Staff

I honestly believe that dancing must be learnt first and foremost in a joyful environment. My goal is to help you understand useful techniques while having fun. Baila Productions aims to offer you interesting classes in a joyful environment while offering a unique customer experience.

It is great teaching at Baila Productions! I am surrounded by a group of colleagues in a joyful environment. Being a dynamic person, I bring compassion, patience and understanding in order to inspire and motivate. What brings me joy is to see each true beginner progress.

Salsa is for me a momentary escape from the outside world, a therapeutic experience. Every time I step foot into Baila Productions it does not matter what kind of day I had , or what kind of mood I was in. Ten minutes of Salsa is all it takes to turn it right around! That is the feeling I want to pass along to all future students who walk through the door.

To dance is to temporarily travel on another planet. It is to forget the day we had and the things we have left to do. To dance means to truly live in the moment. It is even better if we meet kind people or new friends while dancing. Salsa at Baila Productions means to let loose. It means to smile, and to dance until our feet are sore!

I love to teach at Baila Productions because it allows me to share my passion with others who are passionate and with colleagues as well as students, in a most enjoyable environment. Each semester I give my students a personalized approach so that they can succeed in a fun atmosphere.
The vibe, the cooperation, the fun, the contagious laughter during classes at Baila…Priceless!

To have practiced numerous styles of dance, salsa is, without a doubt, one of the most festive and cheerful dance. It’s in that light-hearted and bright spirit, that Baila production offers yearlong classes. To the beat of the music, I love to teach and see people express their passion in an ambiance that only Baila can bring.

When I started dancing Salsa I had two left feet.  Taking classes at Baila not only helped me become a good dancer but it helped me become a better person.  I have met wonderful people and have made great friends in the process.  By becoming staff, I am hoping that I can pass on some of the experience both on and off the dance floor so that your journey in the salsa world can be as pleasant as mine.

Being a bit shy and reserved, Salsa allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and grow as a person. It is a pleasure to be able to accompany the students in their technical progress and to share this passion with them.

I want to help the students understand that salsa is a way to express themselves rather than a stiff dance. Furthermore, Salsa is a great way to meet and to socialize with people who often become our dearest friends.

I remember my first Salsa class at Baila very well:
I felt a bit shy, I had no dance experience and when you watch dance videos on Youtube it can be intimidating and give the impression that it’s not accessible.
It’s just the opposite that I’ve experienced. Today, I’d like to pass on to you the same pleasure, the same craziness and the same good feelings. Dancing is more attainable than you think, and you become a star once you feel comfortable enough to let yourself be carried away by it.

At first I wanted to take salsa lessons to be able to dance at the annual office Christmas party, the goal was to take one course and have a few moves under my belt.  After a few weeks, I met new and interesting people, created a new social circle with a common interest.

I have been dancing for a few years now and was given the opportunity to teach Salsa.  Of course, I want our students to learn how to dance – but my objective is to see our students leave each class with a smile on their face.

Passionate about salsa for over 20 years, I have developed a deep love for this dance that blends rhythm, connection, and energy.
I can’t wait to share my passion with you and help you discover the joy of dancing.

So, are you ready to dance?

Why do I love salsa? It allows me to disconnect, while ironically keeping me connected: connected to the music, to the different rhythms, to my dance partner, and to the conversation developing between us. And what can I say about the music? It brings me so much joy! It transports me to a warm country where people are festive, smiling, warm-hearted, and happy. That’s exactly the feeling I want to pass on to my students. I see so many of them stressing about getting the steps perfectly. Yes, patterns are important to enrich one’s dancing vocabulary, but it is equally, if not more, important to have fun while learning them!

Being a salsa teacher is a great opportunity for me to connect with people through movement, music, and the social energy of dance. It is especially meaningful to welcome beginner dancers, helping them build confidence while discovering the joy of dancing.

Having danced for many years, it took a while after coming to Canada to re-find my dance groove. But then my friend invited me for a class at Baila, and what do you know, “Salsa” reignited my love for dance. As Pink would say “I will never not dance again!” I enjoy every minute on the dance floor and love sharing my joy for dance with our students. Will you join us next and find your dance groove?

Latin dance is magical: as soon as the music starts, everything else disappears. You are just right there, in the present moment. That is what I experience every time I dance, and it is exactly what I want to share with you. At Baila Productions, I found a really fun team where kindness and fits of laughter are as much a part of the environment as the music. I love Latin dance for its festive and joyful energy; it is a dance that simply makes you feel good. And honestly, if you leave every class with a smile and the desire to come back, that is all I ask! See you soon!