( Professional ballroom dancer  -- Trusted Partner -- Event Coordinator -- Host -- Actor -- Choreographer -- Competitor -- Performer -- Self defense coach -- Motivational speaker )

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David Herrera is a Los Angeles native and has danced since he was a kid as a break dancer . Inheriting his abilities from his mother, who won many latin club dance competitions. David was a football and track athlete in college. He is an renowned expert in salsa, bachata, afro cuban , merengue, mambo and ballroom dance including cha cha cha, swing, tango, rumba, foxtrot, waltz, paso doble, samba and country. He began dancing and performing in 1999.

 

He has trained with many top professional dancers such as world salsa champion Liz Lira , 3 time US ballroom champion Rosendo Fumero , dancing with the stars Anya Fuchs ,  world bachata / salsa champion Alien Ramirez , world mambo /  US latin ballroom champion Anya Katsevman ,  and briefly with the following dancers . Salsa world champions Zulmara Torres & Abel Pena , Originator of LA style salsa Francisco Vazquez, Salsa & Bachata  champion Grizzly Hidriago ,  salsa and bachata world champion Cristian Oviedo , and world mambo champion John Narvaez   etc . One of his former dance partners is internationally recognized all around dancer and former salsa champion Monica Flores .



David now teaches, competes, choreographs, performs, host events and acts. Being of Ecuadorian decent, dance is a big part of David’s culture. He feels that he has been blessed to have the opportunity to use his talents to impact people in a positive way.

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He has performed for a variety of audiences, including government leaders. He has been interviewed by The New York Times and been a part of many Spanish and American television shows and nationwide social media campaigns such as, Caso Cerrado, Good Morning Texas, Vive la

Manana, Big Rich Texas, Mega TV network, and State farm .

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He has won numerous awards in competitive dance competitions. He is a nationally recognized top dance instructor. He even participated as a dancer / choreographer for the movie premiere of the Dreamworks movie Puss n Boots which starred Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

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David Herrera

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" As seen on Spanish and American TV " 

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" The only event host in dfw to have 2 events recognized in exclusive D magazine as the best salsa nights in dfw " 

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" Has produced advanced level competitive students " 

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" Bridged the gap between the ballroom and salsa dance communities in dfw over 15 years ago "

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" The original and first to teach world famous Los Angeles style salsa  in dfw for  over 15 years  " 

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" Hosting some of the best and longest running latin events and dance classes in dfw for years " 

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" First to teach bachatango in dfw  " 

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" First to extend hours at events in dfw till 3am  " 

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" First to have late food at events in dfw after 2am " 

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" A time to dance " Ecclesiastes 3:4

 

" David danced before the Lord with all his might " 

2nd Samuel 6:14 

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My Hobby is mixed martial arts for almost 10 years