Eloise Gantuangco

Eloise Gantuangco (PHI)

Team Latinissimo 2011

Eloise was born in the sign of Cancer in the Philippines and came to New Zealand at the age of 12.

She got introduced to Latin dancing through school and has only really been dancing salsa for just over a year. However, that did not stop her from joining Team Latinissimo's "CHARLIE" Team with the aim to perform at the New Zealand Salsa Congress in Wellington.

She has a background in hip-hop, bellydancing and jazz. She has also done Indian dancing and ballroom.

How has you experience been with Team Latinissimo?;

"Awesome! I have learnt new techniques!"

"In 5 years time, I want to be competing and my aspiration is to be a professional"

In the daytime Eloise works in HR, Finance and Law. She also writes poems as a hobby and volunteers for homeless people.