YAMIT SALAZAR

Rehearsal Director and Guest Dancer

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Yamit Salazar is a versatile and highly accomplished dancer, choreographer, and rehearsal director with a strong career rooted in both performance and creative direction. Born in Colombia and raised in Central London, Yamit’s dance journey began at the BRIT School of Performing Arts, followed by formal training at Bird College of Dance. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft led him to join Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) in 2013, where he quickly became a key figure within the company. Over the years, he has performed lead roles in a wide range of works choreographed by prominent names such as Eliot Smith, Mark Baldwin, Maurice Causey, and others.

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In 2017, Yamit transitioned from being a full-time company dancer to a freelance Rehearsal Director and Guest Dancer at ESD, allowing him to further hone his skills in choreography and creative leadership. His first major choreographic work for ESD, titled Bloom, was commissioned in 2021, marking an exciting milestone in his career as a creator.

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Alongside his work with ESD, Yamit has demonstrated his versatility as a performer in diverse settings. He has danced on Celebrity X Cruises, and has been involved in pantomimes at various theatres, including The Capitol Theatre in Horsham and Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells, where he performed as a dancer, dance captain, and choreographer. His impressive credits also include performing in Madonna’s iconic Vogue at the London Palladium and dancing in La Forza del Destino at the Royal Opera House.

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Yamit's career reflects a deep passion for dance, a talent for choreography, and a commitment to pushing creative boundaries, whether on stage, in the studio, or in rehearsal spaces.