With nearly two decades of teaching experience, Carlos Tonos is known for his focus on fundamentals, technique, musicality, and his patient, encouraging approach. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, his background in music and diverse dance styles gives him a unique perspective in both dancing and teaching.

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Since moving to Tampa Bay in 2015, Carlos has dedicated himself to building a strong dance community through Tonos Dance School, where he shares his passion for dance and helps students grow with confidence.

Born in Havana, Cuba, Enrique "Riki" De La Vega is a vibrant dance instructor with over a decade of experience. Specializing in Cuban Salsa, Casino, Son, Rueda de Casino, Bachata, and Kizomba, he blends deep cultural knowledge with an energetic teaching style.

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Trained by Cuba’s top dancers, Riki has taught workshops in Cuba, Miami, and Tampa, inspiring students to embrace the joy and tradition of Cuban dance. His mission is to keep its spirit alive and share its beauty with all cultures.

Born in Colombia, Juliana Ortiz fell in love with dance at age five, performing folkloric dances influenced by her family. After moving to the U.S. at 13, she trained in contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and ballroom. By 16, she became a competitive ballroom dancer and began teaching.

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With nearly a decade of teaching experience, Juliana now shares her passion for Latin dance at Tonos Dance School, inspiring students to grow and thrive on the dance floor.

Born in O'ahu, Hawai'i, Marquessa has been immersed in Polynesian dance since the age of four. With 30 years of experience, she has performed across the U.S., choreographed numerous pieces, competed in multiple events, and earned her Hot Hula Fitness instructor certification.

Passionate about sharing the spirit of aloha, she looks forward to bringing the beauty of Polynesian dance to her students at Tonos Dance School.

Born in the Dominican Republic, the birthplace of Merengue and Bachata, Harold Burgos has been dancing for over 15 years. He has trained with some of the world's best dancers, including Fausto Felix, Frank Santos, and Troy Anthony, and has performed with La Fuerza in Florida, even sharing the stage with Fausto Felix and the Formula F team.

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With five years of teaching experience, Harold is passionate about preserving traditional Bachata. He is excited to share his love for the dance at Tonos Dance School, bringing authenticity and energy to every class.

With nearly two decades of experience in performance and social dancing, Elba has trained with multiple dance companies in NYC.

Passionate about movement and connection, she blends technical expertise with musicality, inspiring students to find joy and expression through dance.