Instructors of the Mambo Room, Latin Dance Studio Dance classes in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia

Instructors

Sandra Sanchez Originally from “The Bronx”, New York, and of Dominican decent, Sandra was surrounded by many forms of music. Although she enjoyed them all….she fell in love with SALSA . Living in the “Salsa Mecca” Sandra was able to learn from several highly skilled instructors. She eventually developed a unique style of her own and continued to develop her skills as a Salsa dancer. In 2002, Sandra started teaching in the Virginia Beach area, Salsa On1 style. In July 2004 with the help of Cesar Sanchez, she began introducing NY Style Salsa to the Hampton Roads area. From her humble beginnings as the co-director of the Clave Tumbao Dance Co., teaching and performing through the area and region her commitment as co-owner of Mambo Room Latin Dance Studio is a the culmination of 6 years of dedication to salsa and the dance community.
Jon Green Jon is a professional dancer with an extensive background in music. He has diligently studied, in various parts of the country, different dance forms including waltz, tango, foxtrot, salsa, merengue, cha-cha, swing, hip hop, rumba, Chicago style steppin', and more. Teaching the art of dance in both group and private settings, Jon has developed a reputation for his fun, outgoing personality and ability to teach. Jon loves to perform, his most recent appearances include MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen television show; in addition to local and regional showcases. www.VirginiaBeachSteppers.com
Zuleika Zuleika (zu-LAKE-uh) is an award-winning dancer who specializes in cabaret bellydance and Latin bellydance fusion. Zuleika is in the process of acquiring a national bellydance instructor certification and holds a Master’s degree in teaching. Sponsor of the East Coast Bellydance Classic (May 2008), Zuleika enjoys providing a venue for bellydancers to grow in the art form and to receive objective critiques. Her original inspiration to dance came from her Cuban heritage and from a love of diverse music styles. Please visit her website www.zbellydance.com for more information or if you have any questions!
Linda Sutton Linda Sutton, with over 11 years of professional dance experience, creates dance and cultural experiences in various world dance forms. With an understanding of the African cultural roots of Argentine Tango, Linda provides high energy, dynamic, rhythmic expressions of tango. Linda is a graduate of the "Master para Maestros" por la Escuela Argentina del Tango (Masters for Teachers at the School of Argentine Tango) program. Linda has conducted workshops and seminars, as well as dance exhibitions in U.S. and abroad. She has appeared on televisions shows including featured performances on the televised Miss Latina North Carolina, as well as La Ciudad de Tango, a live national TV show in Uruguay and was captured dancing on the Buenos Aires show "Invasion Tango". Linda's dancing is highly improvised drawing from knowledge of more than twenty different dance forms. She has an array of offerings: dance workshops in many styles of Tango, Salsa, African dance, Yoga for dancers and partners; lecture/demo and participatory seminars in both the history of Tango and Candombe. www.LindaDSutton.com • www.TangosLeadingLady.com
Scott Wilson Scott Wilson, a Chesapeake VA resident and retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, has ignited a passion for Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, and Bachata in aspiring dancers throughout the Hampton Roads. He received his formal training and instructor certification from world class performer and instructor Josie Neglia, founder of the Josie Neglia Dance Academy of Los Angeles, California. Since arriving in Virginia, Scott has introduced hundreds of aspiring dancers to the joys of dance through private and group instruction. He established the dance program for the Taylor Bend YMCA in Chesapeake, VA and has personally taught hundreds of students since this program opened its doors in 2003. He also is a feature instructor at Shall We Dance Studio in Virginia Beach, Main Street Jazz Lounge and Cedar Creek Country Club in Suffolk VA. He joins the Mambo Room Dance Studio as the newest addition to our talented instructor staff as well as a member and performer with the Clave Tumbao Dance Company.
Leroy Winfield Originally from Mississippi, Leroy is one of Hampton Roads first home-grown Salsa dancers, now Instructor. After graduating college and serving in the US Navy, Leroy found himself here in Hampton Roads. He competed as a Mixed Martial Artist for 2 ½ years before beginning his salsa training. Leroy began his training with Sandra Escobosa, and eventually continued with Cesar Sanchez, before beginning his own self-development. Leroy has quickly became one of the top dancers in the area capturing two first place and one second place salsa competition titles. He then went on to become an inaugural member of the Mezzlocutis Dance Company under the direction of Psyonmauricio in Washington, DC; a featured dancer in the music video “Mi Debilidad”; and founding his own dance company, LeMa Mambo Productions, teaching and performing in the Hampton Roads area. Leroy now has the honor and distinction of joining Sandra and Cesar Sanchez, aka Clave Tumbao, not only as a member of their Dance Team, but also as a fellow Instructor at The Mambo Room to help promote and establish Hampton Roads as one of the premiere Salsa / Mambo Communities on the East Coast.
Jasmine Anderson Jasmine Anderson, aka Jaz was born in Bronx, New York and raised in Virginia. This African-American Latina girl has a passion for singing and dancing. She first learned how to dance Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata and now Hip Hop is her calling. Jaz has shared her talents with SalsaVA Kids, Kempsville High School Dance Team, Admiration Dance Team, and many local talent shows. Jaz says "I'm excited about sharing my love for dance with everyone in the 757. I would like to invite you all to come to my class and learn something new. I am committed to teaching all of you, but mostly would like to offer you a good time. Dancing is a work out and you will definitely break a sweat in my class." This class is not only for the ladies. Whether it’s with your lady friend, girlfriend, or guy friends, I want to see you in class too. All ages are welcome. "
Ellena Millar Ellena, a.k.a. Elly, moved to the Tidewater area with her family and pursued a BS in Computer Science and a Minor in Dance at Old Dominion University. She was first introduced to Pilates by one of her dance teachers who trained with Romana Kryzanowska and instantly fell in love with the classical Pilates method. She was inspired by the changes she saw in her own body and decided to pursue a career in teaching Pilates. After being certified by PhysicalMind Institute in Charlottesville, VA and Washington D.C., she decided to continue her studies in the classical Pilates method with Power Pilates in Annapolis, MD while teaching at a local studio in Norfolk, VA. She completed her intensive 600 hours training with Power Pilates and continues to teach at Pilates Central in downtown Norfolk. She is committed to keeping the classical method alive and spreading Pilates’ benefits to local communities. She is constantly inspired by the transformation of her clients’ body, mind and spirit through Pilates method.