YORK HESS
(Germany)

Participated in a wide array of sports as a child but dance has become the most important part of his life. Studied different styles of afro dance (Caribbean, Brasilian) and also samba, salsa, marengo and bachmata. Paid three visits to Ghana in the 1980s where he spent many months studying the secrets of afro dances and working with local dance groups. Certified instructor of African and Latin dances for more than 20 years, gives dance classes at German universities and in dance studios and workshops all over Europe.