Jimmy Anton
Teaching Salsa/Mambo Since 1991 Former dancer in Tito Puente & Eddie Torres group Performed twice at Salsa Festivals in Madison Square Garden with his own Company of 36 dancers.
Danced with: Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Oscar De Leon, El Grand Combo, Rechie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Grupo Niche, Tito Rodriguez Jr. Los Hermanos Moreno, Orquesta De La Luz, Orquesta Guayacan, Tito Nieves, Tipica 73, Cachao, Mario Bauza Big Band, Mambo Legends Big Band Orchestra, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, etc.
Celia Cruz Video Choreography (Oye Como Va) Jose Alberto Video Choreography (Gitana) Introduced Salsa On2 in Hong Kong, Argentina and Peru.
Also brought on2 dancers for the first time to Los Angeles, California to meet Albert Torres in 1999. First to innovate Dancing On2 and make it Straight Line Style (Bailando en estilo Linea) First to innovate Dancing On2 with turns from West Cost Swing Style Dance.
Jimmy Anton has taught at:
Hunter College
Brooklyn University
Lehman College
Eddie Torres Dance School
Sandra Cameron Dance Center
Stepping Out Studio
Dance Manhattan
Has travelled to over 20 Countries especially in Asia as a teacher, performer and DJ
Has travelled to a variety of Salsa and Dance Congresses in the US & around the world.
Has appeared on several TV Shows, Documentaries & Interviews
Has served as a Judge at various national dance competitions including the SOS Grand Championships and the US Open Swing Dance Championships
Started the First and Premier Salsa Social Dance in 1993. Jimmy's Social is also a local tourist attraction for well-known On2 Dancers from all over the world.
Jimmy Anton has received 10 Awards for Teaching Salsa and as Producer, Best Event & Ambassador for On2 Dancers in the world.