With over 25 years of experience, Mario B has appeared on five reality shows, multiple movies, music videos, danced off-broadway, performed and taught in over 40 countries, and hosts the longest running Latin dance festival in the world, hosting about two thousand guests per night, the New York International Salsa Congress. With his experiences, Mario B has lectured at New York University. He is a yearly guest resident professor at Arizona State University, teaching and lecturing about dance programs and community, and is currently spreading his cultural awareness as the Professor at Rutgers University teaching LatinX and Dance history, theory, and education. Mario B is full of knowledge, wisdom, and history with his tenure working with many legendary bands and artists, including El Gran Combo, La Sonora Ponceña, and most of the Fania All-Stars (to name a few) performing and choreographing on stages including the biggest stage in the world… Madison Square Garden. Mario B has established one of the most reputable dance schools in New Jersey called Salsa Fever On2 Dance Academy. Today, Mario B is one of the most humble, loved, and well-respected dancers in the dance community and is now considered the ambassador of Salsa.
Theater, Television, and Film
- The Girl Who Got Frozen, 2022
- 21 Bridges, 2019
- Kal-Ho-Naho, Foreign Film, 2003 – 2004
- Latin Madness, Hecksher Theater, New York 2001 – 2002 – 2003
- “Empire” The Movie, 2002
- Hofstra University Latin Festival, Long Island, 2004
- International Independent Film & Video Festival, New York, 2004
- Onda Latina, Univision (ch. 41), 2001
- Mi Vida, Mi Musica, Mi Tierra, Telemundo (ch. 47), 2001
- The Diamante Show, Cable Network, 2001
Dancegraphy
- Host to “Salsa Fever On2” Socials, 2001 – Present
- The Santo Rico Dance Company, 2003 – 2004
- Latin Madness, 2001 – 2002 – 2003 – 2004
- Mario B & Brenda, 2002 – 2003
- Con Sazon, 2003
- Latin Jazz Ensemble, 2002
- Mambo Mamas, 2002
- Caribbean Soul, 2000
International Tours
- 3rd Annual Korean Salsa Congress, 2005
- Brussels International Salsa Congress, 2004 – 2005,2008
- Toronto, 2004
- London Salsa Festival, 2004
- Puerto Rico Salsa Congress, 2001, 2003-2004
- Hong Kong, 2004
- Italy, 2004
- London New Years Eve Weekender, 2004
- 2nd International Salsa Festival, Switzerland, 2004
- Latin Madness International Tour, London, 2003
- Salsa Inferno, Manchester England, 2003
- International Salsa Festival, Manchester England, 2002 – 2003
- Congresso Mundial De Bacardi, Puerto Rico, 2002 – 2003 – 2004
- Salsa Congress, Dominican Republic, 2002
- United Kingdom Congress, 2002
- Congresso de Montreal, Canada, 2001
Lectures
- New York University
- Arizona State University
- St. Peter’s University
- Hoboken High School
- Westfield High School
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Union County Vo-Tech School
- New Jersey City University
Featured on
- FOX 5
- WWOR 9
- Black love (A&E)
- Sexy Beasts (A&E)
- Bar rescue (Spike TV)
- Fairy Gown Parents (TLC)
- Say Yes to the Dress (TLC)
Concerts and Choreographies
- Madison Square Garden
- Barclay Center
- Atlantic City, Tropicana, Borgata, Hard Rock
- Hostos College
- Lehman College
- NJPAC
- Heckscher Theatre
- Lincoln Center
Artists
- El Gran Combo
- La Sonora Poncena
- Joe Quijano
- Andy Montanez
- Eddie Palmieri
- Grupo Niche
- Orlando Marin
- Willie Rosario
- Gilberto Santa Rosa
- Oscar D’Leon
- Wayne Gorbea
- New Swing Sextet
- Los Adolescentes
- Victor Manuelle
- Tito Puente Jr.
- Tito Rodriguez Jr.
- Jimmy Bosch
- Jimmy Delgado
- Ray de la Paz
- Ray Sepulveda
- Paquito Guzman
- La India
- Jose Alberto El Canario
- Tito Nieves
- Tito Allen
- Tito Gomez
- Tito Rojas
- Tony Vega
- Gerry Rivera
- Los Hermano Moreno
- Paquito Guzman
- Michael Stuart
- Latin Giants of Jazz
- Ocho Y Mas
- Raulin Rosendo
- Eddie Santiago
- Miosotis
- Direct Latin Influence
- Eddie Montalvo
- Hector Tricoche
- Frankie Vasquez
- Frankie Negron
- Frankie Morales
- Domingo Quinonez
- George Lamond
- David Pabon
- Giro
- FANIA ALL-STARS featuring… Johnny Pacheco, Ismael Miranda, Bobby Valentin, Roberto Roena, Yomo Toro, Adalberto Santiago, Larry Harlow, and Nicky Marrero.