Taz is the founder of Salsa Twist, where he is fulfilling the role of main teacher and DJ. He has been dancing salsa since 2002 and teaching since 2004. His style is primarily 'LA on One '
with Cuban touches and is about flair, fluid motion, pleasing moves and dancing to the music and rhythms.

Emphasis is placed on technique as the key to being a good dancer and this is reflected in his teaching style. He strongly believes that dancers should use what they know to express their individuality to the music and not use the music as an excuse to show off their latest moves or dips.

Taz is one of those people who combine being a good dancer with being an excellent teacher. He is able to break down, demonstrate and explain exactly what he is doing, and why. Combine this with a real passion for salsa and a drive to teach and you will see why his teaching is so popular.

Taz's teachers include Oxley of London, Tracie Gooch & Marcus Groves, Steve Reed, Dean Maynard, Rudi B, Robert Charlemagne, Angus Peters, Super Mario, Rohan Brown, Marchant Birch, Leon Rose, Lee and Shelley, Giles & Rosa, and Iris de Brito.

Eva is a very accomplished salsa dancer and instructor and brings lots of experience from her native Czech Republic. She has been dancing intensively since 2003 and teaching since 2004.

Her style is also primarily 'La on One' and is based around styling, technique and musical expression. However she will happily move to 'New York on 2' or Cuban at the drop of a hat.

Her emphasis is technique, styling and 'feeling the music' and she brings with her a new dimension to the UK salsa scene.

Eva's teaching technique brings with it a unique ability to see to the heart of a problem straight away and fix it. Her dance techniques and stylish moves are fast becoming popular in the local scene. Look out for her ladies' styling classes!

Eva's teachers include El Ivanko, Michal & Daniela Sejkora, Super Mario, Pedro Gomez, Neeraj Maskara, Susana Montero, Leon Rose, Marchant Birch, Mambomike, and Robert Charlemagne.

Taz & Eva regularly attend salsa weekenders and advanced classes to keep up to date with all the latest moves and techniques.

Our Teaching History:

2008
Sunday & Tuesday classes in Portsmouth
Monday classes on the Isle of Wight
Private Lessons
Special Dance workshops

2007
Salsa workshops in Malta for Maltasalsa.com in February 2007
Sunday classes in Portsmouth
Monday Classes on the Isle of Wight
Private Lessons

2006
Dance Classes in Shirley, Southampton
Private Lessons

2005
Monday Classes in Ferndown
Tuesday Classes in Lymington
Wednesday Classes in Christchurch
Private Lessons

2004
Private lessons
Shines workshops

Congresses & Workshops Attended
6th Bacardi Salsa Congress - Prague
Mambocity Congress 2007 - Heathrow London
Salsa Splash 2006 - Hayling Island
Salsa Splash 2005 - Hayling Island
Go Salsa 2007 - Isle of Wight
Go Salsa 2006 - Isle of Wight
Go Salsa 2005 - Isle of Wight
5th Bacardi Salsa Congress - Prague
4th Bacardi Salsa Congress - Prague
3rd Bacardi Salsa Congress - Prague
Elgroove Weekender 2004 - Woolacombe
Elgroove Weekender 2003 - Jersey

Confirmed congresses attending in 2008
Mambocity Congress 2008 - Heathrow
Salsasplash 2008 - Hayling Island