Lily

Singapore

From New York: Ivona Bochinska
Ladies' Director of Salsa Fever On2 Dance Academy, Professional Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer
Date of Birth: January 2, 1977
Birthplace: Szczecin, Poland
Ethnic Background: Polish
Height: 5'3"
She was born on January 2, 1977 to Maria and Zenon Bochinski. After graduating Union High School as the second female Battalion Commander she joined the ranks of US Army Reserves in 1996. There she trained to become a heavy equipment operator participating in humanitarian missions to countries such as Panama, Guatemala, Mexico among others. Promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in November 2001, she served as a senior instructor at the Liberty Academy for new Non-Commissioned Officers in Fort Dix, NJ, but ended her service in 2004. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University and currently works as a litigation paralegal.

Ivona began dancing in late fall of 1999 after being exposed to local dancers in the New York/New Jersey Mambo scene. Without any formal classes, she began frequenting the dance scene and through trial and error started to develop as a dancer. Her style embodies emotion, playfulness, intrigue, and at times even a challenge to a rhythmic duel. She views dance as a bridge between separate islands of personality, a source of identity and hope, and most of all a narcotic that can provide a temporary relief from everyday monotony and stress. Ivona has worked both locally and abroad with some of Mambo’s best instructors and musical legends such as Tito Allen, Adalberto Santiago, Ray de la Paz, Dave Valentin, Giovanni Hidalgo, Frankie Vazquez, Ray Santos, The Tito Puente Orchestra and many others. She plans to continue evolving as a salsera and exploring other forms of dance.

DANCEOGRAPHY
Estilo Clasico, 2001
Caribbean Soul, 2003
Mmboson, 2003
Santo Rico, 2003
Plan B 2005
" Ladies' Director of Salsa Fever On2 Dance Academy"

Theatre, Television & Film

Diamante TV Show, Telemundo, 2001
Maza Theater, NYC, 2001

U.S. Tours/Concerts

Mambo Nites at Starlite Caterers, NYC, 2001
East Coast Salsa Congress, Nevele Resort, NY, 2001
Jersey Gardens Mall Dance-a-thon, 2001
Gov. McGreevy inauguration, 2002
Club Cache, Elizabeth, NJ, 2002
Salsa Etc, Newark, NJ, 2002
Bernard's Mambo Caliente, NYC, 2002
West Coast Salsa Congress, LA, CA, 2002 - 2003 - 2004
Bernard's Mambo Caliente, NYC, 2003
NY Salsa Congress, 2003
Miami Salsa Congress, 2003 - 2004
Boston, MA, 2003
San Francisco, CA, 2004
Hostos College, NYC Tite Curet Alonso tribute, 2004
Lehman College, NYC Tito Puente tribute, 2005
Puerto Rico Salsa Congress, 2005
New York Salsa Congress, 2005
North Bergen Cuban Parade, 2005
Boston Congress, 2005
Hudson County Hispanic Heritage Parade, 2005
Rumbero’s Salsa Dura 3rd Anniversary, 2005
Con Sazon Christmas Bash, 2005

International Tours

Zurich, Switzerland, 2003
London, England, 2003
Brussels, Belgium, 2004
London, England Salsa, 2004
Toronto Canada Salsa Congress, 2004

USP Dancers

Two Left Feet

Singapore

En Motion

Singapore

Anasri Onn & Fi Alsagoff

Groove Singapore

Toshio Tsujishita

From Japan

Dickson

Singapore

Salsae

Singapore

ACTFA

Singapore

AAVX

Singapore

17 Dances

Singapore

UCC

Singapore

Salsa Hacha Bangkok, Thailand

Salsa Hacha Dance Company was founded by Roj and Aoy in July 2005 after both have been performing and teaching together for a few years.
Hacha (axe in Spanish) represents the shape of Thailand. Salsa Hacha is simpl “Salsa Thailand” with a bit of twist to think about. The team first performed in Salsa Bangkok Fiesta 2005 in August and then in Gala Latina, the Hispanico-Thai Association Annual Ball in October 2005.

From Singapore: Jeremy & Partner

Singapore

From Singapore: Hoe & Partner
Champion of 2005 Argentine Tango Competition Singapore

Joyce Lim

Singapore

From Singapore: Hamzah
Champion of 2004 Hip Hop Competition Singapore

Hip Throb

Barley There

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