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TROPICAL IMAGE INC. "A 501 (c) 3 Non-profit Corp.

"Making Kids the stars of our show since 2001"

**** Our Dedicated Staff  *****

The studio staff consists of volunteer professionals in the dance field who give their time to our young students with the hope to give them a brighter future. 


Magic Feet

Arelis Beato,      a/k/a "Magic Feet", 
              "Bklyn's Mambo Queen" 
                     "Ms. Brooklyn Fast & Furious"

          Artistic & Program Director
          Head Instructor 


Arelis has been the TID Artistic Director since its formation in Oct 2000, she is the founder of the GKOTS project and has been the main contributor and sponsor of the GKOTS project since its creation, she has also created the outstanding kids curriculum that makes TID the outstanding dance studio it has been for years.

She has won several competitions, as well as represented NY at the World Salsa Championships in 2007-2009
Arelis has also been featured on major network shows such as Despierta America, Al despertar, Sabado Gigante and others. 
She has been awarded  "Outstanding Citizen Citation" by the NYC Advocate for her work in Community with Kids and
Female Dancer of the year 2007 @ West Coast Salsa Congress.
She has been the Featured Dancer for Frankie Negron, Chino Nunez, Conjunto Imagen, N Klave, Latina Magazine & Others

Arelis has also Judged several competions in NY, NJ & Curazao & taught Workshops & privates in:
                    Curazao, London, Atlanta, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, NJ, Dominican Republic, Orlando, Switzerland, Connecticut & Other private events and venues

Contact info:   
Tropicalimageny@aol.com  OR  magicfeet@brooklynsalsa.com
                                 Cell: (917) 309-6304


Michael Baez a/k/a "Mike-e "
         Asst' Head Instructor

Michael  has been performing for over 8 years.  
He recently partnered up with Arelis as her Dance Partner and  as a Brooklyn's Finest Dance Studio Head Instructor in Hip Hop, Salsa, Men's Styling & Spinning, Cha Cha & Other styles.

He is an amazing instructor and works wonderful with Kids & Teen.

Contact info:   
Tropicalimageny@aol.com 

Jamileth Ramos a/k/a   "Jami"/"JZ"
Asst' Inst. / Salsa & Ladies Styling
        

Jamileth has one of the most natural and classy styles known by a young lady .

She has  ability to control her moves and gracefully position her hands while maintaining the cleaness of her dance steps and movement.

At the age of 13, she is the Youngest Instructor at Tropical Image.

Followed  by each of her performance is a bunch of compliments on her style and spins,  She has performed along some of the best artists in the industry and at some of the best and biggest Salsa events in the USA, such as Philly, Boston, CT, NY congress, concerts, parades, festivals to name a few.

She is on her way to becoming a great Instructor,  an amazing dancer and a beautiful young lady.


Alexus Flores a/k/a  "Gumby"/"Casper"
Asst' Inst. / Salsa/Hip Hop/ Ballet


Alexus has been with The Tropical Image Dancers for 6 years.   She maintains the Top academic excellence in the entire studio and has been awarded the Top academic award at the studio's recital for the last 4 years.

She performs with the TID dance company and puts out some of the most captivating performances for her age.
Accpting her compliments with maturity, She is on her way to becoming a well rounded, sophisticated and responsible young lady.

Alexus is now part of a unique team in the  Studio with the Youngest staff and handles her asst teachign responsibilities with Pride and much responsibility.


  Janelle Flores 
Studio /Kids Team Manager
Asst' Inst. / Salsa

BIO Coming Soon!!!!


  Noemi Mercado a/k/a "NAO"
 Asst' Inst. / Salsa/ Hip Hop

BIO Coming Soon!!!!


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