As Creator, Instructor, Choreographer and Artistic Director of Corazon Dance Productions, I am very proud to bring Latin Funk Dance® to you.

MY MISSION - To make dance accessible to a wide range of individuals yet still maintain the flavor and aliveness inherent in Latin culture. I strive to promote dance in a fun, uninhibited environment without judgement, where I share my love of dance and music with clients and students of all ages. Through dance, I see peoples self-confidence increase, their spirits come alive and their self-love blossom. I wish this from my heart for everyone.

"Hi Gustavo, I am in Chile now and having the time of my life and a very well deserved rest. I just wanted to send you a note to really congratulate you on the wonderful job you do with your classes. I say this after taking various Latin classes since I left, I took some in Toronto and here in Chile and really, your´s are the best ! Not that I didn´t know this before but I can now tell everyone how lucky we are to have you as an Instructor in Vancouver! You really are the best Gustavo! Cuidate y nos vemos en Marzo a mi regreso."

Fanny Astete - Student from Richmond Nov 2007

TELEVISION, RADIO and NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Sept 2008 - "Vancouver Sun" Gustavo's company is listed in the article "Shake Salsa & Rock n Roll - Dance Fitness is Here"

May 2008 - Gustavo and his Latin Funk Dance® class at UBC are featured on "The Express - Shaw Cable" at UBC Rec Centre.

April 10th 2008 - "Slice Television - BULGING BRIDES - Episode Dress Stress Gustavo teaches Latin Funk Dance® for a reality TV show about weight lose before a wedding.

March 2008 - "Readers Digest On-line" - Gustavo is interviewed about why Fusion Fitness Classes are so popular.

February 5th 2008 - 'CBC Television" LIVING VANCOUVER - Gustavo is on a segment about Wedding Choreography for the 'First Dance' teaching a couple for their upcoming wedding.

January 2008 - RICHMOND NEWS - "Dirty Dancing Hits the Gym" - Gustavo is interviewed about his popular Dance Workout Program in Richmond.

October 2007 - "Channel M" - Gustavo and his Corazon Dancers teach Latin Funk Dance® on a series called 'Workout' starting in October 2007 - re-running in 2008.

April 2007 - "Global Television" - Gustavo teaches Erin Cebula from ETC. some sexy Tango moves, to promote the Forever Tango Show at the Orpheum Theatre.

April 2007 - "Metro News" - article/picture on Gustavo's classes in corporate work places. METRO ARTICLE 2007

February 2007 - "Mind Body Soul Magazine" Georgia Straight - article written about Gustavo and his classes. MIND BODY SOUL Article 2007

May 2006 - "Hola Que Tal" Channel 8 Channel M - Gustavo featured teaching childern at a Latin Fiesta in a Port Coquitlam School.

April 2006 - "Hola Que Tal" Channel 8 Channel M - Interview about Gustavo and his dance group and there performance at The Gecko Club.

January 2006 - "CBC Radio" CBC Current Affairs - The Early Edition
Gustavo kicks off a series about fitness for New Year's resolutions in a live interview about his dance fitness classes.

December 2005 - "Coco Japanese Magazine" Interview and full page article about Gustavo, his classes and DVD

October of 2005 - "The Province Newspaper" One of The Vancouver Health Show features.

March of 2005 - "The Vancouver Breakfast Show" Channel 13 City TV - Gustavo and his Corazon Dancers are featured teaching some Latin Funk moves!

September 2004 - "The Life Network" Channel 41- Teaching Latin Dancing to a mom for a reality show "Crash Test Mommies"

September 2004 - "Vancouver Masala" Channel 21 Multi Cultural Channel

March of 2004 - Front page of "Latin Connection" - Local Latin newspaper

June 25/ 2001 - A full-page colored article written about Gustavo's classes and the benefits of dancing in the Vancouver Sun's "The Healthy Life" section.

*Click here for full articles - MEDIA ARTICLES

Gustavo has also been featured periodically over the years on"Urban Rush" - Shaw Cable, on "Urban Beat" - Global TV, "Sabor Latino"- The Multi-Cultural Channel, on "Hola Que Tal - Channel M and interviewed on "CBC Radio" and "Latino Soy Radio"

"There are not too many people who can say they are living their dream but Gustavo Ferman can!"

Gustavo was born in EL SALVADOR, Central America. At the age of 15, Gustavo and his family immigrated to the United States where he overcame many obstacles to pursue his passion. At a very young age Gustavo's spirit shone through when performing. A natural showman, following his heart wasn't always easy or accepted, but Gustavo was determined.

He began his professional training at City College of San Francisco, CA. From 1983 to 1985 where he studied Jazz, Funk, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Latin dancing. In 1986 as a young adult, his passion found him in Calgary, Alberta. Here Gustavo broke free from a 9-5 job and launched his career as a professional dancer and instructor. He trained at Arthur Murray Dance studios where he became a well known and liked instructor and soon developed a following of his own. Feeling restricted by the conventional teaching methods of Arthur Murray, Gustavo took his unique personality and teaching style and moved on to bigger and better things.

Performing in various musicals, on television and in numerous dance productions, he was asked to audition for "The Young Canadians School of Performing Arts". A successful audition allowed Gustavo to train with the school for 2 years in dance, music and drama. A highlight of this time found Gustavo performing for the Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede, where he performed nightly in front of 20,000 people!

This experience led him to be asked to join "Dance with France", one of Calgary's leading professional dance groups. Here Gustavo lent his talents to dancing, choreographing and producing Broadway style dance shows. From his exposure with "Dance with France", he was asked to be part of an exclusive group called "Artist Elite" consisting only of the top performers in music and dance in Calgary. The group performed original scores composed and choreographed by its members, including Gustavo.

In 1992 Gustavo found an outlet where he could combine all his talents and love of performing by developing his own program called Latin Funk Dance® - A unique, high energy dance fitness program where you learn choreography and dance moves with the bonus of getting in shape at the same time! Using his experience as an entertainer, professional dancer and choreographer, Gustavo interacts with his students, encouraging individuality and creativity. you get to learn cool new dance moves and original routines he personally choreographs, get a great workout and have fun while doing it.

His new dance style took Calgary by storm with Gustavo constantly in demand to teach and dance! He then decided to broaden his horizons and signed on with Club Med. Heading South to sunny Mexico, Gustavo took on the role of a nightly entertainer and performer for the spectacular shows at the resort, in addition to being a dance instructor for Latin Dancing for 2 years.

Now residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Gustavo has formed his own dance production company "Corazon Dance" and is known as "The King of Latin Funk". Since introducing Latin Funk Dance® to the Lower Mainland, his popularity is in demand! Gustavo teaches his dance program on a fulltime basis all over Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, in Community/ Fitness Centres, Elementary/High schools, and day camps for childern where he has over 500 students a week. He also fits in private/ group lessons in Salsa, and all other forms of dancing.

You can catch Gustavo entertaining the crowd wherever he ventures! Gustavo illuminates private functions such as corporate parties, charity events and club openings with his impressive showmanship. If that isn't enough, Gustavo also performs and choreographs in his own dance group "The Corazon Dancers ". Their performances can be seen around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Always keeping ahead of the game, Gustavo is always embarking on new ventures, including his NEW Level 1 DVD/Video that came out in 2005 which is selling with rave reviews!

Perseverance, determination, incredible hard work and 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.

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