The NZSDA is commited to bringing you the most knowledgeable, neutral and experienced judging panel. The judges for 2011 have been carefully selected for their professionalism, qualifications areas of expertise and involment in todays Salsa and Latin dance scene.
Debby SmitsFrom Brisbane, Debby is a trained and certified judge, as per standard for the World Salsa Open, Australian Salsa Classic and the QLD State Salsa Titles.
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Fernando ProvidelFrom Sydney, is one of Australia's most respected performer, instructor and choregrapher. The first Australian to compete at the famous Mayan World Salsa Championships in Los Angeles.
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Pascale DernocoureFrom Sydney, is a trained dancer in all the classical styles. She is proficient in 'on1' & 'on2' and is an experienced Salsa instructor, performer and competitor.
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Graziela ObornFrom Brazil, former senior instructor and performer at Latin Dance Australia in Sydney, now residing in Auckland. Graziela specializes in Samba and Salsa.
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Greydis Montero LiranzaGreydis is New Zealand's Cuban salsa ambassador. With over 20 years of stage experience, she brings a wealth of technical and performance knowledge to the judging panel.
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Irina KapeliIrina from Dance Pro Studios is a Russian born dancer trained in Ballet, Jazz, Argentine Tango, Salsa and other Street Latin dances.
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Vanroe StoneVanroe is co-director of Counties Dance in Auckland teaching Ceroc and Salsa. He lives to perform and is an experienced choreographer and judge.
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Marie-Louise HudsonArtistic Director and Co-Director of Salsa on the Awa, Marie-Louise brings a wealth of national and international knowledge and experience to the judging panel.
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