Artists

Julio Rojas and Wualexa González are a Venezuelan salsa dance duo known internationally for their dynamic stage presence and technical precision. Both are professional dancers, choreographers, and instructors specializing in salsa on2, mambo, and Latin fusion styles. Julio, born in Cumaná, Venezuela, trained in ballet, contemporary, and folkloric dance before performing with major Latin artists such as Gilberto Santa Rosa and Oscar D’León. Wualexa, also from Venezuela, is the director of Caramelo Dance Company and teaches workshops across Europe. Together, they perform and teach at international salsa congresses and festivals, often admired for their synchronization and musicality. They currently live and work between Italy and Switzerland. Their partnership represents a blend of Venezuelan rhythm, artistry, and global salsa excellence

Aldo and Ale are one of the most vibrant salsa pairs on Amsterdam’s dance scene. Aldo moves with strong, precise rhythm that draws attention as soon as he steps onto the floor. Ale dances effortlessly, almost gliding, each movement filled with subtle elegance and a playful smile. Together, they create a harmony that stands out even in a crowded club.

They met at an evening social in the Jordaan district, where Aldo immediately noticed Ale’s rhythm, naturally flowing with the music as if she grew up with salsa. Their first dance sparked an instant partnership. Ale followed Aldo’s lead instinctively, while Aldo became bolder trying more complex combinations, seeing how easily Ale adapted.

Every week, Aldo and Ale teach classes in various Amsterdam studios, inspiring both beginners and experienced dancers. On socials, they create that special atmosphere where others pause just to admire their movement. They constantly experiment, rehearse, seek new ideas, and savor every moment on the dance floor.

To Amsterdam’s salsa community, Aldo and Ale represent the city’s vibrant pulse — free, energetic, and creative. Every night, their dancing brings even more color, rhythm, and life to the city.v

Arcadia and Konstantin are a dynamic dance duo based in Stockholm, Sweden, who have made a name for themselves as ambassadors of the Mambo & Salsa community in Scandinavia.

Their passion for dance and culture has been a part of their lives since childhood, and they have dedicated themselves to keeping the Mambo & Salsa traditions alive in the North.

Arcadia, originally from Chile, and Konstantin, from Russia, met in Stockholm in 2013 and began working together to create dynamic, authentic performances that blend their diverse dance backgrounds. They draw from years of training in various styles such as jazz, street, modern, hiphop, reggaeton, classical, and more, and seamlessly integrate these elements into their Latin dance performances.

Their vision is to create performances that focus on musical interpretation, elegance, and expression, always striving to deliver an unforgettable experience for the audience.
They specialize in Mambo, Salsa, and other Latin dance performances and classes and create specifically tailored shows for dance groups, corporations, and theaters.

Over the years, Arcadia and Konstantin have traveled the world, studying and sharing the stage with some of the most renowned artists in the Salsa and Mambo scene. Their commitment to the art form has earned them a reputation as a talented and respected dance duo in the global dance community.

Arcadia and Konstantin’s dedication to their craft is fueled by their love of dance and their desire to share it with others. They believe that dance has the power to bring people together and create connections across cultures and languages. Through their work, they hope to inspire others to embrace their love for dance and share it with the world.

Alexis Ruiz is a world-renowned salsa and mambo dancer, musician, and teacher based in Oslo. Born in Antigua, Guatemala, he starts dancing and playing instruments almost before he can walk, learning from his mother at her school, Ritmo Latino. By age 12, he is already teaching salsa, mambo, and Latin percussion.

At 17, he moves to Japan, opens his own dance school, forms the Latin jazz sextet “Foribale,” and becomes a salsa ambassador, earning the nickname “Alexistyle” from Albert Torres. After eight years, he moves to Norway, introducing mambo musicality and creating the Mambo Masterclass.

Alexis co-owns Norway’s only Mambo & Tap dance school, teaches internationally, and composes music with his wife, Iselin Ruiz. He is a multi-instrumentalist, sound engineer, and performer with top salsa bands across Norway. In 2015, he launches Allure Dance Company and co-founds the Nordic Mambo Project, sharing his passion and knowledge of mambo across Europe.

selin Ruiz is a professional tap and Latin dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in Oslo. She begins dancing at age 4, training in ballet, jazz, hip‑hop, and salsa, and discovers her true passion for tap at 16. She co-owns A‑custica Dance Academy with her husband Alexis Ruiz, and in 2015 she founds Allure Tap Company, Norway’s professional tap and jazz dance group.

Iselin teaches nationally and internationally, collaborates with renowned tap artists, and co-produces music with Alexis, blending rhythm and movement in unique ways. She also co-founds Tap Oslo, Norway’s first international tap festival, and runs initiatives promoting rhythmical dance across Europe. Beyond dance, she holds a Bachelor in Psychology and continues to pursue academic and artistic projects that connect music, rhythm, and movement.

Iselin Ruiz is a professional tap and Latin dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in Oslo. She begins dancing at age 4, training in ballet, jazz, hip‑hop, and salsa, and discovers her true passion for tap at 16. She co-owns A‑custica Dance Academy with her husband Alexis Ruiz, and in 2015 she founds Allure Tap Company, Norway’s professional tap and jazz dance group.

Iselin teaches nationally and internationally, collaborates with renowned tap artists, and co-produces music with Alexis, blending rhythm and movement in unique ways. She also co-founds Tap Oslo, Norway’s first international tap festival, and runs initiatives promoting rhythmical dance across Europe. Beyond dance, she holds a Bachelor in Psychology and continues to pursue academic and artistic projects that connect music, rhythm, and movement.

Moe Flex is one of the most exciting, inspiring and entertaining choreographers on the international Latin dance scene today! With the biggest smile in salsa, his boundless enthusiasm for dance is impossible to ignore and he has gained his reputation through sheer determination and talent. As a leading authority in the field of dance, rhythm and body movement, Moe’s unique style of teaching is now recognised Internationally and he takes his workshops and shows to congresses and events all over the world. By adding his own personal touch to everything he does, Moe makes every dance experience a positive and memorable one and always leaves you wanting more. He really is an inspiring and motivational role model for all performing artists and celebrities and has worked with the likes of Rolldeep, Tim Westwood, 50 cent, Blu Cantrell, Craig David, Guy Ritchie & Madonna.