Karen Forcano...World Champion

Tad Graves
6 days ago
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Karen Forcano is a world-renowned Argentine salsa dancer, celebrated for her exceptional skills in the cabaret style—a dynamic fusion of salsa and acrobatic performance. Born on July 30, 1993, in Argentina, she began her dance journey at the age of six, initially training in ballet. At seven, she transitioned to salsa and merengue, inspired by her mother, a ballet dancer herself. Karen honed her craft at various dance schools across Argentina before forming the iconic duo Karen y Ricardo with her partner, Ricardo Vega, in 2009 .MN2S+3BirthdayDBs+3Famous Birthdays+3

🏆 Career Highlights

World Championships: Karen and Ricardo have secured over 15 international titles, including multiple World Salsa Summit championships in 2016 and 2017, and the Puerto Rico Salsa World Championship in 2012 .BirthdayDBs+2AllFamous.org+2Famous Birthdays+2
Television Appearances: The duo gained widespread recognition through their appearances on NBC’s World of Dance and America’s Got Talent, showcasing their innovative choreography and acrobatic prowess .
Emmy Nomination: In 2019, they were nominated for an Emmy Award in the "Best Choreography" category for their work on World of Dance .
World Choreography Award: Later that year, they won the World Choreography Award for Best TV Show Choreography in Los Angeles .

🌍 Global Reach

Karen and Ricardo have performed and taught in over 12 countries, including Japan, France, Australia, Spain, and New Zealand. They continue to inspire audiences worldwide through workshops, performances, and their online presence .