Samuel Lopez Calzada
AKA: SalsaChulo
Education:
Rhode Island College Providence, RI
Bachelor of Arts in Communications Sept 1999-Present
Newbury College Brookline, MA
Associates of Science in Broadcasting Sept 1996-May 1998
Professional Dance Experience
JamNastics Inc., Latin Dance Company Cambridge, MA Summer of 1999
Choreographed several dance sequences including La Rueda de Casino, Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa, Bachata and Merengue for the adult performance team. Instructed members on rhythm, style, posture and footwork with attention to group timing and appearance. Assisted in sound production and stage set up. Advised members on costumes and dance shoes.
JamNastics Inc., Summer Program Cambridge, MA Summer of 1996 and 1999
Instructed children from the ages of four to thirteen in a summer youth program based in Cambridge. Demonstrated proper technique for gymnastics and Dance. Maintained safe atmosphere for children by participating in CPR and first aid classes. Choreographed gymnastic and dance performance for the childrens parents at the end of each sessions.
Wepa Wednesdays night club Cambridge, MA 1997-1999
Instructed Salsa lessons for beginners and advance beginners and assisted/instructed five-week salsa workshops. Initiated the opening of the club and maintained order at all classes and events. Offered private classes and individual attention to students.
Featured Choreographer/Dance Instructor
Choreographed and taught various dances for Salsacion Dance Group, Boston Universitys Latino Expo Show, AHORAs Hispanic Heritage month and Noche Latina. Instructed lessons at Biogen, Boston University, Brazilian Cultural Center, Corazon Latino Festival, Soul Salsa, SalsaFest 98, St. Peters School and Marthas Vineyard High School.
Performances
JamNasticss Farewell Benefit, Boston Universitys African Diaspora to the Americas, Sociedad Latinas Benefit at Sofias, Boston Universitys Cultural Day, Boston Universitys Latino Expo, Soul Salsa, Suffolk Universitys Hispanic Heritage month, Providence Colleges Latino Expo, AHORAs Noche Latina, Yankee Classic Latin Dance Competition, La Classique Du Quebec Latin Dance Competition, Morgan Memorial Gala at Louis of Boston, performed with El Grupo Humano, First Night 97/99 Event, Caribbean Carnival in Cambridge 96/99, Puerto Rican Festival "Boston" 97, Puerto Rican Festival "Lowell" 97, Puerto Rican Festival "Providence" 97, Harvard Universitys Womens event, Marthats Vineyard High Schools worlds day, JamNastics Summer Jam, Rocas Talent Show.
Television and Movie Appearance
PBS movie, "The Blue Diner".
Pachanga Latina, Univision Boston
Training
New England Ballroom
Trained intensively in Latin Ballroom in preparation for competitions. Participated in private lessons with professional Latin Ballroom world champions.
Various Dance Companies
Participated in lessons with Salsa Brava Dance Company, Eddie Torres Dance Company, El Conjunto Folklorico De Cuba, Razz M Tazz Dance Company and Seaon Bristol.
Rhode Island Dance Company
Trained intensively in Jazz, Modern.
April Genovese
Trained intensively in New York Style Salsa.
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