4th Annual Kumodance Gala

Excited to present this annual event for SWFl. Join in and be a part of this unique experience.

Here's what's in store for this years dance gala:

Saturday August 14th

7:45 Pm: Doors open ( Dress theme is Gala so dress up, however, not required )

8:15 Pm sharp: Cha cha dance workshop led by guest instructor from New York Franklin Liranzo. (Read below this description of event for Franklin's dance biography, professional photography sessions and also private lessons available by request. )

9: 15 Pm : Dance social begins with music from Dj James. Primarily Salsa & Bachata music with some Merengue, Cha cha, Latin Hustle & Kizomba.

11:00 Pm sharp: Performances begin:

Flodivinas

Melissa & Slava

Kumodance Salsa shine team debut

Maritza Cedeno singing live

Plus a surprise performance

Party goes till 12:30 AM ( Or later with a packed house )

Sunday August 15th ( ** Titles of workshops may vary as event gets closer ** )

2 Pm : Salsa shines on2 from instructor Franklin Liranzo.

3 Pm : Salsa partner work patterns from instructor Franklin Liranzo.

4 Pm : Latin Hustle with Anthony Tineo

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Private lessons available by request to be booked through Anthony ( 239-580-8013 )

Franklin's dance bio ( This is condensed as his biography is quite lengthy, if you want the full description, feel free to ask and that can be shared )

"Franklin Liranzo is a professional Latin dancer, coach, choreographer, instructor, competitor, judge, and photographer based in New York City. His dance trajectory has lead him to become an 8 times world champion, along with his partners: Lucia Jimenez and Mari Yogo.

Franklin has traveled to numerous prestigious events around the world such as the World Salsa Summit (Miami), World Salsa Solo (Australia), Canada Salsa Congress, Calgary Salsa congress, Houston Salsa Congress, Aventura Dance Cruise, Vietnam Salsa Festival and countless other festivals for the last 11 years.

Currently Franklin speaks English and Spanish, has three college degrees: Associate in Human Resources, Bachelor in Fine arts, and Masters in Digital Photography.

Franklin Liranzo is truly passionate about all art forms, and its evidenced on his performances, competitions, workshops, social dancing and photography . He is also known for his fun and charismatic personality on and off the dance floor.

Franklins Photography bio: ( My personal photo above is from a photoshoot with Franklin)

As a photographer Mr. Liranzo has photographed some of the most iconic dance figures in the industry, such as: Anya Katsevman, Griselle Ponce, Karel Flores, Tito and Tamara, Karen and Ricardo, Sekou Mcmiller, Jorjet Alcocer, Alien Ramirez, and many others...

He has also been featured on the Cover photo of Single Magazine as the photographer - (releasing may 2021). He has also been showcased as model and photographer for Burju Shoes, In-love Magazine, and numerous websites world-wide.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, United States