MEET THE TEAM
BRITTANY
choreographer
What are some of your favorite songs? Muevelo by El General
No Tengo Dinero by Kumbia Kings
Tusa by Karol G and Nicki Minaj
Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok?
Instagram @britanny127
What do you love about teaching quince/sweet 16 dances?
I enjoy teaching Quinceañeras and Sweet 16s because I get to take a part of a teenager's big special day, a day so important to them.
Who are some of your favorite artists?
Clean Bandit
Kumbia Kings
Lou Bega
Do you have a hidden talent?
I like drawing and playing the piano.
EDITH
choreographer
What are some of your favorite songs? Juice by Lizzo
Banana Clip by Miguel
Love On Top by Beyonce
Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok?
All of them!
What do you love about teaching quince/sweet 16 dances?
Teaching Quinces/Sweet 16s is such a special thing within our culture. I love being part of a special day that makes the girls feel like the world revolves around them, even for one night, and having the parents feel proud of seeing their little girl grow up. Plus I get to pair my passion for dance and making dreams a reality which genuinely makes me happy. It's a moment for us but a lifetime memory for them.
Who are some of your favorite artists?
MANÀ
Megan thee Stallion
Beyoncé
Do you have a hidden talent?
I've styled and made over a few people. #MakeUp
JESSE
choreographer
What are some of your favorite songs?
Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson
Womanizer by Britney Spears
Baila Esta Cumbia by Selena
Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok?
What do you love about teaching quince/sweet 16 dances?
I've always loved dance! I get lost in the music, it's like meditation while helping create something so special for our families.
Who are some of your favorite artists?
Britney Spears
Janet Jackson
Gloria Trevi
Do you have a hidden talent?
It's so hidden I'm still looking for it.
MARLON
choreographer
What are some of your favorite songs?
Melanin by Ciara
Que Tire Pa'Lante by Daddy Yankee
Stay With Me by Sam Smith
Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok?
Instagram and TikTok
What do you love about teaching quince/sweet 16 dances?
I love it because it's a way for me to give back to my community by sharing my talent. Plus, I love the feeling that you experience when a Quinceañera cries happy tears because it feels like the best day of her life.
Who are some of your favorite artists?
Cardi B (of course!)
Ciara
Too many!
Do you have a hidden talent?
I'm a self taught hair stylist.
YARELI
choreographer
What are some of your favorite songs?
Let It Go by Jame Bay
Hey Jude by The Beatles
Bad Blood by Bear's Den
Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok?
What do you love about teaching quince/sweet 16 dances?
It's really fun! I really enjoy teaching and it's always rewarding when you see the end product and the happiness it brings to the family.
Who are some of your favorite artists?
Ha-ash
Adele
James Bay
Do you have a hidden talent?
I make AMAZING sandwiches!
HECTOR
founder + choreographer
What are some of your favorite songs?
Baila Conmigo by Victor Cardena ft. Kelly Ruiz
Me Vale by Maná
This How We Do It by Montell Jordan
Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok?
Instagram and TikTok
What do you love about teaching quince/sweet 16 dances?
I enjoy working with youth and families to celebrate such a special life milestone. I get to marry my passion, experience, and education to do great work, with a talented team, for amazing families. I created We Want to Dance to build a community of people that love the arts and to raise much needed funds to support access to transformative arts opportunities for young people in our underserved areas of LA. Everyone that is a part of We Want to Dance is contributing to impacting the lives of others. Thanks for trusting us.
Who are some of your favorite artists?
Maná
JLo
Dr. Dre
Do you have a hidden talent?
I can play the piano and I love to paint/draw.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Provide ACCESS to opportunities that foster personal and professional interests.
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Build a COMMUNITY where love and self-love guide all.
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EMPOWER others and oneself through action.
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EXPLORE, learn, and teach with patience, persistence, and willingness.
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Break through challenges and embrace support to PERSEVERE.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if you don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime."
-Babe Ruth