Student Spotlight:

Kyra Orr

Salsa Student

Kyra’s salsa journey began with inspiration from Ashley Torres, who encouraged her to take the leap into dance classes. Since joining Movers and Shakers, Kyra has honed her skills by focusing on the moments when her moves feel right versus when they don’t. Friday practice sessions have been especially meaningful for her, offering both a chance to refine techniques and build connections with fellow dancers.

Although she’s just starting out, Kyra already feels the camaraderie growing among her Salsa 101 classmates. If she could instantly improve one aspect of her dancing, it would be her ability to better anticipate her partner’s lead, allowing her to flow even more seamlessly on the dance floor. With her positive outlook and dedication, Kyra is excited to see where her salsa journey takes her.

Kyra shares his dance journey through the following interview questions.

1. How did specific events or people influence your decision to start learning salsa?

Ashley Torres was initially an inspiration to finally pull the trigger on dance classes and where to start.

2. What strategies do you use to remember the steps and techniques taught in class?

Taking note of when it ‘felt’ right vs when it didn’t.

3. Can you describe a time when a salsa class at the academy felt like a bonded community or family to you? What contributed to that feeling?

Friday practice! Great time to practice with classmates and also build friendships and meet people

4. Imagine you have the power to instantly improve one aspect of your salsa dancing. What would you choose to enhance and why?

Better anticipation of what the lead is telling me to do.

5. How did your connections with classmates from our dance classes turn into meaningful friendships outside of class?

Too early to say BUT feeling like I'm already making real friends in 101.