Bernie Moran
Assistant Director, Dancer, Performer, and Assistant Instructor
Date of Birth: April 4, 1979
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York
Ethnic Background: Ecuadorian
Height: 5'6" Weight: 210lbs
Berniem@salsafeveron2.com

Bernie has always been a person that believes in education and hard work. Dancing, to him, was something that was alien and uninteresting to him as a child to early adult hood. However, he was amazed one time when he accompanied a friend to "The Sand Bar" in Jersey City, N.J. Ironically, there was a big mambo event showing that same night. After watching a friend, Louie, dancing on the floor. It looked very inviting to him, and interesting. That evening, made him more curious about dancing.

The following week, Bernie heard of someone teaching at a Boys and Girls Club in Hoboken. He decided to attend the class, but to his reluctantance he found it to be very boring and frustrating to him because of all of the techniques and timing required. Nevertheless, he continue to attend the classes and figured something will happen. Bernie moved up to the level very slowly, because he felt is was something that required patience and concentration. It became more relaxing and enjoyable, compared to his daily activities from college and work.

As Bernie moved higher in the ranks in Mario's classes. Bernie began to attend other schools to further his knowledge. The instructros had different methods and styles, which was very enlighten because it kept Bernie excited and wanting to learn more. However, Bernie continue attending Mario's classes, and slowly began contributing to Mario such as assistanting him in classes and teaching when he was away. Then, Mario B. created the team "Plan B", which Bernie is one of its first members, and started training very hard and finally performing. It was a big step for Bernie to perform, but Bernie has kept the idea of slow and steady.

While Bernie was still a student to Mario B., he started and maintained Mario B. website - "www.salsafeveron2.com", with the help of the company of www.tonestone.com. Then, finally, creating the company "Salsa Fever On2 Dance Academy." Bernie continues to work with Mario B. as assistant director to the website and the dance company. Bernie has thought all his work is a thank you to Mario B. for showing how to dance and enjoy life differently than he would ever have imagine. THANK YOU, MARIO B.