Ricardo Téllez was born in Mexico City and began dancing at age 12. His first exposure to dance involved styles such as Cumbia, Guaracha, Guaguanco, Guajira, Cha-Cha-Cha,Son Montuno, and Salsa.

In 1995 after moving to the Bay Area, Rico began studying Salsa under Gabriel Romero, perfecting his technique within months. He accelerated his progress in dance by practicing what he learned in clubs all over the Bay Area.

Ricardo began teaching Salsa in San Francisco California, in November 1998. Since then, he has expanded his classes in San Francisco Bay Area, He also teaches workshops around the country.

Ricardo's performing experience includes Italy, Germany, Mexico, Jamaica, Cali Colombia, and the 3rd Annual World Salsa Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico in July 1999.

Ricardo founded RicaSalsa in August 1999. Since it's founding, RicaSalsa has been performing frequently in nightclubs all over the Bay Area. In 2007, Ricardo partner with Tianne Frias the acclaim modern dancer from San Francisco. Since then, R&T competed in the ESPN World Salsa Championships in Orlando, Florida in December 2007 placing 5th place in the on1 division. Also RicaSalsa team led by Ricardo and Tianne won the 2008 Bay Area Salsa troupes competition, and qualify to compete in the 2008 World Salsa Competition in Orlando, Florida.

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