Bachata

Bachata : Sara Panero 

SpainSara PaneroSpainSpain

Sara Panero is a Spanish dancer born in Salamanca (Spain) in 1993. Formed from 7 years in various disciplines of dance such as ballet, contemporary dance, modern dance, hip-hop. With 16 years she begins with the Latin dances, Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba.

After attending the Conservatory of Dance Fortea (Madrid), to specialize in classical ballet and the conservatory of dance in Latin rhythms she begins partnership with his first dance partner Ronald Jara. Months after she enters at "Bachatea Dance Company”.

In September 2012 Sara forms with Marco Espejo the dancing couple that in this year wins already 2 national bachata competitions and they create their own professional company of bachata called "Esencia".

In 2013 Marco and Sara proclaim them 4 times national champions of Bachata couple and the following year (2014) national Runners-up with their professional company “Esencia”. In May 2014 Sara competes for the first time as a soloist in salsa footwork.

She had a pleasure of collaborating with the Prince of Salsa Johnnny Vazquez in “Imperio Azteca” – Milan and with Albir Rojas teaching kizomba on international seminars. ‘Albir & Sara’ finished their collaboration in December 2016 to follow different paths.

Sara in now focusing on new projects and goals based on her unconditional love of Dance.

Bachata : Marco Espejo Nuñez

PeruMarco Espejo NuñezPeruPeru

Marco Espejo Nuñez is a Peruvian dancer born in Trujillo (Perú) in 1988. Already in Perú he started to learn dance and music learning Peruvian folklore and playing the Saxophone. When he was 18 years old, Marco moved to Huelva, Spain where he started to take lessons of Latin rhythms. At the age of 21 years old, already in the capital of the country, Madrid, Marco starts to compete with his first official dance bachata couple, Elisa Toimil. Short time after that, he won various regional competitions with Elisa García and they started to compete in national level.

In September 2012 Marco forms with Sara Panero the dancing couple that in this year wins already 2 national bachata competitions and they create their own professional company of bachata called “Esencia”.

In 2013 Marco and Sara proclaim them 4 times national champions of Bachata couple and the following year (2014) national Runners-up with their professional company "Esencia”.

He collaborated with Marzia Licciardello, an Italian dancer as profesional Bachata couple and this collaboration made him known in international level.

At the end of the year 2016, the couple Marco & Sara re-began to work together with the objective of to be one of the most known couples in Sensual Bachata around the world with their own Bachata Style.

Kizomba : Aga & Maciek

PolandAga & MaciekPolandPoland

Agnieszka Algemissel & Maciek Zahorodny are teachers, trainers, dancers and choreographers with many years of experience in dance and teaching. They share their passion for dance and love for Kizomba and Semba. Classes with them are full of fun and learning. Winners of many national competitions, they can communicate in a simple manner, sharing their knowledge about the techniques of body movement, leading & following. At the same time they can “sell” many interesting curiosity related to kizomba and semba, while maintaining the discipline and methodology of teaching.

Maciek graduated in instructor studies of dancing in Warsaw. After finishing competing in 2009, became teacher of dozens of couples every class. Passion for dancing pulled him to study latin dances, Salsa and Bachata, and after Kizomba & Semba which became his biggest passion.

Agnieszka completed a series of training sessions organized by one of the most recognizable couples in the kizomba world, AfrolatinConnection, and performed with them several times in their choreographies.

With her former partner, Agnieszka lead her own dance formation “Hot Steps” which was performing during the biggest festivals and dance events in Poland, and also lead the bachata formation ”Ladies Project”. Now certified trainer in World Hug Dance Project, she is an official choreography trainer of: AfrolatinConnection.

Having such an amazing couple full of talent, and with a great pedagogy is a great opportunity for all Kizomba, Semba and Bachata lovers.

Bachata : Abder & Sandra

MoroccoAbder & SandraPolandMorocco/Poland

Sandra was born and raised in Poland, a polyvalent dancer and choreographer, since her early childhood, she developed a passion for dance. She started dancing ballroom and showed a great talent which enabled her to compete in many competitions where she had many successes. She ambitiously continued her education as a dance and sport instructor, at the same time, she devoted herself to afro-latin dances and expanded her awareness and skills as a teacher. She has the highest international class in standard and Latin American dances, graduated of the State Music School in piano section and graduated from the Department of Physical Education and Health Promotion at the University of Szczecin.

Abder is a dancer and instructor from Morocco. He has been formed and influenced by many international teachers of several styles. He started dancing with hip hop from an early age and other styles of dance popular with young people. Over the past years he has expanded his passion for dance to Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Reggaeton…Where he has excelled as a dancer and instructor. He forms with Sandra a complementary couple, and together they give quality workshops in events, festivals and bootcamps in Morocco and Europe. They have put in place, a solid and effective pedagogy all being playful, through different workshops you learn to feel the dance, to use solid leading and following techniques and a variety of nice moves that are not only nice to watch but are practical to use on the dance floor.

This very nice couple full of talent will grant us quality time, and this for our biggest pleasure!