Texas Association of Salsa Instructors CERTIFICATION PROGRAM January 14-15, 2012 Featuring Master Instructor from Puerto Rico: Tito Ortos January 14-15, 2012 (Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend) Held at the Houston Salsa Congress Location: Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel 945 Gessner Road Houston, TX 77024   Registration: Saturday, January 14th 9:00AM-10:00AM   Certification Program (w/Tito Ortos) Saturday, January 14th 10:00AM-5:00PM Sunday, January 15th 10:00AM-5:00PM (Certification Valid for 5 Years)     Fees: TASI Members Registration $100 Non-TASI Members Registration $150 Member Type TASI Member $100.00 USD TASI Non-Member $150.00 USD   (CONTACT JORGE OR ROSIE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE)   Contact Info Jorge Mercado 281-935-2882 jmercado47@sbcglobal.net Rosie Coronado 956-453-3907 saborvallero@yahoo.com tasi@texasinstructors.org -- www.texasinstructors.org     MASTER INSTRUCTOR: TITO ORTOS Ortos J. Gutierrez Ortiz Better known as Tito Ortos, was born in Santurce on December 26, 1974. After finishing a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science from the University of Puerto Rico and studying music, vocals, bass and clarinet, Tito started his career as a Salsa Dancer by his parent's initiative, both musicians. Also he develops as a dancer of other genres such as: Jazz, Merengue, "Bomba y Plena", Rumba, Modern Dance and Tap among others. Since then, he has visited more than 100 cities worldwide giving performances and classes, with his wife and dance partner Tamara Livolsi. They both participate yearly in congresses around the world and work as judges for the Salsa Open and for the World Salsa Championships. Produce the Puerto Rico Hustle and Salsa Festival and they are part of the organization of the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress. Today, Tito is not only a Salsa Dancer, he also is the Director of the San Juan City Salsa Dance Program and has made the choreographic works for concerts of artists such as: Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle, El Gran Combo, Michael Stuart, Tito Nieves, Ruben Blades, Richie Rey y Bobby Cruz, Domingo Quinones, Ismael Miranda, Elvis Crespo, Cheo Feliciano, Modesto Cepeda, Andy Montanez, NG2, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Tommy Olivencia, Julio Voltio and Tego Calderon. He was also the choreographer for the "Bomba" and "Cha-Cha-Cha" routine in Ricky Martin's appearance in Miss Universe 2001 and the Celia Cruz "Azucar" Special in Miami in 2003. In addition as a jazz dancer he has performed with Melina Leon, Yaire, Elvis Crespo, Olga Tanon and others.

 

Mission Statement The Texas Association of Salsa Instructors educates, promotes, and elevates the quality and quantity of Salsa Instruction in Texas, unifying the salsa community through cultural diversity, elevating the prestige of salsa, while preserving the Afro-Caribbean arts.. Benefits Maintain high standards by: Providing tools for salsa instructors to increase their level of education Providing a network of salsa professionals to promote collaboration Representation: Members will be represented at the state level through their local chapters Members can be eligible to be board members if they qualify Members receive: Training and certification by an international master instructor An invitation to an exclusive master workshop Access to TASI Member web page Access to contracts, waiver templates & other legal documents Inclusion on a corporate event’s roster to be circulated throughout Texas Access to information to CPR certification Usage of TASI Certified/Member logo for promotional purposes Discount prices to participating salsa events throughout Texas  Access to scholarship program to enhance professional development