Meet Your Instructors

Our world-class instructors bring decades of combined experience and a passion for sharing the joy of Latin dance. Hover over each card to see them in action. Enrolling a dancer under 18? Meet the team on our youth instructors page.

Camila Pirela
Reggaeton & Hip Hop

Camila Pirela

Reggaeton & Hip Hop instructor

Originally from Venezuela, Camila brings authentic Latin flavor and high-energy attitude to her reggaeton and hip hop classes.

ReggaetonHip Hop
Gustavo Rico
Salsa & Bachata

Gustavo Rico

12+ years teaching

A master of partner connection, Gustavo teaches with precision and humor. His students consistently rave about his patience.

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Ashely
Cumbia

Ashely

Dance Instructor

Ashely brings infectious energy and rhythm to every cumbia class. Her passion for Latin dance makes every student feel the music.

CumbiaSalsa On1Latin Rhythms
Melina Rico
Cumbia, Salsa & Bachata

Melina Rico

7+ years teaching

Melina brings warm, authentic Latin rhythm to youth and adult classes with patient, joyful instruction.

CumbiaSalsaBachata
Ana Thomas
Argentine Tango

Ana Thomas

10+ years teaching

Ana teaches elegant tango foundations, musicality, and partner connection with a calm, precise approach.

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Tony Rico
Mambo, Pachanga & Salsa On2

Tony Rico

Mambo & Salsa On2 instructor

Tony teaches the On2 side of the room — mambo timing, pachanga footwork and the technique that separates a social dancer from a stylist.

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Melissa Acosta
Mambo, Pachanga & Salsa On2

Melissa Acosta

Mambo & Salsa On2 instructor

Melissa brings precision and musicality to On2 salsa and mambo, with a following-focused approach that levels up partnerships fast.

MamboPachangaSalsa On2
Christina Romero
Bachata, Salsa & Rueda

Christina Romero

Bachata, Salsa & Rueda instructor

Christina teaches bachata and salsa fundamentals plus rueda de casino — the group circle dance that turns a class into a community.

BachataSalsaRueda
Made You Look (MYL)
Youth
K-Pop & Hip Hop

Made You Look (MYL)

K-Pop & Hip Hop instructor

MYL runs our K-pop and hip hop choreography classes — sharp, performance-driven routines for teens and adults alike.

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