Pambos
Haralambos Agapiou


 
  Born on February 13 ,1973 in Nocozia - Cyprus. On the age of ten starts learning Greek and Cyprus folk dances in the most popular dancing school on the island. Fifteen years old he starts his performances as a solo dancer on various events of the dancing school in many countries (England, Spain, France, Italy, Holland, Russia, South Africa, Canada, Greece, Sweden, etc.). In 1995 specialises Jazz balet, Flamenco, latin and social dances (Salsa) in "Pine Apple Dancing School" - London. In 1996 applies as a regular student at the National Sport Academy - Sofia. Graduates in 2001 with a perfect score in the subject "Sport dances and gymnastics". During his study, he attends at the sport dancing class of Zlatin Kostov. In 1997 specializes Flamenco in Madrid at the dancing school "Amor de Dios", during that time studies also Cuban Salsa. Establishes his first school for latin american dances and Salsa in 1998. In the summer that year goes to Cuba where specializes "Salsa Casino Rueda" at the "Casa de cultura" with Muladas de Fuego (Tropicana) for AfroCuban style, and after that with Williams and the legendary Tony Menendes - Chayanne's teacher (Dance with me). In 1999 attends a seminar on Flamenco and Salsa in "Amor de Dios". In the same year he directs his first show "Call of the dance" in which except being a director and producer also takes part as a solo dancer. The premiere takes place in hall 2 of the National House of Culture and is very successful. At that time presents several performances with his students throughout Bulgaria. In 2001 after his excelent graduation, receives an invitation to obtain doctorate in the subject "Psychological preparation of dancers". Starts teaching at the National Sport Academy - Social and Greek dances. From that year starts his TV show "Latino" on Demo TV. In May, 2003 Pambos and Maria form the group "Los Pambos" and participate as performers and instructors to many salsa festivals in London, Marseille, Zurrich, Prague, Milan, Hamburg, Berlin, Geneva, Paris, Athens, Vienna, Istanbul, Bukurest, Konstantza, Cannes, Besancon, Monaco, LA, Miami, New York etc. From April, 2004 Pambos is an international salsa judge - 04.2004 Milano Salsa Open cuban and puerto rican division. Pambos and Maria are the only couple from the balkans to receive invitation for LA Salsa Congress. In April 2005 Pambos and Maria were invited to join the choreography crew in the american movie production "Black Dalia" directed by Brian De Palma. Following their successful debut in "Slavi's Show" in October 2006 Pambos and Maria were invited to join the choreography crew of Slavi's new projects "Dance with me 1" and "Dance with me 2" aired by bTV in 2007 and 2008. Starting from 2007 Pambos organizes 5 of the largest latin and salsa events:
  1. St. Valentine latin party - February
  2. Latin carnaval on the streets of Sofia - March
  3. Latin fest for kids on their holiday - June
  4. Open salsa party the celebrate "The Day of Sofia" - September
  5. Balkan Salsa Congress in Borovetz - October