LatinSalsa

Costa Rican-born dancer, psychologist (BA) and qualified sports scientist who founded LatinSalsa in Cologne. She started dancing as a child in Costa Rica with the Querube dance group, performing across Central America before moving to Germany. Natalia teaches a wide Latin repertoire and is also a trained NLP coach who emphasises emotional connection, musicality and lead-and-follow dynamics in her workshops. She also runs the school's Costa Rica dance trips and supports children's charities through the SuTrA e.V. association.

Long-time Cologne dance teacher (active since 1997) from a family of dancers, with experience in jazz, Russian folk, hip hop, rock'n'roll, flamenco and tap. His main focus today is Salsa, Brazilian Zouk and West Coast Swing (since 2013). Runs his own brand 'Salsa del Mundo / dance-del-mundo.de' and is known for an entertaining, fun-driven teaching style.

Cologne native who started dancing at age three with ballet, then moved through jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballroom and Latin tournament dancing before falling in love with Sensual Bachata. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience, including children and youth groups, and now focuses on Sensual Bachata together with her partner Colin, training continuously at international festivals.

Bachata and Salsa instructor who has been dancing since 2014 and now teaches together with his partner Sabrina (since 2021). He is known for clear structure, simple explanations and precise corrections, and aims for a respectful, harmonious classroom atmosphere. Regular participant at international festivals, workshops and competitions.

Started in hip hop and freestyle before moving into Latin dances, where he focuses on Salsa Cubana. His teaching combines free-form movement with the traditional Cuban foundation, encouraging students to dance freely and musically with or without a partner.

Began with ballroom Latin and university dance courses, then performed Oriental and Madagascan dance in La Reunion before returning to Germany. She now teaches Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton and Kizomba and also leads bachelorette-party programs for the school.

Latin American-born dancer and instructor who has performed, trained and taught across multiple Latin American countries, the Caribbean and Europe. He develops choreographies and shows and has danced in competition teams. Currently leads the school's Monday Salsa beginner course at Severinstorburg.

International Bachata and Salsa teacher and performer originally from India, now based in Cologne. Trained in classical Indian dance from a young age and has been teaching Latin dance since 2010, touring schools and events across India, the Middle East and Europe. Considered a pioneer of Bachata in India alongside Bhavin Shukla.

International Bachata and Salsa instructor and performer from India, dancing since 2007 and teaching since 2008. Has toured India, the Middle East and Europe, and is recognised as one of the pioneers who popularised Bachata in India. Known for entertaining and informative classes in a positive learning environment.

Former competitive ballroom and Latin dancer, now also a Zumba trainer and instructor for Lindy Hop, Salsa and Bachata. Brings high energy and an elegant, joyful presence to her classes.

Highly experienced dancer who attended several German dance schools and 20+ international festivals, with multi-year show appearances in choreography groups and successful competition results. Specialises in Bachata Fusion in all its forms, with Sensual Bachata as his great passion, and also teaches Salsa, Kizomba and Tango.

Long-time Latin tournament dancer who has been dancing Salsa since 1997 and teaching Salsa On1, Salsa Cubana and Rueda de Casino since 2004 in Karlsruhe, Offenburg, Kaiserslautern, Bonn and Cologne. He completed a professional dance teacher training under Sam Ganon (Salsa del Mundo) and is well known for his '50 Euro tips' and '200 Euro tips' teaching style. Available for private lessons on request.

Cologne-based Afro-Latin and Caribbean music specialist DJing since 1999. Resident DJ on numerous Latin parties in Cologne since 2001, co-founder of Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld, co-organiser and resident DJ of Radio Sabor, and monthly resident at Mambo Madness, Cologne's main On2 / Mambo night.

Oldenburg-born DJ with Ecuadorian roots who has been a resident DJ and Video DJ in Cologne, Bonn, Dusseldorf and other Western German clubs for many years. Known for combining Latin tracks with synchronised video clips during events.