Friday, November 21 - Sunday, November 23, 2008 Dance Weekend
at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa, Kerhonkson, New York
 

MARK JAMES & KAREN LUPO

ANGEL GARCIA CLEMENTE

JASON COLACINO & MARIANA PARMA

ROBERTO PAGAN

LUCAS JAIME & JANA SAMKOVA

MARK JAMES — A member of the Hustle Hall of Fame and 1999’s Around the Floor Teacher of the Year Mark holds over 30 championship titles. He is an independent teacher, coach and choreographer with extensive training in American and International Rhythm and Smooth. He lives, performs and teaches on Long Island where he hosts the popular Dance Zone.

KAREN LUPO — is a much sought after coach, teacher and choreographer known for her elegant and sensual style. She is a former American Rhythm champion who is a regular performer in and around NYC as well as on international cruise ships. She and her partner Mark James integrate their exciting performances with lifts and drops for added punch.

ANGEL GARCIA CLEMENTE — Director and Choreographer of TANGO Y MAS Theatrical dance company. Originator of DANCE FURY, and ROXANA'S TANGO nominated for best musical and best director in 2007 by the ACE awards. He is one of New York’s most popular and accomplished dancers and Choreographers. Audiences throughout the U.S., South America and Europe have cheered the intensity and authenticity that is the hallmark of his work. Angel is known for his elegant and passionate interpretations of Argentine Tango and Latin American Folklore, including Salsa and Merengue.

JASON COLACINO — is highly regarded in the dance world, with a wealth of talent in West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Country Western, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Jazz, and Ballet. He won the US Open Swing Championship as well as the World Country Western Championship. Jason has been featured in several stage productions including Swango, Tango Dreams, and A Broadway Tribute. Jason teaches internationally and judges Country Western and West Coast Swing competitions.

MARIANA PARMA — Dancer/choreographer, is widely known and admired for her masterful expertise in Argentine Tango and Swing. She is an  in-demand performer and has choreographed theater productions. Mariana has been featured in film, including Random Hearts, and on national TV. Based in NYC, she was a producer and performer in the off-Broadway hit Swango, the Musical, and coached Chita Rivera on how to tango for Venecia.

ROBERTO PAGAN — Owns, directs and produces an entertainment company, New York Express, which was been established over 20 years and for the past ten years he has owned Roberto’s Dance Studio in New Jersey. He has earned over 200 professional dance titles including American Smooth & Rhythm, Hustle, Mambo, Salsa, Theater Arts & Show Dance. He has trained in International Latin & Standard and special skills in drops, lifts and tricks. Roberto Pagan and his new Dance partner Rosa Guiliana Paredes took 1st place in Disco America- 3 dance championship (Hustle, Salsa, & Swing); in the World’s Hustle Championship- 1st place in the Closed Hustle Division, and 2nd in the Open Hustle Division.

LUCAS JAIME & JANA SAMKOVA — are North American Champions in American Rhythm who recently placed third in the US Ballroom Championships in Theater Arts. Jana was ranked 24th in the World Championships at Blackpool in 2002 and is a former Czechoslovakian Latin champion. Lucas’ titles include US Rising Star in Theater Arts and Canadian Theater Arts Champion. They each showcase their Latin, Ballroom and Ballet training in the Divino Ritmo Dance Company founded and directed by Lucas. They teach, coach, compete and perform together throughout the US and Canada.

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MARK JAMES & KAREN LUPO

MARK JAMES — A member of the Hustle Hall of Fame and 1999’s Around the Floor Teacher of the Year Mark holds over 30 championship titles. He is an independent teacher, coach and choreographer with extensive training in American and International Rhythm and Smooth. He lives, performs and teaches on Long Island where he hosts the popular Dance Zone.

KAREN LUPO — is a much sought after coach, teacher and choreographer known for her elegant and sensual style. She is a former American Rhythm champion who is a regular performer in and around NYC as well as on international cruise ships. She and her partner Mark James integrate their exciting performances with lifts and drops for added punch.