MAGGIE

I come from a Romanian gypsy background which, I believe, has given me an inner sense of rhythm and a certain instinctual freedom: This is expressed in my dancing and movements, with an inhibition that truly keeps me alive. For me dancing and the music takes me away to another world, but most of all, I have FUN!

I have been dancing all my life – since I was a little girl, dancing has always come naturally to me. I have successfully competed in countless competitions in all different styles of dancing – Salsa, Belly Dance, and so many more!

In 1999, as an untrained dancer, I won first place, beating the trained professionals – this inspired my career. I realised that I had real talent… With this competition win and the title of “Salsa Queen”, I gained the courage to chase my dreams further and founded Latino Fever School of Dance so that I could to share my passion of Salsa and all forms of dance with others!

The accolades and awards have been numerous with so many other Placements, Final Standings In 2003, it was my greatest joy to win the “Sabor Latino” Award with my son, Claudio! (Sabor Latino means ‘Latin Flavour’) and it truly was a dream realised to dance with my son and win such a highly-prized award! Since that time, I have worked tirelessly at Latino Fever School of Dance and its growth and ever increasing success is everything I could have hoped for and have worked for all my life – as a Dancer, a natural born Entertainer and as someone who was meant to share the special God-given gifts of my life with others, it is my privilege to see the dreams of not only myself and family and friends, but also of complete strangers, come true as they are touched by the power of dance.

Every few years, I will of course always come back with more – dancing, competitions, surprises! I’m always looking for a new challenge and a new way to enrich my life, my experience and to be able to pass all of this on to others.

Today, I draw on my experiences in Latin Rhythms & Salsa which have helped to create my own unique style of self-expression through my teaching, dancing, performing and competing. Each day I learn something new, not only new dances moves, but also about myself and others. When I teach, I feel I am sharing part of my life with my students. I encourage all my students to improve their dancing. I am immensely proud of all my students and the Latino Fever School of Dance Team, many of whom started at LFSD as students and who are now Professional Dancers and Instructors, or social dancers with a smile on their faces!

Latino Fever School of Dance can be found dancing and entertaining all around Sydney on almost every day of the week. I have a great rapport and long history with Restaurants/night clubs, Show Boat cruises, community colleges, councils, private functions, charities and so much more.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank God and the following people who have contributed to the success of Latino Fever School of Dance, there are many names to mention here, you know who you are!  However, Latino School of Dance is a family business and blessed to work with: my sister Elizabeth, my son Claudio and on the journey, have had lifelong students now performers or teachers mentoring students, assistants, Latino Fever Team Leader, all the Community Colleges which I’ve worked with over many years all the Night Clubs, Restaurants and Latin Clubs that have continually showcased my work; all the DJ’s, Bands and Performers I have worked with thank you all for believing in me! 

To everyone who has been there and will be in the future, thank you, and don’t forget:

Let the Music Take You Away, But Most of All Have Fun!