Frank Santos & Alina Moss

Frank Santos is one of the hottest new talents on the UK and international salsa scene. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Frank grew up in Italy where he started to develop his talent in dance. With a background in hip-hop, merengue and bachata, Frank started to dance salsa in 2001 and went on to study various styles including Puerto Rican, New York, LA and Cuban. He has taught and performed throughout Europe and beyond. He has performed with the Leon Rose Project, Iris de Brito, Andrea Stewart and Irene Miguel. His achievements include winning the UISP Italian championship for Cuban and New York-style salsa in 2003, taking part in the Havana Club Tour and performing in Iris de Brito's “El Barrio” musical. Most recently Frank's dance group 'A Yemaya' (for which Frank is the director and choreographer) won the 2008 award for the best UK performance.

Alina Moss was born in Russia. At the age of 3 moved to Estonia where started dancing ballet. At the age of 15 she was being tought by one of he best dancers in Estonia Juri Kuvaitsev who has won a number of championships along Europe in hip hop, ballroom and modern dance categories. Salsa started for her in 2005 and after a short period thanks for her natural talent and the amount of dance in her background she was noticed and invited to perform with professional salsa dancers, such as Miguel Verdecia and Carlos Correa. Alina was also invited to join the Corazon dance group, which in 2005 won the title Best Salsa Group in Estonia. In 2006 Alina started teaching in the biggest salsa school in Estonia Casa de Baile. In 2007 she moved to London, where she collaborated with Moe Flex Dance Company, performing with Moe Flex in UK and Europe. In 2008 Alina won the North-West Bachata Championship with the show choreographed by Frank Santos. Meanwhile, being a part of Frank Santos A Yemaya dance company Alina and the rest of the team achieve to receive the award as best UK performers 2008. Alina is currently working side by side with Frank Santos, choreographing, teaching and performing around UK and Europe. Her knowledge of different dance styles along with influence of her dance partner Frank Santos make Alina one of the most recommended teachers for lady style in salsa and bachata.