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SalsaStar is a family-run Latin Dance Academy located in the
heart of Jacó, Costa Rica just one block from the beach in
Plaza Coral mall, along with theaters, supermarket, bank,
24-hour security, etc. With air conditioning and a
sprung dance floor
that cushions every step, our studio is designed for your ultimate
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Our Directors:
A dynamic husband-wife team:
Andrés and
Wendy Castellanos, professional salsa dancers with many
years of Latin Dance teaching and performance experience in Latin
America, USA, Canada, Europe, India, Puerto Rico, etc.
Andrés:
Recently “retired” after 7 years as the principal male dancer in the
world’s most prestigious salsa dance company, Los Angeles-based Salsabor Y
Cache (directed by Rogelio Moreno), to open SalsaStar Latin
Dance Academy in Jacó with his wife and dance partner, Wendy,
who recently gave birth to their second child.
Wendy:
A professional
Latin dancer since 1998, has 24 years of experience teaching dance,
gymnastics (through elite level), cheerleading. A former assistant coach to the Costa
Rican Women’s National Gymnastics Team. Former TV Host of a popular
action sports television series and UCSD Cheerleader. |
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Family-Friendly:
Andrés and
Wendy, as proud parents of two young
children, are dedicated to providing the best diversity of bilingual
children’s developmental activities scheduled conveniently with fun
courses for adults, teens, and seniors. |
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Our Mission:
Provide FUN, FUN, FUN through dynamic, healthy, and affordable
activities for local residents of all ages, as well as quality
cultural experiences for Jacó ’s tourists who wish to go home ready
to confidently dance salsa, merengue, etc. in their home-town Latin
dance scene. |
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