 Vassili grew up in Greece, on the small Island of Paros, where he
learned music. Starting as a teen, he has been a performer for over 20
years. He moved to LA at the age of 18, where he experimented with
acting, appeared in such movies as "Hook" and "Falling Down" and
numerous spots in the TV series "The Wonder Years," to name just a few.
He founded the world music ensemble "Children of the Revolution" in
1999 upon moving to Seattle. The band's unique blend of Spanish guitar,
Latin rhythms, and multilingual songs soon gained them incredible
popularity. They went on to perform all over the world, including
recording a duet with Ann Wilson of Heart. Being a lead singer and
guitar player honed his stage skills, dance was a natural progression
for him.
Vassili took his first Salsa lesson in 2000 and has not stopped dancing
since. He won the "Reno Dance Sensation" Salsa competition two years in
a row, and has performed and taught at numerous dance events around the
US.
Vassili's passion lies not only in the art of Salsa but in challenging
himself to provide the most dynamic instruction to his students. He
actively studies from dancers of various styles. He has traveled to
Colombia and Cuba to study Salsa and Afro-Cuban Rumba from the real
pro's and looks forward to delving deeper into Salsa's roots around the
world.
Currently the Artistic Director of Seattle's enormously popular dance
school "Salsa Con Todo," Vassili continues to perform, teach, and enjoy
life.
Music: www.cotrmusic.com
Dance: www.salsacontodo.com
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