From Spanish Harlem to Broadway, Fair Lawn.

Founder

Melanie Torres

Born and raised in Spanish Harlem, Melanie found salsa as a college freshman and never let it go.

While studying law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law she performed with Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, El Gran Combo and Rubén Blades. She practised law for about four years, then opened Dance On 2 in the summer of 2002.

She teaches shines, turn patterns and her own Ladies' Styling classes. She is also Director of the Copa Girls at the Copacabana.

From the studio's own bio page. to confirm

Instructor

Gabriel Perez

Gabriel grew up in Washington Heights and took his first salsa class at 14, brought by his cousin.

He trained with many New York instructors. His biggest influence is Eddie Torres.

He has performed at Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and was one of the original Copa dancers at the Copacabana.

From the studio's own bio page. to confirm

Instructor

Mitchell Burgess

Mitch was born in Newark and grew up in South Orange. His parents put him in tap class at three.

He danced with the Dance On2 Pro Team for almost ten years.

From the studio's own bio page. to confirm

Instructor

Melissa Rodriguez

Bio to come from the studio.

From the studio's own bio page. to confirm