Spirit Salsa

Thomas O’Flaherty

3 Times Salsa Rico champion, UKA Diploma in Salsa, Mambo, Cha,cha cha and Merengue. British Dance Council member, as well as training in Brasilian, Argentinian and Cuban dances. Presently teaching Caribbean and Latin dances in and around Birmingham.

Breakdance and street dance 1983 with dance group Street Rock. African dance, training with Kokuma 1992. Salsa and latin dance: 1995, Founded Spirit Salsa dance co 2001. Commenced Latin Caribbean Dance Project, to help unemployed and students learn new skills in dance and music 2003. Teaching Experience International Spain, Valencia, Venga Aca night club 1999, France, Lille, Sabor Latino 2000. Taught dance workshops for Eversheds corpoarate entertainment 2003. Produced shows in Coventry Carnival 200/1/2/3 and The Birmingham Artsfest and Latin American festivals 2002/3,Pontins International festival and Walsall Illuminations. Teaching style: Friendly with lots of energy and patience.

Focusing on style, rhythm and a sense of fun.