1. How did specific events or people influence your decision to start learning salsa? 

I danced a lot as a kid but stopped and focused on sports in high school. Now I want to get back into it and become a proficient dancer. I jumped into Salsa 102, but I want to get a strong foundation so that I can be a great lead. 

2. What strategies do you use to remember the steps and techniques taught in class? 

I try to feel the music and count the quarter notes or eighth notes in my head if I get off track. I try to remember what beat each step is on. 

3. Have you ever had a salsa classmate or instructor who pushed you to exceed your own expectations? How did that impact your salsa journey? 

I believe that Danny(Academy Director) can teach anyone to dance. He is a great dancer and instructor.

I went into the advanced salsa class, and although I have never taken a class before, I was able to pick up a lot of the moves because of the great instruction! 

4. If you could attend a salsa dance event anywhere in the world, where would you go, and why? 

I would go to Colombia. I love the music and culture there. I believe dancing in Colombia would be amazing because there's a deep history of the arts in the country, and they do it all with great passion. 

5. How do you feel the salsa lessons at Movers and Shakers have helped you grow as a dancer and as a person? 

I went in with no expectation of becoming a great dancer, but I now know it's possible with this academy. The lessons have helped me loosen up and get back to dancing, which I loved so much growing up.

Also, I’m not afraid of making mistakes in class—it’s a very friendly environment.