BRAVO Latin Events DJ 'Mambonito'
Khosro Zarif-Raftar. “KOZ” 24.
Born in Esfahan, Iran. Brisbane resident since 1995. Currently completing a
degree in Psychology at the University of Queensland. Interest in Latin styles of
music started around 2002 after buying Buena Vista Social Club album. Was
hooked & sought to learn how to dance salsa and cha-cha-cha!
About 2 years ago after an agonising start, a Bolivian architect taught him the
basic salsa step before he started taking lessons in LA-style salsa from different
schools!
He now dances with Latin Steps Dance Company and while he still loves Cuban
music, his preference with Latin music has shifted to the roots in the sounds of
Latin Jazz and New York Mambo. He only recently started DJ'ing in July (2007).
Khosro Zarif-Raftar. “KOZ” 24.
Born in Esfahan, Iran. Brisbane resident since 1995. Currently completing a
degree in Psychology at the University of Queensland. Interest in Latin styles of
music started around 2002 after buying Buena Vista Social Club album. Was
hooked & sought to learn how to dance salsa and cha-cha-cha!
About 2 years ago after an agonising start, a Bolivian architect taught him the
basic salsa step before he started taking lessons in LA-style salsa from different
schools!
He now dances with Latin Steps Dance Company and while he still loves Cuban
music, his preference with Latin music has shifted to the roots in the sounds of
Latin Jazz and New York Mambo. He only recently started DJ'ing in July (2007).
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DJ 'Chulo'
The one and only Carlos Galiano from Latin Steps..
Carlos is recognised as one of Australia's finest dancers, with invitations from
around Australia to share his unique and inspiring style. His eye-catching
salsa style is a product of his rich dance background, including an emphasis
on essential Cuban roots, elements adopted during his time living in Puerto
Rico, as well as L.A and N.Y salsa influences.
With his aim being to continually grow as a dancer, Carlos continues to bring
his inspiring knowledge of dance and musicality to the Australian salsa
community.
The one and only Carlos Galiano from Latin Steps..
Carlos is recognised as one of Australia's finest dancers, with invitations from
around Australia to share his unique and inspiring style. His eye-catching
salsa style is a product of his rich dance background, including an emphasis
on essential Cuban roots, elements adopted during his time living in Puerto
Rico, as well as L.A and N.Y salsa influences.
With his aim being to continually grow as a dancer, Carlos continues to bring
his inspiring knowledge of dance and musicality to the Australian salsa
community.
MAMBO G - GRAEME HANEY
Dancing for 11 years and DJ-ing for 6 (UK), Graeme is the ‘new guy’ on the
Sydney Salsa music scene.
In the UK he could be found playing at many salsa venues throughout Central
England, earning a good reputation for playing a wide variety of both new and
classic Salsa.
He prides himself on his musical flexibility, keeping dance floors busy, and enjoys
tapping into a crowds ‘flavour’ to take them on a musical rollercoaster ride!
With a personal passion for the ‘jazzier’ end of the Salsa spectrum Graeme has
picked up the ‘DJ tag’ of ‘Mambo-G’ since his arrival in Australia. His reputation is
rapidly growing from playing and driving this genre of Salsa & Mambo, and is
now sought after by promoters, dancers, choreographers and music aficionados.
Graeme was further recognized in 2007 when asked to present a weekly
segment on the national Latin Dance TV Show, Latin Dance Alive.
Graeme has worked with Caliente Latin Dance for Caliente Latin Fiesta 2007,
Yamba Salsa Fiesta and this year at our fiesta 2008.
Dancing for 11 years and DJ-ing for 6 (UK), Graeme is the ‘new guy’ on the
Sydney Salsa music scene.
In the UK he could be found playing at many salsa venues throughout Central
England, earning a good reputation for playing a wide variety of both new and
classic Salsa.
He prides himself on his musical flexibility, keeping dance floors busy, and enjoys
tapping into a crowds ‘flavour’ to take them on a musical rollercoaster ride!
With a personal passion for the ‘jazzier’ end of the Salsa spectrum Graeme has
picked up the ‘DJ tag’ of ‘Mambo-G’ since his arrival in Australia. His reputation is
rapidly growing from playing and driving this genre of Salsa & Mambo, and is
now sought after by promoters, dancers, choreographers and music aficionados.
Graeme was further recognized in 2007 when asked to present a weekly
segment on the national Latin Dance TV Show, Latin Dance Alive.
Graeme has worked with Caliente Latin Dance for Caliente Latin Fiesta 2007,
Yamba Salsa Fiesta and this year at our fiesta 2008.
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