The Watapana Dance Company team

Ambition, passion & skill

About our salsa dance school in The Hague

Meet the team of Watapana, the salsa dance school in The Hague!

Our story

Founded in 2018 by André & Julia

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.

In June 2024 we taught our first class in The Hague. After more than 5 successful years in Arnhem we wanted to spread our passion further. Our classes take place at Het Koorenhuis, right in the centre of The Hague.

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.

André & Julia
20192nd place Dutch Salsa Masters

The team

The teachers in The Hague

André Arends

Founder & Lead Instructor

André Arends

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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Hedi Andrea Aranyos

Hedi Andrea Aranyos

Instructor

Jendry Rodriguez

Jendry Rodriguez

Instructor

Natasja Lucas

Natasja Lucas

Instructor & Event Manager

Ready to start dancing?

No experience needed, no partner needed. Just the urge to try something new.