Ashley Oertel is a well-rounded dancer with many years of performance experience. She began dancing at age 3 at CK Dance in Palm Springs, CA where she intensively studied ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, pointe, and partnering. Throughout her childhood she attended multiple training intensives including the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive, and the Edge Performing Arts Center Intensive. She went on to train for 2 years as a dance major at California State University Long Beach. After receiving a scholarship at The Edge Performing Arts Center, she moved to Los Angeles where she trained with LA’s best dancing, acting, and singing coaches. She then signed a contract with LA’s largest talent agency, McDonald Selznick Association (MSA Agency). Some of her credits include Frans “Do It Like You Mean It” music video, Josie Dunne’s “Ooo La La” music video, and the short film “40ish”. Her latest accomplishment was traveling through India, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia on the Jalesh Karnika Cruiseline as their lead female dancer. She performed in their Broadway style show as well as their adults only burlesque show. With multiple years of training and experience, Ashley is a natural at lighting up a stage. Ashley is highlighted for her specialty skills in pole dancing, bellydancing, pointe, and partnering.

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Shari John-Jules is an experienced and sophisticated vocalist from the United Kingdom. As a singer-songwriter performing songs with a variety of high quality bands, she is available as a solo vocalist with backing tracks, as part of her duo with either piano, guitar or sax, or in her trio, with sax, guitar or double bass and even as a quartet or quintet with the addition of drums. Shari’s repertoire includes many of the great American Song Book Jazz Standards and a variety of greats from the Blues, Funk and Soul genres for dining, dancing or entertainment. Performed with a simultaneously deep, smooth and raw vocal, Shari digs down for the truth and reaches high for hope with smooth and brilliant jazz music to suit any mood or occasion. Whether it's for dining, dancing or simply entertainment, Shari John-Jules will perform with an extra special touch that brings panache and style to every live performance. Shari is available as a solo vocalist with backing tracks or as part of her duo with with either guitarist, pianist/keyboardist or saxophonist. Funkgurus are pleased to represent Shari to both UK and International clients for events and residency contracts.

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Tevec Ibrahim is an award-winning Performer and Belly Dance Teacher specialising in Modern Belly Dance, Turkish Oriental and Theatrical Fusion Belly Dance styles. She is known for her highly energetic, emotive and captivating performances incorporating props such as veils, cane and sword. Tevec combines the sensuality of Turkish Oriental and the vibrancy of Theatrical Fusion, perfect for the stage. Tevec is a story teller with Turkish and Middle Eastern dance flowing through her veins whilst taking inspiration from many dance forms. Tevec is personable and charming, well organised, outgoing and bubbly with great interpersonal skills. She is a versatile performer and is able to provide high quality and mesmerising shows night after night.

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Louis McTeggart is talented and experienced guitarist vocalist from Ireland. Louis has performed and recorded throughout the world over the past 20 years and as a songwriter has had his own work featured on T.V, Film and Radio with his work appearing on shows like Hollyoaks and various BBC Radio programmes. As a live performer and covers artist, Louis has performed internationally for cruise lines, ferries, holiday resorts and Irish bars throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Louis is a much in demand artist with a large and varied repertoire of popular music, covering many styles and adjusting to suit each and every audience. He performs with skill and ease and his live shows always leave the audience wanting more. Louis’ recent adventures whilst touring Europe has seen him become a highly respected Irish folk-singer, able to entertain audiences in this ever popular genre. As a highly trained singer and rhythm guitarist Louis can adapt his style and repertoire to suit any venue, making him perfect for those venues where flexibility is key. Funkgurus are pleased to offer Louis to International clients for their residency contracts.

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The Sea Surfers are an original and experienced 4 piece band from Argentina. The band offers stylish and classy renditions of the best popular music from across the decades and are always up to date with the latest chart and dance music to ensure the most discerning clients are entertained! The band consists of female lead vocals, bass, piano and percussion and plays 100% live. With extensive international experience gained from long term contracts at exclusive 5 star hotels and cruise lines such as; Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines to name but a few, The Sea Surfers are a very much in demand band. With a wide and varied repertoire which moves seamlessly from pop, rock, jazz, bolero, latino and country – right through to rhumba, merengue, samba, waltz and swing, the band are able to adapt their sets to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate to any given audience. Funkgurus are pleased to represent The Sea Surfers to clients seeking a truly versatile and chic band.

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Uber Beats is an experienced contemporary acoustic duo - playing pop, soul, blues, country, classic rock and jazz. Featuring the musical talents of Kat Jade and Jake Milic, the duo comprises guitar, ukulele, keys, harmonies and live guitar and vocal looping. Kat has been actively singing and performing for close to twenty years, appearing in various cover bands in Adelaide. Jake Milic is a versatile guitarist based in New South Wales. He has extensive experience, both as a performer and teacher. In 2010 he graduated with a BMus, before completing his Masters of Teaching in 2012. The duo has performed regular acoustic sets together at live local venues, corporate and sporting events both in Adelaide and Sydney and more recently aboard the Carnival cruise ship ‘Glory’.

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