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The Beginning

Aditya Upadhya (Adi U) is one of India's pioneers in Afro Latin Dancing.

He has been a professional dancer since 2000, and founded his school, Vive la Salsa, in 2005.

He currently conducts his regular classes at his studio, The VLS Workshop.

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He has been a professional dancer since 2000, and founded his school, Vive la Salsa, in 2005.

He currently conducts his regular classes at his studio, The VLS Workshop.

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Training

Adi has been trained by Kaytee (Salsa & Bachata), Maykel Fonts (Afro & Rumba), and Nelson Campos (Kizomba), among other world renowned artistes.

His unique style, technique and choreographies can be attributed to his training in Jazz, Contemporary, Indian Classical, and Tango.

His unique style, technique and choreographies can be attributed to his training in Jazz, Contemporary, Indian Classical, and Tango.

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Performances

Around Asia, Aditya has been invited to teach and perform at various congresses and has received standing ovations for his shows internationally.

Aditya is looked up to as a mentor by many Latin dancers, and his style has inspired many dance companies around the world.

Aditya is looked up to as a mentor by many Latin dancers, and his style has inspired many dance companies around the world.

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