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Revelation
Dancers Mini Bio
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Cecilia Williams a.k.a (CC): Age 30+ height and weight 5 "3" 115pds
Nationality: Puerto Rican/Indian/Dutch/Afro American.
CC
is the Director and one of the choreographers of the Revelation
Dancers of La Salsa de Hoy Dance Studio.
CC dances Mambo/Hip Hop/Cha Cha/Jazz/Modern & Freestyle. CC has
been dancing since 1980 she began training at Alvin Aliey Dance
Theater taking modern, and ballet dance classes, which were the
styles she enjoyed the most. In college she was the choreographer
and lead dancer in two musicals ''Pippin" and "Little Shop of
Horrors" in 1989. CC started taking Mambo lessons with Evelyn
Leon (who was) formerly with Eddie Torres Dance Company. She picked
up the style of Mambo as though she had been dancing it all her
life. In 1991, CC started performing with Luis Zegarra who she
then helped form a group called "Fuerza Latin Dancers". Fuerza
Latina performed in all of New York's hottest clubs such as Side
Streets, Broadway II, Blue Angel, Tapestry, Fantasy in NJ. CC
has performed with a number of dance company's such as Santa Rico,
and Nydia Ocasio's Fiesta Brava where she dance at Broadway II
in a tribute to Machito. Her talent has taken her to international
waters like Italy for performance with El Canario in 1997 for
a private and public event. She has participated in the Puerto
Rican Day Parade since 1993 with recording artists Marc Anthony,
and Jerry Rivera. CC has performed at Radio City Music Hall, Univision's
Network Celebration with Latin/Jazz musician Nestor Torres, Cachao,
Park Avenue Theater in Union City, NJ in a Gala Cubano event demonstrating
traditional Cuban dancing, American Symphony Orchestra at the
New York Plaza, and 116th Street Festival with recording artist
Jerry Rivera. CC likes the idea of seeing others learn, with teaching
for the past 10 years Mambo, Freestyle, Hip Hop and Ladies styling.
At dance studios such as Fazil dance studio, Urban Sports Cultural
Center, and the Printing House Sports & Racquet Club. Looking
to gain new experiences and excel in her dancing she maintains
an open mind and heart to work with groups throughout the Tri-State
area. CC is currently teaching mambo, hip hop and ladies styling
at La Salsa de Hoy Dance Studio in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and working
with her new group called "The Revelation Dancers." CC is one
of New York's most prominent dancers and instructor.
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Carmen Taveras: Age 22 height and weight 5 "1" 110pds
Nationality: Dominican
I
began my dance 'career' in a small high school production in 1994.
At the age of 15 I was part of several plays and talent shows
that challenged me and took me to places I never imagined. It
was through that vehicle that I gained a respect, knowledge and
a desire to become trained as a dancer. I decided to learn through
experience. I became involved in several humble projects doing
shows for Sepia and Rose Records, performing on BCAT and at the
Apollo Theater in 1998. Since then I've sought training with "La
Salsa de Hoy". I have been with the company for 19 months. Three
months ago I was given the opportunity to dance with the elite
dance team better known as 'Revelation", which represents La Salsa
de Hoy. "Revelation" has broadened my horizons and has affirmed
my goals to have a dance-oriented career.
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Hector Lopez: Age 23 height and weight 5 "7" 155 pds
Nationality: Puerto Rican
I'm currently 23 years old. I've been learning salsa for the better
part of the past two years. I took classes in Brooklyn at La Salsa
de Hoy dance school. Prior to that I attended a few months at
Fred Astaire dance studios. There I learned the basics to a number
of ballroom dances. Currently I am a member of the Revelation
dance team, which represents La Salsa de Hoy dance school.
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Pablo Sierra: Age 32 height and weight 5 "11"-180 pds
Nationality: Dominican
Pablo
started dancing in the early 1990's. Since the beginning salsa
has always been my predominant and preferred style of dancing.
When I first learned how to dance salsas I learned what some people
might call street style, better know as dancing on "one". In 1998
I decided to brush up on my salsa dancing and began attending
"La Salsa de Hoy dance studio." Five months later I was asked
to be a part of their Elite dance team. We participated in many
events, including that years Boricua Festival (116 Street Festival).
In 1999 I made my first television appearance with "La Salsa de
Hoy dance troupe." We were invited to appear on a show called
"Sabado al Mediodia" on channel 47 with the world famous "Groupo
Niche." I learned a lot in those two years. It was a wonderful
experience, which is why I continue to participate with the team,
now known as the Revelation Dancers.
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Magaret Soto: Age 30+ height and weight 5 "2"-145 pds
Nationality: Puerto Rican
Maggie has been dancing salsa on One since she was 15 years old
to most of us this style is better known as freestyle salsa. Maggie
started taking classes in 1996 with her husband, going to Eddie
Torres and DanceSport. Maggie started taking classes more seriously
in 1997 and after a couple of years decided she wanted to be a
part of a dance group. In May 2001 Maggie was given the opportunity,
to become one of the new members of New York's newest upcoming
group's the Revelation Dancers.
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Ron Ramos: Age 32 height 5 "6" -165pds
Nationality: Puerto Rican
Ron's salsa career started in September of 1997 when a friend
of his introduced him La Salsa De Hoy Dance Studio. There he
met "The Big C"and was immediately impressed by both his dancing
and his style of teaching. After that first class Ron knew that
salsa was for him. Also with the instrumental tutoring of Ray
(The Secret Weapon) Colon, Ron is the dancer he is today. He
was most recently involved with The Tropical Image Dancer s
and performed in several local socials and events including
the Dance Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure. Ron also dances
Merengue, Hip-Hop and house.
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E-mail: Lasalsadehoy.com
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