I am from La Paz, Bolivia a beautiful country of mountains and jungle forest in the heart of South America. In my culture, dance is essential to our daily lives.

My first memory of me dancing - me at five years old, following a music band in a parade. For me, dance is a way of sharing, transmitting joy and positivity. Seeing my students smile in my classes generates a lot of personal satisfaction.

Apart from seeing that they are having a fun time, I know that these activities are favourable for their well-being physically, mentally and socially. That is why I think that everyone should dance no matter age, gender background and ability just dance and enjoy music. In my country, we say that “dancing takes all sorrows away”.