ON 2- 1st Place – Qualified:
Carlos Andres Rincones and Jessica Szota USA – Texas
Jessica Szota Although relatively new to the salsa scene, Jessica has made quite an impression in the last 2 years. With 12 years of competitive gymnastics experience, she brings to the stage a high level of precision and technical ability. Jessica is the first female in Texas to win both the Texas Salsa Classic and the Texas Salsa Open with two different dance partners in the same year (2010). Most recently Jessica and her dance partner, Carlos Rincones, became the first couple to win the professional On2 division from Texas at the 2011 Houston Salsa Congress World Latin Cup qualifier. Beyond her ability in salsa, Jessica has extensive training in Ballet, Afro-Cuban, and Jazz, making her one of the most versatile dancers on the salsa circuit. All this, and she still finds time to work and go to school full-time, at The University of Texas @ Austin McCombs School of Business
Carlos Andres Rincones In 2010, along with his partner Jessica Szota, Carlos won the Texas Salsa Open Professional On2 Category, and was recently the first member from Texas to win the qualifying competition for the World Latin Cup in the On2 category. Known for his smooth clean lead, and sharp attention to detail, Carlos’ choreography always represents the highest level of professionalism and athleticism. Carlos’ dance background is complemented by his keen knowledge of jazz music, for which he spent over a year studying at The University of Texas @ Austin Butler School of Music. This background has allowed him to adapt a number of techniques to his smooth musical style, making him a charismatic and fun lead in several Latin dances including Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, & Pachanga. He is currently finishing the last semester of his Baccalaureate Degree at The University of Texas @ Austin, and traveling to numerous places within the western hemisphere to perform and compete.
ON 2 – 2nd Place Qualified:
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Todos Los Bailarines tienen que hospedarse en el Tropicana Hotel
Quiero estar muy claro. Para el WLDC Dec 14-17 en el Tropicana de Las Vegas. Si estan bailando y compitiendo en este evento se tiene que quedar en el Tropicana. Esto es la regla y esta asi escrito en el website. Si no han pagado su registracion para el dia de manana y no han reservado su habitacion en Tropicana para manana entonces por favor de no pasar una verguenza en la puerta porque no se permitaran que baile. No hay excepciones. No pierdan el dinero de su pasaje de avion. Esto es punto y claro! www.mysalsacongress.com www.worldlatindancecup.com
All Dancers Must Stay at Tropicana
NO EXCEPTIONS / ALL DANCERS COMPETING VISAS OR NOT HAVE TO REGISTER AND BOOK THEIR HOTEL AT THE TROPICANA IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. ANYONE NOT REGISTERED AND WITHOUT A CONFIRMATION NUMBER UNDER YOUR NAME AT THE TROPICANA WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO COMPETE / NO MATTER WHAT. PAY YOUR REGISTRATIONS TODAY. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Albert Torres
All Dancers must stay at the Tropicana
I want to be very clear. For the WLDC Dec 14-17 at the Tropicana Hotel in Vegas. If you are competing at the event you HAVE to stay at the Tropicana Hotel. This is the rule and it is noted on the website. If you have not paid your registration by tomorrow and you have not reserved your room at the tropicana by tomorrow please do not come and be embarrased at the door because no matter what you will not be permitted to compete. i want to be very clear. No exceptiones! Consulates, Airline Companies, Hotel and The WLDC all have rules that have to be followed. If they are not followed you will not get your visa or you will not get your txt and in our case you will NOT compete. If you have rooms at other hotels cancel and reserve under our code or tell them that you are there for the competition by tomorrow it has to be reserved.www.mysalsacongress.com www.worldlatindancecup.com
Albert Torres
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WLDC QUALIFIER: CALGARY SALSA CONGRESS
ON 2 – Winner Qualified:
Ryan ANDERSON and Sandy ZDUNICH Canada
Ryan and Sandy are dancers from Salsa Rica Dance Company in Calgary, Canada. They qualified for the World Latin Dance Cup at the Calgary International Salsa Congress.
Ryan and Sandy have performed with the Salsa Rica Company at the Puerto Rico Salsa Festival, the Los Angeles Salsa Congress, the Las Vegas International Salsa Congress, and help to present the Calgary International Salsa Congress.
WLDC QUALIFIER: MILANO WORLD SALSA MEETING
ON 2- 1st Place – Qualified:
Alfredo TORRES and Jorjet LLIEVA Bulgaria & Cuba
They dance together since 2 years, but before this Jorjet was a part of Alfredo’s dance team – Alfredo Style who is champion of Europe for 2007 and multi champion of Bulgaria. Together as a couple they won several international competitions along with the World Salsa Meeting 2011. Alfredo is very popular in Bulgaria from the TV – he is the choreographer of the shows Star Academy, Vip Dance, Bailando Por Un Sueno, Music Idol and Dancing stars.
ON 1 – 2nd Place Qualified:
Dimitris PSYCHOGYIOS and Stella KOUTSOULIDOU Greece
Dimitris & Stella have been dancing together since August of 2009! They are one of the leading couples in Greece and they have performed in some of the most important congresses and events in Europe! Together they run “La Secta Dance Company” which is the first NY Style salsa school in Greece
WLDC QUALIFIER : HOUSTON SALSA CONGRESS
ON 2- 1st Place – Qualified:
Carlos Andres Rincones and Jessica Szota USA – Texas
Jessica Szota Although relatively new to the salsa scene, Jessica has made quite an impression in the last 2 years. With 12 years of competitive gymnastics experience, she brings to the stage a high level of precision and technical ability. Jessica is the first female in Texas to win both the Texas Salsa Classic and the Texas Salsa Open with two different dance partners in the same year (2010). Most recently Jessica and her dance partner, Carlos Rincones, became the first couple to win the professional On2 division from Texas at the 2011 Houston Salsa Congress World Latin Cup qualifier. Beyond her ability in salsa, Jessica has extensive training in Ballet, Afro-Cuban, and Jazz, making her one of the most versatile dancers on the salsa circuit. All this, and she still finds time to work and go to school full-time, at The University of Texas @ Austin McCombs School of Business
Carlos Andres Rincones In 2010, along with his partner Jessica Szota, Carlos won the Texas Salsa Open Professional On2 Category, and was recently the first member from Texas to win the qualifying competition for the World Latin Cup in the On2 category. Known for his smooth clean lead, and sharp attention to detail, Carlos’ choreography always represents the highest level of professionalism and athleticism. Carlos’ dance background is complemented by his keen knowledge of jazz music, for which he spent over a year studying at The University of Texas @ Austin Butler School of Music. This background has allowed him to adapt a number of techniques to his smooth musical style, making him a charismatic and fun lead in several Latin dances including Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, & Pachanga. He is currently finishing the last semester of his Baccalaureate Degree at The University of Texas @ Austin, and traveling to numerous places within the western hemisphere to perform and compete.
ON 2 – 2nd Place Qualified:
INFO AND PICS COMING SOON
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