MEET GUSTAVO -CHOREOGRAPHER, MOTIVATIONAL DANCER, ENTERTAINER EXTRAORDINAIRE!

Perseverance, determination, incredible hard work & the belief in his dream have led Gustavo Ferman to where he is today. He defines the phrase "Put your heart and soul into it" and it shows in everything Gustavo sets out to do.

Gustavo performing at the 2010 Winter Olympic opening ceremony in Vancouver BC

Powerful. Passionate. Motivating. Entertaining. 

Gustavo Ferman – dubbed the “King of Latin Funk” by his many fans – is an incredibly gifted dancer, sought-after choreographer and wildly charismatic entertainer. With over 30 years of professional training and experience, he captivates audiences around the world with his original high-energy dance style and impressive showmanship. Born in El Salvador, Gustavo immigrated to the United States at a young age where he overcame many obstacles and put his heart and soul into pursuing his passion. Moving to Canada he continued honing his craft, performing with elite dance groups and at such prestigious events as the 2010 Winter Olympics. Since introducing his trademark dance/fitness program Latin Funk Dance® to Vancouver in 1996, Gustavo’s popularity has skyrocketed. In addition to teaching Latin Funk Dance® and training new instructors, his corporate team-building workshops, motivational dance presentations and dance comedy acts are in high demand at public, private and corporate functions.

Career Highlights:
 

• Creator of Latin Funk Dance®, a high energy dance/fitness program that blends 8 different Latin styles with HipHop, Afro/Funk and Jazz
• Dance Coach for Miss Universe Canada
  Sahar Biniaz 2012

• Received rave reviews by the public for his Latin Funk Dance® DVD in Canada, USA and Europe

• Conducts a Teacher Training Program in Latin Funk Dance® with opportunities for franchising all over North America

• Customizes Motivational Dance Presentations for all types of corporate and private events (up to 3,000 people)

• Facilitates highly motivational Corporate Team Building Dance Workshops throughout North America 

• Performs and choreographs his own dance group The Corazon Dancers

• Performed at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies

• Starred in 10 episodes of the Channel M Workout Series, which broadcast throughout North America and Europe

• Performed at the Calgary Stampede for 4 consecutive years

• Performed, choreographed and produced Broadway-style dance shows with Dance with France, one of Calgary's leading professional dance groups

• Member of Artist Elite, an exclusive group consisting of Calgary’s top performers

• Choreographed the cheerleaders for the Calgary Stampeders

• Entertainer, performer, instructor and choreographer with Club Med International All-Inclusive Resorts 

• Ambassador for Lululemon Vancouver, BC in 2008

• Sought-after media personality; regularly featured on television and radio shows, and interviewed for newspaper and magazine articles

"Following your heart can be a long road filled with many hardships, but in the end you find your life's passion and share it with the world!"  Gustavo Ferman