Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience | Collaborator
Charlie Garcia, aka “Mr. Candela,” is a choreographer, dancer, and instructor known for his passion for mambo and Latin dance. A global performer and mambo ambassador, he’s shared the stage with artists like Franklin Diaz, Scarlett Medrano, Latin Soul Dancers, Delia Madera, and Tania Cannarsa. As a principal choreographer for Shine the movie and leader of Somos Candela Company, Charlie blends tradition with innovation—training dancers worldwide through in-person and online programs. He currently dances with “Sekou McMiller & Friends” and continues to build community through culture and movement.