We are very much honoured to present you probably the most expert couple in the world of Puertorican salsa, masters of that style, Tito and Tamara. Coming directly from Puertorico only for this occasion, they will be teaching both PRE-FESTIVAL SPECIAL WORKSHOPS (6 classes in 2 days!) and festival workshops (4 classes). The opportunity to have so many classes with these great artists is UNIQUE in salsa festival world and is something not to miss.

Tito and Tamara are masters of Puerto Rican Salsa, having visited more than 75 cities worldwide giving performances and workshops. Both outstanding dancers across many genres including: Jazz, Merengue, "Bomba y Plena", Rumba, Modern Dance among others, they bring an enormous wealth of knowledge to congresses all over the world. Together they have featured in various dance videos and movies including, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Yellow, El Cantante: Hector Lavoe and American Gangster.They have also choreographed for several artists with world-wide reputation such as: Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle, and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.

Ortos J. Gutiérrez Ortiz, better known as Tito Ortos, was born in Santurce on December 26, 1974. After finishing a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science from the University of Puerto Rico and studying music, vocals, bass and clarinet, Tito started his career as a Salsa Dancer by his parent's initiative, both musicians. Also he develops as a dancer of other genres such as: Jazz, Merengue, "Bomba y Plena", Rumba, Modern Dance and Tap among others. Since then, he has visited more than 100 cities worldwide giving performances and classes, with his wife and dance partner Tamara Livolsi. They both participate yearly in congresses around the world and work as judges for the Salsa Open and for the World Salsa Championships. Produce the Puerto Rico Hustle and Salsa Festival and they are part of the organization of the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress.

Tamara Livolsi, was born in Argentina on February 24, 1978, but was raised in Puerto Rico; she inherited from her mother the art of dancing. With more than 20 years experience, trained in various dance disciplines like: jazz, ballet, hip hop and others, makes her a versatile dancer and instructor. She has worked for artists like: Luis Fonsi, David Bisbal, Manny Manuel, Ednita Nazario, Yuri, Grupo Mania and Wilkins among others.

Today, Tito is not only a Salsa Dancer, he also is the Director of the San Juan City Salsa Dance Program and has made the choreographic works for concerts of artists such as: Gilberto Santa Rosa, Víctor Manuelle, El Gran Combo, Michael Stuart, Tito Nieves, Rubén Blades, Richie Rey y Bobby Cruz, Domingo Quiñones, Ismael Miranda, Elvis Crespo, Cheo Feliciano, Modesto Cepeda, Andy Montañez, NG2, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Tommy Olivencia, Julio Voltio and Tego Calderón. He was also the choreographer for the "Bomba" and "Cha-Cha-Cha" routine in Ricky Martin's appearance in Miss Universe 2001 and the Celia Cruz "Azúcar" Special in Miami in 2003. In addition as a jazz dancer he has performed with Melina León, Yaire, Elvis Crespo, Olga Tañón and others.

More info www.titoortos.com