Element Dance have performed and taught dance for a range of clientele – From Salsa Congress promoters to supporting MCs and singers.
Element Dance are available for:
Salsa, and other Dance Congresses
Nightclubs
Fashion Shows
Events and Private Functions
Trade Fairs/ Trade Shows
Cabaret
Music Videos
Supporting (Samba/Latin) Live Bands
Music Tours
Commercials
Photography Shoots
Interviews
Theatre
Workshops
Schools
Performance; We offer a variety of services & performances, especially in Samba, Salsa and Reggaeton, but we can also provide other dance styles (Please refer to Dance Styles for an explanation of the styles).
Performances vary from short and sharp choreographies, to longer shows, freestyles or additions to theatrical performances. We aim to use traditional dance styles to their truest form, mixed up with exciting chorographical ideas, and a fresh, youthful take on Latin America. (Please see below for a selection of our choreographies)
Our shows are versatile and most can be performed on stage or on a suitable floor both indoor and outdoor. We can meet most requirements. We can also theme the colour of our dancers (Samba) costumes with your event.
Workshops; We also offer workshops and masterclasses to schools & dance companies for dancers of all levels.
Choreographies;
(To find out more about Samba go to DanceStyles)
E ai (EEEIIIEEE) (Rapaz/ Rapaziada)
A five minute choreography of traditional and authentic Samba no Pe and the newest style of music from Rio- Baile Funk. This exciting all female piece is very energetic and unusual as it goes from traditional to new.
Music; Rapaziada- Beth Carvalho. Eu Sou Quero Ser Feliz- Cidinho e Doca. O Incrivel Bateria- Mestre Marcal
Costumes; Full Samba Costumes (Optional Trousers added for more conservative gigs) (Colours can be selected according to clients request) (Click here to view the colour options for costumes)
No of Dancers; 3 (This can be adapted- minimum 2, maximum 9)
O-le O-la (Pega No Ganze)
A five minute choreography of traditional Samba from Rio de Janeiro. This all female piece is cheeky, high energy and fun, and full of very traditional dance movements of Rio De Janeiro.
Music; Pega No Ganze- Mestre Marcal. O incrivel Bateria- Mestre Marcal. Samba Futebol- Viva Brazil/ Brasileiros e Ingleses.
Costumes; Full Samba Costumes (Optional Trousers added for more conservative gigs) (Colours can be selected according to clients request) (Click here to view the colour options for costumes)
No of Dancers; 3 (This can be adapted- minimum 2, maximum 9)
Homage to Renato Sorriso (Big Smile)
A five minute choreography which combines HipHop and Samba. This plays homage to the famous Renato Sorriso; a street sweeper from Rio who braved to be different at Rio Carnival, and danced as he swept the Sapucai (mentioned in the Orange advert 2005). His brave act has now made him famous - the crowd loved him! And since he has featured at every carnival.
This unusual Solo act begins as a street sweeper/samba dancer/hip hop dancer who evolves into a beautiful passista in samba costume.
Music; Just a Little Samba- Ugly Duckling. Drumline- Drumline. Batucada- Mocidade Independente/ Sergio Mendez
Costumes; Preifetura Costume (Orange) Full Samba Costumes (Optional Trousers added for more conservative gigs) (Colours can be adapted according to clients request) (Click here to view the colour options for costumes)
No of Dancers; 1 (This can be adapted- maximum 5)
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Jefe
A fun lighthearted piece of reggaeton with lots of hair, climbing, and shaking.
Music; Jefe- Daddy Yankee, Dutty Whine- Tony Matterhorn, Mentirosa- , Gata, no matan amor
Costumes: White blue and red- the Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican flag. New Era caps complete with flags of each country and matching belts.
No of Dancers; 2-10Ni Fu Ni Fa
A tribute to Latin music, to the birth of Reggaeton music, to flying back to the homelands, Puerto Rico, to Cuba, and especially, to the Dominican republic. Mixed with elements of House dance and Stomping. A fun, faced paced dance.
Music; Ni Fu Ni Fa- Calle 13, Tego calderon, 1980 - Maxima Alerta. Dominicano Soy - Viper boys.
Costumes; Air Hostess-esque
No of dancers; 4
Andar la Gata
A short sharp choreography which combines Reggaeton, Breaking and Contemporary Dance. Inspired by army style training regimes, as well as feeling the Reggaeton beat, the piece is punchy, cheeky and fun.
This choreography recently won the European Reggaeton Championships.
Music; Pitbull- Toma. Don Par Alante- Don Omar. Don Dale- Darme con el Fuerte Donde estan las gatas- Daddy Yankee
Costumes; Army style skirts and tops
No of Dancers; 3
Dia De Los Muertos
This choreography is inspired by the Mexican festival dia de los Muertos. This choreography combines Dancehall, Contemporary and Cuban Reggaeton.
Music; Espiritu- Mohana. Thriller - Michael Jackson. Slow Motion - Suelo- Pitbull Pichea - Eminencia Classica
Costumes; Whalenet body stockings, cut away shorts, knee high boots.
No of Dancers; 3
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Latin Choreographies
Latina America
This dance takes a tour of Latin America- combining Rumba/ Charanga, Merengue, Samba, Baile Funk, bachata, Salsa and a Carnival Samba finale. This piece is appropriate for corporate events.
Music; Pega No Ganze- Mestre Marcal. O increvil Bateria- Mestre Marcal. Samba Futebol- Viva Brazil/ Brasileiros e Ingleses. Rapaziada- Beth Carvalho. Eu Sou Quero Ser Feliz- Cidinho e Doca. O Incrivel Bateria- Mestre Marcal
Costumes; Purple Sparkly outfits, Turquoise, Purple and Pink Tropicana skirt and feathers outfits, Gold dress outfit, Middle Eastern style pantaloon outfits, Salsa Couple (Dress, Shirt, Tie), Full Samba Costume (Pink, Green, Gold, Purple, Black recommended)
(Click here to view the colour options for costumes)
No of Dancers; Maximum 10 (Minimum 5)
A Viagem Do Brasil
This dance takes a tour of Brazil- combining Candomble, Capoeira, Samba, Baile Funk, Samba reggae and a Carnival Samba finale. This piece is appropriate for corporate events.
Music; Pega No Ganze- Mestre Marcal. O increvil Bateria- Mestre Marcal. Samba Futebol- Viva Brazil/ Brasileiros e Ingleses. Rapaziada- Beth Carvalho. Eu Sou Quero Ser Feliz- Cidinho e Doca. O Incrivel Bateria- Mestre Marcal
Costumes; Purple Sparkly outfits, Turquoise, Purple and Pink Tropicana skirt and feathers outfits, Gold dress outfit, Middle Eastern style pantaloon outfits, Salsa Couple (Dress, Shirt, Tie), Full Samba Costume (Pink, Green, Gold, Purple, Black recommended)
No of Dancers; Maximum 10 (Minimum 5)
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