My personal story is one of frustration. It was incredibly difficult to find someone who could actually teach well. Even when I took Salsa classes, I often felt held back—not because of my ability, but because of how I was being taught.

I was tired of classes where you forget the steps the moment you leave. Too much was crammed in, too little was retained. There was no connection between classes, no logical progression. It drove me mad.

And every time I saw a fellow dancer struggle, I wished I could nudge them and say, “It doesn’t have to be this hard.”

I started dancing 20 years ago. Without a partner between classes, I struggled to practice. Years later, when I came back to dancing, I faced the same issues. But this time, I taught myself. I visualized the steps, built mental maps, and gradually developed the confidence I never had before.

What truly helped was discovering the connections between steps, not just repeating random patterns. That likely comes from my 20 years of teaching experience and something I’ve found over time: I refine my knowledge through teaching, and it helps me understand more deeply too—because I teach from the students’ perspective, identifying which parts need more attention and explaining things in ways that truly resonate.

Over time, I created a system that moves students step-by-step, from zero to wherever they want to go. That changed everything—for me, and now for the people I teach.