Rodney Times, 2013
Full story in The Rodney Times >> "Dance Champions"
Central Leader, 2013
[blockquote class="default"]"Brenda Liu is getting ready to sashay her way across the ditch for one of the biggest events on New Zealand's salsa dancing calendar. She is a member of Latinissimo Dance Studios' Ladies A-Team that has taken out first place at the New Zealand Salsa Solo Competition."[/blockquote]
[emphasisbold]Full story in The Central Leader >> "Dancers step up to big competition"[/emphasisbold]
The Aucklander, 2012
[blockquote class="default"][emphasis]Giancarlo Johansson and Masha[/emphasis] fundraised like crazy to get themselves to the world salsa champs in Hong Kong where they cemented New Zealand as 2nd in the world.[/blockquote]
[emphasisbold]Full story in The Aucklander >> Salsa pair fires up the moves[/emphasisbold]
North Shore Times, 2011
[blockquote class="default"]Glenfield's salsa stars are sashaying their way to the top. National champions in three countries, [emphasis]Giancarlo and Masha Johansson[/emphasis] of Latinissimo Dance Studios in Glenfield are setting their sights on world domination.[/blockquote]
[emphasisbold]Full story in North Shore Times >> Salsa sucess[/emphasisbold]
Daily Mercury, Australia, 2010
[blockquote class="default"]Get ready for a steamy and passionate day of Latin dancing, with a rare dancing workshop, today at the Blue Water Quay. Professional Latin dancers [emphasis]Giancarlo and Masha Johansson[/emphasis] will present the workshop, starting at 10am. The couple are the current Asia-Pacific and New Zealand Professional Salsa champions and will be joined by a host of international award-winning dancers from New Zealand.[/blockquote]
[emphasisbold]Full story in The Daily Mercure, Australia >> Latin duo show off dance moves[/emphasisbold]
North Shore Times, 2009
[blockquote class="default"]After five nights a week of rehearsals and a lift attempt resulting in a dive head-first into the floor, Alyx Ty and Tania Mason are salsa champions. [emphasis]Two years training with Masha and her husband Giancarlo[/emphasis] at Latinissimo Dance Company in Glenfield, Alyx and Tania now choreograph their own routines incorporating moves from various genres ranging from ballroom, hip hop and cheerleading.[/blockquote]
[emphasisbold]Full story in North Shore Times >> Salsa champs glide to a win[/emphasisbold]
DANZ Magazine, 2009
[blockquote class="default"]On a busy Friday, watching TVNZ's morning show programme was a little unusual. But to see New Zealand salsa competition stars, [emphasis]Masha and Giancarlo Johansson[/emphasis], perform was a treat. In a word - WOW! Masha was sensational in a figure hugging costume and high heels; Giancarlo, equally dashing. When they danced you could feel the studio temperature rise to sizzling point! Tight, daring, elegant and very, very hot, they moved with lightning speed and artistry, producing rapid lunges, turns and flips. It is no wonder they are NZ's best![/blockquote]
[emphasisbold]Full story in DANZ Magazine >> Giancarlo & Masha; Changing the shape of New Zealand salsa[/emphasisbold]
North Shore Times, 2009
[blockquote class="default"]A North Shore dance school dominated this year's New Zealand salsa nationals. [emphasis]Dancers from Latinissimo[/emphasis] in Glenfield won the open, team and amateur divisions, as well as the people's choice award for each of these categories.[/blockquote]
[emphasisbold]Full story in North Shore Times >> Salsa school scoops pool[/emphasisbold]
New Zealand Herald, 2007
[blockquote class="default"]Putting their dreams on hold has been worth it for an Auckland salsa dancing couple. Last year, [emphasis]Giancarlo and Masha Johansson[/emphasis] decided to put aside their own aspirations as professional dancers to teach a group of first-time dancers the salsa.[/blockquote]
[emphasisbold]Full story in NZ Herald >> Couple's salsa dream ready for the World stage[/emphasisbold]