Our Founder
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Angi Alvarez, is a native from Brazil and a Certified Group Fitness Instructor . She has been teaching Latin dance classes (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue) as well as Dance fitness classes for over 15 years. Angi is well-known in the Vancouver dancing scene, as she had taught Ballroom and Latin dances with Dance4u, and had performed with Estilo Cubano Dance Group for many years. She specializes in many dance fitness formats , such as Zumba , Salsaton & Cardio Reggaeton. In the past few years, she has developed her own dance and fitness methodology, : Cardio Club - a blend of aerobics and HIIT , with a mix of top 40s; Latin Dance Cardio - an exploration of all Latin rhythms with a boost of cardio ; Timba Suelta - a Cuban salsa infusion footwork . She has started her own monthly Salsa & Bachata nights 3 years ago , called Baila Nights : an epic night of dancing with Cuban Dj Elegua , free lessons and performances . She is also a regular and most popular Latin dance instructor at the Mangos Lounge Vancouver . Angi occasionally is asked to lead Sueltas and Latin lines at Latin parties around town.
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ANGI ALVAREZ - FOUNDER
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T H E T E A M
DJ ELEGUA
Gabriel Alvarez, also known as DJ Elegua, is one of Vancouver’s hidden secret. Born and raised in Cuba, DJ Elegua brings his passion for music and dance ,that was cultivated early one in his life. He had gained experience on how to “work-the- crowd” through years of working as an entertainer and performer at a resort in Cuba.
His passion for Cuban Salsa dancing is seen through his many years of dancing for a local Cuban Salsa team in Vancouver , Estilo Cubano.
His outgoing personality, experience, and passion combined allowed him to stand out from many other DJs in the Lower Mailand Area. He soon gained a crowd of enthusiastic followers for his charisma, good music and professionalism
DJ Elegua has a natural ability to adapt to different environments. His passion for music has helped him expand his collection of genres, including, but not limited to, Salsa, Timba , Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaeton,Top 40, Pop, R&B, Oldies, Dancehall, Reggae, Soca, and much more. He has worked in major events in the lower Mainland, such as the VancitySBK International Festival , Carnaval del Sol, Summer Latin Cruises and others.
Gabriel Alvarez, also known as DJ Elegua, is one of Vancouver’s hidden secret. Born and raised in Cuba, DJ Elegua brings his passion for music and dance ,that was cultivated early one in his life. He had gained experience on how to “work-the- crowd” through years of working as an entertainer and performer at a resort in Cuba.
His passion for Cuban Salsa dancing is seen through his many years of dancing for a local Cuban Salsa team in Vancouver , Estilo Cubano.
His outgoing personality, experience, and passion combined allowed him to stand out from many other DJs in the Lower Mailand Area. He soon gained a crowd of enthusiastic followers for his charisma, good music and professionalism
DJ Elegua has a natural ability to adapt to different environments. His passion for music has helped him expand his collection of genres, including, but not limited to, Salsa, Timba , Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaeton,Top 40, Pop, R&B, Oldies, Dancehall, Reggae, Soca, and much more. He has worked in major events in the lower Mainland, such as the VancitySBK International Festival , Carnaval del Sol, Summer Latin Cruises and others.
