Valeria Ruggieri (Sponsored by Sambala Samba School)
Professional instructor and Madrinha da bateria of Sambala Samba School,
Valeria Ruggieri, brings energy, passion and a love of Samba to her dance classes.
Her classes are fun, energizing and leave you wanting more. She has the unique ability to teach
beginners and professionals alike.
She is also the CEO/Co-owner of New Leaf Staffing, Inc., a Healthcare Staffing company in
Long Beach, CA as well as the CEO and founder of the Brazilian Summer Beauty Pageant,
an annual beauty pageant that benefits charity through Heifer International.
Highlights from Valeria's performances & appearances:
•2010 Rose Parade - Jack in the Box Carnaval float - Choreographer
•2010 Bolivian Carnaval - Samba Show/Choreographer
•Dancing with the Stars, instructor to supermodel Rachel Hunter
•The Tonight Show, with Jay Leno & Will Smith.
•Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, where she performed with Will Smith
•Latin Grammy's associate show producer
•Cambodia Commercial/Show.
•Performed/co produced samba show for actress Bridget Fonda's wedding.
•Las Vegas Rio Casino.
•Korea Kia Motors launching of Rio Car.
•Rio de Janeiro Workshops with Samba Queen, Thatiana Pagung.
•Hollywood Brazilian Carnaval Ball.
•Long Beach Long Beach Street Carnaval Sambala Samba School.
•Long Beach Carnaval Ball Samba Pros, Sambala & RioBela.
