How did you find Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness?

My husband and I moved from Fort Benning, Georgia to Fort Carson, Colorado. Before we moved to the Springs, I started to look for places that taught Salsa. The one place that stood out above all others was Springs Salsa. I checked out their videos and I thought “This place seems to have a positive attitude and a style of dancing that seems so different”, so as soon as we got to the Springs, I visited the studio and met Dorie. She was so welcoming that I wanted to start classes immediately.

 

Why do you like the studio?

Everything! The instructors are talented and inspire you to work harder than any other place that I have been. The installations are like a big city studio, I love that! The welcoming atmosphere and that you feel free working out, without worry if the person next to you is going to see if you have the latest sneakers in the market. Also each instructor brings their own personal skill and attitude making Springs Salsa a melting pot and a true fitness and dance studio.

 

What’s your story?

I have always been really busy since graduating from college and working as a marketing director for a major newspaper in Mexico. I had no personal time until I got married and moved to the States. My weekends were spent dancing salsa and going to socials with my “Rumberos” in Mexico.

 

Dancing has always been my passion but unfortunately I just had not time to pursue it. Once I moved to the states, my routine changed completely from working 16 hours a day, to being a stay home housewife. This led me to losing my regular practice of dancing salsa and adding a couple of pounds. Having no good places to work out where we used to live, I spent most of the time wondering if one day I can come back to my salsa dancing routines, where cross body leads, drills and shines where always on my mind, and I kind of gave up until we moved to Colorado Springs and I met Dorie and Mark. They opened my eyes and my heart again to the dance scene (and to being toned again). They helped me realize that it’s never late to start working on your passion.

 

About you…

I’m 28 years old and I was born and raised in Mexico, all the way up north between Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo, “norteña” til the bone. Yes, I’m 100% Mexican! I grew up doing gymnastics, dancing jazz and ballet and I have been dancing Salsa for almost 11 years. Mexico is not well known for Salsa dancers, I was lucky to be part of the first group of “Salseros”, this gave me the opportunity to come up with routines, compete and perform with some of the most know dancers in the country. I will never forget about my cumbia texana, corridos, polkas, quebraditas…. But my passion has always been Salsa!

 

I have recently been introduced to Zumba and got my Certification. My first class with Dorie was amazing! Being able to work out by listening and dancing to Latin music makes it so much fun and by the end of the class you only want one thing: you want more!.

 

I’m married and I am in love with my husband and our dog, Mia “the beagle” and I miss my family so much. Can’t wait to have you in class and have fun doing some “shimmy”.

 

What I have to offer from years of dancing is an environment where you as an individual can be free to dance and express yourself. The pressure free and non competitive style of Springs Salsa makes dancing so much fun and in the process you will keep your body beautiful and fit. I look forward to working directly with everyone.