Director - Sky Blue

Sky Blue is the founder & director of Picante Latin Dance, director of the annual Byron Latin Fiesta & a partner in both the Sydney International Bachata Festival and the popular Noche de Fuego nights.

With more then 12 years experience as a dance teacher, choreographer, performer, costume designer & event organizer she brings her passion for the Latino world to life.

Sky trained as a dancer in Australia from the age of 8. She then travelled extensively to Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, America & Europe to study the authentic dance styles she works with. She has developed a unique teaching technique which focuses on body movement & the essence of the Latin rhythms. An innate desire to help people learn about the rich, inspiring culture of South America & a love of dance which drives her to keep teaching and performing year after year.

Apart from the world of dance Sky has also studied design and small business management. Her extensive design background lies in theatre, film and special events.

In Event Management, Design and Production Sky has been involved with the following major productions:

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Byron Latin Fiesta 2009 - 2006   Event Director Sydney Bachata Festival 2010 - 2008   Organiser / Partner New Zealand Salsa Congress 2009   Stage Manager Noche de Fuego Nights 2010 - 2008   Organiser / Partner Sydney Salsa Congress 2007   Stage Manager Tour of Los Van Van (Direct from Cuba), 2006   Organiser / Partner Australian National Salsa Championships   2006 - 2005   Event Coordinator Latin Dance Corroboree 2005   Event Coordinator Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2002   Costume Designer Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony 2000   Costume Designer

As a performer and teacher she has worked at the following large Festivals and Events as well as many corporate functions:

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Sydney International Bachata Festival 2010 - 2008 Byron Latin Fiesta 2009 - 2006 Darling Harbour Fiesta 2008 - 2003 Sydney Latino Film Festival 2008 - 2007 Australian Salsa Classic’s 2007 South American Festival, Bondi 2007 - 2003 Sydney Salsa Congress 2005 Latin Dance Corroboree 2005 Sydney Latin Fiesta 2003

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