After the community expressed great interest in his dancing, he attended formal studies of Jazz Ballet and Classical Dance for over three years. During this time and while he was attending Senior High, he undertook performance commitments with a theatre dance company and performed in various countries of South America.

Rico has also featured as a TV presenter for a Cultural and Artistic show. Rico went to study International Law at the University of Central America where he learnt about this interesting, new country “Australia”. He fell in love with the uniqueness of the land and the friendliness of native Australians and other cultures that have made Australia their new home. He felt he was willing and able to contribute to the development of the Australian artistic community and immigrated to Australia 14 years ago.

Since Rico arrived in Australia, he has been busy in developing and working on various community projects whilst also working on his other professional interests of graphic design and photography.

He has attended various professional modeling, acting and dancing workshops to familiarise himself with Australian dancing standards. Currently he is also studying singing.

He has performed with the Australian Opera at the Brisbane Performing Arts Centre, danced for Channel 7 shows, featured in national and international TV commercials and performed for different private and corporate functions.

As the interest in Latin music and dancing grew in Brisbane he was requested to teach his native dances from South America. Rico has been teaching his favourite Latin dance “Salsa” in Brisbane for over 13 years.

He is a strong supporter and promoter of Latin dance and music culture in Brisbane. He prefers to teach Salsa because Salsa music is a mixture of different Latin rhythms; therefore, it is full of rhythmic sounds appealing to everyone’s varied taste in music making it easier to dance to.

Having taught in Paddington for over 10 years, in 2004 he founded Rico’s Salsa Club in response to the greater community interest in his dance teaching in Brisbane. This has proven to be a successful cultural program that has grown rapidly into an exciting and popular dance event. Another exciting Salsa Classes program coming up soon.

His eminent and natural dancing talent has inspired thousands of people. As we now enjoy the latest Pop Latin music, nearly everywhere we go there is a huge rush to learn the exciting Latin moves. As a result, Rico’s Salsa Classes are becoming increasingly popular.

He is a patient and talented teacher and provides a fun atmosphere in which to learn. His introduction to Latin dance movements makes it easier to learn more complex steps for beginners and for the more coordinated he is always happy to teach those impressive “Caliente” (HOT) steps. You will find him dedicated and he will pay attention so that you learn the basics correctly to ensure your progress and enjoyment of Salsa dancing.

If dancing is the love of your life, Rico is currently looking for new Latin dancers to be part of the Rico's Salsa Club Dance Company for upcoming professional performances with all training provided. For selection criteria please email: rico@ricos.com.au

Rico is also available for performances, private classes and choreographic work by booking arrangements.

Rico runs seminars for a wide audience of people on Salsa dancing, health, fitness and cultural issues, which are entertaining and insightful. He also has a large network of Latin performers of all types and an extensive model and dancer database.

For information about classes check Rico's Salsa Class section from the main menu.

"Happy lives are made of
Salsa dancing"

Rico