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A B O U T U S Ruedisima Dance Company specializes in Rueda and Salsa classes and shows. We are among the 'pioneers' of Rueda in Sydney If you're from Sydney you may have seen us performing over the past few years at places like the Bacardi Festival de Cuba at Darling Harbour, Sydney Salsa Congress, Sydney Latin Fiesta. We also Performed in the West Salsa Congress in L.A. As well as being excellent dancers, our instructors collectively have many years of dance teaching experience. |
Led by the joint directors Mauricio Hernandez and Matthew Thomson, the group's core members are (from left) Rita, Matthew, Gus, Elizabeth, Mauricio, Valerie and Belinda. | ||
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Mauricio Hernandez Colombia where he began dancing at an early age. He moved to Australia 15 years ago and his passion for Latin dancing led him to establishing one of Sydney ’s first salsa schools which currently runs group classes throughout Sydney and Newcastle most nights of the week. Mauricio has experience in many different Latin dance genres including salsa, Argentine tango, merengue, cumbia, rumba, son and Chilean folkloric dancing to name a few. He has been involved with numerous events throughout his dance career and has performed internationally as well as locally. One particular highlight for Mauricio over the years has been sharing the stage with international salsa legends Oscar D’Leon and Jose Feliciano. He is also proud to have played an instrumental role in the development of the Newcastle salsa scene, including the yearly Latino Nights festival with the local council. Mauricio has also participated in a number of dance competitions and consistently places highly. Last year, he placed 2nd in the Australian Salsa Championships and 3rd in the Australian Tango Championships, proving him to be a talented and versatile dancer.
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Matthew Thomson has
more than ten years of Salsa dancing experience gained in various parts of the world,
including Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, England, Holland,
etc. Matthew has been teaching Salsa since early 1998. He has been
performing at festivals, nightclubs and special events since 1994,
including Fiesta Latina 97 and 98 at the Performance Space. As a
choreographer he has the ability to integrate drama, humour and
various dance styles and techniques. His technical and musical
background together with his passion for salsa gives him the ability
to break down the steps and communicate them effectively to his
students. | ||
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Rita
She Is known on the Sydney salsa scene as excellent dancer. Her experience proves invaluable in her roles as teachers and performers.
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Graeme
Popular international instructor, Graeme was the first to teach the linear (LA / NY) styles and shines to the Australian salsa community. Many of Sydney's best known instructors and performers have attended Graeme's workshops during his past trips to Sydney. His excellent teaching skills, fantastic moves and sense of humour are always a hit. |
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