Teachers | Cuban Salsa Leuven

Meet our teachers!

Sean Reniers

Sean Reniers started his dancing career with ballroom dance, LA salsa, bachata and kizomba before discovering the pleasure and joy of Cuban salsa. He developed his knowledge and skills looking up to his favourite dance couples Danger & Yunaisy and Wilmer & Maria.

Having over 8 years experience in teaching, in Leuven he is known as an enthusiastic and very structured teacher spreading the fun of Cuban dance in all his classes and during the parties at Studio 31, Fiesta Cubana or Café Manger. His students also know he likes Tripel Karmeliet and Cuba Libre.

He is one of the founders of Cuban Salsa Leuven and teaching most of the salsa partnerwork and rueda classes. Also, he is a certified Son Moderno teacher by Danger & Yunaisy.

KAtrin Londova

Katrin was born in Czech Republic. Since her childhood she has felt the love for music and dance. She has been trained in many styles of dance including ballroom dance, bachata, reggaeton, hip hop, LA salsa and Son Moderno. While in college Katrin discovered Cuban salsa and fell for the nice atmosphere in this dance and music. Her new found love of Cuban salsa led her to seek out Cuban dance masters as she travelled to Barcelona where she followed intensive courses of Son Moderno with Danger & Yunaisy. She is one of the founders of Cuban Salsa Leuven.

Katrin is an energetic, strong and charismatic dancer who can dance as a leader and as a follower. If you get the chance to attend her classes, don't miss it!

Annalisa Zecchin

Annalisa started her journey into Afrocuban dances and Cuban folklore in 2003, when she got captivated by the rhythms, the musicality and the unique tradition of the Cuban culture. Since then, she embarqued in a never-ending adventure of nearly 20 years, studying dance, percussion and singing with the most influential artists and teachers in Cuba and around Europe. Over the years, she performed on stage with several groups, and she have been teaching Cuban dances, such as Salsa, Son, Rumba, and Afrocuban dances, both in Italy and in Belgium.

Her dance is informed as well with elements of afro and afro-contemporary dance, tango, contact improvisation, dance acrobatics. Her goal when teaching is to transmit to the students the richness of the Cuban dance traditions, and to help them find their own style, to be able to create a magic connection with themselves, the music and their dancing partners.

Annalisa teaches lady style classes at Cuban Salsa Leuven, and we can tell that all the ladies are totally in love with her!

Edel Pozo Paizan

Edel, our always-super-enthusiastic teacher is a very experienced Cuban dancer and teacher who started dancing at the age of 13. When he was 15, he joined the Ikache dance academy in Santiago de Cuba for a training in Afro-Cuban dances. After 5 year of academic training he joined the Ballet Folklorico de Oriente in Cuba.

Edel has been teaching for many years in different countries like Cuba, France, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. He enjoys spreading the rich Cuban dance culture in his classes!

If you are familiar in the Belgian salsa scene, you will probably know him already and his great energy and enthusiasm will be familiar to you! We are very proud to have him in the Cuban Salsa Leuven team: prepare for a boost of positive energy in the classes!

Wim Daelemans

Meet Wim Daelemans, our latest (and craziest?) addition to the team! Wim was introduced to salsa back in 2012 during a romantic date and immediately fell in love. With the dance, that is (not the girl, unfortunately for her). Three years later, at a Cuban festival in Biezenmortel (NL), he saw a guy doing some super cool rumba moves, and from then on, he knew it: there is something about the Cuban style that you can't find anywhere else!

Wim went to secondary school next to the Tripel Karmeliet brewery in Buggenhout. After that, he moved to Brussels to specialize in Cuban dances and also went to Cuba several times to learn from the best. If you happen to bump into him in the Brussels city center, watch out for his Yuka moves!

He was a student and teacher in Camina Dance School (BXL), performed in several shows, and rocked many dance floors in Ghent, Brussels, and Antwerp. At some point Café Local in Antwerp was his second home, weekly enjoying the salsa live band (and Tripel Karmeliet).

In 2019, he stumbled onto Katrin Londova and discovered that his Son Cubano moves blended extremely well with hers. History was written. Wim likes to challenge his students, push them out of their comfort zone and bring out the best in them.
Leuven: be ready!

Evelyne Creemers

Evelyne Creemers brings a wealth of dance experience to Cuban Salsa Leuven, having explored a wide range of styles including jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. However, it is salsa that has captured her heart in recent years, giving her an unparalleled sense of freedom and joy. Evelyne has a passion for lady styling because it helps women discover their feminine style, boosting self-confidence and empowerment.

During her travels through Latin America, Evelyne immersed herself in various Latin dance forms such as samba, forró and salsa caleña. This journey has deepened her appreciation and understanding of the vibrant Latin culture, which she eagerly shares with her students.

In her classes at Cuban Salsa Leuven, Evelyne combines her extensive background and infectious enthusiasm to create an inspiring and supportive learning environment. Her dedication to dance is visible in every class, making her a beloved and inspiring instructor. Join Evelyne to explore the beauty of lady styling and experience the magic of salsa!

Katherine Quezada

Born in the Dominican Republic (neighbour to Cuba), Katherine grew up with dancing as an essential part of life. That passion for dance further developed during her almost ten years in Madrid, where she further embraced the vibrant Latin culture. An accident upon arriving in Belgium left her doubting about her ability to dance again, but her first class at Cuban Salsa Leuven as a student proved her wrong and was just love at first sight. She quickly fell in love with the rhythm and energy of Cuban salsa, which has been her favorite therapy and a big source of joy ever since.

Now, as part of the Cuban Salsa Leuven team, Katherine is excited to share this incredible dance form with others. For her, dancing is her language, a way to connect, express, and find joy. She regularly attends salsa parties and festivals across Europe, embracing every opportunity to learn and grow within this amazing familia!

Baby Yoda

Meet Baby Yoda, our newest (and tiniest) addition to the Cuban Salsa Leuven team! With his mysterious Force powers and irresistible cuteness, we thought his cute picture on our website might attract more students ;-)

Although he's not exactly teaching classes - he’s more into levitating things and sipping soup in his little hover pram - his presence adds a touch of magic to our dance floor. Baby Yoda loves the rhythms of Cuban salsa, often seen bobbing his head to the beat and occasionally trying to use the Force to master the perfect dance moves. While he might not help you perfect your dance moves, he's always here to remind us to enjoy the moment and have fun. And if you ever feel a bit of the Dark Side creeping in during a tricky routine, just look at Baby Yoda for some light-hearted inspiration.

May the salsa be with you!

Oh and... a good dance school doesn't take itself too serious, so neither do we! ;-)