Fidel Cabrera-Pineda has gotta dance
MARK STOKES | Illustrator
mark@markdrawsfunny.com
Name and age: Fidel Cabrera-Pineda, 23
Spotted: Taco Bell at North Central Expressway and Lemmon
Occupation: Hip-hop instructor/choreographer
This native of Laredo, Mexico, has resided in Dallas since age 2. Born under the sign of Cancer, tall, handsome Fidel is a self-taught dancer who began moving his feet to music almost from the time he first learned to walk. His mother showed him how to Cumbia at an impressionable age, and that inspired his lifelong interest in dance.
With a natural grace, an instinctive rhythm and a lot of hard work, Fidel has turned his love into a career, burning up dance floors all over Texas, both solo and as part of the FLS Dance Crew. His talent has garnered him three consecutive salsa championships. He is also sought after as a choreographer and creative director in the DFW area. His musical interests include jazz, soul and R&B.
You can watch him bust a move on his YouTube page, FID3LC, and follow him on Twitter @Sopadefide0.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition May 27, 2011.
