Nirico Mambo

Band/Organisation: Bachaotearoa

Location: Canterbury

Joined: Sun 16 Aug ’09

Web: www.bachaotearoa.com

Likes: Latin, Salsa • Charity, Fundraisers • Theatre • Pop

Biography: Bachaotearoa is New Zealands leading bachata representives. They have International Instructors/performers Nirico, Emily, and Nikal who is… Read More Bachaotearoa is New Zealands leading bachata representives. They have International Instructors/performers Nirico, Emily, and Nikal who is currently in the United States.

Nirico and Nikal performed and run workshops at the Sydney International Bachata Festival for 2 years running in 2008, and 09. Nirico and Emily performed at the Brisbane Salsa and Brazilian Latin Congress in June this year.

Bachaotearoa was founded in late 2007 by Directors Nirico and Nikal. They formed the 1st Bachata team in New Zealand and the team performed at the New Zealand Pacific Salsa Congress in 2008, and 2009.

Bachaotearoas dream is to help develop, and spread the love for bachata in New Zealand and abroad. They have a unique bachata style....it's modern with other dance elements- Dominican style influence, with a mix of RnB/ Hip hop, Tango, Salsa turns, and added Kiwi flavour...