Laura

I started dancing and performing Colombian folklore since I can remember, focusing on styles with strong Afro influence and Latin culture. For many years, I performed various dance styles before falling in love with flamenco, where I sang and danced for four years.

During my college years, I discovered social dancing, and it completely changed my perspective. That’s when I began diving deeply into salsa and bachata at Ile in Bogotá. After that, I dedicated myself to training as an instructor, with a special passion for working with beginners—I truly believe that everyone can dance. Through dance, I’ve found healing, built community, and discovered a joyful, healthy activity that continues to challenge and inspire me every day.

I started teaching while I was in high school, then after years of training myself, I decided to begin teaching in Columbus in 2021. I started with private lessons, then gradually moved into group classes. In 2024, I became a co-founder of Columbus Latin Dance Academy—a space created to help dancers grow, connect, and celebrate their individual journeys.