Maricela Wilson's Bio
modern interpretive, African folkloric, salsa, mambo and cha cha.
Her talent and abilities have been recognized from the very beginning, so
much so
that she was able to pay her tuition by working as an assistant to her
instructors.
Maricela's first love and expertise is in Salsa, Mambo and Cha Cha.
A protégé of Michael Angelo Mendez of the Dance Academy of Salsa,
Maricela's unique
style has earned her a brilliant reputation throughout the Chicago salsa
scene. She is an accomplished
leader and follower, highly sought after on the dance floor for her skills.
Maricela has recently become a tanguera under the tutelage of Ernest and
is now his partner in their
many appearances at Tango events around the country.
Her teaching philosophy is to have fun first and foremost and to impart on
her students a strong foundation as well as the latest cutting edge moves
being danced in Chicago as well as her unique creations..