Profile:
Marcela

'Salsa Latina' Latin Dance Instuctor & Teacher
Christchurch New Zealand

Marcela

Marcela originally from Agentinia & dancing Tango since the age of 7. In New Zealand she started as a Argentine Tango dance teacher & performer. She now has prgoressed & is a qualified dance teacher in all styles of latin dance including Zumba, Salsa, Bachata, Zouk & Tango. Now as a dance partner with Reuben in Salsa for performing & Competitions. Also in developmental training wtih mixes of new styles of dance in mixing Salsa & Bachata with Tango. Since 2011 together with Reuben, they are NZ & South Island Salsa Professional Champions and have led their teams & team members & students to win many categories over the years. Some of their students have moved on over seas or still competing within NZ & running their own dance schools.

• Dance Performer & Choreographer

• Qualified Dance Teacher & Salsa Dance Instructor

• NZ Professional Salsa Champion

• South Island Professional Salsa Champion

• Team Salsa Salsa Performance Choreographer

• Qualified Zumba Instructor

• Pioneer for Zouk in Christchurch & New Zealand

• Pioneer for Zumba in New Zealand

• Exercise Fitness Instructor

• Danced Argentine Tango since 7YO

• Organiser for Latin Dance Festival

• Alongside Maria was the 1st to start up Zumba in NZ

Dance Styles:

• Argentine Tango

• Salsa; Salsa, Cuban Style & Mambo

• Zumba

• Cha cha On2

• Merengue

• Zouk

• Bachata, Bachatango

• Brazilian Axé & Samba

• Jazz

• Hip Hop

• Reggaeton

• Wedding dances

Teaching Experience:

Marcela is quailified from the 'Salsa Masters Teacher Training Programme' at Salsa Latina & is the Senior Female Salsa Teacher at Salsa Latina & is already a qualified Zumba & Tango dance teacher:

• NZ Pacific Salsa Congress 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018 (Wellington)

• Tercer Tiempo 2011 @ Dome Hagley Park (CHCH)

• The Body Dance Festival 2009, 2010 & 2011 (CHCH)

• Speed Dancing 2010 & 2011 in Hagley Park (CHCH)

• Bay Salsa Festival 2010 & 2011 (Tauranga)

• Salsa Latina 2009-present (CHCH)

• Mashina Lounge - Christchurch Casino 2013 & 2014 (CHCH)

• Danza Latina 2007-2009 (CHCH)

• Zumba "Dance with me" 2008-2015 (CHCH)

• Tango "Dance with me" 2008-2011 (CHCH)

• Tango Workshops 2006-2007 (CHCH)

...and many more

Dance Training:

Training & Teachers listed below are a mixture of long time training through classes, plus courses, workshops, private lessons, teacher training, syllabus training.. not including online help & training etc.

Dance Instructors learnt from; Oliver Pineda & Luda (Aust, Latin Motion), Zulmara & Paco (USA/Mex), Liz Lira (USA), Serena Cuevas (USA), Csaba (Aust), David & Paulina (Mexico), Alex & Chi (USA), Emily & Jr (USA), Adolfo & Carla (USA-NY/Italy), Elli & Carlos (Aust),Magna (USA), Vito & Stephania (Italy), Mouaze & Fanny (France), Chiquito & Alice (Dominican Republic/Italy), Angelo (Aust), Sharon Pakir (Aust), Super Mario (UK), Reuben Watkins (NZ, Salsa Latina), Nikal Kleinstreuer (NZ/USA, Salsa Latina), Vikki Hampton (NZ, Salsa Latina), Csaba & Vali (Aust, Latin Motion), Lil Liz (Aust, LDA), Fernando & Becky (Aust), Giancarlo & Marsha (NZ), Mafie Zouker (Brazil). Juan and Samantha (NSW), Maria (Mexico) Reuben (NZ) .. and many more.

Latin Dance Competition Experience:

NZ World Latin Dance Cup 2017

* 1st in Salsa Teams (Non-Cabaret Category) - Team Mambo Sabroso (Choreographer & Performer)

World Salsa Solo Competition Australia 2015

* 1st in Salsa Am Teams Category (Choreographer)

South Island Salsa Competition 2015

* 1st in Salsa Teams Category (Choreographer)

* 1st in Pro/Am Category with Mia (Reuben - Pro assist)

New Zealand Salsa Championships 2013

* 1st in Salsa Teams Category w/Reuben (Choreographer)

South Island Salsa Competition 2013

* 1st in Salsa Teams Category w/Reuben (Choreographer)

* 2nd - Team Encanto, Salsa Teams - SI Salsa Comp 2013

New Zealand Salsa Competition 2012

* 2nd in Salsa Teams Category (Choreographer)

* 3rd - Team Encanto, Salsa Teams- NZ Salsa Shines Comp 2013

New Zealand Salsa Championships in Auckland

* 1st in Profressional Section 2012 w/Reuben

South Island Salsa Competition 2012

* 1st in Salsa Teams Category (Choreographer)

South Island Salsa Comps 2011

* 1st in professional section w/ Reuben

New Zealand Salsa Championships 2011

-- 2nd in professional section w/ Reuben

South Island Salsa Competition 2011

* 2nd South Island Teams 2011

Other Performance Experience:

• NZ Salsa Congress in various years
• Sydney Salsa Congress
• Bay Salsa Festival 2011

• NZ Salsa Congress 2011

• Christmas Salsa Ball 2010 w/Reuben
• Salsa Night Fever parties

• Danza Fiestas - Samba & Tango 2008-present

• Buenos Aires Tango Festival 2005

• Latin Dance Festival 2008

• Latin Dance Festival 2007