Saratoga Based Dance Instructor Wins “Dancing With The Capital Region Stars” Competition
Liana Bonavitta and Johnny Martinez winning first place dance competition. Photo provided.
ALBANY — Saratoga based dance instructor, Johnny Martinez, won the “Dancing with the Capital Region Stars” Oct. 18.
The event took place at the Desmond Hotel and featured professional partner dance instructors from the area paired with local celebrities and competing against each other. The evening attendance was 400 strong and included a wide range of dances such as: Swing, Waltz, Salsa and Cha Cha.
Maritinez, co-director of Tango Fusion Dance Studio in Saratoga, was partnered with former local TV sports anchor Liana Bonavitta. They performed their award winning ChaCha to the song “ Shut Up and Dance.” Their first-place routine included theater jazz, hip hop, lifts and ChaCha of course.
For more information about Johnny Martinez, go to – http://www.tangofusiondance.com.