Eddie
Eddie Santos - Artistic Director / Choreographer

Eddies Santos was born in Veracruz, Mexico and has danced and performed since he was 10 years old. As a teenager he became part of a Hip Hop Dance Company in Mexico and has performed at local events and the famous "Carnival of Veracruz". Eddie is known for his unique body movement and "sabor" that he brings with him onto the dance floor. 
Eddie is the "heart" of "Drugaya Forma". He has choreographed most of  the team's routines and has performed in numerous local and national events.
If you are looking to "wow" the crowd with unique moves and real Latin Flavor - Eddie is your guy.

Maria
Maria Ivanova - Co-Director/ Coordinator

Maria Ivanova is originally from St. Petersburg, Russia. She started dancing Salsa in 2001 and was immediately noticed by Salsa dancers in Utah. But it wasn't before she partnered up with Eddie Santos in 2003 that her talent really flourished. Today Eddie and Maria are Top Salsa Dance Instructors in the state and combine Hip/Hop body movement and Ballroom elegance in their dancing. Maria is known for her blasting spins, gymanst-like flexibility and elegant styling. If you are looking for performers that will make your event the talk of the town - Maria is the perfect choice for you.

Achievements - Eddie Santos and Maria Ivanova are artistic directors and founders of "DF Salsa Dance Team. The "Duo" has been teaching and performing together since 2004. Below is a quick reference guide to their past competitions & performances. For detailed information about our companies history please click here.

COMPETITIONS:

2004 -
Dimitri's compeition -1st place
- Los Duros de la Salsa - Finalists
- Utah Team Champions - 1st place
2005 - Utah Champions - 2nd place
- Mambo King & Queen - 1st place

OUT OF STATE PERFORMANCES:
- L.A. Salsa Congress 2004
- Boston Salsa Congress 2004
- Washington DC Salsa Congress 2005
- Las Vegas Salsa Congress 2005
- New York Salsa Congress 2005
- Atlanta Salsa Congress 2005
- San Francisco Salsa Congress 2005
- L.A. Salsa Congress 2006
- Las Vegas Salsa Congress 2008

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
- Founders of University of Utah Salsa club
- Kearns & Kennedy Jr. High School "Afterschool" program
- www.salsainutah.com - Community website
- Co-organizers of Utah Salsa Congress


List of currently available Choregoraphies-

- Represento (2007)

- Mi Passion con Tipica (2005)

- Pink Panther (2004)

- Puro Rumbon (2008)



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