Rick & Yukiko

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Rick Ramirez was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.  As a Mexican-American he is also very proud of his family heritage and hometown of Jalisco, Mexico.  He is competitive by nature, strives to be the best, and has a life long history of playing organized sports. 

 

During the summer of 2005 Rick was first introduced to a dance formally known as Salsa “LA Style”.  He instantly realized a bond and passion for this art form and challenged him-self to seek and learn from the most credible instructors available to him.  

 

More recent Rick has continued to elevate his dance.  With four years experience he and his partner entertain and fascinate audiences with dips & tricks and beautifully choreographed performances.  He has also performed as a dance member of JNDA Performance Dance Team, SuavecitoMoves Dance Company, Ritmo y Salsa Dance Company, Cabio Sile Dance Company, and is currently performing with one of the most prestigious and sought after professional Latin dance groups in the World; Salsabor Y Caché.

 

Yukiko Fukushima was born in Tokyo, Japan and later migrated to the United States.  She is an accomplished well-respected career woman by day and one of the most dedicated and competitive Salsa performers by night.  For more than 4 years Yukiko has tirelessly trained with the best instructors and has persevered through a number of injuries.  In spite of her set-backs she has always managed to pick herself back up, maintain her drive and direction.  Yukiko has participated in Salsa dance competitions at different levels and has been a dance performer with Ritmo Y Salsa Dance Company and Cabio Sile Dance Company.