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RONNIE QVANSTROMOriginally from Chile in South America, Ronnie came to live in Australia 4 years ago and still love's being here.Ronnie was taught to dance Latin by his father when he was a teenager and has danced socially now for 10 years. While growing up in a Latin community he was exposed to different rhythms and styles which helped him to understand the culture and music. Over 2 year’s ago Ronnie joined the Picante team and trained as a teacher and performer. Since teaching he has taken his skills to the next level. He loves it as the style is similar to his own, with lots of body movement. He also enjoys the social side of interacting with and inspiring the students. His favourite styles are Cuban Salsa and Samba! Apart from dancing Ronnie has completed several Business degree in Chile and Australia. |
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MARIA GRAZIA MASTRACCIFrom Rome in Italy, Maria has had a passion for dancing from a young age.As a child Maria enjoyed & trained in Gymnastic’s, hip hop, funk & other dance styles. From the age of 17 for 3 or 4 years Maria trained in Belly dance and performed this style. She also touched on Puerto Rican Salsa. After moving to Australia she took up classes with Picante and took them quiet seriously, getting very involved with the classes & the social scene. It was because of her great passion & natural ability for the dance that she trained to teach. Maria is also now studying sports coaching, specialling in Capoiera. |
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KIERANHave you ever thought there is something you can't do or never imagined that you would do? Well that was Kieran 5 years ago, until something changed his life and he discovered the joy of dance! He has gone from computer programming to Salsa and has also dedicated his time to Samba! Kieran has been dancing with Picante Latin Dance for 5 years and teaching for 3 years. |