COVID-19 UPDATE
We are very keen to open up the doors and go and see you for face to face classes, however, La Pollera Colora has informed us that they have not been given clearance yet to open up to hirers like us due to the Government guidance. Meanwhile, we have sorted out classes at a dance studio 3min walk from La Pollera Colora and 2min walk from London Bridge Station.
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La Pollera Colora is now open for table bookings every Friday and Saturday from 10 pm
(no social dancing allowed).
THE TEAM
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away"
Our team is made up of top South American artists. Besides our Cuban Salsa School we run a dance company specialised in Brazilian and Cuban shows so we work with a number of professionally trained Cuban and Brazilian teachers, including professionals from the Cuban National Ballet School and the National Havana School of Music. All of our teachers are trained, experienced, and professionals in their field. We also work with artists of other nationalities who are excellent in Latin music and dance. Our teachers teach a range of arts from Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz, to Folklore, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian dance, Samba, Capoeira, and Percussion. We are proud to have former dancers of the West End Hit "Havana Rakatan" as instructors.
Esther Alvero
Oi Brasil's Creative Director &
Co-Fonder of "The Manana Project"
'I've found the job that I love so I don't have to work ever again!"
Esther's passion for dancing and Latin American Culture has turned her hobbies into her main business.
In 2004 together with her partner Antonio de Freitas they co-founded "Cubaneando" becoming one of London’s leading promoters of authentic Cuban Salsa. In 2006 they founded Oi Brasil! which has become internationally renowned in the entertainment industry for being the only company specialised in authentic Brazilian & Cuban entertainment for corporate events.
Alongside this, Esther has been working with Nilda Guerra, Director & Choreographer of the West End Hit Show "Havana Rakatan", and is currently creating residential entertainment productions with "Rakatan Productions".
Esther has a long history of teaching & performing, this together with her event management and production skills and knowledge of both Cuban & Brazilian entertainment and culture, make a powerful combination to providing creative and authentic entertainment, events and cultural projects.