dance is life
a bit about me…
I grew up always wanting to learn to dance. My life changed when I finally got the opportunity. A Colombian friend was the first to introduce me to Latin Dancing. Since that moment, I have never looked back.
I lived in Medellín, Colombia, for a few years, where I studied dance and began performing. My first-ever dance performance was the adrenaline rush of a lifetime. And here I am, probably hundreds of dance performances later, still loving it.
Since 2013, I have had the pleasure and honor of performing on many different Latin Dance teams in Colombia, Chile, and the US. During my time living in Santiago, Chile, I also taught, choreographed for, and later directed a children’s group.
In 2016, I completed the DanceAbility International teaching certification in Oregon, a certification rooted in inclusivity and improvisation.
Over the years, I have studied dance in Colombia, Chile, Cuba, Italy, a bit in Ireland and Spain and across the US. I have danced Rueda/ Salsa Casino, Salsa Caleña, Salsa On 1 & On 2, Bachata Tradicional & Sensual, many Colombian folk rhythms, Merengue, Chachachá, Pachanga, Son, Tango, Cumbia, Contra, a bit of Hip-Hop, some Afrocuban rhythms, etc, etc.
Last year was a BIG year! I launched my own dance company at the beginning of 2023 and officially established my LLC a few months later. Now I have 3 adult performing teams, teach a kid’s performing team, offer multiple weekly group classes, host Latin Dance socials, and choreograph dances for quinces, weddings, pageants & other private events!
Here’s to another year of spreading dance opportunities & enjoyment!
¡Vamos por más en el 2024!
Meet your instructors
At Sarah G Barton Dance, we have a fun group of committed and approachable instructors. We come from varied cultural and dance backgrounds, but we have something in common: we all LOVE to dance and want to make dancing accessible to others.
¡A GOZAR se dijo!
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Rueda / Salsa Casino, Bachata, Salsa On 1, Salsa Caleña, Ladies StylingBorn in Greenville, SC, I’ve lived in 9 countries and am fluent in English and Spanish (I also speak French but am a bit rusty haha). I have performed with groups in the US, Colombia & Chile. Over the years, I have studied a wide variety of Latin rhythms in Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Italy, Ireland, Spain and the US.
”Dance makes life more beautiful, more meaningful and more fun!”
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Bachata, Salsa On 1My journey in the world of dance commenced in 2016 when I began dancing ballroom and swing. The dynamic nature of dancing and the opportunity to connect with incredible individuals quickly captured my heart. After a couple of years, I discovered the allure of Latin dancing, a group of styles that have since become the focal point of my passion.
Latin dance, with its freedom of movement and profound connection to African roots, resonates with me on a deeply personal level. Among the myriad of Latin styles, it's the rhythmic beats and infectious energy of salsa that has become my absolute favorite.
This dance journey has not only allowed me to express myself physically but has also served as a cultural exploration, connecting me to the rich history embedded in the movements. As I continue to immerse myself in the world of Latin dance, my passion for salsa with an Afro-Cuban influence remains steadfast, representing not just a dance style but a celebration of heritage and expression.
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Rueda / Salsa CasinoOriginario de Maracay, Venezuela. Bailarín que ha incursionado en los géneros y ritmos:
Salsa, Merengue, Tango, Bachata y Kizomba.
Entusiasta por el baile y la música como medio de expresión y arte.
Aficionado al coctelería, cocina, running, calistenia, actividades de adrenalina y al aire libre.
“Si yo pude aprender con 2 pies izquierdos, todos pueden.”
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