Pura Vida SB Retreat Staff

Fernando Sosa

From Milan Italy, The Tropical Gem Director, and Owner of Salsanama, Sosa Academy, and Camanna Club. 

Terry and Cecil

From Paris France, The most creative and captivating dancers in the world. Terry and Cecil have been dancing together for over 19 years and have created some of the best dancers to hit the social floor in the world. 

Benjamin Cartagena and Sophia Marzan 

The directors of Salsa Synergy, the #1 ON1 dance company in North America.

DJ Boss

The hottest Salsa DJ from Mexico City

DJ Bori

The Hottest DJ in the Southeast United States. DJ Bori has played in Europe, Mexico, and all over the USA. Never dissappointed when it comes to Pool Parties, Socials, and late night house parties. 

Omar "Buho" Valdez

Omar comes from Cancun Mexico, bringing the best hospitality to the House. If you need something in Cancun, Omar will get it for you. 

Diego Araya

Diego Araya from Bailando Jaco is our Local Host who brings the local dance community to party with us in town all weekend! Make sure you ask him to dance and show you his cross body lead! 

Erick Ordoñez

The Owner and Promoter of Rocket City Latin Festival LLC. From Rocket City Latin Festival, Cancun Salsa Bachata Festival, and Atlanta Salsa Bachata Festival; Erick has traveled the world to learn and support events. His goal has always to bring the community together and see the dance for what it is, a dance. No Cliques, No Negativity, and more important Dance Unity among the participants. 

Jorge Martinez

Jorge Martinez, the owner of Oaxaca Salsa Bachata Festival and World Champion is bringing the fire from Mexico to Costa Rica

Frankie Flow Fuentes

Frank "Franky Flow" Fuentes is the Co_Owner of Dance South Florida, Orlando Salsa Congress, Latin Dance Crown and Born to Salsa. He is also one of the premier DJs in Florida. Not many know the knowledge and history of this industry like Frank. Don't be shy and pick his brain and ear about the dance in Florida.  Don't miss his set all weekend. 

TBD

TBD is our Jaco Concierge assisting with making sure you have a great time outside of dance. She is the person who is going to make sure your reservations are made for waterfall retreats, fishing, ATVing, Crocodile watching, Jungle Hikes, Zip Lining, and any other fun excursion you have to mind. 

Maria Camila Salazar

Maria Camila Salazar is a World Champion from Colombia who loves to social dance. She is recognized world wide for her dancing and improvisation. Her ladies styling and musicality is something all follows should try to mimic.