About Cuban Groove

With a sensational natural talent and sensual Salsa moves, Chris and Jaci light up the dance floor as one of the foremost Salsa dance duos in the world

Introduction

Their extraordinary talent led them to win the prestigious World Professional Salsa Championships three times – the only non Latin Americans ever to win this title. Chris and Jaci had the honour of being the first non Cubans to perform at the world famous Cabaret Tropicana in Havana, an event of such enormity their performance was broadcast worldwide through major news networks including CNN, the BBC and Reuters.
Chris and Jaci’s talent shone when they starred in the spectacular ‘Burn The Floor’ arena show, bringing their blistering hot dance moves to music written by Sir Elton John. They fronted a national tour of the magnificent and hugely popular interactive show ‘Cubanite’, where they taught over 10,000 people to Salsa Cuban style.

Recognition

Their dance expertise led them to choreograph the first ever professional and celebrity group dance for BBC’s massively successful ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. The jaw-dropping dance moves made such an impact that they were invited to coach aspiring dancers for BBC’s ‘Strictly Dance Fever’.

These wannabe professional dancers were lucky enough to be trained by the top class duo Chris and Jaci, to help them excel all the way to the West End.

They were even invited to dance for all the country’s top agents at the annual ball for Agents’ Association (GB).Their shows are often presented with a fun audience participation sequence that has proved extremely popular – spreading fun and firey Latin moves to those lucky enough to be taught by them.
They founded the inspirational ‘Cuban Groove Dance Company’ in 2006 and now showcase their award-winning choreography across the globe.

So far, Jaclyn and Chris have taught around 50,000 people to Salsa and this figure dramatically increased with the launch of their learn to Salsa, Samba and Guapacha DVD’s produced by ‘Banana Splits’ and distributed through the ‘Daily Express’ Newspaper. (1st & 2nd November 2007)

And it’s about to get even more exciting as Chris & Jaci embark on a UK wide, month long, whirlwind tour with their friends Anton and Erin. This brand new production called Cheek to Cheek will see Chris, Jaci, Anton & Erin performing to a 30 piece orchestra to some of the most iconic tracks of all time!!

Ambassadors for NCH

The Childrens’ Charity, they work to inspire and motivate young people from all walks of life.

With the Celebs

The celebrity list Jaclyn and Chris have worked with is extensive, but includes stars such as Emma Bunton, Penny Lancaster, Julian Clary, Mark Ramprakash, Darren Gough, Louisa Lytton, James Martin, Peter Schmichael and all of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Cast

If you want Cuban Groove to make your event the hottest ticket in town, then contact them now on 020 7372 4777.