Veronica Castilla, Owner & Instructor
Veronica Castilla, a native of Laredo, TX, discovered her passion for dance at age 4 and nurtured it through various styles, leading her to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Following her studies, she joined Paul Pellicoro's DanceSport and was swiftly promoted within their teachers' training program. Specializing in partner dances like Salsa, ChaCha, Hustle, and Bachata, she quickly gained recognition and began touring internationally with Salsa pioneer Nelson Flores.
As a competitor, Veronica joined the elite New York Movement, capturing six World Salsa Championships. She's also a celebrated Latin Hustle and West Coast Swing dancer, with numerous titles to her name and a role in Team Fajardo Dance Group. Known for her precision in Hustle, she's won multiple national titles with partners Rainer Trubiere and Billy Marti, and is dedicated to fostering the hustle community.
Currently, Veronica's focus is on teaching, using her extensive dance knowledge and competitive experience to inspire and cultivate talent in the Latin dance community.