SALSA DIVERSION DANCE COMPANY

	Fritha 'The Salsa Diva!' Fallon
Fritha Fallon is the Artistic Director of The Salsa Diversion Dance Company. She has a range of qualifications including, BA (Hons) Dance in Society gained at the University of Surrey, and Specialist Diploma: Teaching Studies (Dance) at the Laban Centre London. She has been working as a choreographer and teacher for several years, based in Surrey. Prior to setting up this company she trained in Africa and Cuba, and with top Salsa dancers from New York and L.A. She specialises in Salsa, Contemporary and Street dance styles and enjoys combining them to make imaginative and original work. Fritha has experience of teaching in a broad range of contexts. She particularly enjoys community dance work which integrates people with special needs, and teaching Salsa in a relaxed and fun environment. Fritha appeared on the TV programmes Cyber Café and GMTV, and came third in the professional category of the Scalalatina Salsa Championship in 2002. She also performs with the Manhattan Mambo Dancers.
	James Costello
Jim Costello is a founder member of Salsa Diversion Dance Company. He has been dancing and teaching Salsa for a number of years. Prior to taking up Salsa dancing, Jim trained in the Martial Arts and also appeared on stage in Musicals, Tap dancing shows and plays. He has trained in Cuba with Omi Arabbi Dance Company and has performed Salsa on TV for Cyber Café and GMTV. Jim also performs with the Manhattan Mambo Dancers. He came third in the professional category of the Scalalatina Salsa Championship in 2002. Jim excels in developing intricate partner work and has invaluably contributed to the choreography for The Salsa Diversion Dance Company. He is also rapidly gaining a reputation as a skilled teacher of advanced level Salsa.
	Annmarie Hosell
Annmarie Hosell joined Salsa Diversion Dance Company in February 2003. Originally from Hull, she has spent the last three years training at the Guildford School of Acting in Surrey and has recently graduated with a Drama degree. She trained in various forms of dance from a young age, and continues to compete, in Ballroom and Latin American dance. She has also studied Tap, Jazz, Street, Contemporary, Ballet and National dance. Annmarie has performed in Italy, Germany and various parts of the UK. She also has experience of teaching English, Drama and Dance and has choreographed for Jazz Troupes and Musical Theatre. She is thrilled to be learning Salsa with the company and is eager to perform as much as possible.
	Gary Young
Gary Young joined Salsa Diversion Dance Company in October 2002. He is one of the UK’s top Salsa professionals who teaches a wide variety of students ranging from the nervous beginner to the die-hard salsero. He has trained in Street Jazz the Martial Arts Wu Chu Kwan and Wing Chun and has over 8 years experience of dancing salsa. He has been a guest instructor at Salsa festivals including Dublin (2002) and Paris (2000). In 1998 he was a European Salsa Championship finalist and starred in a Channel 4 documentary on Salsa. He has also appeared on Breakfast TV (1999), in a BBC Human Instinct Programme (2002) and the film Carmella (2001). In addition to Salsa, Gary Young has a broad spectrum of skills and interests, including health, yoga and physical fitness. He is also a Neurolinguistic Programmer and uses these skills extensively in his profession.
	Katerina Siganou
Katerina Siganou joined Salsa Diversion Dance Company in February 2003. She is has a degree in Dance and Culture from the University of Surrey. She began her dance training at a young age in Athens. She studied the ‘Orf Musicocinetic System’ which helped her develop her sense of rhythm and musicality. She has A Levels in Performing Arts, Music and Dance. She has also trained in a variety of dance styles including Ballroom, Contemporary, Ballet, Kathak and African/Caribbean. Katerina is enjoying learning Salsa for the first time with Salsa Diversion Dance Company. She plans to continue her studies by taking a Post-graduate course in Performance.
	Laura Robinson
Laura Robinson joined Salsa Diversion Dance Company in February 2003. She has been dancing since the age of three, and has studied Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street, Contemporary, Salsa, and Kathak. Her theatre credits include ‘Sweet Charity’, ‘Cabaret’ (Sally Bowles and Chorus), ‘Fame’, and a variety of Pantomimes. She is currently a dance student at the University of Surrey, and is about to undertake her professional placement year. She is also choreographer for the University’s Music and Drama society. Laura learnt Salsa from Fritha through the Campusdance programme at the University of Surrey. She is extremely enthusiastic about dancing and teaching with Salsa Diversion Dance Company. In the future, she hopes to gain more experience in Salsa and to teach dance at A Level standard.