Greece Latin Dance Cup
Greece Latin Dance Cup is the official qualifier for the World Latin Dance Cup represent your country in the WLDC 2025. This competition gathers the best dancers in each category of salsa and bachata in the country. The best dancers of this competition win the right to represent our country in the World WLDC 2025 in Cartagena Colombia from February.
Date:
Feb 18th
BLOCK 33 - Concert Hall
It is one of the most renowned Concert Halls in Thessaloniki, Greece, hosting such as several types of events as concerts, festivals, theater acts, parties etc. It is situated really close to the city center.
Regulation
The official qualifying competitions for the WLDC 2025 that take place around the world operate under the same rules of the World Latin Dance Cup organization. Check the rules and regulations by clicking here.
Fees and registration
In order to compete in the qualifiers of WLDC in Greece, you need to purchase a Competitors Pass of 40 euros/competitor + the fee of the competition. If you already have a Full Pass, you do NOT need to purchase the Competitors Pass. You can purchase your Competitors Pass (or Full Pass if you want) by visiting the official website of the Greece LDC here: www.sensualonica.com .
Here you can check the fees and register for any category. See more
Registrations | USD |
|---|---|
Soloists | 40,00 |
Parthener (per person)
| 30,00 |
Team (per person)
| 15,00 |
Juries, workshop leaders and artists
Get to know the personalities who will be part of Geece Latin Dance Cup.
Edwin Rivera
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, NY, Edwin Rivera is one of the most influential figures in the current Latin dance and music scene. He is a dancer, DJ, and music producer, as well as the director of the MONSTER PRODUCTS Latin Initiative, "Monster: The Sound of Latin," where he collaborates closely with Noel Lee of Monster Products. Edwin also serves as the Artistic Director for some of the most renowned competitions worldwide and has been a producer for events such as the Los Angeles Salsa Festival and the World Latin Dance Cup for many years.
Erika Saucillo Rivera
Born in Los Angeles, Erika is a professional dancer and choreographer. Since the age of 5, she has been immersed in the world of dance, allowing her to gain extensive experience in various styles such as ballet, folkloric ballet, jazz, heels, contemporary, hip hop, salsa, bachata, afro, and Latin ballroom. Erika has been a member of the Quest Salchata Crew and has taken part in numerous international competitions, achieving first-place awards.
Yanet Fuentes
Yanet, an honors graduate from the National School of Contemporary and Folkloric Dance in Havana, is a qualified teacher in Popular dances, Modern and Contemporary dance, Ballet, and Folkloric dances. A versatile dancer, she excels in Afro-Cuban dances, Cuban Popular dances, Jazz, and Hip Hop. As a three-time winner at the Tropicana World Salsa Championships, Yanet has showcased her skills globally. Notably, she appeared on BBC's So You Think You Can Dance in 2010 and has made significant contributions to various television shows and music videos. Yanet teaches salsa classes nationwide, performs worldwide, and is a regular special guest at international salsa congresses with her partner, Rafael Del Busto.
Luisimi & Mariangela
Luismi from Seville and Mariangela from Bari, Italy, united their dance journeys just 2 years ago. Despite their brief history, they've become international bachata dancers, showcasing their style worldwide. Having contributed to music videos for artists like Dani j and Montelier, they currently teach regular classes in Seville, fully dedicated to spreading the joy of bachata globally.
Tony & Carla
Tony Viser, of Angolan origin, and Carla Andrade, of Cape Verdian origin, are professional dancers and choreographers based in Spain. Specializing in Semba, Kizomba, Afrohouse, Kuduro, and Funana, they began teaching in 2015, achieving runner-up status in Spain in 2016 and globally in the Africadancar International Competition in 2017. Recognized as the best Semba dancers at the WKA event in France in 2019, they are now esteemed figures in the Kizomba world, showcasing their talents nationally and internationally.
Panagiotis & Myrto
Myrto and Panagiotis, distinguished performers, choreographers, and teachers, bring both professionalism and entertainment to their classes. Their dynamic teaching style has earned them recognition worldwide, leading to invitations to prestigious festivals. With a notable track record in competitive dance, they have triumphed in various arenas. Beyond their dance careers, they co-manage two acclaimed Salsa Schools, SalsaDoo Dance School, bringing their passion for dance to the heart of Greece.
Dimitris & Yolena
Dimitris Psychogyios, a salsa sensation for 19 years, has captivated audiences worldwide. His global journey includes performances and teaching at prestigious festivals. Achieving 3rd place at the World Latin Dance Cup in 2013, he co-founded "Dimitris y su Secta" in 2018 and later danced as a couple. Since 2023, he's showcased his versatility with Bersy Cortez in "African Mambo." Certified in "SalsaNama" by Fernando Sosa, Dimitris has led La Secta Dance Company, pioneering NY style Salsa in Athens for 15 years.
Kiki Kakoullis
Kiki, a passionate artist in dance and expression for over two decades, has enchanted stages worldwide with musical productions, theatrical performances, TV shows, and dance festivals. Renowned for creativity and originality, each choreographed piece tells a captivating story, mesmerizing audiences in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East. Recently, he's ventured into concept creation, directing theater acts, and taking on leading roles. As a master of expression and rhythm, Kiki pushes boundaries, creating a world where dreams come alive.
Antonis & Hara
Dancing for two decades, this renowned couple significantly shaped the salsa and Kizomba scene in Greece. Pioneers in introducing both dance forms, they gained international recognition, securing the 3rd place in the 7th Africandancar International Kizomba Championship and becoming World Champions in the 8th edition. Organizers of influential events like the Greek Salsa Bootcamp and Ski & Salsa Weekend for over a decade, they now proudly host the Sensualonica Dance Festival and the WLDC Qualifiers in Greece for 2024.
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GREECE LATIN DANCE CUP
Awards winners and competitors with the following prizes and benefits.
- All first place winners in all categories will be entitled to a full pass to the WLDC valued at 234 USD.
- All first place winners in all categories will win a position in the category in which they already competed at no cost. (If competitors….)
- All first place winners will have direct entry into the WLDC Semi-Final.
- All second and third place winners in this competition will have a 100 USD voucher to be used towards the WLDC Full Pass.
- All second and third place finishers will go directly to the elimination phase during the WLDC.
- All competitors who participated in this competition will have a $40.00 voucher to be used as part of the full pass payment for the WLDC.
