From Studio to Community: Turning Passion Into Purpose

Using Latin dance to educate, empower, and uplift our community.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to make exceptional Latin dance education accessible to those who need it most, creating a pathway for personal growth, cultural connection, and global opportunity.

We are committed not only to training dancers, but to developing artists who can proudly represent their community, their culture, and the city of Tampa on national and international stages.

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Dance is more than movement—it’s a pathway to confidence, community, and opportunity.

Our Values

Education

We provide structured, high-quality dance training led by accomplished instructors who are committed to excellence and student growth.

Community

We cultivate an environment of belonging where students build meaningful connections, celebrate culture, and grow together as a family.

Empowerment

We use dance as a tool to develop confidence, discipline, leadership, and purpose in every student we serve.

Our Goal

Build a dedicated teen dance team that trains, performs, and competes at a high level—representing Tampa Bay, USA with excellence, discipline, and passion 💃🏽🏆🇺🇸

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FAQS - Teens Program

Do I need prior experience?

No experience is required! We welcome dancers at every level from beginners to advanced performers.

When and where does training takes place?

1 classe per week — 1 mandatory Salsa class on Saturdays at 1pm

📍 Iroko Dance Academy

*You must be able to commit to saturdays in order to keep the scholarship*

What will I gain from this program?

Scholarship recipients will train with world-class instructors who specialize in:

✨ Afro-Cuban movement

✨ Bachata

✨ Salsa

You’ll build strong technical foundations, musicality, confidence, teamwork skills, and performance presence — all within a supportive, culturally-rich dance environment.

A core goal of the program is training students to compete. Selected dancers will have the opportunity to compete in Orlando, with competition expenses fully covered through the scholarship.

This program is about growth, leadership, and helping young dancers realize their full potential both on and off the dance floor.

What does the scholarship include?

Scholarship recipients will receive:

• Access to 1 or more weekly dance classes

• Training with elite instructors

• Mentorship and guidance

• Inclusion in a supportive artistic community

How long does this program take?

We are starting off with our beginner salsa level 1 course, has a 2 month duration. After that, the teen will move up to level 2 and commitment will be monitored to qualify for an 8-class package, private classes and detailed preparation.