practice the techniques of complex turn patterns, footwork and body movement. In early 2007 they opened their company Salsa Para Dos. The decision to open their own Salsa Promotion Company was inspired by many dancers and students who felt that the needs of dedicated salsa dancers in the area were not being met. They run weekly classes for 3 levels including absolute beginners and have now started to organise weekend party nights. They have both recently been invited to be founder members of a new dance group pioneered by Lee (of Lee and Shelley) and they're looking forward to training and working with Lee. Dean and Jessica teach a variety of partner work, shines and styling to meet the level required. They draw attention to the principles of leading and following to enable their students to grow in confidence when social dancing.
Fritha Fallon is the Artistic Director of Salsa Diva Dance Company. She has a range of qualifications including, BA (Hons) Dance in Society gained at the University of Surrey, and Specialist Diploma: Teaching Studies (Dance) at the Laban Centre London. She has been working as a choreographer and teacher for several years, based in Surrey. Prior to setting up this company she trained in Africa and Cuba, and with top Salsa dancers from New York and L.A. She specialises in Salsa, Contemporary and Street dance styles and enjoys combining them to make imaginative and original work. Fritha has experience of teaching in a broad range of contexts. She particularly enjoys community dance work which integrates people with special needs, and teaching Salsa in a relaxed and fun environment. Fritha appeared on the TV programmes Cyber Café and GMTV, and came third in the professional category of the Scalalatina Salsa Championship in 2002. She also performs with the Manhattan Mambo Dancers.
DavinaMorris Davina Morris started dancing age 2, training over the years in Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Jazz. After a break whilst studying drama at university, she went to dance college to continue her training and achieved ISTD dance teaching qualifications with Honours. For six years she worked at various dance schools and colleges in and around London as teacher/choreographer to children through to advanced students. In 2003 she took up salsa, attending classes with Marchant Birch, who soon spotted her potential and undertook her training. Davina now works for us teaching shines and beg-adv partnerwork. She also regularly teaches ladies styling and technique in partnerwork with Marchant. Davina is one of the founder members of Marchant's Alchemy Dance Company, for whom she also co-choreographs and trains in Jazz technique. DeanandJess Dean and Jessica are a dance partnership who came together in February 2006. Their enthusiastic, fun approach to teaching is becoming more widely welcomed. Dean has danced with Diablo Dance Company & won with them The European Group Champions 2006. Jessica concentrates on New York Salsa (On2), originally referred to as MAMBO. Dean and Jess practice the techniques of complex turn patterns, footwork and body movement. In early 2007 they opened their company Salsa Para Dos. The decision to open their own Salsa Promotion Company was inspired by many dancers and students who felt that the needs of dedicated salsa dancers in the area were not being met. They run weekly classes for 3 levels including absolute beginners and have now started to organise weekend party nights. They have both recently been invited to be founder members of a new dance group pioneered by Lee (of Lee and Shelley) and they're looking forward to training and working with Lee. Dean and Jessica teach a variety of partner work, shines and styling to meet the level required. They draw attention to the principles of leading and following to enable their students to grow in confidence when social dancing.
Davina Morris started dancing age 2, training over the years in Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Jazz. After a break whilst studying drama at university, she went to dance college to continue her training and achieved ISTD dance teaching qualifications with Honours. For six years she worked at various dance schools and colleges in and around London as teacher/choreographer to children through to advanced students. In 2003 she took up salsa, attending classes with Marchant Birch, who soon spotted her potential and undertook her training. Davina now works for us teaching shines and beg-adv partnerwork. She also regularly teaches ladies styling and technique in partnerwork with Marchant. Davina is one of the founder members of Marchant's Alchemy Dance Company, for whom she also co-choreographs and trains in Jazz technique.
DeanandJess Dean and Jessica are a dance partnership who came together in February 2006. Their enthusiastic, fun approach to teaching is becoming more widely welcomed. Dean has danced with Diablo Dance Company & won with them The European Group Champions 2006. Jessica concentrates on New York Salsa (On2), originally referred to as MAMBO. Dean and Jess practice the techniques of complex turn patterns, footwork and body movement. In early 2007 they opened their company Salsa Para Dos. The decision to open their own Salsa Promotion Company was inspired by many dancers and students who felt that the needs of dedicated salsa dancers in the area were not being met. They run weekly classes for 3 levels including absolute beginners and have now started to organise weekend party nights. They have both recently been invited to be founder members of a new dance group pioneered by Lee (of Lee and Shelley) and they're looking forward to training and working with Lee. Dean and Jessica teach a variety of partner work, shines and styling to meet the level required. They draw attention to the principles of leading and following to enable their students to grow in confidence when social dancing.
Dean and Jessica are a dance partnership who came together in February 2006. Their enthusiastic, fun approach to teaching is becoming more widely welcomed. Dean has danced with Diablo Dance Company & won with them The European Group Champions 2006. Jessica concentrates on New York Salsa (On2), originally referred to as MAMBO. Dean and Jess practice the techniques of complex turn patterns, footwork and body movement. In early 2007 they opened their company Salsa Para Dos. The decision to open their own Salsa Promotion Company was inspired by many dancers and students who felt that the needs of dedicated salsa dancers in the area were not being met. They run weekly classes for 3 levels including absolute beginners and have now started to organise weekend party nights. They have both recently been invited to be founder members of a new dance group pioneered by Lee (of Lee and Shelley) and they're looking forward to training and working with Lee. Dean and Jessica teach a variety of partner work, shines and styling to meet the level required. They draw attention to the principles of leading and following to enable their students to grow in confidence when social dancing.
Lyndsey
Meridian Tonight, South News and Homes Under The Hammer. Lyndsey has taught salsa to Adults & Children at events all over the South East of England. Teaching children at schools, dancing at fete's, weddings, corporate events, private parties and theme nights. One of the events was Sir Ronald Ferguson's charity event in Dummer - 3 years running. Lyndsey Holloway is a popular Salsa DJ and Teacher. To book her for DJing and Teaching please e-mail 
Marchant
In 2001 Marchant won the Tropicana world-open amateur salsa championship, and in 2002 was invited to start teaching. With another former member of the LAL dancers, Lilly, Marchant formed a performance partnership until she returned to her home in France. Their show 'Burglars' was a huge hit with salsa audiences. Marchant then teamed up with Andrea Stewart (director of Duende Dance Company). In December 2003 Marchant and Andrea received an award at the British Salsa Congress for most outstanding newcomers. Marchant then worked with Candice Leong, performing at the UK Salsa Congress 2004, and at other events in the UK and Europe.
Marchant currently enjoys a successful and dynamic partnership with Miriam Oppel. Their ‘Take Five’ show in 2005 received high acclaim from the Mambo King himself, Eddie Torres. They also appeared together in the music video Shake A Leg by Roll Deep. In 2005, Marchant founded Alchemy Dance Company, a new and exciting project which incorporates mambo, ballroom, and classical jazz techniques. In 2006 he started the Alchemy Dance Academy which provides the opportunity for the general salsa public to improve their dancing by way of the Alchemy method of dance training. Marchant currently teaches nightly in and around the London area. He also teaches and performs at events around the UK and internationally.
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