Meet the Team

Stephanie Metzger

Stephanie Metzger

FOUNDER

Stephanie is a former Spanish teacher for DC Public Schools and Alexandria City Public Schools. She lived in Colombia and the Dominican Republic where she specialized in Salsa and Bachata, and continued to spread the love of dance to her students while teaching in the US.

Silvia Alexiev

Silvia Alexiev

BOARD MEMBER

Silvia is the owner of Salsa with Silvia. One of the largest Latin Dance studios in the DMV, with one location in DC and the other in Bethesda. Silvia was the first board member, and crucial to the foundation of the organization.

Saul Martinez

Saul Martinez

BOARD MEMBER

Saul is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and dance organizer. He runs Bachata Brunch, helping spread Latin culture across the DMV and beyond.

Chynna Golding

Chynna Golding

BOARD MEMBER

Chynna is a creative dance leader in the DMV area. She runs her own Brazilian Zouk organization, along with a bilingual immersion dance school. Chynna brings a depth of expertise to the organization.

Timothy Landis

Timothy Landis

BOARD MEMBER

Timothy Landis brings a breadth of professional experience, along with expertise in country music and dancing. With his own country organization, Firehouse Fridays, he helps foster community across the dance styles.