WELCOME

Dance Instructor, 

I was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and I’ve lived in Chicago, Ill., since 2001. I am enthusiastic, positive, dynamic, creative, and I aspire to be the best version of myself. I love being on time and always respectful, and love sharing all my dance skills.

 

I began my career in 1992, in Monterrey, as a member of Ballet Folklórico de Monterrey. It was there where I developed as a person and as a dancer. I then transition as a dance instructor at the State Institute for Youth and Sport (INJUDE - Instutito Estatal para la Juventud y el Deporte.

 

Throughout my career, I’ve been part of the dance companies of Group Folkloric Huapango, Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana, and I have participated in seminars and training on multiple dance styles.

Yoga Instructor,

A 500hr certified yoga teacher, brings warmth, compassion, and expertise to her teaching. With over a decade of experience sharing yoga with diverse communities, she creates inclusive and nurturing spaces for students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Trained in the tradition of Sri Dharma Mittra, Shei's teaching is rooted in the ancient wisdom of Hatha Raja Yoga. She teaches chair yoga, kids' yoga, and senior yoga, adapting her approach to meet the unique needs of each student. With a holistic approach to health and wellness, Shei also explores the benefits of herbalism and natural living, empowering students to cultivate balance and vitality in body, mind, and spirit. Fluent in Spanish and English, Shei welcomes students from all walks of life, offering a supportive environment for growth, healing, and transformation.

Yoga Instructor, 

​Laura is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor passionate about helping others find their “Flow to Glow” through the healing power of yoga.
She discovered yoga 12 years ago while recovering from a serious bike-car accident that left her with anxiety. When words failed, movement became her medicine helping her reconnect with herself and begin the healing process. As her practice grew, Laura saw the lack of representation and accessibility in many yoga spaces, especially for BIPOC communities. This inspired her mission to make yoga more inclusive and body-affirming for all.
Laura believes yoga is more than physical poses it’s a path to empowerment, inner healing, and body liberation.

Contemporary Ballet Instructor

is a dance educator, choreographer, and performer specializing in contemporary ballet, hip hop, ballroom, and Latin dance. He holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Contemporary Dance and Africana Studies from the University of New Mexico (cum laude, 2021), along with a Certificate in Race and Social Justice.

Currently, Dylan serves as a dance instructor and choreographer at Old Town School of Folk Music and as an arts educator for Chicago Public Schools’ RightAtSchool Program. His professional experience includes work with Chicago Dance Co., Ardent Dance Company, and Kuumba Links as a performer and community mentor.

His performance credits include Festival Ballet Albuquerque’s Sacred Journeys II, the American College Dance Association Conference, and the Educating Children of Color Summit, where he received scholarships for his original choreography. He brings versatile expertise across multiple dance genres and a strong commitment to arts education and community engagement.