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OLIVER PINEDA  represents the true meaning of Salsa across the globe already being the current and only 5 x Times “World Salsa Champion” ever!

There is no better salsa than the salsa you get when you experience Oliver live on stage. Our very own "World Salsa Champions" is always ready to add the special flavour magic A-Class salsa to your special event. Oliver's titles are extremely huge in the Latin American world because our very own Aussie dancers have come winners in the events that always have a strong presence from the major dancing forces in the world including Cuba, Puerto Rico, USA, Colombia, Japan, Argentina, etc and besides this is the first time in history that an event of this calibre has been won by a local Australian dancer. Salsa is one of the most popular dance styles today which is also danced universally and is extremely multicultural. In fact Oliver Pineda has created his own version called 'Aussie Style Salsa'. Oliver Pineda is a professional dancer and choreographer who has performed in just about every major festival in the Australasian region. He is originally from Chile but truly feels as proud as a chook being a true blue having the opportunity to represent the nation in such a unique life time opportunity. It is also important to mention that Oliver has won various local dance competitions over the years and his first taste of world wide phenomena started in 2001. He has been a special guest dancer on 'Dancing With The Stars' and guest choreographer on television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'. Dancing is the ultimate feeling for Oliver and it truly remains his biggest passion in life. Sky is the limit for him. He has already performed in many world cities including Los Angeles, United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. But now this may be your chance to see him dance down under!

MASHA BELASH  truly represents the new generation of new school of dazzling Latin American and modern Ballroom with her elegance, unique style and class!

Masha was born in Ukraine and since the age of 5, her dance curriculum started with jazz, character and ballet. Soon after transcending on to her musicality by learning piano, violin and singing. Later on appearing in television talent shows and winning a part in a comedy program The Gentlemen Show. At the age of 10 when Masha moved to Australia it was when she started ballroom dancing and in July 2001 would be the destiny for the next journey in her life by becoming a team with the wonderful Aric Yegudkin and changed her dream forever. Masha sky rocketed by becoming National Youth Latin American Champion and the number one spot as Australia's representative at the World Youth Latin American Championship various times. Soon after winning South Pacific, Australian and Youth Under 19 Latin American Champions in a magnificent array of achievements at still such a young age. Unstoppable partnership who most recently were named the World Super Stars Adult Latin American Champions. Masha is the definition of slick, stylish and classy. A stunning image and performance always in the mix. To experience Masha is to feel A-Class international dance etiquette. With a great outgoing personalities and fantastic individuality, Masha is always 100% ready to shine and dazzle!

VALI DAMASKOU  is our own Greek Goddess of the salsa beat and the most exciting body shaker of the dance arena!

With an impressive 20 years of Jazz, Salsa, Ballroom, Contemporary, Ballet and Hip Hop, Vali is set to detonate the floor on fire. As a lover and practician of all styles of dance it is no surprise that Vali is already recognized by her amazing styling and her immaculate shines. She is largely responsible for introducing Kizomba and Zouk in the Australian scene. Her credits include representing Australia at various congresses in Malaysia, Bali, New Zealand, San Francisco as well as collectively performing at major events in Europe and Asia. The queen of modern dirty dancing has also won the Australian Salsa Classic  Team Championship and the NSW state title! A dancer who is not afraid to feel the funk and guarantees to mesmerize your dance as she continues her strong delivery of Street Latin.

ARIC YEGUDKIN is the only dancer in the country to hold the title of "Champions of Champions" from 'Dancing With The Stars' 

From World Super Stars Adult Latin American Champions to Champion of Champions of DWTS, Aric is pure world class. The extraordinaire talents, skills and abilities of Aric are second to none. In the Ballroom and Latin American world Aric represents both the freshness and future of the dance. As a true entertainer to the word, for Aric it all started after ongoing impersonations of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean routine at private gatherings of family and friend when it was mama who finally decided to take him to dance class at the age of 8. Loyal to his abilities, the time came for Aric to decide which of his passions to pursue further, then putting tennis behind and going for gold with Dance-sport and winning his first title of National Juvenile Champion when aged just 10. Dance was all along in his blood since birth. But in July 2001 history emerged when Aric entered the Youth division and was partnered up with the amazing Masha Belash. Since then Aric has been Australian Youth Latin American Champion several times and the number 1 representative to the World Youth Latin American Championship, certainly with Masha becoming the ideal perfect dance couple without a doubt. His success only got larger than life by winning the both the Australian and the South Pacific Youth Latin American Championships and then going on tour with 'Floorplay'. Aric continues to shine all over the world and some of memorable featuring countries where he has performed are New Zealand, Malaysia and the UK. Loving to dance and continuing his career expansion is that Aric has become one of the most popular performers throughout the continent!

CSABA SZIRMAI is the complete package dance combo with titles and credentials ranging from choreography, ballroom, salsa and right through to Latin American and hip hop!

Originally from Hungary, Csaba was truly born to dance. An ever evolving artist full of energy, passion, charisma, style, class and sensuality right here in front of your eyes. Csaba discovered the art form of dance at the age of 11 and became the Hungarian Youth Ballroom and Latin American Champion at only 16 years of age. Internationally, Csaba has worked with Backstreet Boys and N’sync.

Locally he won the Strictly Dancing Championship with Luda Kroitor and also has National titles of Australian Salsa Champion and Australian Hip Hop Champion under his belt. Today Csaba continues to express himself through the eyes of the rhythm and the heart beats from the melody. As such he has been choreographing for “So You Think You Can Dance” also major corporate events and brand launches across the country. Csaba has also featured on both Australian and New Zealand versions of “Dancing With The Stars” Csaba has so far already achieved successful dance works and stellar performances in Spain, Korea, Singapore, Italy, United Kingdom, North America, New Zealand and Malaysia. He is also in high demand for high end guest presentations. He remains as one of the very few to have stepped up the mark by being able to master besides his strong Latin American and Ballroom, a large range of other dance styles such as hip hop, jazz, acrobatics, funk, Brazilian samba and even some capoeira. You have already seen him dance a storm and you are constantly able to witness and feel a massive Csaba dance explosion across your television screens. The new Csaba dance revolution has arrived and he looks very much forward to enjoying every moment of it!

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