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I’m Ilsy Perodin from London, Ontario. I was born and grew up in Holguin, Cuba. A country, well known for the charisma of its people, their vast diversity of rhythms and especially some of the hottest dance styles known, like: Rumba, Chachacha, Mambo, Rueda de Casino, Salsa and many more. As a girl, my father inspired me to love dance. I've always embraced the culture of dance in Cuba. "To live is to dance". To follow in the footsteps of my parents, who are teachers, I studied at the Higher Pedagogical Institute to achieve my Major in Preschool Education, from 1995-2000. During this time I decided to follow my dream of a career in dance. So, I began to also study, in 1997, Ballet, Contemporary, Cuban Country and Popular Rhythms; Flamenco and African Folklore. It was not until I graduated as a Preschool Educator in 2000, that I began dancing professionally. I performed at the "Rodrigo Pratt" Lyric Theatre (musical theatre) and at the Spanish Ballet Company "IberoAndar" from 2000-2005. I'm a Certified Ballet Instructor since earning a diploma as an "Intermediate Level Technician in Ballet" in 2004, at the "Provincial Center for Excellence in Culture and Art". I also performed at "Paradisus Rio de Oro" Resort until 2007, where and when I experienced love at first site; I met my husband. I gave birth to our son in 2008. In 2009 we came to live in Canada and in 2010 I gave birth to our Daughter. When my husband asked me, to write down, all of the dance styles I was qualified to teach, in order to produce a resume, I excluded Salsa. When he asked me, "What about Salsa?" I replied "No, everyone knows Salsa". He laughed, and that is when I realized what I must do in this country. Since then I've been raising and taking care of my family while teaching Salsa and other Latin rhythms. I've performed in different Parades and Fundraisers. I’ve choreographed routines for different events. Also, I've volunteered at the "Cross Cultural Learning Center" in different programs.
I'd like to pass over to you, my culture, my roots and all of my Dance knowledge, in order to help everyone to have fun. Especially to the children and the youth. I will love to show them how Dance can be fun and easy to learn; also an excellent way to stay healthy, fit, and make new friends. So, come and learn with me, because... “IF YOU CAN WALK, YOU CAN DANCE". "DANCE IS EASY WITH ILSY"
I'd like to pass over to you, my culture, my roots and all of my Dance knowledge, in order to help everyone to have fun. Especially to the children and the youth. I will love to show them how Dance can be fun and easy to learn; also an excellent way to stay healthy, fit, and make new friends. So, come and learn with me, because... “IF YOU CAN WALK, YOU CAN DANCE". "DANCE IS EASY WITH ILSY"