Dean
Maynard - Dean
Maynard - Dean has represented England, teaching, performing and doing dance displays for the last two years, in this time Dean has travelled extensively, training, teaching and competing throughout the world, becoming one of the very few UK Salsa Dancers to win in excess of twenty recommendations.
He is still enjoying teaching, and likes it when students ask him how to do things from his own style, he likes nothing better than to pass on his knowledge .
" Salsa is supposed to be fun, fun, fun. an enjoyable experience, no spitefulness, or competition, bitchiness or back stabbing. I actually prefer to dance with people who don't want to just show off, I want to have an enjoyable dance, with someone who basically wants the same. I don't care if they are a beginner or advanced dancer as long as the dance is enjoyable for both parties.
Salsa is changing all the time, I am influenced a lot by L.A Salsa, I find it exciting and a challenge, But I am not saying that it is any better than any other style, there is no style better than any other. I am going to be a bit controversial here, in my own opinion, apart from the technical execution of the move and the technical execution of the turn patterns I actually think that the way the cubans' dance is probably one of the best, the reason I choose to dance the style I do, is that it suits my body movement and dancing style. I am always learning and travel extensively to not only L.A but all over the world, to brush up on my style and technique. I think everyone should try and create their own style of dancing, it makes them unique and not just a clone of someone else. By all means come to my lessons and I will teach you how I do things if you like what I do then copy me, but if you want to create your own style, then go for it!!
If you come to my class and learn at least something, it gives me great joy. If you learn and also have a lot fun it makes it even more worth while for me.
For me, the ultimate thing about salsa is the way the music makes me feel, as soon as I hear the Salsa music, I can't keep still, it take me over completely and I just want to get up and dance. I am sure that most of you out there feel the same way, let's help to make our Salsa scene a lot more enjoyable and fun. If ever you see me out and about, please come over and say hi, we are all about having fun and enjoying Salsa to the fullest!!! "
To book Dean, please call: 020-8808 4290 or email dean@salsadirect.co.uk