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OUR MISSION

Promote Colombian dance styles in Canada by connecting, interacting and inspiring people interested in learning and enjoying new Latin dance rhythms.

OUR VISION

Be the promoters of Colombian dance styles in Canada and the world.

OUR VALUES

  • Passion

  • Community

  • Motivation

  • Inclusion

  • Team-work

  • Happiness

Your instructors

Meet the passionate and skilled instructors who bring Salsa & Sabor to life!

Director / Dance Instructor

Camila

Colombian professional dancer, instructor, choreographer, and performer based in Toronto, Canada. She specializes in Salsa Caleña, Salsa Choke, Champeta, Bachata, Merengue, Cha cha cha, Mambo and Colombian Folklore.

EXPERIENCE

  • 2026: Salsa Queen – Welland Salsa & Cumbia Festival – CAN

  • 2026: Founder – Salsa Caleña Convention, Toronto – CAN

  • 2024 – Present: Salsa Performer – Salsódromo, Feria de Cali – COL

  • 2024 – Present: Co-Founder – Vive La Salsa Tours – CAN/COL

  • 2019 – Present: Director & Dance Instructor – Salsa & Sabor – CAN

  • 2019 – 2020: Salsa Dance Instructor – Seneca College – CAN

  • 2018 – 2019: Latin Dance Club Instructor – Seneca College – CAN

  • 2016 – 2017: Director – Los Santos Dance Team – COL

  • 2012 – 2014: Dancer – Clave Latina Dance Academy – COL

  • 2006 – 2017: Traditional Colombian Dance Performer – COL

Dance Instructor

Victoria

Colombian dancer, instructor, and performer specializing in Salsa Caleña and Colombian folklore, as well as a performer of belly dance.

EXPERIENCE

  • 2022 - Present: student, amateur performer and dance instructor at Salsa & Sabor - CAN

  • 2013 - 2015: Student at Prem Shakti Academy - COL

  • 2000 - 2008: student at Anna Pavlova School of Ballet - COL

Dance Instructor

Alejandra

Vibrant and passionate Colombian dancer, performer, and instructor with years of experience in the Salsa, Bachata, and diverse Latin rhythms scene.

EXPERIENCE


2024 – 2025: Salsa performer, Salsódromo Feria de Cali – COL

2020 – Present: Salsa & Sabor student, performer & community member – CAN

2019 – 2020: Seneca College Latin Dance Club Vice President – CAN

2013 – 2017: Santo Tomás University salsa, bachata & folklore dancer and performer – COL

Dance Instructor

María José

Colombian dancer, instructor, and performer with experience in Salsa Caleña, Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip-Hop.

EXPERIENCE

2026 – Present: Children’s Dance Instructor – Salsa & Sabor – CAN

2025: Dancer – Swing Latino – COL

2023 – Present: Dancer – Salsa & Sabor – CAN

2021 – 2023: Dancer – Free Expression – COL

Percussion Instructor

Kleyber "El Chamo"

Venezuelan percussionist and instructor based in Toronto, Kleyber “El Chamo” brings over 20 years of experience in cowbell and Latin percussion. At the convention, he’ll break down the rhythms behind salsa through cowbell, güiro, maracas, and musicality, helping dancers better understand how percussion shapes the music they move to.

Dance Instructor

Diana

Colombian dancer, instructor, and performer of Salsa Calena, Colombian Folklore, and Belly dance

EXPERIENCE

  • 2021 - Present: Salsa & Sabor Student, Amateur performer & Dance Instructor - CAN

  • 2023 - Present: Tiara Bellydance School Administrative Assistant, Student and Performer - CAN

  • 2019 to 2021: Saltana Danza Oriental y Fusión Student and Performer - COL

  • 2013 to 2019: Academia Anasi, Student and Performer - COL

  • 2008 to 2012: Elizabeth Bauty's belly dance team and instructor - COL

Dance Instructor

Mateo

Bolivian dancer, instructor, and performer specializing in Salsa Caleña.

EXPERIENCE

  • 2024 – 2025: Salsa performer, Salsódromo Feria de Cali – COL

  • 2022 - Present: student, amateur performer and dance instructor at Salsa & Sabor - CAN






Dance Instructor

Carolina

Colombian dancer, instructor, and performer of Salsa Caleña, Salsa On1, Salsa On2, Colombian Folklore, and Bachata.

EXPERIENCE

  • 2025- Present: Salsa & Sabor student, Amateur performer, and Dance instructor- CAN

  • 2020-2024: Underdog Dance Corp. student, performer, and part of the Bachata Ladies Styling competitive team- CAN

  • 2002-2004: Killian Highschool Dance Team (Ballet, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz)-USA

  • 2000-2002: Arvida Middle School Dance Team (Ballet, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz)-USA 

  • 1998-2000: Stars Dance Studio student and performer (Competitive Jazz)- USA

  • 1996-1998: Coral Reef Dance Program student(Ballet)- USA

Operations & Events

Oscar

Colombian-Canadian salsa lover, dancing Salsa Caleña at Salsa & Sabor since 2022. He MCs, coordinates recitals and the Colombia tour, and keeps the website, bookings and tickets running smoothly.

EXPERIENCE

2026 – Present: Website & Digital Build – Salsa Caleña Convention, Toronto – CAN

2025 – 2026: Event Coordinator & MC – Salsa & Sabor Student Recital – CAN

2025: Tour Coordinator – Vive La Salsa Tours – COL

2023 – Present: Operations & Systems – Salsa & Sabor – CAN

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