Alex Da Silva (dancer)
Overview
Alex Da Silva is a dancer and choreographer, specializing in Salsa
dancing. Da Silva is also known for being a recurring guest choreographer on the Fox TV show So You Think You Can Dance.
Da Silva was born March 27, 1968 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He discovered Salsa dancing at the age of 20. He is credited with contributing to the "LA Style" of Salsa dancing. Da Silva started his career as a salsa dancer and instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In 2009, Da Silva was charged with "four counts of forcible rape, two counts of assault with intent to commit rape and two counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object." Da Silva stated he was innocent and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Salsa (dance)
Salsa is a syncretic dance form with origins in Cuba as the meeting point of Spanish and African cultures.Salsa is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms such as solo dancing "suelta" and "Rueda de Casino" where multiple couples exchange partners in a circle...
dancing. Da Silva is also known for being a recurring guest choreographer on the Fox TV show So You Think You Can Dance.
Da Silva was born March 27, 1968 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He discovered Salsa dancing at the age of 20. He is credited with contributing to the "LA Style" of Salsa dancing. Da Silva started his career as a salsa dancer and instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Favourite routines:
- Mambo with Benji Schwimmer and Heidi Groskreutz was chosen by Benji Schwimmer (winner) as his best performed routine season 2
In 2009, Da Silva was charged with "four counts of forcible rape, two counts of assault with intent to commit rape and two counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object." Da Silva stated he was innocent and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Quotations
I'm dancin' like a monkey!
We are what we are and what we are is an illusion.//We love how it feels//Putting on heels causing confusion.
"We Are What We Are" song
If beauty is skin deep, why are people?
Category:Musicals