Meet Our Expert Salsa Instructors at Salsa Salsa Dance Studio

Marcus Gonzalez

Marcus is a name in the world of Mambo on 2 that has become synonymous with grace, perfection, dynamics, invigoration, poise, and talent. As founder,

Jose Rivera

Jose is one of the hottest and dynamic dance instructors in the world of Salsa. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, his parents stressed the

Joseph Medina

Joseph was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Coming from a family of musicians and singers, he was exposed to the sound of Salsa

Andy Mata

Brooklyn born and raised, Andy Mata has been a member of Salsa Salsa Dance Studio since 2005. His vibrant personality and non-stop work ethic

Elvis Rodriguez

Intrigued by couples dancing salsa at clubs, Elvis decided to make his way into a Dance Studio in July of 2005. He learned the basics

Vanessa Lopes

Although she always had Salsa and Bachata music playing in the background in the Portuguese household she was raised in, Vanessa was only first introduced

Sasha Zubkova

Before Sasha even learned to walk, she was able to hear and feel the melodies of music. She grew up listening to latin music in

Priscilla Cortes

Priscilla Cortes of Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican descent was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. Priscilla’s interest in Latin music and dance began as

Jose Mendez

Jose, aka Pito, started his salsa journey in 2001. His love for salsa quickly grew and he started dancing and performing with groups such as

Jason Nino

Jason Niño began his salsa journey in 2006 at Salsa International Dance Studio in Manhattan. He quickly advanced through the school's classes, ultimately becoming an

Maya Tsekenis

Maya Tsekenis is a native New Yorker who grew up in a Greek & Nicaraguan household with all types of music playing in the background.

Jennifer Feliz

Jennifer is a performer, choreographer, and dance instructor born in the Dominican Republic and raised in The Bronx, NY. Since she could walk and talk

Madeline Wheelock

Starting at a young age, Madeline has been performing, competing and choreographing for multiple forms of individual & group dance. From traditional ballet, jazz, lyrical

Jacquelynn Rossiter

Since childhood, Jackie has been immersed in the world of dance. Her passion for movement and expression has led her to explore various styles of

Lilka Mimbella

Lilka Mimbella was born in Brooklyn, New York. She received her BFA in Dance and MS in Education. Lilka has danced in Peru, Brazil and

Destiny Garcia

Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, of Puerto Rican descent, Destiny is a passionate Afro Latin dance instructor based in New York City.

Molly Hagman

Molly Hagman was born and raised in Sweden where her passion for dance really took off at Malmoe Dance Academy in 2009. Molly immersed herself

Sael Nunez

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Valentina Giovanni

Valentina began her partner dance journey in 2015 when she discovered bachata and zouk. In 2018 she began teaching bachata, and in 2023 began co-teaching