Tianne Frias is a three-time World Salsa Championship Finalist with Ricardo Tellez and she is Co-director of the RicaSalsa Dance Company. In 2010, Ricardo and Tianne placed 3rd in the World Latin Dance Cup in San Diego. Tianne believes that everyone is born to dance, her passion is to share her love of movement with as many people as possible.
Tianne has performed, taught, and choreographed dance for twenty years. Her focus has been Modern, Dance, Argentine Tango, and currently, Salsa. In 1996, Tianne joined Robert Moses KIN performing every home season and touring nationally until 2005. As a principal dancer, her performances have been called "electrifying" and "vulnerable." Since beginning her teaching career in 2000, it has been her mission to help others to express their joy and ecstasy through movement exploration, beauty, and meaningful dance art.
Tianne currently maintains an extensive teaching and performance schedule. In addition to her recent succesess on the international Salsa circuit, Tianne directed and choreographed her first evening-length concert, "The Imprint of Partnering."
