🎉Wellington Dancers – Get Ready! 🎉We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Gonzalo Riquelme and Jarianny Valera to Wellington – just for few days before the Salsa Congress! 🔥
This is your chance to learn from multiple time world champions on a world scale. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to level up your dancing with these exciting workshops:
Wednesday 27th May at L1 22 Webb str. Studio 1
🕝 7:00–8:00 PM – Salsa con Afro Cuban moves (Orishas) Shines
Also join us for the first workshop and upskill ;)
🕐 6:00–7:00 PM – Salsa Casino Interpretation and Musicality for Social Dancing
✨ Perfect for improver to intermediate dancers who are ready to grow their skills and bring the 🔥 to the dance floor!
Spaces are limited – secure your spot now and get ready to dance with the best! 💃🕺
💰 Cost & Payment Details 💰
the more you dance, the more you save!
🎟️ Workshop Prices:
One workshop – $45
Two workshops – $68
📅 Payment Options: Please remember you can only buy tickets from us Salsa Therapy and no one else.
Pay by bank transfer by May 26 or cash at the door
🏦 Bank Transfer Details:
Account: 01-1823-0012007-00
Name: Liliya de Castro
Reference: Your Name + GONZALO
🎉 Why Attend?
Learn from internationally acclaimed instructors Gonzalo Riquelme and Jarianny Valera. They just came back with multiple 1st place titles under their belt in the past month and they can't wait to share their knowledge and experience with you.
Enhance your Afro-Cuban and Cuban dance techniques
Improve your musicality and improvisation skills
🌟 Meet Your Instructors 🌟
GONZALO RIQUELME
International salsa coach and instructor specializing in Mambo, Cuban Salsa, and Afro-Cuban rhythms
Director and lead instructor at Dansón Academy in Santiago, Chile
🌟Achievements:
World Salsa Champion in Salsa Pareja Classic — 1st Place at “El Mundial” by Karen and Ricardo, Chile (2026)
World Champion in Mambo/Salsa Shines — 1st Place at Euroson Latino, Mexico (2025)
World Champion Group Division — 1st Place in World Salsa Group Couples Cabaret at Euroson Latino, Mexico (2023)
Multi-time South American Champion — 1st Place Professional Soloist and Team Shines at SBK Latino, Dare Dance, and Copa Minga (2019–2025)
Certified International Judge accredited by Tito Ortos and Tamara Livolsi for world-ranking competitions
Director of Dansón Academy, one of Santiago, Chile’s leading dance institutions
Trained over 1,000 students across a 10-year professional career
🌟Taught and performed at:
New Zealand Salsa Congress (2019, 2026)
Lara Salsa Fest, Venezuela (2023)
Uruguay Salsa Congress and Baires Latin Fest, Uruguay & Argentina (2024)
Intensive Salsa Courses at “Yo Bailo” Dance School, Madrid, Spain (2025)
Served as an international judge at Stage World Dance Competition in Panama and the Dominican Republic (2025)
JARIANNY VALERA
Instructor at Dansón Academy in Santiago, Chile
National and international dance instructor in Salsa and Bachata technique and body expression, Lady style and shines.
🌟International teaching and performance appearances:
Asociación Salsa mania Guadalupe, French Antilles (2025)
New Zealand Salsa Congress, Wellington, New Zealand (2026)
🌟Achievements
1st Place — World Salsa Duo Shines Female, El Mundial by Karen y Ricardo, Chile (2026)
1st Place — South American Professional Solo Salsa, SBK Latino, Chile (2025)
1st Place — South American Professional Solo Salsa, Dare Dance Competition, Chile (2025)
2nd Place — World Salsa Contest Professional Solo Salsa, Uruguay (2024)
1st Place — South American Team Shines Open Mixed, SBK Latino, Chile (2025)
1st Place — South American Team Shines Open Mixed, Dare Dance Competition, Chile (2024)
Event Venue
22 Webb St, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, 22 Webb St, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington
Tickets
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