Rico Pieroni
(Consultant & Managing Director)
Rico is the initial founder of which started in February 2008. This was initially for Schools Workshops only.
Rico Has always been a commited educationalist. He Graduated as a Music Teacher and studied Composition at the University of Cordoba. Started his career as a Music Teacher back in 2000 teaching across all key stages including Music Technology for Adults in the UK and Latin America. He has been giving talks to international audiences including Christchurch (NZ) Mayor since he was as young as 17 years old.
Rico's daily life is motivated by a profound commitment to the life-affirming philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism and the Soka Gakkai International a lay Buddhist organization which centers its activities on developing positive human potentialities for hope, courage and altruistic action.
The SGI is a nongovernmental organization with formal ties to the United Nations, is active in the fields of humanitarian relief, public information and education with a focus on peace and human rights
Rico's biggest interests have always been Travelling, Family, Rugby and Music. He also Plays Guitar and regularly Gigs across the UK. Rico can't dance!
Niki Britton
( Dance & Wedding Specialist)
*I.D.T.A and U.K.A Qualified
*Enhanced CRB checked
*First Aid Trained
*Member of the National Dance Teachers Association
Niki has been dancing since she was ten years old . This was a ballroom and latin social event in the local church hall full of over 50's enjoying this wonderful form of partner dance. She was hooked and soon after started to attend Clarke's School of Dance where she learned the ten standard dances under the direction of Alan Clarke.
Niki Joined in 2008 and since then she has worked for various events focusing mainly on Salsa activities. These events included Conferences Ice Breakers, School INSETs & Weddings mainly.
Niki also runs her own and wonderful Danzation Dance School. She does dance much better than Rico!
Mannie
Mannie has a great ability to ensure all participants are involved and enjoying themselves. He is a natural born Showman and amazing Percussionist!
Mannie was accepted at a prestigious Argentine Conservatoire when he was 12. He has toured both New Zealand and Australia for three and a half years, recording six albums and performing in both countries with many great artists. Venues have included the Heineken Open Tennis Tournament, Dunedin Town Hall,The Mitsubishi Corporation and many private functions for Celebrities and Politicians including the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
During this time Mannie has conducted various musical Workshops and Masterclasses for Music Festivals and Private Institutions for years.
He joined in early 2009 ready to drum up with us!
