Seattle

Ava first discovered the magic of bachata at after stumbling upon a social in Mexico, where she experienced the joy of partner dancing and the powerful connection it creates. Captivated by the dynamic rhythm and emotional depth of the music, she immediately fell in love with how bachata allows dancers to express themselves. This transformative experience fueled her passion for the dance, and she has since trained with top artists in Seattle, Spain, and beyond—bringing that same energy, inspiration, and connection to her students every day. With a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, Ava creates a space where dancers of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences can feel seen, heard, and supported through the healing power of dance. She sees it as a powerful way to connect, make new friends, and share joy through movement. She’s dedicated to helping each individual tap into their unique rhythm and flow, using dance as the ultimate form of self-expression.

Jamie (she/they) is a switch bachata dancer whose journey began with a deep love for Latinx music. Their passion for dance grew quickly after learning from incredible instructors in both the U.S. and Spain. Dance has not only been a hobby of Jamie's, but also a powerful therapeutic outlet for her. They strive to create a welcoming space where everyone can build self-confidence and express themselves authentically. She wants to share the magic that bachata has brought her through connection with the music, with one's dance partner, and with oneself. Believing that dance should be accessible to all, Jamie hopes to foster an inclusive space where students of all abilities, ages, body types, and genders feel supported on their unique dance journeys.

Yasmeen has always been pulled to music and dance as ways to build community, connect to the body, and find joy in movement. She enjoys expressing a range of themselves through Afro-Latin dance styles, and strongly believes that there is room for everyone to show up as they are and connect to dance in a way that is meaningful to them. They hope to foster spaces where students can trust themselves, trust their peers, and feel supported in their growth and learning. Yasmeen has trained in Colombia, Cuba, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and the United States in several styles of salsa and bachata and is always eager to offer accessible and friendly classes for new dancers!

Kate is a switch Salsa dancer and has taught movement for over 10 years. Kate is committed to dance as a spiritual practice of self-liberation and expression. Kate believes all bodies can dance regardless of gender, ability, age, shape or size and that dance is a signpost for individuals to connect to their own body and authenticity. Partner dance, as a language, spans past physical and geographical borders; it is the language of connection and play, respect, touch and expression, and above all, the best way they have found to heal, grow, build community, tap into unbridled joy and dismantle the patriarchy.