Katherine

Katherine came to the UK in 2017, and after searching for a Peruvian dance group to join,  she didn’t find any that offered the kind of dance experience that she wanted, so she went ahead and created her own group. Starting out with a few friends that met up to dance Peruvian songs, she soon expanded out and set up ArtPerUK as a fully fledged dance academy. 

Katherine is a professional Peruvian dancer in London, and has 12 years of work experience in Human Resources, including 6 years in management, she  has 2 masters degrees, and has been dancing all her life.

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Minttzi

Minttzi was brought up in Puno, surrounded by the majestic Titikaka Lake and the millennial culture settled there for centuries, Puno is also considered the "Capital of Folklore of Peru" for more than 350 dances in its territory. She used to dance at the Fiesta de la Candelaria for years (the biggest event in Peru and the third biggest event in South America).

Her knowledge of the Andean culture and its importance in the social and economic development of the country have been a major part of her work as a social communicator.

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Minttzi came to London two years ago. She's always been interested in Peruvian dances, and when she found out about ArtPerUk on Facebook, she immediately joined and is one of our first members, she's also a dancer and one of our video editor.

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Estrella

Estrella is a 34-year-old Peruvian who has lived in London since 2009. Her passion for Peruvian dance started when she was young, her father (from Cusco) and her mother (from Arequipa) always ensured she was connected to her roots and part of this connection was through dance, which she has embraced ever since. Estrella was born in Puno, her family then moved to Cusco where she was deeply engaged with the local traditions and festivities, and then she moved to Arequipa before relocating to the UK.

 

Estrella has been living in the UK for almost 12 years; she joined ArtPerUK in June 2019 where she found a place to fulfill her passion, and since then she has been very committed to the group where she is a highly active member. She has been one of our dance teachers since Feb 2020, Estrella is an Import & Export Consultant by profession, she studied International Trade at the UCSM in Arequipa - Peru and has an MBA from the University of Wales in the UK. Apart from dancing, she also loves cycling and photography

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Joan

Joan, our instructor of Marinera, comes from Lima, Peru. At the age of 15, he moved to Spain, where he joined a dance group and learned to dance traditional Peruvian styles. Throughout the 10 years he had been living there, he went to many international dance festivals around Spain, as well as Belgium, France and Sweden. He has been living in the UK for the past 5 years and joined ArtPerUk about a year ago to teach his favorite style of dance - Marinera Norteña. Apart from teaching Marinera, Joan is also studying Business Studies and works as a self-employed photographer as he loves photography and filming.

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Martha

Over 26 years of experience living in the UK she bring a diverse and well- rounded background shaped by both academic study and hand-on practice.
She hold a degree in Sport Science,with a particular specialism in folklore within movement education -an area that explores the cultural and traditional dimensions of physical expression.
Her professional experience includes working as an athletics coach eith Shaftesbury Harriers Barnet ,where she supported athlete development and performance .
Alongside Coaching, she have a strong personal background in competitive sport ,having participated in athletics,basketball and volleyball. In recent recent years ,she have also competed twice in fitness bodybuilding in the UK ,demostrating continued discipline and commitment to physical excellence.
In addition to her Professional and Sporting work,she have volunteered with Home-Start UK ,providing emotional support to women and families .This role reflects her dedication to community wellbeing and her ability to connect with and support others in meaningful ways.
For the past three years,she have also been a member of Artperuk, further expanding her involvement in creative and expressive practices.
Martha is a buddhist a perspective that informs her approach to life,well-being, respect and interactions with others.​

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Evelyn​​

Evelyn was born and raised in Lima, Peru, to a mother from Lima and a father from Trujillo. From an early age, she cultivated a strong appreciation for Peruvian music and cultural traditions, actively participating in school-based cultural programmes, including Floral Games and annual dance competitions.

She relocated to London in 2015, where she developed a strong interest in engaging with the Peruvian community. In 2021, she joined ArtPerUK and has since played an active role in supporting the organisation’s activities and development. She currently serves as Head of Finance, contributing to its financial management and strategic growth.

Evelyn is a Certified Public Accountant, having graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), and is a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) in London. She works professionally as an accountant in London.

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Evelyn remains committed to the promotion of Peruvian culture through dance. She also has a keen interest in music and enjoys playing volleyball in her leisure time.

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