| | Kimberly (West African instructor) began studying West African dance and drum in 1996, primarily under master dancer Sidiki Sylla of Ballet Djoliba. She studied in Guinea in 2000, and performed with Jeh Kulu from 2001-08 www.jehkulu.org and Lannaya in 2009-10 www.lannaya.com
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| Zach (salsa instructor & Esquina DJ) has been dancing salsa semi-professionally for 11 years. He was first taught son and salsa by a classically trained Haitian, and later danced in San Francisco's Mission District at ODC Dance Commons under the tutelage of various instructors. Zach dances Cuban-style salsa on 1, mixing classical technique and street inflections inspired by hip hop and breakdance. He grew up in theater and dance as a youth in Chicago and continues to live dance passionately at Esquina Tango, where he also makes appearances as a dee-jay spinning timba, salsa, reggaeton, dancehall, and cumbia. |
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| Anna (yoga instructor) began exploring yoga ten years ago while she was living and studying art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Yoga offered a new way of approaching life with a focus on mental, physical and spiritual health. During that time she began her studies with Tias Little of Prajna Yoga with whom she completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training. Over the years yoga continues to guide and nurture Anna as both a student and a teacher.
In addition to teaching yoga, Anna is a licensed massage therapist and enjoys bringing her knowledge of anatomy and therapeutics to her yoga classes. Through meditation, breath and body movement she offers her students a challenging yet calming practice in hopes of bringing mindfulness and peace into their lives. You’ll leave class feeling more grounded, open and aware of the inner workings of your body.
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| | Irma (Folklore Argentino & Women Exercise & Health instructor) is Associate Director of the Outreach Program of the Center for Research on Environmental Disease (COEP) at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center at Science Park Research Division. She holds a DDS, PhD, an Elementary School Teaching degree. Back in Argentina, after she graduated as an Elementary School Teacher, she started at the Argentinean Folk dance school where she learned Argentine folk history and dances and got the certification as an Argentinean Folk dance Teacher. Even though she always was very focused on her doctoral career she never stop learning and enjoying the beautiful Argentinean Folk dances. For the past 6 years all these activities have resumed in producing and hosting a show related to health issues, especially prevention and healthy living ( Hablando de Salud/Speaking of health) and a show related to the culture of the south of south America ( Conosur) in KOOP community radio station.
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