Cuban Fusion Virtuosos
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Experience the captivating fusion of Cuban fire and Ukrainian grace with Leonardo "Leo" Frometa Gracia and Anna Alekseeva. Through their workshops, they blend the vibrant rhythms of Cuban culture with the elegant movements of Ukrainian dance, igniting a passion for movement and culture in dancers worldwide.
Leonardo "Leo" Frometa Gracia completed his training as a dance teacher at the Escuela Instructores de Arte (Art School) in Santiago de Cuba. His workshops are not only pure dancing - he tends to involve a lot of Cuban culture and traditional Cuban music.
He is a member of the Cuban Salsa Cubana dance group "Salseros DKY" also known as "Casino.com" that integrates many Cuban and urban dance styles into your dance shows in addition to the Rueda de Casino.
In his workshops, he teaches not only dancing but also gives a lot of insight into traditional Cuban music. In addition, he also teaches zumba in various studios and dance schools. With passion, heart, and soul, he passes on his ideas and his enthusiasm for music to his students. His main goal is for his students to feel happy and satisfied after his workshops, and his passion for dance and teaching is absolutely immeasurable.
Anna Alekseeva, the embodiment of Ukrainian grace and passion, started her professional dance journey at the age of 8, specializing in ballroom dancing. For 12 years, she developed her skills in competitive ballroom before transitioning to social dance. With a newfound passion for salsa, bachata, and kizomba, Anna has evolved into a sought-after instructor, sharing her expertise since 2014. Afterwards, she continued to improve her social dance skills by joining workshops by top instructors and dance festivals worldwide. She also kept adding a mixture of other styles, like high heels, dancehall, and contemporary dance.
Beyond teaching, Anna's influence extends to dance event organization, uniting international artists and enthusiasts in celebration of movement and culture and enriching Ukraine's dance scene.
Additionally, Anna is the proud owner of a dance-wear brand, epitomizing style and functionality in motion for dancers worldwide.