About Us
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Latinlover was born in 2001 created by two fresh on the scene Latin
dance enthusiasts running on inspiration, magic and a vision to share an
adoration for Latin music and dance, spurred on by a flow of emotions
from time spent in the Latin music capital of Cuba.
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| JULIE de CUBA (SULTANA) Founder & Director
Editor | Marketing | Content
Manager |
SAM MODICA
Sales | Marketing | Video
Editor |
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In 2001 travelling friends Julie and
Nino sat down together to reminsce over their holidays to Latin America
enjoying a servings of coffees and crepes unbeknown to them they were
sharing ideas of an amazing website that would change their lives and
those of thousands of others. To give some insight to the Latin dance scene prior to 2001 in Melbourne their was no central location to locate information on Latin dance classes, events, film etc. Today with a click of a button, while at work or on a break Latinlover can have you dancing every night of the week! Over the 9 year journey Latinlover has become synonymous with Melbournian's as the place to begin for locating Latin dance classes, Community and Club Events, Venues and live music. The colourful e-newsletter sent out FREE to subscribers boasts even more. Latinlover.com.au is accessed by over 60,000 visitors month and 7,500 subscribers seeking information on dance classes, bands and events and for some not so proactive being a subscriber of our community is about belonging. Today Latinlover is independently managed and produced by Julie Sultana more well known as “Julie de Cuba”, given to her by Cuban friends admiring her dancing ‘Shakira’ hips, ‘Ochun’ spirit for life and dance just like a Cubana! |
| Latinlover has continued to contribute and supported many international artists, local artists, schools and Latin American Events such as; |
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- Johnston Street Festival
- Chilean Festival
- Colombian Childrens Mission
- Sydney Salsa Congress
- Adelaide Festival
- Beaumaris Blanco Montuno
- PBS Radio Station
- Channel 31
- Antena Hispana
- Copacabana International
- Brazilian Festival Federation Square
- Victorian Salsa Classic
- Melbourne Filmoteca
- Spanish Film Festival
- Plaza De Mercado Festival
...and hundreds more over the
years.
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Responsible for hosting the
following events;
- 1st Melbourne Latin Dance Festival - 2005 Dallas Brook Hall - San Remo Ballrooms 2003,2004,2005,2006
- New Years Eve Watershed South Bank 2006
- Alumbra Cuban Nights 2003-2006
- Melbourne Cup Party 2005
- Spanish Johnston Festival - Street Party
2004...
Events Which We Are Involved With;
- Melbourne Latin Festival - Melbourne Salsa Classic - Brisbane Brazilian & Salsa Festival - Darwin Latin festival - Byron Latin Festival - Sydney Salsa Congress - Bachata Festival Sydney - Spanish Film festival - Filmoteca - Chilean Festival Springvale ....and many more to mention! |