TropiCaliente? Si!

Can Toronto handle the heat? TropiCaliente – very possibly too true to the raw, sensual roots of the Latin vibe for T.O! Formed in April 2000 this lively troupe delights in bringing the sizzle and energy of Latin dance to audiences everywhere. Salsa and Samba are specialties with dances from all over the Caribbean and South America in our repertoire. Think Lambada! Cumbia! Merengue! ChaChaCha! And more!

We'll tailor shows to your specs: you want all female dancers? Partner stuff? A ten minute show? Longer, 50 minutes to an hour? Just Salsa? A little bit of everything? Talk to us about how TropiCaliente can bring a jolt of excitement to your special event, club date, wedding, or corporate function!

Meet some of our dancers:

Meagan Mayada Hesham (founder) has been a hardcore salsera for over 15 years. Performing professionally from the age of nine with Martin Samuels' troupe fueled Meagan's serious Latin dance habit. The following years brought associations with various Toronto troupes including Youthbeat and Grupo Amazon, as well as solo and partner shows throughout the province. Add to this a variety of teaching engagements - Arabesque Academy, Royal Ontario Museum, special workshops, Ryerson University, plus a children's program offered through the City of Toronto. - which brought Meagan full circle in 2000, when she founded her own troupe. TropiCaliente - a perfect forum for indulging her love of creation and choreography… and her desire to share the joy of Latin dance!

Christina D. began her dance education at an early age with jazz and ballet training. She has since become a famous Toronto bellydance star as well as an accomplished Latin dancer. She has appeared in numerous commercials and music videos. Christina is a lead dancer in Arabesque Dance Co. as well as TropiCaliente Dancers

Christina Lee is a graduate of Ryerson University's Dance Program in the teaching stream. This follows a long history of dance training, having studied various dance forms such as ballet, modern, tap and jazz since the age of seven. Christina is a member of Arabesque Dance Company and is also a bellydance soloist. She enjoys choreographing and teaches hip-hop, jazz and creative dance classes.

Emese Dosa started formal dance training at age six and since then has been active in the world of Jazz, Hungarian, Middle Eastern, Flamenco, Latin, and Brazilian dance. She also studied theatre, voice, and movement at Young People's Theatre, and Leah Poslun's. She performs regularly with Arabesque Dance Co. and TropiCaliente Dancers.

Camille bio coming soon!

Melissa Gamal bio coming soon!

Soraya Lozano is from Lima, Peru. She shares a passion for dance, since the age of three by performing with the Meninos Band. Soraya is an energetic performer, instructor and choreographer in a variety of dances, including Latin, Peruvian, Brazilian, and Ballroom dance. Soraya, also was member of the dance company Peru Danza and the Son Atento Band. Here in Toronto, she is part of the team of TropiCaliente Latin Dancers. Over the last 9 years, Soraya has shared her passion for dance, with her students in Lima and now here in Toronto for MIAG (Multicultural Inter Agency Group of Peel), Humber College and the City of Toronto. Along with dancing, she teaches Steps Fit, a fitness class in which she always brings a Latin touch in her routines.

Mary MacNeill bio coming soon!

Tracie Macko began dancing at an early age with Chinese folk dance, jazz and ballet. Tracie became a dedicated salsera 5 years ago and since then has established herself as a creative, dedicated and energetic Latin dance performer, choreographer and instructor, making appearances on numerous Toronto stages in a variety of dance genres, ranging from character jazz to Salsa to Brazilian. She is currently a performing member of TropiCaliente Latin Dancers and Las Gatas Entertainment.

Miguel has been dancing and teaching salsa for over 12 years, and has won several salsa competitions. He dances a very unique style of salsa that you may have seen at the clubs and is a specialist in advanced dips. Miguel also fills in as a guest instructor at various clubs in town.

	Meagan Mayada Hesham (founder) has been a hardcore salsera for over 15 years. Performing professionally from the age of nine with Martin Samuels' troupe fueled Meagan's serious Latin dance habit. The following years brought associations with various Toronto troupes including Youthbeat and Grupo Amazon, as well as solo and partner shows throughout the province. Add to this a variety of teaching engagements - Arabesque Academy, Royal Ontario Museum, special workshops, Ryerson University, plus a children's program offered through the City of Toronto. - which brought Meagan full circle in 2000, when she founded her own troupe. TropiCaliente - a perfect forum for indulging her love of creation and choreography… and her desire to share the joy of Latin dance!
	Christina D. began her dance education at an early age with jazz and ballet training. She has since become a famous Toronto bellydance star as well as an accomplished Latin dancer. She has appeared in numerous commercials and music videos. Christina is a lead dancer in Arabesque Dance Co. as well as TropiCaliente Dancers
	Christina Lee is a graduate of Ryerson University's Dance Program in the teaching stream. This follows a long history of dance training, having studied various dance forms such as ballet, modern, tap and jazz since the age of seven. Christina is a member of Arabesque Dance Company and is also a bellydance soloist. She enjoys choreographing and teaches hip-hop, jazz and creative dance classes.
	Emese Dosa started formal dance training at age six and since then has been active in the world of Jazz, Hungarian, Middle Eastern, Flamenco, Latin, and Brazilian dance. She also studied theatre, voice, and movement at Young People's Theatre, and Leah Poslun's. She performs regularly with Arabesque Dance Co. and TropiCaliente Dancers.
	Camille bio coming soon!
	Melissa Gamal bio coming soon!
	*Soraya Lozano* is from Lima, Peru. She shares a passion for dance, since the age of three by performing with the Meninos Band. Soraya is an energetic performer, instructor and choreographer in a variety of dances, including Latin, Peruvian, Brazilian, and Ballroom dance. Soraya, also was member of the dance company Peru Danza and the Son Atento Band. Here in Toronto, she is part of the team of TropiCaliente Latin Dancers. Over the last 9 years, Soraya has shared her passion for dance, with her students in Lima and now here in Toronto for MIAG (Multicultural Inter Agency Group of Peel), Humber College and the City of Toronto. Along with dancing, she teaches Steps Fit, a fitness class in which she always brings a Latin touch in her routines.
	Mary MacNeill bio coming soon!
	Tracie Macko began dancing at an early age with Chinese folk dance, jazz and ballet. Tracie became a dedicated salsera 5 years ago and since then has established herself as a creative, dedicated and energetic Latin dance performer, choreographer and instructor, making appearances on numerous Toronto stages in a variety of dance genres, ranging from character jazz to Salsa to Brazilian. She is currently a performing member of TropiCaliente Latin Dancers and Las Gatas Entertainment.
	Miguel has been dancing and teaching salsa for over 12 years, and has won several salsa competitions. He dances a very unique style of salsa that you may have seen at the clubs and is a specialist in advanced dips. Miguel also fills in as a guest instructor at various clubs in town.