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PERFORMER BIO: BAILA BOOGALOO
Baila Boogaloo Dance Company
The Baila Boogaloo Dance Company boasts energy and passion, promoting several types of popular and classical Latin Dances. The name 'Baila Boogaloo' takes its cue and influence from boogaloo (bugalu) music - a distinct salsa sound with an infectious upbeat harmony that combines Afro-Cuban influences, Mambo and R&B.
Heading up the some 18 dancers and instructors are Joaquin Martinez - artistic director/lead choreographer who co-founded the company with his partner, Darlene Wang - director and lead female dancer.
Born in El Salvador, Joaquin strives to continuously present within every piece choreographed and in classes, the Latin flavor and components he holds true. The Baila Boogaloo dancers embrace the many forms and styles of Latin dancing characteristically influenced from Puerto Rico and Cubi