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Director of Salsa Latina Ltd - Salsa Dance School
National Level Salsa Judge 2005, 2009 & 2010
Qualified Salsa & Latin Dance Teacher "Master Level"
salsa New Zealand Salsa Dance Association Member (NZSDA)
salsa Australian Salsa Guild Member
REPs Qualified Fitness-Personal Trainer & Gym Instructor
REP's Certified Group Excercise Instructor
First Aid Certified
Choreographer & Performer
South Island Salsa Champion - 1st Professional Section 2011
NZ Championships Runner-up - 2nd Profesional Section 2011
South Island Salsa Champion - 1st Professional Section 2007
New Zealand Comps Runner-up - 2nd Profesional Section 2007
Founder & member of Salsa Sabrosa Performance Group
National Salsa / Latin DJ (DJ SLS) & dance event organiser
Qualified Advertising Graphic Designer with 6 years experience in a leading advertising agency.
Reuben
Reuben & Marcela


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Reuben is the director & owner of Salsa Latina studios, Christchurch. One of the largest Salsa schools in NZ. He has judged at the Salsa National Championship 2005 and the New Zealand Salsa Nationals 2009 & 2010. In 2007 he and his partner placed 1st at the South Island Salsa Competition and 2nd in the Salsa National Championship in the Professional category. In 2009 his Salsa team "Salsa Sabrosa" was also selected to represent NZ in the Sydney Salsa Congress 2010. More recently he placed 1st in the South Island Salsa Competition & 2nd in the New Zealand Salsa Championships 2011 with Marcela. He has also trained many dancers in New Zealand & abroad who have had great success in their dancing also.
Reuben started dancing Cuban Miami Salsa & Brazilian Samba/Axé since 2000 and was trained as a performer & teacher for Street Latin until 2005. Since then, he has developed a unique personal style and has extensive teaching & performance experiences in various styles in Latin dance. His main focus since 2005 is On1 & On2 (NY & LA) linear Salsa, more recently favouring New York style Salsa which was inspired & learned from Oliver Pineda & more recently Edwin Rivera, Emily & Jr from the USA.
His love & critical understanding of latin music, coupled with his skills in music editing & creation has led him to become one of the most sought-after Salsa DJ's in New Zealand.
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Latin Dance Teaching & Professional Training:
Reuben was originally started trained in teaching in 2003 from Street Latin (Cuban Style) and is also quailified from the 'Salsa Masters Teacher Training Programme' - he learnt this directly from Oliver Pineda in 2005 and his linear fundamental syllabus, which is still being taught at Salsa Latina today. Oliver is currently '5 time world champ'. Reuben has also had teacher training from Jamie Jesus & Lil Liz (LDA - Latin Dance Australia) & Edwin Rivera (NY-USA / Puero Rico). Plus has attened many professional seminars, one on one lessons with International Instructors, some are listed below in "training". Also recently certified from Mafie Zouker Masters Zouk training in 2010 for Traditional style Zouk. Reuben Has also implemented numerous Salsa dance systems from the above international teachers into the current system at Salsa Latina syllabus in fundamentals, shines & turn patterns.
Major Events & places Reuben has Taught at:
salsa timing cd NZ Pacific Salsa Congress 2010 & 2011 (Wellington)
salsa timing cd Bay Salsa Festival (Tauranga) 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011
salsa timing cd Love in the Lanes Valentines Event 2010 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Patio Latino Latin dance Event 2010 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Tercer Tiempo 2011 @ Dome Hagley Park (CHCH)
salsa timing cd The Body Dance Festival 2009, 2010 & 2011 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Speed Dancing 2010 & 2011 in Hagley Park (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Lincoln University 2009 & 2010 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Salsa Showcase in Blenheim 2008 & 2009
salsa timing cd Latin Dance Festival 2009
salsa timing cd Hanmer Salsa Fest 2008, 2009 & 2010
salsa timing cd Christchurch Casino 2008 & 2009 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Salsa Latina 2009-present (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Danza Latina 2004-2009 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Street Latin 2002-2004 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Wanganui Latin Explosion Event 2005 (Wanganui)
salsa timing cd Salsa Groove NY Event 2005 (Nelson & Blenhiem)
salsa timing cd Club Latin Dance Event 2007 (Auckland)
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Latin Dance Styles
Street Latin Miami & Cuban, Puerto Rican salsa, Bachata, Agentine Tango & Cha cha on2, Linear New York & LA Salsa on1 & on2, Merengue, Brazilian Samba & Axé, Lambada & Zouk.
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Judging
salsa timing cd New Zealand Salsa Competition 2005.
salsa timing cd New Zealand National Salsa Competition 2009.
salsa timing cd New Zealand National Salsa Competition 2010
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Linear - NY/LA Salsa & Cha Dance Training
Dance Instructors learnt from; Oliver Pineda & Luda (Aust, Latin Motion), Zulmara & Paco (USA/Mex), David & Paulina (Mexico), Ana & Joel (Boston, USA), Edwin Rivera (USA-NY/Puerto Rico), Alex & Chi (USA), Johnny Vasquez & Lilliana (LA,USA), Adolfo & Carla (USA-NY/Italy), Magna (USA), Chiquito & Alice (Dominican Republic/Italy), Natalie Zellar & Nathan (Aust), Sharon Pakir & Zee (Aust), Csaba & Vali (Aust, Latin Motion), Jamie Jesus, Lil Liz, Amy, Allan (Aust, LDA), Giancarlo & Marsha (NZ/Aust), Super Mario (UK) Susanna Montero (UK), Junior & Emily (USA), David Paris (USA), Edie “The Salsa Freak” (USA), Al “Liquidsilver” Espinoza (USA), Nestor (Aust), Mary & Neil (Aust), Victor & Burju (USA), Joel & Betsy (Peru), Kevin & Chelsea (Aust), Oren & Pascale (Aust), Fernando & Becky (Aust), Gino (Peru/NZ), Stanley (NZ/UK), Rebecca (NZ), Nestor & Josie (Aust), Roberto & Jenna (Aust) & many more.
Circular - Cuban/Miami Salsa Dance Training
Vivio & Gredis (Cuba/NZ), Andrew Robertson(NZ/Aust), Ricardo & Viviana (Colombia), Jen (USA), Orod & Dessie (UK), Angela Douglas & Dave, (NZ), Zane Powel (NZ), performers from 'Lady Salsa Show Cuba' & many more.
Samba & Axé Dance training:
Albena (Brazil), Claudrado (Brazil/NZ), Amy (Aust, LDA) Andrew Robertson (NZ/Aust), Paul & Lynda (Latin Fever NZ) Zane Powell (NZ), Angela Douglas (Street Latin NZ) & many more.
Bachata Dance Training:
Carlos Cinta (USA), Juan and Samantha (NSW), Nestor (Aust), Giancarlo & Marsha (NZ/Aust), Jamie Jesus, Lil Liz, Amy (Aust, LDA) Csaba & Vali (Aust, Latin Motion), Moro & Alegria (Aust), Oren & Pascale (Aust), Gino (Peru/NZ), & many more.
Zouk & Lambada Dance Training:
Larissa & Kadu (Aust/Brazil), Jamie Jesus, Lil Liz, Amy (Aust, LDA) Csaba & Vali (Aust, Latin Motion) Mafie Zouker & Yasmin (Brazil), Andrew Robertson (NZ/Aust), Paul & Lynda (Latin Fever NZ) & many more.
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Latin Performance / Competiton Experience:
salsa timing cd New Zealand Salsa Championships in Auckland.....
-- 2nd in Professional Section 2011 w/ Marcela
salsa timing cd South Island Salsa Comps.....
-- 1st in professional section 2011 w/ Marcela
salsa timing cd SI Salsa Competition 2nd South Island team section 2011
salsa timing cd Bay Salsa Festival 2011 (Tauranga)
salsa timing cd NZ Pacific Salsa Congress 2011
salsa timing cd Sydney Salsa Congress 2010 (Friday w/ Team Salsa Sabrosa)
salsa timing cd Christmas Salsa Ball 2010 w/ Marcela
salsa timing cd Salsa Showcase in Blenheim 2009
salsa timing cd NZ Pacific Salsa Congress 2009 Team Salsa Sabrosa
-- Selected to Represent New Zealand in Sydney Congress
salsa timing cd Various Salsa Night Fever performances 2007-2010
salsa timing cd Latin Dance Festival Christchurch 2009
salsa timing cd Bay Salsa Festival (Tauranga) 2008
salsa timing cd SI Salsa Competition 2nd South Island team section 2008
salsa timing cd NZ Pacific Salsa Congress 2008 w/ Vikki (Wtgn)
salsa timing cd CTV Good Living Programme 2008 w/ Vikki
salsa timing cd Latin Dance Festival Christchurch 2008 w/ Vikki
salsa timing cd Latin Dance Corporate Event 2008 w/ Vikki
salsa timing cd Danza Latin Fiesta at the Garage 2008 w/ Vikki
salsa timing cd NZ National Salsa Comps Auckland.....
-- 2nd in Professional Section 2007 w/ Vikki
salsa timing cd South Island Salsa Comps.....
-- 1st in professional section 2007 w/ Vikki
salsa timing cd Salsa Showcase in Blenheim Aug 2007 - Performed w/ Vikki
salsa timing cd SI Salsa Comps performance SOS 2006
salsa timing cd Christchurch Casino, top100 w/ Fei 2006
salsa timing cd Jambalaya (Salsa SOS Crew) 2006
salsa timing cd Mexican Cafe w/Fei 2005-2007
salsa timing cd Wanganui Latin Explosion (Salsa) w/ Fei 2005
salsa timing cd Lyn Woods Fashion show w/ Fei 2005
salsa timing cd Festival of Flowers CHCH SQ 2005 w/ Ommy
salsa timing cd Havelock Festival (Axe & Salsa) 2005 Solo & w/ Ommy
salsa timing cd Tall Blacks games, Westpac Centre (Axé) 2004
salsa timing cd Womens Expo's (Salsa & Axé) 2001-2004 Solo & w/ Jodie
salsa timing cd The Loaded Hog - Regularly, Solo & w/Jodie
..(Samba, Axe & Salsa) 2001-2005
salsa timing cd Warners, Baileys w/ Jodie 2002-2004
salsa timing cd Christchurch Christmas Parade 2001-04 Solo & w/ Jodie
salsa timing cd Various Wedding performances Solo & w/ Jodie (Salsa)
salsa timing cd Jose Feliciano concert (town hall) 2003
salsa timing cd Civic Theatre Latin Show (Salsa) 2001
salsa timing cd Numerous Corporate functions
and many more...

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Latin/Salsa DJing
salsa timing cd NZ Pacific Salsa Congress 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 (Wtgn)
salsa timing cd LA Salsa Unplugged 2011 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Viva Christmas Party 2010 (AK)
salsa timing cd Tercer Tiempo 2011 @ Dome Hagley Park (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Christmas Salsa Ball 2008, 2009 & 2010 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Edited & organised music for NZ Salsa Nationals 2009 & 2010
salsa timing cd Loaded Hog / Next Door 2003-2009 Every Thursday (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Salsa Showcase in Blenheim 2008 & 2009
salsa timing cd Bay Salsa Festival 2008 & 2009 (Tauranga)
salsa timing cd Hanmer Salsa Fest 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 (Hamner)
salsa timing cd The Fox & Ferret Salsa Night Fever (Chch)
salsa timing cd Safari Lounge Salsa Night with Latinissimo May & Aug 2008 (AK)
salsa timing cd Christchurch Casino on Wednesdays 2008 & 2009 (Chch)
salsa timing cd Twisted Hop Salsa Nights during 2010 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Zymergy Bar 2007-2010 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Lyme Bar 2007 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Created Salsa Timing Music CD 2007
salsa timing cd The Garage Bar 2008 (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Mexican Cafe Salsa Spectacular 2004-2007 Every Month (CHCH)
salsa timing cd Wanganui Latin Explosion 2005 (Wanganui)
salsa timing cd Club Latin Christmas Party 2006 (AK)
salsa timing cd Club Latin Monthly Parties 2007 (AK)
salsa timing cd Dance Scene Salsa Parties 2005-2006 (Chch)
salsa timing cd Oliver Pineda Tour - Salsa Party 2005 (Chch)
salsa timing cd Kantuta Latin Band Salsa Event 2004 (Chch)
and many more...
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Fitness Training (REP's - Registered Excercise Professional)
salsa timing cd REP's Qualified Personal Fitness Trainer
salsa timing cd REP's Qualified Gym Trainer
salsa timing cd First Aid Certificate
- Group Exercise
- Personal Training Certified
- Nutrition
- Injury Management
- Programming for Special Populations
- Sports Training
 
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