About A Chat with Salsa with Silvia

1. What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?

The Salsa With Silvia Dance Studio is the largest Latin dance studio in the DMV. We are the only studio that focuses entirely only Latin dance. Our expert instructors are exceptionally good and patient. They are experienced in working with students of all levels. Our syllabus is super structured and the pace of teaching is very gradual, guaranteeing that you will get a solid base in learning how to dance while having fun. Our venue is state-of-the-art, providing the perfect atmosphere to learn how to salsa or bachata.

2. What's one tip for first-time students that will make them feel like veterans?

Please come to class confident that even if you have never taken a salsa/bachata class before, our instructors will make you feel at home. Unlike other studios, our main goal is to provide a "zero intimidation" environment where you can relax, enjoy learning and end class feeling like you have learned a ton.

3. What was the inspiration to start or run this business?

The joy that dance brings to people's lives. The owner of the studio, Silvia, has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She quit her government job of more than 10 years to focus entirely on growing her dance studio. Now, the studio has a following of more than 5,000 active students (both kids and adults) and is growing in popularity every day. The owner believes in affordable pricing, gradual pace of learning, friendly staff, structured material, state-of-the-art facility and very experienced instructors. Her biggest reward is seeing people enjoy learning, making new friends and getting out there to showcase what they've learned in class.

4. What do you love most about your job?

Running your own business comes with plenty of challenges. However, there is not a single day of doing it, that Silvia (owner) regrets leaving her daytime job to dedicate her time to running and growing her dance studio. Dance makes a huge difference in everyone's life and it brings positive thoughts and energy to students. There is nothing more rewarding than hearing people say how much they have enjoyed their experience and seeing them come back over and over again.