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Abigail Codino:
I am extremely passionate about many thing, but nothing so much as dance. I started Latin dancing on a visit to Guatemala, and have been enjoying every minute of it since. When I am not wearing my salsa shoes I am also a student of Language and Psychology, a dedicated Belly Dancer, and an avid Volleyball player. I had the honor of joining the Rumba y Cache performance team in January 2012. I am super excited for the opportunity to learn and grow as a dancer, and have a blast along the way!
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Inaki Torres:
Music has always been a big part of my life. Raised in Mexico City, most all gatherings, parties and family events were full of music and dancing. It was typical to hear good Boleros or Las Rancheras playing during dinner followed by Salsa or Flamenco dancing in the living room after the home made feast. Even though my inclination and passion was first inherent in playing the guitar and being part of bands growing up, dancing stayed with me. About a year ago I found myself moving and dancing a lot more when playing live. Shortly after I started social dancing; Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia and of course Salsa. That’s all it took to renew my desire to dance. I began taking formal Salsa lessons when I came across Rumba & Cache. I was very drawn to their style of teaching, musicality in their dancing and integrity of the people in the company. It feels great to be part of such group.
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Tatiana Xenelis:
A native Northern Californian, Tatiana has a varied and rich background in dance and has always loved to "get her move on!" At age 3 she was enrolled in gymnastics and began learning ballet at age 4. She studied ballet and modern dance while in college. Her love for salsa dancing first bloomed in 2000 while working in the Boston area. She was drawn to the upbeat and rhythmic tunes of salsa and partner dancing in general. In 2009 she took her first salsa classes and was hooked! Since then she has taken numerous performance classes and performed at local dance venues around Portland. She's excited to continue her learning and love of dance in a professional and fun setting with RYC! When not dancing Tatiana runs her own real estate services business and helps buyers and sellers alike successfully navigate real estate transactions.
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Natasha Kotenova:
Since I was a girl, I always loved to dance and dreamed of performing. It is my passion. Born and raised in Ukraine,
I studied piano in a musical college and sang choir for 7 years. For a year and a half I studied and performed belly dance in Ukraine.
I wanted to start dancing in America, and was recommended the Mambo Lounge. I fell in love with Salsa, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata & more, all this hot & spicy Latin dance, the music and the movement.
I was inspired to take Salsa classes immediately after seeing Erick’s Gonzalez unforgettable and creative dancing, and became his dedicated student in October 2010 , practicing intensively for over a year.
I was part of a Performance Group trained by Erick Gonzales and performed at Paradise Studio, Sesame Club and Conga club in 2011 and I loved it so much!
I attended the Rose City Salsa festival in 2011 and 2012, befriended and took workshops & private lessons with Cristian Oviedo & Alein Ramirez.
At the same time, she's been practicing Ballroom & Latin dance with the talented coach Anya Klimova-Preston, as well workshops and private lessons with Dmitry Polikarpov (Moscow).
I competed ( Bronze Level) at the Columbia Star Ball in 2011, and won 1st place in the Cha-cha-cha and 2nd place in Rumba. But I failed Samba totally-)
Discovering the Latin dance world has changed my life forever. I was looking for the chance to join the dance group and I replied the next second after I saw Antonio’s post on the FB that he is looking for one more couple for the Amateur Group for Rumba y Cache!
I like the Antonio , Jennifer and all group members friendly attitude.
I run my own business in Health , Wellbeing & Beauty field.
Never give up on your dream…. Its never to late to express yourself and feel happier!
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Francesco Paxtor: Bio coming soon.
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Elizabeth Ramos:
Elizabeth has a degree in Communication Arts from the University of the Philippines. She has been a Real Estate broker since 1993 and awarded with many top honors including the most recent Five Star Real Estate Agent, a distinction given to less than 7% of licensed agents in Portland. Elizabeth was first introduced to rueda de casino (salsa in the round) in mid 2007 and realized how much fun it was. She proceeded to take salsa, chachacha and rumba lessons from Remos Reynosa. She joined Rumba y Cache in September 2011 with the desire to be a better dancer and performer.
Elizabeth has four wonderful children. She hopes to encourage and inspire mature women to try dancing. It is great exercise and the best way to “feel young”.
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Monique Jimenez Karpstein: Bio coming soon
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