Salsa Duos 4000009

IGNACIO / GENESIS

IGNACIO
Professional Dancer | Choreographer | Dance Captain | Certified Instructor
Personal Information
Nationality: Argentine
Current Residence: Quintana Roo, Mexico
Legal Status: Full working rights / Legal permanent resident in Mexico
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Conversational)
Physical Statistics
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs)
Eye Color: Brown
Date of Birth: 28 July 1986
Professional Summary
Dynamic and versatile Professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Dance Captain with over 20 years of stage experience and a proven record of leading commercial productions. Currently co-directing a Riviera Maya-based Latin Dance Duo, combining Salsa and Bachata Sensual with acrobatic lifts and guest workshops. Experienced in choreography, performance, leadership, and international entertainment.
Professional Experience
2021 – Present — Professional Dancer & Choreographer, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Co-leading a Latin dance duo with Génesis Briceño in the Riviera Maya. Choreographer for Vidanta Hotels & Karenka Carnival production. Lead Dancer & Choreographer for Backyard Circus. Featured Dancer for Blonde Producciones, Vitervat, Meraki, BKN, and Arteum.
2014 – 2020 — Director & Founder, Guantánamo Academia de Baile, Argentina. Managed studio operations and provided technical dance training for amateur and intermediate dancers.
2000 – 2014 — Dancer, Dance Captain & Choreographer, Ballet Show Latino, Argentina. Promoted from Lead Dancer to Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer.
Skills
Dance Styles: Salsa (On1/On2, Cuban), Bachata Sensual, Commercial, Hip-Hop, Afro-Caribbean, Jazz
Technical Expertise: Partnering, Lifts, Floorwork, Movement Fluidity
Leadership: Dance Captain, Staging (Blocking), Audition Staging, Choreography
Instruction: Group Fitness & Dance Coaching (Salsa, Bachata, Zumba & Rhythm)
Performance Attributes: High-energy stage presence, fast choreography retention, adaptability

GENESIS
Contortionist | Hand-to-Hand Acrobat | Aerial Arts | Versatile Dancer | Proven Shipboard Experience
Personal Information
Nationality: Venezuelan
Current Residence: Quintana Roo, Mexico
Legal Status: Full working rights / Legal permanent resident in Mexico
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Conversational)
Physical Statistics
Height: 156 cm
Weight: 54 kg
Eye Color: Brown
Date of Birth: 14 May 1993
Professional Summary
Highly versatile Circus Artist, Acrobat, and Dancer with more than 10 years of international experience. Experienced in contracts with Cirque Éloize on Princess Cruises. Specialized in Hand-to-Hand, Contortion, and Aerial Arts. Currently co-leading a Riviera Maya-based Latin Dance Duo, combining Salsa and Bachata Sensual with acrobatic lifts and guest workshops.
Professional Experience
2025 – 2026 — Contortionist, Foot Archery Performer, Acrobatic Salsa & Bachata Duo Performer, Salsa/Bachata Class Assistant, Riviera Maya Hotels, Mexico.
2024 — Hand-to-Hand Duo (Cast 3), Princess Cruises, and rehearsals with Cirque Éloize, Canada.
2024 — Hand-to-Hand Duo, Cirque Italia (USA Tour).
2022 – 2023 — Contortionist, Dinner Shows and Riviera Maya Hotels, Mexico.
2021 – 2022 — Handbalancer, Circo Solary, Mexico.
2018 — Dancer & Contortionist, Circo Fuentes Gasca, Ecuador.
2017 — Acrobat, Stilt Walker & Contortionist, Zanqueros.com, Venezuela.
2016 — Entertainer, Dancer & Contortionist, Producciones Extremo, Venezuela.
Skills
Circus Disciplines: Contortion, Foot Archery, Handbalancing, Stilts, Floor Acrobatics, Basic Aerial Acrobatics
Dance Styles: Salsa (On1/Cuban), Sensual Bachata, Commercial, Afro-Caribbean, Contemporary
Technical Expertise: Partnering, Lifts, Acrobatic Weight-Bearing, Floorwork, Movement Fluidity
Instruction: Group Flexibility Coaching
Performance Attributes: High-energy stage presence, fast choreography retention, adaptability to international and cruise ship stages
Awards & Achievements
Gold Medal — Rhythmic Gymnastics Group (Hoop), Pan American Games, 2011