SOUNDS OF THE WORLD
Performing Arts Company
ABOUT US
We offer a range of Syllabus and non-Syllabus classes for all ages; Latin dancing styles such as, Salsa, Bachata, Reggeaton, Cha, Kizomba, Merengue and Cumbia. We also offer Classical Ballet and Contemporary dance and Pilates.
Our dance classes are filled with enjoyment, inspiration, live musical instruments and creativity in a challenging and holistic environment. Our classes aim to produce an understanding of musicality, a high technical quality, and self discovery to extend each student's natural facility, talent and passion for dance and music.
MEET OUR TEACHERS
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Noelia Baquero -
Martin Cruz -
Gerardo Torres
Noelia is a Professional Contemporary Dance Teacher from Mar de Plata , Argentina. She started her studies at the “Norma Fontenla” Municipal School of Dance with outstanding teachers, where she obtained the qualification of Interpreter in Contemporary Dance and Ballet.
In 2013 she was elected to participate in the opening ceremony of the South American School Games, integrating the dance team. In 2015, Noelia was part of the Contemporary Dance Ballet Chamber at this same Institution. She obteined the qualification of interpreter and teacher in contemporary and ballet
Noelia also holds a Pilates Certificate at Mat, Reformer, Chair, Leader Barrel and Wall Unit, and today shares her knowledge and skills in New Zealand as a dance tutor.
In 2013 she was elected to participate in the opening ceremony of the South American School Games, integrating the dance team. In 2015, Noelia was part of the Contemporary Dance Ballet Chamber at this same Institution. She obteined the qualification of interpreter and teacher in contemporary and ballet
Noelia also holds a Pilates Certificate at Mat, Reformer, Chair, Leader Barrel and Wall Unit, and today shares her knowledge and skills in New Zealand as a dance tutor.
Martin is a talented Latin-American dancer from Peru. He is so passionate about any Latin dance style and he enjoys bringing Latin dance styles to New Zealand. He showed his passion for performings Arts from an early age. Martin started his dance career at the age of 6 . Performing Latin American dance Styles such as Marinera, Festejo, Huayno and Caporales throughout his schooling years. As a teenager he started exploring more commercial latin dance styles such as Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha, Reggeaton, Merengue and Contemporary Dance . Nowadays he continues to develop his dance skills, growing and sharing his knowledge, humor and his spice in New Zealand through Sounds of the world Performing Arts Company.
Gerardo is a master musician in latin music. He has over 40 years of experience in the music business in South America and New Zealand. He is constantly travelling the country for performances. He is an exceptional singer and musician. He has produced many CD's and composed songs.
Since he moved to New Zealand 20 years ago he founded his " Matecito Latin Band" and has been performing gigs all over the country ever since.