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Rebecca was initially introduced to Salsa in 2001 in Tokyo, immediately falling in love with both the music and dance. She received formal training from the internationally recognised performers and instructors Alberto Romay (Cuba), Mika Takenaga (Japan) and Mitsue Kikuta (Japan).
She immersed herself in the world of Latin Music by working at Salsa Sudada, one of Tokyo’s most popular Salsa venues. This experience gave her the opportunity to dance with people from Cuba, L.A, New York, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic, Peru, Columbia and Japan, giving her a first-hand appreciation of the different styles of Salsa music and dancing, and the chance to view Salsa not just as a dance, but as a way of life and a means of expression.
Rebecca’s enthusiasm and enjoyment of Salsa have made her a popular social partner on dance floors throughout NZ and Sydney. Rebecca’s teaching experience has included all levels of partner Salsa, with her true passion being teaching Ladies Styling. She has taught Ladies Styling in Dunedin and as a guest teacher for Salsa Latina in Chch.
Rebecca’s classes have been described as informative, lively and well structured. Her aim when teaching Ladies Styling is to provide the tools and techniques to allow ladies to find their own unique style, and the confidence to express this on the dance floor.
Her original influences in Ladies Styling were Josie Neglia (L.A), Susana Montero (U.K, Spain), Burju (Boston), Edie the Salsa Freak (L.A) and Sharon Pakir (Australia/Singapore).
Rebecca and partner placed second in the Salsa Performers category in the South Island Salsa Competition in 2008. Together they then gained first place in the South Island Competition in 2009, and then went on to place second at the New Zealand Salsa Nationals in 2009.
What people say about Rebecca
Ladies styling with Rebecca last night can be summed up to 3 words:
Insightful, Inspiring, Invigorating. Can't wait till next week :-)
Bronwyn North
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