Anthony
Director
Anthony founded Aruba Dance Studios in February 2017. Initially to run a Dance Studio besides his daily Marketing Consultancy activities as Director of Shaqwan Media and Marketing.
In 2002 Anthony, initiated a platform called SalsaCommunity.com. A platform dedicated entirely to the salsa music and dance community in Holland. This platform opened a lot of doors for him to attend dance parties, dance competitions, Salsa concerts, Latn Dance Festivals and Salsa dance congresses. The reach of the platform extended to various countries in Europe, Caribbean and USA.
He loves to bring people from all walks of life together to dance, interact, connect and share his passion for this genre and dance.
Dance Instructor
Anthony focusses on Salsa and Bachata dance classes and workshops. Join one of his fun group classes or book a private class.
At several Hotels you will find him giving workshops. For Bookings.
DJ
Anthony is an all-round DJ who as a dancer plays music primarily for the dancer. Though he loves music, in general, he has special knowledge and interest in Salsa and R&B/Soul.
During his Friday Night Social, he has become known to be the DJ, who gives workshops, dances and plays the instruments….while deejaying. He has received invited from our sister Island Curacao for Latin Lounge Delux and Curadise Dance Holiday.
Planning a wedding and private party? Bookings.
Promotor
In 1995 Anthony started organizing bus trips to the Nottinghill Carnival in the UK. Then a year later Slammin Entertainment became very popular in Amsterdam, thanks to 2 very successful concepts; Slammin Dance Classics parties and Slammin Ladies Nights. Slammin Entertainment also booked artists like Full Force, Wayne Marshall, Arnhemsgewijs and more…
After a long break of 2 decades Anthony started again organizing events. The ADS Friday Night Salsa Socials at Casibari untill covid was the place to be for salsa dancers. Anthony organized his first International Dance Congress in 2022. Now sign up for the Aruba Dance Experience.
For event planning, support contact us