Bachata Classes in Austin, TX — Private & Group Lessons at Domain NORTHSIDE

Where he comes from

Diego was born and raised in Colombia and brings more than fifteen years of experience as a teacher, competitor, performer and choreographer. He trained in acrobatic gymnastics and was a high-performance athlete in soccer, swimming and cycling before dance took over.

What he teaches

A salsa champion, experienced in tricks, salsa on1, salsa on2, salsa Caleña, sensual and traditional bachata, and Argentine tango. That range is why he can start you on the bachata basic and take you whichever way you lean: Dominican footwork or sensual body waves.

Competition

He has competed nationally and internationally — Colombia, Panama and Puerto Rico, and in Miami, Oklahoma, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Houston and Chicago.

In a lesson

His stated aim is creating life long memories on the dance floor. Reviews are consistent on two points: it’s fun, and nobody is made to feel behind.

Venezuela to Austin

Vivian is originally from San Cristóbal, Venezuela, where her love for performing began at just six years old. She started teaching ballroom dance at nineteen while living in Indiana, and after teaching in McAllen, Texas she moved to Austin to continue pursuing her dream career.

Training and certifications

She trained with Julia Powers (Gorchakova) as a Core Rhythms dance fitness instructor and holds certifications in Zumba and STRONG Nation.

Experience

Over ten years of teaching across Venezuela, Mexico and the United States.

Where she comes from

Amanda started dancing at two and grew up in the DFW area training and competing in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary, earning high-scoring solo awards, scholarships and the chance to train with some of the industry’s top teachers and performers.

Ballroom and competition

She began ballroom at sixteen and moved into professional competition with her partner Eyne. She joined Dance With Me in July 2022.

Teaching

She has been teaching since she was thirteen, choreographing routines and directing performance teams. Her students describe her as supportive and genuinely knowledgeable about the craft — patient with beginners without ever being vague about technique.

Portugal

Born and raised in Portugal, Johnny discovered his passion for dance at the age of ten. That early interest turned into competitive success and multiple championship titles.

Teaching

With over a decade of teaching Pro-Am students, he specialises in both International and American styles and has guided students to a long list of competitive achievements. He describes what he builds as a supportive, results-driven environment where each student can reach their full potential.

Seoul

Myeonghee is originally from Seoul, South Korea. She started ballet at six and graduated from Seoul Arts School specialising in ballet and modern dance, then earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Ewha Women’s University.

Professor and champion

She became a professor of Modern Dance and Latin American Dance at a top Korean university, competed internationally in Latin, became Korea’s National Latin Champion and represented her country at the Asian Games. Before relocating to the United States she owned her own dance studio in Seoul.

Why that matters to you

You are unlikely to be taught by Crystal directly — she is the person raising the standard of whoever is teaching you.