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Ambition, passion & skill
Meet the team of Watapana, the salsa dance school in Arnhem!
Our story
Watapana Dance Company was founded in 2018 by André and Julia, finalists of the Dutch Salsa Masters. We love sharing our passion for salsa with you. With more than 15 years of experience at international level, we understand every aspect of the craft: the fun and the technique.
At Watapana you learn salsa and bachata in a fun and professional way. Our school is right in the centre of Arnhem, with a warm, tropical interior.
Our method: learn the right steps from the very start, so you grow quickly and feel confident on the dance floor. And we make sure everyone goes home with a smile.
The team
Founder & Lead Instructor
André is very creative and a perfectionist. With over 15 years of professional experience, 2nd place at the Dutch Salsa Masters 2019 and hundreds of performances, his knowledge runs deep. His goal: make salsa even more popular. "Salsa is my passion, and I'm convinced the world is a better place when more people can dance it."
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Charlotte started salsa in 2017 and the hobby quickly became a passion: "Dancing always puts a smile on my face and gives me so much positive energy. Through teaching I want to get others excited about salsa too."
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Amber has danced salsa since 2017 after years of other dance styles. She studies music in Arnhem and has a background in gymnastics, and her feel for music and movement shows in every class.
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Rob has danced salsa for over 10 years and has studied salsa music just as long. A true aficionado: ask him anything! He teaches with attention to technique as well as musicality.
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Talia is always cheerful and passes that energy straight on to her students. With her South American roots she turns every salsa class into a party!
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Carine has grown enormously in recent years, both as a dancer and as a teacher. Her passion for salsa and bachata shows right away in class, where she explains our techniques and method with patience and clarity.
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Camilo is not only a great salsa and bachata dancer and teacher; he also studies music at ArtEZ and was born in Colombia. With his musical knowledge he leads classes full of energy and fun.
Contact
KVK 72715006 · IBAN NL39 INGB 0008 6617 09
No experience needed, no partner needed. Just the urge to try something new.
