Student Spotlight:

Jair Plaisance

Salsa & Bachata Student

Jair discovered his passion for dance through Bachata 101 and quickly fell in love with the experience. For him, dancing salsa and bachata is the highlight of his week, bringing joy and energy. While the learning curve for salsa has been more challenging, consistent practice has helped him improve and enjoy the process.

If Jair had to pick one dance style forever, it would be bachata for its relaxed pace and the creative remixes with top 40 hits that make social dancing so much fun. He describes the instructors and teaching methods at Movers and Shakers Dance Academy in one word: fire.

Jair shares his dance journey through the following interview questions.

1) What inspired you to start learning salsa and bachata?

Enjoyed Bachata 101.

2) How do you feel when dancing salsa and how do you feel when dancing bachata?

Best part of the week.

3) How has the learning curve been for you with salsa vs. bachata?

Practices help. Salsa certainly a tougher learning curve.

4) If you had to choose between salsa and bachata to dance forever, which would you pick and why? What draws you to that style?

Bachata. Love the pace of the music and how easily remixable it is with top 40 records (especially when social dancing).

5) How is your overall experience with the instructors and teaching methods at Movers and Shakers Dance Academy?

Fire.