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Mr. Kizomba Himself!
Tony & Sophie
What's the expression for innovation and diversity in kizomba? Tony Pirata, of course! For the first time in Rovinj, with his super talented partner Sophie, bringing you some wicked and super smooth moves that will spice up your dancing in flashes!
Tony Pirata and Sophie Fox are bringing you a range of special kizomba workshops both on PREFESTIVAL SPECIAL DAYS and during the festival weekend.
Tony Pirata grew up in Lisbon until his family settled down in France. He was 16 when he began to dance with an equal passion for kizomba, semba and kuduro. Kizomba and semba however got the upper hand. He makes these dances his own by inventing new techniques and adding his individual steps into the standard basics. Enriched by his numerous journeys around the globe, his dance is more diversified, intense and innovative. His exceptional style and his incredible charisma makes him one of the best in kizomba.
Sophie Fox was born and raised in England and began dancing hip hop at the age of 11 but quickly explored other genres and by the age of 13 she had discovered a love for Latin dance and began dancing ballroom. Her talent was evident to the Latin scene in England and by the age of 16 she became involved with a salsa school in her home city and soon she was established as one of the school’s teachers. As kizomba began to gain prominence in the UK, in 2008 Sophie discovered her real passion and attended her first kizomba festival in Lisbon where she first met Tony Pirata. Since then, Sophie's unique British style has come to the attention of many in the kizomba scene – including the renowned Tony Pirata.
