Jose Bolivar's  Bio             

Jose discovered his gift for performing at an early age, with his natural physical ability and background in gymnastics and capoeira, he learned Break dancing quickly. Eager to hone his skills in showmanship and comedy; Jose and several of his friends began performing and teaching in numerous Dance Clubs in Long Island and Queens. Jose later became a member of the Bally Total Fitness Performance Team. In 2002 Jose visited the Copacabana in New York City and took an immediate interest in Latin (salsa) dancing and  joined a Ballroom Dance School. Jose studied Professional Ballroom and Latin Style Dancing for over 3 years. He is trained in Latin and Smooth dances as well as Hustle and Swing. He has performed and competed in various Clubs and Professional Competition events throughout the NYC area, including  performances at the Hispanic Heritage Festival at Long Island University, CW Post Campus. Jose studied salsa with Eddie Torres, Angel Ortiz, and a very popular school Piel Canela. Later Jose was hired as a dance Instructor and managed the Salsa/Latin Department. Jose has been teaching and performing for 6 years. During the day He is a certified personal trainer with 8 years of experience, and at night a Latin Instructor operating and directing his Dance Studio.

Jose’s philosophy is that dancing helps promote a healthy body, mind and spirit.  

           Jose is a proud member of the IHSC.

• Jose Placed  2^nd in PRO-SALSA JACK AND JILLS at the International Hustle & Salsa Competition in Florida.
• Placed 2^nd in PRO-SALSA at Disco America in Atlantic City.
• Placed 3^rd  in THEATER ARTS HUSTLE Pro-Division at Disco America in Atlantic City.
• Jose recently placed  2^nd in THEATER ARTS HUSTLE Pro-Division at the NYC Hustle Congress.