DJ DORANCE
PERFORMANCE DJ & PRODUCER
- Real Name: Dorance Manuel Avila Chima
- Location: Barranquilla - Colombia
- Dj Since: 1993
- Category: Open Format Wedding, Club DJ, Live DJ, Producer, etc
- Open Format Genre: Reggaeton, Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Vallenato, Dance, Pop, 80,s & 90,s Hits, Rock en español, Reggae, Alternative, Rock, etc
- Music Genre: Afro House, Deep House, Funky House, Melodic House, Tech House, and Progressive House
- Device: Vinyl, Digital, Both
- Available for: Clubs, Raves, Festivals, Open-Air Events, Fashion Shows, Private Parties, etc
- Set: 4 hours
- Fees: Depending on Event Type
- Equipment: Pioneer CDJ-3000, Pioneer DJM-V10 6-Channel Mixer, CDJ-2000 Nexus 2, Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 Mixer, Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus 2, 6-Channel Mixer (alternative), Pioneer RMX-1000, Shure MLS 58 Microphone, no controllers of any kind are accepted
BIOGRAPHY
With over 30 years of experience behind the decks, Dorance has built a legacy in the electronic music scene. Born and raised in Barranquilla, his sound is a fusion of deep rhythms, hypnotic beats, and Latin roots that ignite any dancefloor. From underground parties to major stages, his sets are more than music—they’re journeys. Whether he’s spinning house, afro, or techno, Dorance knows how to read the crowd and deliver unforgettable experiences.
Passion, precision, and pure vibe—that’s the Dorance signature.
venues
Corporation Country Club (Barranquilla)
Hotel El Prado (Barranquilla)
Hotel Dann Carlton (Barranquilla)
Club Alemán (Barranquilla)
Conrad (Barú)
PARTNERS
SDX Label, High Groove Records, Beat Play Records
residency
Brulot Café Bar (Barranquilla)
Bonaparte Café Bar (Barranquilla)
The Bar (Barranquilla)
Henrys Café Bar (Barranquilla)
El Cielo (Barranquilla)
La Sala (Barranquilla)
The Living Room (Barranquilla)
clients
Sonovista, RCN, Caracol Radio, Country Club Barranquilla, Colombiamoda, Diesel, Mangos, H&M, Alcaldía de Barranquilla, Camacol, and many more.
tv, radio & press
Latin American Wedding Awards 2024 (Internacional)
The Ernesto McCausland Show (Colombia)
Periódico El Heraldo (Barranquilla)
Revista Semana (Colombia)
Revista ¡Hola! (España)
Radioactiva (Barranquilla)
RCN Radio – La Mega (Colombia)
RCN TV (Colombia)
Brulot (Barranquilla)
And many more
PROMO MIXES & TRACKS

Patilla in Quilla - Musizums remix
Dorance FT Orito Cantora

Discopolis
Dorance

Pleiades
Dorance

Typical Question - Original Mix
Dorance

Twisted
Dorance

Afro House & Indie Dance Mix 2024
Dorance
TECHNICAL RIDER
P.A. System:
Must be a 4 or 5-way stereo system capable of delivering at least 110 dB SPL (clear and distortion-free) at the mixing position and 102 dB SPL uniformly throughout the audience area. Frequency response must be consistent across the venue at 40 Hz to 18 kHz ±3 dB, properly aligned and in phase at least 3 hours prior to soundcheck.
Note: The entire system must be grounded, polarized, and free of noise interference such as hum.Line Array System (Examples):
D&B Audiotechnik (J-Series, Q-Series),
L-Acoustics (K1, V-DOSC, KUDO, DV-DOSC),
Adamson (E15, Y18),
Meyer Sound (LEO, MILO 120, MICA),
JBL Vertec 4889,
ElectroVoice (X-Line, XLC, XLCI),
NEXO (GEO T4805, 2815, GEO-D Series, GOS 12),
DAS (AERO 40).
Final selection to be confirmed with the Sound Engineer and/or Production Manager based on event requirements.Amplification & Processing:
Amplifiers must be LAB Gruppen, CREST, or CROWN at a minimum.
Signal processing must include DOLBY LAKE PROCESSORS, XTA DP448, or KLARK TEKNIK DN9848E, properly configured according to manufacturer specifications.
Preferred DSP units include LA8, NX AMP, D6, D12, depending on the system in use.
HOSPITALITY RIDER
The following must be available upon arrival in a private room, dressing room, or secured area. No one else should have access to the Hospitality Rider:
1 x bottle of Buchanan’s Master or 18-Year-Old
1 x bottle of red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec)
8 x cans of Sugar-Free Red Bull
8 x bottles of still mineral water (room temperature)
8 x bottles of Hatsu Yellow Sugar-Free Tea
1 x cheese & cold cuts platter (serves 4)
1 x assorted fruit platter (serves 4)
- 4 x hot meals from the event buffet
(or assorted finger foods if buffet is unavailable)
Important: Full compliance with these requirements is mandatory. Failure to meet any of the listed items will result in Dorance Ávila not performing.
Direct Stage Manager Contact:
Virgilio Salcedo: +57 300 450 9685
DRESSING ROOM
1 × Private Dressing Room with:
Functional air conditioning
Minimum capacity for 4 people
Full lighting (well-lit space)
Private bathroom
Available power outlets
Exclusive and secure access