Annetta Kepka

2006 UK Salsa Champion originally from Poland, with a background in Latin Ballroom. Anneta is one of the best dancers in the whole of Europe and is a joy to watch. Annetta will be teaching cross body Salsa and performing with Niko.

Osbanis Tejeda (Spain)

Osbanis has supported Afrocuban Pati from the start and he is one of our favourite performer. He originally trained in Cuba as a musician, he now travel the world as a dancer and teacher with Havana Club Promotion.

Niko Valiente

Originally from Spain and trained as an actor at ESAD Drama School in Malaga. Niko has appeared in many adverts and short films and has performed at many salsa congresses.

Rafael del Busto

Originally trained in ballet, modern and Cuban folkorick, and has won several salsa championships. Rafael is one of the most highly regarded dancer, performer and teacher around.

Mikey (Salsa CubaRican)

Mikey is one of the best salsa teachers and DJ's in the UK, he also promotes Salsa CubaRican and Salsoul. Mikey combines salsa with old skool soul to create some of the best club nights in London.

Ariel Roberts

Ariel has years of experience as a professional dancer and has performed and choreographed for internationally renowned companies including the National Ballet of Cuba, Isadanza and Yoruba Andabo.

Rocky Jazz Dancer

Rocky is a member of the world famous Jazzcotech dancers and will be teaching and
displaying Street Jazz Fusion Dance a breathtaking mix of fast, intricate footwork,
graceful spins and acrobatic floor moves.

Alexis Hernandez (Switzerland)

A real Cuban Master now living in Switzerland will be showing you how to put the X-Factor into your dancing.

Lindale (Lambada Zouk)

One of the most innovative Lambada Zouk teacher and dancer in London. Lindale's been dancing and performing Lambada Zouk for over 12 years with numerous appearances on stage and screen.

Originally from Guantanamo, Cuba, a former member of world acclaimed dance and percussion company Danza Libre. His work with Danza Libre gave him valuable experience in both performance and teaching, and led to his recognition as a master percussionist. In Cuba Jose formed ‘Ara y Rawo’, a ‘rumba’ group of 10 performers which he managed until 2005.  ‘Ara y Rawo’ is Yoruba for ‘Land of Stars’.  The group performed regularly in cabaret and ran a weekly programme to promote rhumba to the young people of Cuba. He continued this work until he came to live permanently in England in 2005.

Vanessa (Belly Dancer)

As a distraction for all things Latin we shall be going Middle Eastern way with belly dancing. Our tutor is Vanessa a very experienced belly dancer, showing you ladies her tricks of the trade.

Cesar Pacheco

The only Cuban dancer to win two awards for; Rueda and partner dance at the International Salsa competition in Havana. He spent two years performing on Cuban TV, and was resident choreographer at Teatro America.

DJ Sol

Afrocuban Pati's main DJ, Sol's interests in Salsa goes as far back as 1995. He worked with "Oxley of London" as a teacher and events coordinator at some famous venues such as Café du Paris and the Fashion Café in London West End. His passion for Salsa is influenced by his Yoruba roots and West African music.

DJ Rich (MC)

Our MC for the Fiesta, Rich has been dropping the good stuff in and around London town since 2000. Rich takes his music seriously - trawling the globe, looking for the latest catch of choice tunes to unleash on the dance floor and shake down thevery molecules of the dancers themselves. That's exactly what's on the menu at his popular bi-monthly club, La Clave Cubana, south London's very own exclusively dedicated Cuban night.

Shorty

Shorty is one of the the top dj on the salsa scene and this "Salsa Chick" is not afraid of mixing it with the big boys, with her eclectic choice of tunes and dance classics. She is one of Afrocuban Pati dj and is now getting wide acclaim for her talent.

Rico

Rico is one of the rising star on the salsa scene, He is one of Afrocuba Pati’s resident dj he is highly skilled in his delivery of all genre of Latin music such as Colombian, Puerto Rican, Mambo, Bachata, Reggaeton etc. Rico has being dancing salsa scene for over 10 years and originally from the Cameroon.

The foremost Cuban Salsa Band in the UK led by Osvaldo Chacon who has played with many of the leading bands in Cuba such as Paulito FG, El Medico de la Salsa, Bamboleo to name a few Don't miss this exciting band!!

Multi talented reaggaeton mc, rapper, singer, showman and more!! Leximan is from Santiago de Cuba and now lives in the Uk. He will be bringing his entourage of 6 performers to the Fiesta to perform his unique brand of Latin sound.