Evelyn Viana Lovera – Biography
Background & Career
Born in Venezuela, Evelyn began her career as a journalist and content producer before fully dedicating herself to Latin dance and music.
Since 1997, she has taught Salsa and Bachata in Barcelona, Spain, and later expanded to Ibiza, where she runs regular classes and summer dance sessions.
Achievements & Contributions
Founder of the Barcelona International Salsa Freestyle Championship and the La Negra Shines World Championship (2010) — the first of its kind globally.
Organizer of major events including the Marina D’Or Salsa Congress and the La Negra Salsa Festival.
Director of La Negra Salsa Magazine (lanegrasalsa.com), Spain’s leading digital publication dedicated to Salsa and Latin rhythms.
Performs and teaches at international congresses and festivals worldwide, combining her DJ sets with workshops and lectures.
Artistic Identity
Specializes in Cuban Salsa, Dominican Bachata, and fusions with ragga/dancehall and urban rhythms.
Known for her charisma, creativity, and Caribbean flavor in teaching, making her one of the most sought‑after instructors and DJs in Europe.
Recognized as a “teacher of teachers”, having developed her own method to train both students and instructors in Bachata and Salsa.