Artists & MC's for 2010 are still to be confirmed
Artists & MC's from 2009 were:
Artists & MC's
Carlos and Elli are Australia’s pioneers of acrobatic/cabaret Salsa, exhibiting amazing lifts, tricks and aerials in their routines. They have also developed a unique style of Bachata, based on exposure to this style while living in Spain and choreographing for landmark video clips, namely Grupo Aventura's number one Bachata hit single 'Obsession' (Marbella, 2004). They are currently recognized as one of the leading names in the world of Bachata, with invitations to teach and perform at international Bachata festivals.
Las Donnitas
Las Donnitas is a new flava to the Salsa Scene with their upbeat and fresh moves they are sure to bring enjoyment to the stage. This all female dance troupe presents a unique and vibrant dance style of Girls Hip-hop, Latin - Merechaton, Samba & Salsa, Club Dance, Neo-Burlesque, and much more...
Las Donnitas performing Credits include: 2009 Minuit - Wayho Music Clip, 2009 Pump Up The Mandali - First Hindi Fiji film produced and shot in NZ and Fiji, 2009 Sinn City 2 - Hip-hop Event @ Reservoir Bar, 2009 Miss V8 Model Search - Spy Bar, 2009 Fundraiser for Telethon - Botany Downs Shopping Mall, 2009 Cafe Pasion - Dance Pro Productions, 2009 Auckland Salsa Ball - Viva Latino Event.
Having represented New Zealand at no less than 6 international events, it makes TEAM Latinissimo the most well traveled, experienced and most popular STUDENT salsa dance team in Auckland.
Already from the very first team back in 2006, it was a huge success. TEAM Latinissimo was the first team consisting purely of students to represent Auckland at an international salsa event, plus also being the only student team to represent NZ at the World Salsa Championships.
TEAM Latinissimo students are directed, choreographed and lead by Giancarlo and Masha – New Zealand’s leading salsa dance professionals. The student team has gained recognition not only nationally, but internationally as well, mainly by placing 2nd - amongst professional salsa teams from all over Australasia - at the 2009 Asia Salsa Open Championships in Hong Kong. They are the first, and only salsa team in New Zealand ever to get a placing at an international salsa competition. Most recently, they represented NZ at the 2009 Melbourne Latin Festival, 2009 Brisbane Salsa Congress and got featured in the July issue of DANZ magazine as the most successful salsa dance team in the country.
Today, TEAM Latinissimo has grown to its “seams” and features 20+ dancers in the group.
Make sure to catch their new showpiece routine coming very soon!
As always, "THEY will be ready - will you..?"
Tamati Coffey is Breakfast's roving reporter and weather presenter.
Tamati completed an honours degree in Political Studies at the University of Auckland before becoming a presenter on What Now. It was from the iconic kid's show that he joined the Breakfast team. After the closest finish in the history of New Zealand's Dancing with the Stars, the twinkle-toed Tamati Coffey and his dance partner Samantha Hitchcock won the mirrorball trophy in the 2009 season finale.
TVNZ Head of News and Current Affairs Anthony Flannery says Tamati is one of the most exciting young personalities on New Zealand television. Tamati brings his own brand of TV magic to Breakfast. His humour, intelligence and strength as a live performer are a great addition to the team.
Warren has been dancing and teaching salsa for over 12 years in Christchurch. He has performed at the Sydney Salsa Congress with the Latin Fire team 2007, 2008 & 2009 and has now been invited to perform & teach at Byron Bay in November this year. Warren regularly MC’s Salsa events in Christchurch including the South Island Salsa Competition & looks forward to being part of the New Zealand Salsa Nationals this year.
Kantuta 'international entertainers' are based in Auckland, New Zealand. Kantuta 'the Latin sensation' is inspired by the musical influences of the groups varied cultural backgrounds. Kantuta perform a unique style of modern Latino Music and rhythms including Salsa, Merengue, Modern Latin Dance Tunes and Classic Latin Favourites.
Kantuta is New Zealand’s Top Latin dance band achieving both Gold and Platinum Records. They have 3 Albums available in the New Zealand Music market which are called; Kantuta, Pacifico, Fiesta. These all have accompanying Music Videos for each of the three albums.
Kantuta has numerous appearances to their credit throughout New Zealand, including Corporate Functions across all professions, City Performances, International Sports Fixtures, Street Mardi Gras, Club/Hotel Shows and Dinners, School Balls and Showcase Auditorium Performances, Weddings, Product Launches etc. They have performed Internationally Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Australia, and the Pacific.
Kantuta's 7 Musician's are all professional entertainers ready to deliver a Show that you won't forget!
Nirico has been involved in the Latin dance scene for 10 years and has a strong passion for both Latin dance and music. After years of social dancing, and a background in professional DJing, it was a natural progression for Nirico to try his hand at DJing Latin music. He found inspiration from good friend Gille Nantel who is a Professional Percussionist and resident Latin DJ in Christchurch.
Nirco now DJs and runs regular Bachata and Salsa/Mambo nights in Christchurch. As a dancer himself, he has a fantastic ear for music and understands what dancers will enjoy dancing to, Nirico knows how to keep the dance floor busy.
North Shore-based portrait photographer Lisa Crandall runs the ImageMe photographic studio. Her photography has won numerous accolades, including the title 'People Photographer of the Year 2008' at New Zealand's professional photography awards. Her second passion, after photography, is dance, in particular Argentine Tango and Salsa. www.imageme.co.nz
People Photographer of the Year, Iris Professional Photography Awards, 2008
Winner of two silver and two silver with distinction awards, Australian Professional Photography Awards, 2009
Winner of five silver and nine bronze awards, Iris Professional Photography Awards, 2007-2009
Winner of one gold and three silver awards, Kodak Gold Awards, 2007-2008
Master of Arts (First Class Honours), University of Auckland
Qualified Portrait Photographer, New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography
Certificate in Professional Photography, New York Institute of Photography
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