Background
Nelson was born in 1962, in the Buena Vista neighbourhood, Havana city, Cuba.
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He also studied economics, and studied languages to a high level
Career
Cuban music was a part of Nelson"s childhood, and through his life in Cuba, Latin dance became a family tradition, passed from father to son. He trained in dance alongside his regular studies at specialised dance courses in the Casa de Cultura community centre, and did a lot of social dancing throughout the years. After moving to England in the Mid-eighties, he did some work for Dunn & Company, before taking up a serious career in Salsa dance.
In 1988 Nelson became actively involved in promoting and organising Latin dance and music activities in London.
Nelson became the first Salsa dance instructor in London, to high acclaim. As a result, he extended his classes to venues all over the country, thus establishing himself as the top Salsa dance teacher in the United Kingdom. Nelson has since been recognised for his expertise and proficiency in dance and musical interpretation.
Many of Nelson"s students have since progressed to dance professionally and to teach Salsa themselves. Nelson continues to contribute to the current thriving Salsa scene by teaching it in many venues around London and the Home Counties and by regularly holding intensive workshops all over the country.
Nelson is considered to be the leading authority within this sphere, and he is also frequently called upon to act in an advisory role whenever authenticity or expert opinion is required.
Achievements
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In 1998: Nelson Batista was awarded the title of Fellow of the UKA, for having established and developed Salsa dancing throughout the country since 1989. In 2003: Nelson received a Salsa Lifetime Achievement Award from the largest Salsa organisation in the country: Salsa United Kingdom, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the establishment and growth of Salsa dancing throughout the United Kingdom. In 2005: Nelson received an award from Mambo City organisation in appreciation to his contribution to Salsa in the United Kingdom.
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In 1998: Nelson Batista was awarded the title of Fellow of the UKA, for having established and developed Salsa dancing throughout the country since 1989. In 2003: Nelson received a Salsa Lifetime Achievement Award from the largest Salsa organisation in the country: Salsa UK, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the establishment and growth of Salsa dancing throughout the UK. In 2005: Nelson received an award from Mambo City organisation in appreciation to his contribution to Salsa in the UK.In 1998: Nelson Batista was awarded the title of Fellow of the UKA, for having established and developed Salsa dancing throughout the country since 1989. In 2003: Nelson received a Salsa Lifetime Achievement Award from the largest Salsa organisation in the country: Salsa UK, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the establishment and growth of Salsa dancing throughout the UK. In 2005: Nelson received an award from Mambo City organisation in appreciation to his contribution to Salsa in the UK.