Latin Talent


We teach partner dancing and bring industry knowledge and high quality expertise 
tailored to your learning goals.


Vanessa Villalobos is an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, curator and artistic consultant to many cultural and business organizations in the Pacific Northwest. 



Walt Disney's Enchanted,  a modern day animation fairytale set in New York City's busy streets and Central Park.



 

Principal dancers- Walt Disney Enchanted Movie

MadHot Ballroom the documentary capturing the work of founder and creator of Dancing Classrooms, Pierre Dulaine.

When the De La Cruz Family Danced by Donna Miscolta The subject of this literary work touches on the immigrant story and what happens when one leaves and returns to his roots. The years that pass and the distance across bodies of water do not affect the characters' ability to recognize himself in others and to re-experience his heritage from different viewpoints. A nice visual trip to the Philipines....When the De La Cruz family danced.


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