Guest Instructors

GUEST INSTRUCTOR - Adrian Medina

 Adrian Medina was born in Havana Cuba, His dance training began at the Narciso Medina Dance School where he developed and perfected his Modern and Contemporary dance technique and Afro-Cuban styles and received a Degree in both dance techniques. He furthered his training at the Tropicana Musical & Dance School, the most elite musical school and Dance Company in Cuba, where he trained intensively in classical ballet, jazz, and as a musical dance performer. Tropicana also saw Adrian initiate his career as a dance choreographer and professional model.

Adrian's international dance experience has taken him to perform intensively throughout more than 15 countries, appearing in some of the largest and most famous theatres in the world such as the Palace of Versailles (Paris, France), and Royal Albert Hall (London). His modeling experience and charisma has taken him to the catwalk with models such as Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, and winning three awards (Mr Photogenic, Mr Talent and 3rd runner up) in Manhunt International Male Model of the Year 2003 (Shanghai, China), a contest to the equivalent of Miss Universe. Adrian has also made appearances in movies and video-clips.

After three intense years of travelling and touring as a principal dancer of the well re-known Dance company Havana Night (#1 Latin American Musical show in the world), Adrian decided to move to Australia where he was granted a visa as a Distinguish Talent.

Adrian's vast international experience, modest charisma and easy going character was well received by a large Australian dance institution; The Centre of Performing Arts (South Australia), being the youngest Dance Lectures since the institution was founded. Furthermore he continued his intensive work sharing his knowledge through many independent dance schools and he has trained students that have successfully achieved scholarships in overseas (London, USA, France) and are now performing internationally. Adrian has also performed with the Australian Opera in Sydney and Melbourne. He has been teaching and choreographing both Contemporary and Latin American Dance throughout the country and overseas and is now based in Sydney.
Micka Ozier

GUEST INSTRUCTOR - Micka Ozier

 Born in the 70's Zouk is a musical gender and a dance from the French Caribbean islands of Martinique & Guadeloupe which are close to Cuba.
In the 80's, Zouk love appeared on the dance floors with a slower and more sensual rhythm.

From Martinique, Micka has been raised in this musical environment.

After Several years of Ballroom dances & Jazz, he turned his passion towards Cuban salsa (with Reina De Cuba) with which he began his teaching journey in Joseph Zobel High School. He perfected his skills and knowledge at the professional Scherrer Dance School.

With his strong sense of rhythm & knowledge of the Caribbean dances, Micka has the pleasure to bring you an in-depth learning of the ZOUK DANCE.

Come and have fun with Micka!

  LATEST NEWS

NEW CLASS TERMS 8th May
Our new terms start from 23rd & 24th May 2012. Beginners to Advanced, Cuban Salsa, Bachata & new Rumba Class! Tell your friends & book your places. View Timetable
BACHATA BOOTCAMP 10th May
Sat 19th May. 3 Hour intensive BACHATA for Beginners Beyond. Build form the basic's & up! Body movement, footwork, musicality & smooth turn patterns. More info
CLASSES WITH ADRIAN MEDINA 15th May
Professional Cuban dancer Adrian Medina will teach at Picante Studio's from 23rd May. 7.30pm Salsa, Intermediate & 8.30pm Rumba, Open. Check out his Bio!
CREOLE ZOUK NIGHT 15th May
Fri 18th May. Sydney's hottest Tropical french party! Dance Class at 9pm then party until late More Info
UNLIMITED CLASS PASS 10th May
Do as many classes as you like with us on Wednesday & Thursday night & pay just $180 for 6 Weeks! Yes Please!!!



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