About Brando
Brando is from Islands of Philippines. A Document Controller by day and Salsa Dancer/
Organizer/ Promoter & Salsa Instructor by night.
Brando's first great salsa mentor and event advisor is Fernando Ponce de Leon (Peruvian)
and followed by Tareq Al-Shihabi (Jordanian) who taught Shines, La Rueda and be a
Performer. With their help, Brando became active in SalsaMotion group in Abu Dhabi and
started giving private salsa classes in 2003. Later, he began teaching
salsa group classes for (6) months in Dubai at Harry's Place, Concorde Hotel & Grand Hyatt.
He then moved back to Abu Dhabi at the following venues: Rotana Beach Hotel Health&Spa in
2004 - 2005, A.M.P.M Intercontinental Hotel & Sahara Residence in 2005, Zenith Club -
Sheraton Hotel 2006 till 2007.
And now presently teaching LA mix Cuban Salsa at the International Music Institute.
Brando's first group performance was in Dubai Bacardi Cup in 2004 and has done numerous
salsa performances in Abu Dhabi with SalsaMotion Group. Brando was the first Salsero from
Abu Dhabi attending the International Congresses and Festivals, start with Philippines in 2005
followed by Spain in 2006, Australia & USA in 2007 & latest Cyprus in March 2008 & 2011.
Brando encouraged many salsaholics in Abu Dhabi to attend as well.
Brando have organized successful events:- Salsalloween Party - I 2006 & II- 2007, Ultimate
Salsa in 2007 bringing International artist couple Angel & Tulane from San Diego, USA to
name a few. Salsa Fiesta! El Reencuentro de los Salseros last October 30, 2008, the 1st Abu
Dhabi International Salsa Festival, April 23 & 23-25, 2009, Salsalloween Party Part-III October
30,2010 and Salsa Fiesta Part-II, March 18,2011 & Salsalloween Party Part-IV October 28,2011
Brando is from Islands of Philippines. A Document Controller by day and Salsa Dancer/
Organizer/ Promoter & Salsa Instructor by night.
Brando's first great salsa mentor and event advisor is Fernando Ponce de Leon (Peruvian)
and followed by Tareq Al-Shihabi (Jordanian) who taught Shines, La Rueda and be a
Performer. With their help, Brando became active in SalsaMotion group in Abu Dhabi and
started giving private salsa classes in 2003. Later, he began teaching
salsa group classes for (6) months in Dubai at Harry's Place, Concorde Hotel & Grand Hyatt.
He then moved back to Abu Dhabi at the following venues: Rotana Beach Hotel Health&Spa in
2004 - 2005, A.M.P.M Intercontinental Hotel & Sahara Residence in 2005, Zenith Club -
Sheraton Hotel 2006 till 2007.
And now presently teaching LA mix Cuban Salsa at the International Music Institute.
Brando's first group performance was in Dubai Bacardi Cup in 2004 and has done numerous
salsa performances in Abu Dhabi with SalsaMotion Group. Brando was the first Salsero from
Abu Dhabi attending the International Congresses and Festivals, start with Philippines in 2005
followed by Spain in 2006, Australia & USA in 2007 & latest Cyprus in March 2008 & 2011.
Brando encouraged many salsaholics in Abu Dhabi to attend as well.
Brando have organized successful events:- Salsalloween Party - I 2006 & II- 2007, Ultimate
Salsa in 2007 bringing International artist couple Angel & Tulane from San Diego, USA to
name a few. Salsa Fiesta! El Reencuentro de los Salseros last October 30, 2008, the 1st Abu
Dhabi International Salsa Festival, April 23 & 23-25, 2009, Salsalloween Party Part-III October
30,2010 and Salsa Fiesta Part-II, March 18,2011 & Salsalloween Party Part-IV October 28,2011
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Event Accomplishments:
1. Organizer/ Director of the Salsalloween Part-I, Alamo Restaurant - Abu Dhabi 2006
2. Organizer/ Director & Producer of the Ulitmate Salsa, Veraillles A&B Le Meridien - Abu Dhabi 2007
3. Organizer/ Director & Producer of the Salsalloween Part-II, Versailles A&B Le Meridien - Abu Dhabi 2007
4. Organizer/ Director & Producer of the Salsa Fiesta-I, Versailles A&B Le Meridien - Abu Dhabi 2008
Brando is the Founder of the Abu Dhabi International Salsa Festival - ADISF
5. Director/ Co-Producer & Organizer of the 1st Abu Dhabi International Salsa Festival (ADISF) 2009 Grand Liwa Ballroom, Le Royal Meridien -
Abu Dhabi
6. Organizer Producer of the Salsalloween Party Part-III, Zenith Club Sheraton Hotel, October 30,2010
7. Organizer Salsa Fiesta-II, Zenith Club Sheraton Hotel Abu Dhabi - March 18,2011
8. Organizer of the Salsalloween Party Part-IV, Zenith Club Sheraton Hotel, October 28,2011
1. Organizer/ Director of the Salsalloween Part-I, Alamo Restaurant - Abu Dhabi 2006
2. Organizer/ Director & Producer of the Ulitmate Salsa, Veraillles A&B Le Meridien - Abu Dhabi 2007
3. Organizer/ Director & Producer of the Salsalloween Part-II, Versailles A&B Le Meridien - Abu Dhabi 2007
4. Organizer/ Director & Producer of the Salsa Fiesta-I, Versailles A&B Le Meridien - Abu Dhabi 2008
Brando is the Founder of the Abu Dhabi International Salsa Festival - ADISF
5. Director/ Co-Producer & Organizer of the 1st Abu Dhabi International Salsa Festival (ADISF) 2009 Grand Liwa Ballroom, Le Royal Meridien -
Abu Dhabi
6. Organizer Producer of the Salsalloween Party Part-III, Zenith Club Sheraton Hotel, October 30,2010
7. Organizer Salsa Fiesta-II, Zenith Club Sheraton Hotel Abu Dhabi - March 18,2011
8. Organizer of the Salsalloween Party Part-IV, Zenith Club Sheraton Hotel, October 28,2011
"Please note that Abu Dhabi Salsa Community is non-profitable organization.
All minimal Latin Course fee are for venue rental, salsa promotion and other
services"
All minimal Latin Course fee are for venue rental, salsa promotion and other
services"
Address: Dance Studio 01 International Music Institute Mezzanine 01 Abu
Dhabi Opposite GrandStore, Khalidiya Street. For further inquiries:
Call Brando: +971.50.268.45.20
Dhabi Opposite GrandStore, Khalidiya Street. For further inquiries:
Call Brando: +971.50.268.45.20
