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DAVID HERRERA

Founder of Herrera Entertainment

Meet our Celebrity Instructor 

David Herrera

Watching his mother perform and compete locally in LA as a child, ignited David’s passion for dance. He started out breakdancing on LA street corners at just five years old, often outshining seasoned performers. After college, he would upgrade from a part-time dancer to a full-fledged performer featured on popular Latin and American TV shows.

His journey eventually led him to Texas, where he observed the difference between the local dance scene and the vibrant atmosphere of LA. Determined to bring more styles of Latin dances to Texas, David embarked on a mission to introduce LA-style salsa to Texas. This endeavor not only earned him accolades as an award-winning dance instructor but also marked the beginning of his enduring legacy.

The Herrera Entertainment of today goes beyond teaching dance

David Herrera’s Dancing Career

David has performed with some of the best dancers in the industry and even appeared on on some of the top television shows across America and Latin America.

TV appearances include...

Cultivates award
winning dancers
Integrates culture &
history into lessons
Hosts events with
amazing dancers

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to teach bachata-tango in DFW

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host to have 2 events in D magazine

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to teach LA style Salsa in Texas

Dance Achievements & Recognitions 

  • May 2024: Secured 14 out of 17 first-place wins at the Annual World Salsa Fest in Los Angeles, competing with students in Bachata, Salsa, and Cha Cha Cha on 2.

  • July 2023: Awarded Best Intermediate Level and 1st Place Show of the Night at the Viva Las Vegas Ballroom Dance Competition at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, with student Kat.

  • Annual Texas Star Ballroom Competition (Dallas): Amateur dance team scored an impressive 93/100.

  • 2019: Named Best Salsa Dance Instructor in DFW by the Swingout Dance Community.

  • 2018: Student Erika received Best Intermediate Show of the Night at the Viva Las Vegas Competition at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

  • 2010: Student Penny achieved 2nd Place at the Dancing with the Stars competition in East Texas, performing in front of 1,000 people, televised on cable TV.

  • 2008: Earned 3rd Place Top Teacher at the Annual Bourbon Street Ball Ballroom Dance Competition in New Orleans.

  • 2007: Secured 3rd Place at the Texas Salsa Championships in Houston.

  • 2007: Student Amy Vanderoef of ABC Channel 8 claimed 2nd Place in DFW’s Dancing with the Stars, featured on Good Morning Texas.

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