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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Because of Talia's diverse background as a performer and business woman, she brings a hip, savvy approach to the dance studio business. She has creatively guided studios throughout the New York area to success for over 11 years.
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Formerly, "Peruvian Ballet Representative to the World" she has represented Peru in all major International Ballet Competitions. Talia has trained with top teachers globally in all styles of dance since age 3, turning professional at age 14, shortly after, becoming a Soloist for the National Ballet of Lima, Peru. She studied at the School of American Ballet and has a Degree with Honors in Ballet & Modern Dance from Lima-Peru. She is also an actress, graduated from the William Esper Studio.
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As a Dance Coach, she currently coaches students and professionals in all styles of dance. Her partner dance, coaching expertise includes all social to competitive dance styles in Ballroom, Latin, Rhythm, Show Dance & Theatre Arts. She has been featured as an instructor at Lincoln Center's Mid Summer Night Swing, Columbia University, Brooklyn Museum of Art, The National Arts Club, to name a few. Her performing credits include numerous appearances in commercial print ads for American Express, American Airlines, AOL, British Airways, Citibank, Chase Bank, Cooking Light Magazine, Expedia, Goldschlager, Google, Latina Magazine, Wella, Dance Teacher Magazine, Yahoo, at the Heathrow Airport, etc.
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She starred in the independent film, Falling in Rhythm; was a featured dancer in the movie Summer of Sam, the Choreographer for the independent film Angela & recently choreographed the puppets salsa routines in the latest Cablevision Commercial.
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Her television and media credits also include numerous appearances in commercials for Discovery Channel, Farm State Insurance, IO Cablevision, New Jersey Tourism, Papa John's Pizza, WABC's Eyewitness News This Morning, The Pepsi Smart Spot Dance! Campaign, etc. She has been featured in NBC's The Today Show with Tiki Barber, Patrick Swayze and Marc Anthony, ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's Evening News & Eyewitness News, The New York Times with Antonio Sabato.
Her biographical profile has been included in: Who's Who Among American Women, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World 1997-2009.
In 1991, The Peruvian Press Awarded Talia with the "Best Dancer of the Year Award".
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She is also a member of The International Dance Council and Co-Producer of the Salsa Monday's Party at Taj Lounge & Hot Salsa Friday at Iguana in her hometown NYC. She recently produced the Sunset Salsa Series in the Meatpacking District along with the Chelsea Improvement District offering free salsa lessons to the community.
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Talia's Castro-Pozo
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Email: talia@taliacastro-pozo.com
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