Interested in learning or improving your West Coast Swing? Check out some of our local instructors!
Niko Salgado Instructor/Choreographer/DJ
Niko Salgado
Niko is an instructor of many dances, and absolutely loves it! He enjoys breaking down individual and partner details of movements and sharing "how" things work and feel! He has been partner dancing since 1997 and has been dancing West Coast Swing since 2007. He currently competes in the Advanced division, and teaches for the University of Minnesota West Coast Swing Dance Club, and DJs locally and at some dance events.
I have been teaching, competing, and performing since November of 1999. My method of instruction uses humor and personal experience as well as years learning how to understand the way different people learn differently.
Hieu loves dancing! He focuses on connection and musicality to create fun dances. He has been doing partner dancing since 2002 and West Coast Swing since 2008. He currently competes at the All-Star division and has a Classic routine with his partner Natalie Gorg.
Erica is a national-level West Coast Swing dancer, competitor, instructor, and judge. She is a multiple-time U.S.Open Classic swing division finalist, along with U.S. Open Swing Champion in the Team division. As of this year, Erica has formed a new partnership with Matt Auclair, and they are currently dancing in the “Showcase” swing division. Erica is available for private lessons, group classes, and judging, in the West coast Swing, Night Club 2-Step, Hustle, and Country 2-Step dance styles. Please visit her website at www.EricaBergSwing.com, or email her at ericabergdance@gmail.com
