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GARY
Artistic Director
Coming from a dance background of Latin Ballroom, Street Jazz and other dances, Gary was
first introduced to Street Salsa in 2002 and has never looked back since.

Widely known for his candid character and humorous teaching style, Gary have been invited
to teach, choreograph and perform in various nationwide events like Chingay 2005 as well as
international events like:
• 2006 Malaysia International Salsa Festival
• 2006 & 2007 Taiwan International Salsa Congress
• 2007 Taipei International Salsa Festival
• 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 Singapore International Salsa
   Festival
• 2008 Bangkok International Salsa Fiesta
• 2009 San Francisco International Salsa Congress
• 2010 & 2011 Sydney International Bachata Festival
- 2011 Sydney International Salsa Congress

His artistic and dynamic Afro Performance choreography in the 2007 Singapore International Festival earned rave reviews and brought a new style of salsa to the scene.

His unique and showy dance style had brought him recognition in salsa scenes around the region and he was one of the final participants for the World Salsa Championship 2007 – Asia Qualifying Leg held in Singapore. Gary was also voted to be the 2nd Runner up Most Favourite Instructor in Singapore for the Salsasingapore Choice Awards Ceremony.


His teachings had since benefited many where his students gone on to win Salsa Champion titles and others went on to carve their own Dance teaching career. Most recently, his students had just clinched the Champion and 1st Runner Up for Asia Bachata Championship 2010.

Despite his accomplishments in dance, he holds a 2nd Class Honor, Bachelors Degree from NTU business school.

 
 
CATHERINE
Instructor
Affectionately known as Cat, Catherine started her Salsa journey in 2001. Now a seasoned performer, Cat was also the 1st runner-up in the Lady Salsa Dance Competition 2003.

Besides Salsa, Catherine has an extensive range of different kinds of dance experiences under her belt. Trained in Jazz, Hip Hop and Modern Dance, she is the Champion of AMORE Dance Competition 2006.

Catherine was also one of the choreographers for the En Motion Performance Team performance presented in Singapore International Salsa Festival in 2006 and 2007. Catherine believes that dancing should always be enjoyable along with good fundamentals!
 
 
JOHN
Instructor
John was first introduced to Salsa in August 2004 and was the pioneer batch of En Motion Dance performance team in 2006, under the tutorship of Mr Gary Foo.

A season performer who had perform in many International Salsa Festivals local and overseas, John was also the 2nd runner up for the Union Square Amateur Salsa Competition in 2006 and the Champion for the Asia Bachata Competition in 2010. He was also invited to represent Singapore to showcase the winning routine in the Sydney International Bachata Festival 2010.

During his time in University, John founded the SIM Salsa En Soul dance club in 2007
 
 
 
Chen Mun
Instructor

Chen Mun has always been interested in various genres of dance, but has found passion in salsa dancing for its sizzling beats and incorporation of a variety of styles and techniques. To her, dancing is expressing feelings in motion and there is an endless journey into the world of dance.

A versatile performer, she has by date performed at International Dance Congresses and events in San Francisco, Sydney, Taiwan, Bangkok and is also one of En Motion performance team's lead dancer.

In 2011, she also clinched the Singapore Jack & Jill Salsa Competition where her free style creativity and clean movements won her the title.

 
PAGE
Instructor
A chance encounter with his cousin taking Salsa lessons started him learning the dance. Loving the free style partner dancing nature of Salsa, Page had move on from a new comer to one of the most recognized performers in Singapore

Placed 2nd-runner up and Champion in the 2010 & 2011 Inter-Tertiary Salsa Competition, Page also has the honor to represent Singapore with En Motion in various International Dance Festival to countries like Bangkok, Sydney etc. He was also invited to guest appear on national TV as a dancer in a Mediacorp Serial Drama - "Happy Birthday" starring alongside Chen Hanwei and Paige.

Never giving up was his key to transforming from a mediocre dancer into the confident dancer he is today. Page is thankful for where dancing has brought him and he continues to keep his passion burning in Street Latin dancing

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Sophia
Instructor
Sophia has never been more herself till she enters the world of dancing.
Her passion for dancing started with Latin and Ballroom dancing, which she had participated in numerous competitions and won several awards.
 
However, she had never felt the intensity that she was craving for till she embraces the hot and wild side of herself with Salsa in 2006.
One of En Motion pioneer dancers, she has blossom under the tutorage of Mr Gary Foo.
 
Since then she had performed and taught in numerous major Latin events in Singapore and also performed in many International Congresses like Sydney, Bangkok etc.
 
 
Ahmad
Instructor
A stylish and Sexy dancer, Ahmad was always a hit favourites for many female Bachata dancers.

A natural performer, he has been involved in various Salsa and Bachata performances and competition since University days.
Groomed under En Motion’s Artistic Director, Gary, since 2008, Ahmad has won the Champion for his University's Talent show through his dance and more prestigiously, he clinched the Runner-up place in the 2010 En La Pasion – Asia Bachata Championship


Eloquent and fluent in his way of teaching, he is one of En Motion's main Bachata Instructor.
 
 
 
STEPHANIE
Instructor
Stephanie started her salsa in 2003 and has been actively dancing in the local salsa scene. She was involved in most of the School's choreography and performances as well.

A smooth dancer with a gentle subtle styling, Steph never fails to mesmerize anyone on the dance floor. She is now our principal Bachata Instructor that shares the honour with En Motion Bachata teaching crews been crowned the Best Bachata Dance School of Singapore in 2008 Choice Awards Ceremony.
 
 
ZIE
Argentine Tango Instructor
Zie started his training in dance as early as 1991 and trained in numerous forms of dance including comtemporary, modern, ballet, latin and salsa.

His deep love for tango brought him to become a qualified TangoSingapore instructor since 2002 and he teaches tango not only in Singapore but Malaysia and Indonesia as well.

Zie has also choreographed and conducted many performances for many private, public and corporate events in Singapore and overseas.
 
 
 

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"I was hooked the moment I started my first beginners’ salsa class with Cat at En Motion. The trainers there were engaging in their...”
Chen Mun
 
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Cecilia
 
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