The first wave of fire.

For the first time in Canada, Erick “El Terrible” Morales joins The North Latin Festival.

Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Erick is one of the strongest and most explosive presences in today’s competitive salsa scene. A professional dancer and competitor, he has represented Mexico in solo, partnerwork, and improvisation across stages in Colombia, Peru, Italy, the United States, Honduras, Ecuador, Chile, and now Canada.

With commanding energy, sharp musicality, and a stage presence that refuses to go unnoticed, El Terrible Morales brings to The North an artist ready to leave a mark where cold meets fire.

From Colombia and the United States, Brayian & Elana join The North Latin Festival with a partnership built on technique, versatility, connection, and passion for the craft.

Brayian Rubiano brings over 15 years of dance experience, more than 8 years of international teaching, and a strong foundation in movement, musicality, and mambo training in New York under Adolfo Indacochea and Latin Soul Dancers.

Elana Pascoguin brings fresh energy, strong performance quality, and a journey shaped through years of intensive training with Empire Mambo, after first building her foundation in hip-hop and later falling in love with salsa.

Together, they bring a dynamic artistic presence to The North, ready to inspire, perform, and leave their mark.

From Quebec City, Megan joins The North Latin Festival as a rising local talent with a captivating stage presence and a bold artistic identity.

Blending the strength of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary with the energy of Latin dance, heels, and reggaeton, Megan brings a versatile and powerful movement language to the stage.

As the co-founder of Volendi, her vision goes beyond performance. Through dance, she aims to inspire growth, confidence, balance, and a healthy mindset.

From Mexico, Gerardo and Madian join The North Latin Festival as one of the most powerful couples in Mexico’s bachata scene.

Internationally recognized for their striking lifts, precision, power, and commanding stage presence, they have built a strong name in the bachata world as professional dancers, choreographers, and directors.

Through their work with Bachata Team and Ánima Terra, they continue to shape and inspire bachata with technique, intensity, and artistic impact. This August, The North welcomes a couple ready to leave their mark where cold meets fire.

From Lima, Peru, Jhoana Palhua joins The North Latin Festival as a dancer, instructor, choreographer, and 10-time World Champion in the professional salsa and bachata solo divisions.

Internationally recognized for her work as a performer, workshop leader, and judge, Jhoana brings presence, discipline, and championship energy to every stage she steps on.

As director of JP Dance Company, she represents not only excellence, but the standard behind it. This August, The North welcomes an artist built for impact, where cold meets fire.