Gemini - Poprtland's Salsa King and Queen!

Javier & Holly

In legend, Gemini is symbolized by Castor and Pollux, the heavenly twins. Mercury rules Gemini, and this planet leads the astrological Twins on a wonderfully merry dance through life.

Gemini simply adore excitement and fun. Their lives may have more ups and downs than most people's, but they wouldn't have it any other way.

Gemini is quick-thinking, irrepressibly curious, youthful and optimistic. He or she needs a lot of variety, and it is not uncommon for both men and women born under this astrological sign to seek diversity and change.

Gemini has a deep passion for salsa music and dance.

Javier is from Mérida, Yuc., México and he grew up watching his mother dance salsa and learning from her. Salsa music has been a part of Javier's life since he was a child, but it wasn't until much later that he discovered his talent as a salsa dancer. His creativity and keen eye for picking up detail assist him and his partner Holly from Seattle, WA. USA in producing complex, energetic and exciting choreography.

Gemini has traveled World wide.

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Gemini was conceived in 2004 and has since been competing internationally,
while maintaining the title of undefeated champion in Portland, OR. Gemini is recognized internationally thanks to the quality of its performances and teaching. Gemini has also produced the first full-color bilingual magazine dedicated entirely to salsa (Pure Salsa Magazine). Also, Gemini has produced the Largest NW International Portland Salsa Congress to date, which is associated with the biggest promoter of salsa, Albert Torres, as well as the Walt Disney World Salsa Championships and ESPN.

Gemini has appeared on TV at:
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Awards and Accomplishments

	2004 March	GEMINI becomes 2004 Viscount Ballroom Salsa Champion
	2004 May	GEMINI was invited to perform with SCS at West Coast Salsa Congress
	2004 July	GEMINI wins the 2004 Fernando's Hideaway Open Salsa Competition
	2004 August	GEMINI was invited to perform with Salsa Con Sabor at New York Salsa Congress
	2004 September	GEMINI becomes officially incorporated
	2004 December	GEMINI performs with the Blazer Dancers at the Portland Trailblazer basketball game
	2005 January	GEMINI wins the Tequila Ole Open Salsa Competition
	2005 April	GEMINI performs with the Blazer Dancers at the Portland Trailblazer basketball game
	2005 May	GEMINI performs at the West Coast Salsa Congress
	2005 June	GEMINI is featured on the cover of "El Independiente" newspaper
	2005 June	GEMINI promotes the first annual "Gemini Open Salsa Competition" in Portland
	2005 June	GEMINI is a judge to select the Blazer Dancers team for the Portland Trailblazers
	2005 July	GEMINI performs at the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress in San Juan, PR
	2005 August	GEMINI is invited to perform at the Salsa Extravaganza event in Palm Springs, CA
	2005 August	GEMINI performs at the 2nd Annual Portland Salsa en la Calle
	2005 October	GEMINI is invited to perform at the Vancouver International Salsa Congress in Canada
	2005 November	GEMINI is invited to perform in Boise, ID at a benefit concert for la 4ta Generacion de la Academia, sponsored by Latinos Unidos and TV Azteca
	2005 December	GEMINI performs and competes at the 1st Annual Mexico Congress in Acapulco
	2005 Ongoing	GEMINI has volunteered for the following schools to promote and teach students and parents how to dance: Portland International School, Roosevelt High School, Clackamas Community College
	2006 February	GEMINI produces Pure Salsa Magazine - the first full size, color magazine dedicated 100% to salseros and the salsa community

	2006 February	GEMINI teaches and performs at the Diabetes Expo held at the Portland Convention Center to promote health and well-being through dance
	2006 February	GEMINI is interviewed and performs on Salem's CCTV show called Variadades
	2006 February	GEMINI is invited to perform and teach a workshop at the first annual La Rumba del Barrio event in Seattle, WA

Javier Solis * GEMINI * P.O. Box 8102 * Portland, OR 97207 Tel. +1.503.740.9100 * www.geminisalsa.com * e-mail: gemini_salsa@yahoo.com Internationally Recognized Professional Dancer, Instructor, Promoter & Choreographer