Meet The Team

Originally from Ireland's west coast. I began dancing with a focus on Breakdance and Freestyle. I later joined my university's breakdance crew & even taught it for years, continuing through my master's in Scotland. My love for Salsa & Bachata began during travels in South America in 2016. After returning to Ireland, i trained at DSA & quickly rose through the ranks. With a sharp eye for detail, high energy, and a fun teaching style, I'm now a Senior Dance instructor & Director of DSA.

Born in Quito, Ecuador, Jonathan's journey into the world of dance began in January 2017 as a complete beginner. He quickly fell in love with Salsa, especially Cuban and Line Salsa styles. Within a year, he expanded his repertoire to include Bachata, immersing himself in Dublin's vibrant dance scene. Guided by his life philosophy of Kaizen—continuous improvement—Jonathan trained with top teachers and schools across Dublin. His hard work and dedication caught the eye of Alina and Abel, who invited him to join the Dublin Salsa Academy family. Now a dance trainer and performer, Jonathan has graced stages at numerous dance events across Ireland. Beyond dance, he also brings his expertise in design, marketing, and business strategy—playing a pivotal role in shaping the creative and professional direction of DSA

From an early age I developed a deep passion for music and explored a wide range of dance styles building a solid technical foundation. In recent years, I focused on Latin dance, and further developing my skills at the Dublin Salsa Academy. This experience has not only enhanced my own dancing but also sparked a strong desire to help others learn and grow their dance journey. I believes that dance is a powerful form of expression that connects people beyond words. 💃🏻

Ionut is a professional dancer and instructor with over 15 years of experience across a wide range of dance styles, including contemporary, hip-hop, breakdance, Latin, and modern dance. He has performed in full-scale productions and international shows, delivering high-quality performances for diverse audiences. In recent years, Ionut has focused on social partner dances, including Bachata, and Salsa, with a strong emphasis on musicality, connection, body movement, and technique.

I’m half Argentine and half Spanish, and dance has been part of my life since I was four. Now based in Dublin, I continue exploring my path through movement and artistic expression. I trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop, completing my Royal Academy of Dance examinations in London by age twelve. Over time, I expanded into classical ballet and Latin styles such as flamenco, salsa, bachata, and cumbia. For me, dance is emotion, precision, and connection.

Originally from in India, Jennifer is a passionate dancer trained in salsa, bachata, and kizomba and loves doing shines. She has competed in numerous afro-latin competitions and was also a part of her university's dance crew. When she isn't dancing she's either swimming or gaming. She looks forward to sharing her love for dance at Dublin Salsa Academy.

My dance journey started in a Brazilian folklore group. A few years later, I took my first bachata class in Gran Canaria, Spain — I completely fell in love! I then explored Cuban salsa and salsa in line. In April 2025, I joined DSA, and a few months later I became an assistant, beginning a new chapter of deeper learning and supporting others through their dance journey.

I started my dance journey in 2024. At first, I didn’t have much time to take classes, as I was busy with other projects, but I’ve always been passionate about dance, so I kept going to socials whenever I could. In early 2025, I began attending regular classes at DSA, and my love for dance quickly grew. By July, I joined the team as an assistant teacher. I’m excited to keep learning, teaching, and sharing what I know, while growing as both a dancer and a teacher.

Originally from Italy, I bring over 15 years of classical and contemporary dance training to the Dublin Salsa Academy. With a strong foundation in ballet and modern dance, I spent four years teaching children and teens. In 2017, I discovered salsa and bachata and quickly fell in love with Caribbean rhythms. Since then, I’ve performed across Italy and, since 2020, I’ve been teaching salsa and bachata with a focus on musicality and elegance.

Kuthu dancer from Tamil Nadu, but my journey took a turn when I fell in love with Bachata Sensual. My roots are in the vibrant, rhythmic world of South Indian Kuthu, but my heart was captured by the flow of Bachata Sensual in 2022. If you see someone randomly dancing on the sidewalk with a huge smile—that’s probably me. I live for the "aha!" moment when a complex step suddenly clicks. I’ve always wanted to teach, and now I’m here to help you find your own groove. Let’s dance🥂

Dance has been part of my life since childhood. I grew up in Mexico surrounded by music, salsa, and family celebrations where dancing cumbia was almost an obligation! I trained in belly dance, Tahitian, and Hawaiian dance before focusing on Bachata and Salsa. Dance, for me, is about connection, culture, confidence, and self-expression. As a teacher, my goal is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel safe to learn, make mistakes, and enjoy the process.

Dancing has always been an essential part of my life! Grew up dancing Kizomba because of my Angolan background. Started learning to dance Bachata at the start of 2025 and delighted I did. Passion for dancing has grown, have met some incredible people in the community and learned from amazing teachers! Look forward to learning more, teaching and sharing that with others!

Born from the streets of South America during a year of solo travel, my passion for dance grew through culture, rhythm, and connection. I later refined my craft after relocating to Ireland and training at DSA.

My dance journey began in kindergarten, where I was dragged into ballet classes. At 6 years old, drawing pictures of cars suddenly seemed way more exciting. Fast forward 23 years, I got pushed into the bachata scene… and this time, I actually fell in love with it. Been part of the team ever since. Red wristbands, folks!