Oren Shoshan is the Creative Director and Head Instructor of Club Salsa and Salsa Vibes Dance Companies. He is also a renowned professional salsa instructor, performer and choreographer from Toronto, Canada - a true centre for salsa with over 25 salsa nights.

With an athletic background that includes 12 years of competitive soccer and basketball, and a love of dance since childhood, Oren started dancing Salsa in 1996 at the age of 21, and within three years became the director of the Rumba Latina Dance Company, in Greensboro, USA.

In early 2001, Oren earned himself a national reputation, winning the professional division of the Berlin Nightclub Salsa Competition in Toronto, considered to be the most prestigious salsa competition in Canada.

Since arriving in Sydney in mid-2001, Oren has been a much sought after instructor, choreographer and performer, being invited to teach in numerous cities both in Australia and overseas. Demand for Oren's teaching has led him to travel all over Australia to Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, and the Central Coast as well as to many cities within Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Within Sydney, Oren's impressive reputation as an instructor, performer and choreographer has seen him participate in the major events salsa has to offer. He was one of the very few national instructors asked to teach at Sydney's Salsa Congress 2005, Sydney Latin Fiesta 2003 and 2004, Brisbane Latin Festival 2004, as well as Bacardi Latino Festival and Darling Harbour Fiesta.

As an instructor Oren is known and respected for his highly specific and technical instruction. This is reflected in his distinctive style, which is characterized by complex turn patterns with smooth, elegant, sexy and funky body movement. It is also reflected in his students, who are known as smooth dancers, and are some of the most consistently sought after dancers on the dance floor.

Oren can be contacted on 0425 343 991 or by email.

Julia Gonzalez, born in Santiago, Chile, is one of Australia's most talented, flamboyant and sought-after dancers.

She currently shares her time between Sydney and Adelaide where she is principal performer, instructor and choreographer with Club Salsa and Latino Grooves respectively. Julia has collaborated with Salsa Vibes Dance Company and the Mambo Lounge, both prestigious dance schools based in Sydney.

Demand for Julia's abilities has seen her teach and perform at many major events such as Sydney Salsa Congress 2005, Sydney Latin Fiesta 2004, Latino Bacardi Festival 2004, Darling Harbour Fiesta 2004 and Brisbane Latin Festival 2004, just to name a few! Julia has also taught extensively around Australia, from Adelaide, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Canberra, Coffs Harbour and many more to come...

Julia is an incredibly versatile dancer, teaching both on '1' and '2', (for the record, she loves both!!!!) as well as enjoying many other styles such as Merengue, Cha Cha, Bachata and Rumba.

She is renown for her sensual and soulful styling and body movement, vibrant energy and charisma. Julia's area of expertise is SEXY ladies styling and dazzling spins!

When she is not burning up the dance floor; Julia teaches very popular weekly classes, as well as regular ladies styling workshops.

Whether she is dancing on '1' or on '2', Bachata or Rumba, it is clear this fiery Chilena has a passion for dance!!!!

To enquire about private lessons or shows, please contact Julia by email.