 Jose Perez - Latin Dance Instructor + Owner
Jose was born and raised in Venezuela, and he began dancing salsa, bachata, and all things latin at a young age. He has owned and operated 7 different Latin dance studios over the past 25 years and is highly respected in the world of Latin dance in Venezuela. He opened One Reason Dance Studio as a way to bring his passion, knowledge and expertise to the Twin Cities. He has a huge passion for salsa, and he emphasizes teaching correct dance technique, timing, and musicality in a fun and exciting atmosphere. He enjoys teaching students from beginner level to advanced level and loves how dance brings together students from all other the world. Fun Fact: In 2006, Jose officially broke a Guinness World Record for having the "largest dance by couples consisting of 452 couples of salsa rueda dancers." He organized this event at a large hotel in Caracas, Venezuela.
 Bridget Becker- Salsa & Bachata Instructor
Bridget grew up in rural, southern Minnesota, where she basically joined every dance class and dance team she could find. Some of her favorite childhood memories are making up dance routines in the living room with her three sisters, and acting as a backup dancer for her dad’s weekend karaoke sessions. For Bridget, music and dance have always been her therapy. Bridget loves exploring the world and has traveled to 34 different countries—and yes, she has danced or trained in almost all of them! By day, Bridget works as an attorney, and she credits dance for keeping her sane and grounded through law school and her busy career. Her favorite thing about One Reason is that it has felt like a home away from home since day one. It’s packed with people who show up for each other, want to learn together, and always remind her to laugh on both the good days and the bad.
When he’s not at the studio, Ramin is helping save the planet! He has a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and works as a Sustainability Advisor, helping companies lower their environmental impact. Whether he's talking about green energy or breaking down a cool Bachata move, Ramin brings a lot of heart and detail to everything he does.
When you come to Andres’s class, you’re instantly part of the crew. He loves teaching at One Reason because the studio feels like a big family where everyone has fun and looks out for each other. Whether you have two left feet or are ready to level up your social dancing, Andres will make you feel right at home.
 Sophia Cambara - Front Desk Receptionist + Studio Administration
Sophia began dancing at 6 years old when she took her first jazz class. From ages 11–14, she danced at a studio, and from 15–17, she danced on her high school’s dance team. Since then, she has explored a variety of styles, including salsa, bachata, swing, and line dancing. She says the style of dance she enjoys the most is hip hop. One of her favorite things about One Reason is the people and the culture. She says it’s unlike any other job she’s had, in the best way possible. Whether she's working at the desk or connecting with people at the studio, Sophia knows she’ll always have a great time. For her, dance is a way to take her mind off things, stay active, and keep learning. Fun Fact: Sophia is an undergraduate student at Bethel University and is majoring in Media Production (that's why we have such fun Instagram and Tiktok videos!). |
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One Reason Dance Studio
2305 37th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55421 |
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