Movers and Shakers Salsa & Bachata Dance Journeys

Meet Diana, one of our incredible students from the academy’s bachata 101 program. Inspired by Los Angeles' amazing dance scene, Diana discovered her passion for bachata in...

Kate brings her lively energy to both our salsa and bachata programs at Movers and Shakers Dance Academy. For her, dancing is a fun way to shake things up and enjoy herself.

Melissa started her dance journey with salsa, a style she felt comfortable with from her upbringing. Initially hesitant about bachata, she focused on building her confidence through salsa.

Kendall began exploring bachata in Hawaii in 2018 and joined Movers and Shakers in Los Angeles in 2022. She enjoys the technical challenges of salsa and the intricate patterns...

Camila discovered her passion for salsa dancing nine years ago after moving to the USA. Since then, she has always found joy in dancing. Even when she took breaks from classes...

Yuichiro signed up for salsa dancing in Los Angeles to try something new and exciting. He loves the fun and friendly vibe at Movers and Shakers Dance Academy. Always eager...

Inspired by watching salsa dancers, Zaira decided to pursue her dream of learning the dance. Despite the challenges, she remains committed to improving, regularly practicing with...

Looking for more fun and something new, Felicia decided to dive into salsa dancing. When the pace of class felt overwhelming, she practiced diligently and connected with...

Marissa had always wanted to learn salsa dancing, and when she finally decided to take the plunge, she discovered Movers and Shakers online...

Steven took the plunge into the lively world of salsa, quickly finding a welcoming community at Movers and Shakers. He’s committed to refining his dance...

Caitlin’s love for bachata began with the music she enjoyed with her dad. With a lifelong passion for Latin music, she sought to improve her dance skills and found the perfect fit in...

Calbert, a dedicated dancer at Movers and Shakers Dance Academy, started learning both salsa and bachata from the beginning. He enjoys the lively social outings and thrives in...

Get to know April, one of our outstanding students at the academy who loves dancing both salsa and bachata. She enjoys the contrast between the upbeat energy...

Marianne began her dance journey with salsa and quickly fell in love with both salsa and bachata. She enjoys the high energy and excitement of salsa and the slower...

Won’s love for all forms of dance led him to explore salsa, which quickly became his favorite. Initially, he found partnering and leading challenging but through persistent...

Mindy loves the thrill of fast spins and the energetic workout salsa provides. Though she’s dabbled in bachata, she feels most at home in salsa. She appreciates the supportive community...

Jin’s passion for dance led him to pursue both styles with equal enthusiasm, starting with both salsa and bachata. Salsa holds a special place in his heart as his first Latin dance...

Jessie started with salsa but quickly found her true passion in bachata. For her, dancing isn’t just a hobby, it makes life way more exciting. She loves the upbeat and welcoming community...

Kyle started salsa classes at Movers and Shakers to push himself out of his comfort zone. Though new to dancing, he's embraced the challenge...

Say hello to Anthony, who's rediscovering his love for dancing after a long break. After trading dance for sports in high school, Anthony is back on the salsa...

Anais is one of our passionate and committed students at the academy. She enrolled in both salsa and bachata programs and absolutely loves how learning both styles...

Megan is one of our versatile students who has a background in other dance genres. She decided to sign up for the academy’s beginner salsa 101 program to expand her dance repertoire.

Elizabeth’s love for salsa dancing began in her childhood, inspired by her Vietnamese parents who enjoyed dancing salsa, cha-cha, and rumba. Feeling left out at a salsa club in Colombia...

Nick, who once referred to himself as "plywood" due to his lack of dance experience and skills, has transformed into a dedicated student dancer at Movers and Shakers Dance Academy. 

Salsa has profoundly impacted Julia's life since she moved to Los Angeles. Wanting to meet new people, she started salsa classes with Movers and Shakers. Dancing helped her make new friends...

Jonathan took up salsa dancing to break out of his routine, and it quickly brought a spark of joy and excitement into his life. He approaches mistakes with a sense of humor, turning them into...

Ashley Rodriguez grew up loving Latin dance. After experiencing the fun vibe and energy at Movers and Shakers, she knew it was the right place for her. She enjoys the fun connection salsa...

Gabriela always dreamed of learning to dance, and salsa turned out to be the perfect choice. At Movers and Shakers, she’s discovered a lively and encouraging community...

Nishima's love for salsa began when she snuck into a Latin club as a teenager and fell in love with Latin music and culture. Now, she's committed to mastering...

Bobby is ready to dance to any music! He’s learning both salsa and bachata to stay in the groove. Salsa is where he shines, but he’s committed to mastering both....