Sueños de Salsa

Johnny was born and raised in Guatemala until the age of 16. He started dancing basic steps of Merengue when he was a kid. His bachata journey started 3 years ago, and intensive training 2 years ago. He has traveled to Spain to train with the Creators and Ambassadors of Sensual Bachata. Johnny believes that a strong foundation is the key to grow as a dancer. He wants to share his knowledge of this beautiful dance style.

Margarita is originally from Kazakhstan where she started her athletic and initial dance journey. Since the age of 6 Margarita has being doing acrobatics professionally for 11 year. Athletic background included classical training of ballet mixed with modern dance. Margarita started her Latin Dance journey much later, around the same time when she started her career in tech. She never imagined that couple dancing hobby would become a passion. Margarita trained with the Creators and Ambassadors of Sensual Bachata in Spain several times a year throughout last few years. In Bachata, Margarita is a big supporter of 'leading and following' concept, technique and connection with focus on social dancing skills. She enjoys combining modern styles of bachata without forgetting its roots and musicality.

Michael grew up in Santa Fe listening to the Latin rhythms of his father’s flamenco troupe. During Spanish language studies in Cuzco, Peru, he discovered salsa dance, and when he returned to the U.S. he joined every salsa class he could find. Desiring a deeper understanding of the dance, Michael traveled to Havana Cuba to study with Yaykel Parez. He studied for the next several years, traveling to Ecuador, Mexico and all over the USA and has trained and performed with world champions, Omar Muños, Johnny Vazquez, and trained with Jonathan Ibarra, Jhon Narvarez, Adrian and Anita, Alien Ramerez and many others. He has performed and competed throughout the Northwest. He and his dance partner Dana Sindona finished in the top 5 at the 2011 and 2012 Gemini Salsa championships, and he has won multiple Jack and Jill contests in Seattle. In March of 2012,13,14,15,16,17 and 19 Michael trained and competed in the Seattle Dances benefit. Winning a mirrorball trophy in 2014, 2016 and 2019. Michael opened Sueños de Salsa in 2012 and expanded the studio in 2016 to our current LCW location.

Awesome Dancer

Camille has been a standout local salsera in Seattle for many years. She’s danced and performed for years, travelling and performing at congresses across the nation. She currently dances and performs with Tudo Beleza, a professional Brazilian Samba dance company & teaches salsa and bachata at Sueños de Salsa. With her background in gymnastics and years of coaching experience, Camille brings patience and enthusiasm to her teaching and loves to help students enhance their dance skills whether they are looking to improve as a social dancer or a performer.