OUR STAFF
Francys Herrera
Owner - Instructor
She is Venezuelan-born dancer, instructor and choreographer with over 17 years of experience in the world of Salsa. Francys has made her mark on the global stage, winning numerous national championships in Ecuador in solo and partner categories and representing Ecuador and Venezuela at prestigious international events such as the Euroson Latino World Championship and The Summit Championship. She is known for her mastery of Ladies Styling, having trained over 300 dancers and directed successful teams that consistently achieved top rankings in national and international competitions.
After immigrating to the USA , Francys brought her expertise to Orlando, FL Metro Area, where she continues to share her passion for Salsa.
Sasha Santamaria
Instructor
Sasha born and raised in Queens, NY. Her dance journey started at the tender age of 5 at the Lorenz Latin Dance Studio (LLDS) where she quickly discovered she was gifted and passionate about her art. During her time there, she grew as a person and artist, learning so much about the dance, her style and personality. Her dedication and hard work launched her to not only teach at the studio but also choreograph routines for her friends to perform at her high school. Her continued training & development gave her and her team the amazing opportunity to perform at the Puerto Rican parade. Since moving to Orlando in spring of 2021, she's was apart of Santo Rico. She continues to expand as a person, teacher and performer. As she sets new challenges for herself, she's excited to share her unique style, her love of dance and everything she's learned along the way while growing in wepa dance school and the Orlando dance community.
Jordan Robles
Instructor
Jordan Robles is a talented dancer and dance teacher from Venezuela who began his journey at the age of six, immersing himself in the world of traditional folk dances from his country. As he grew, his passion for dance led him to specialize in Latin genres, excelling in casino salsa and line salsa.
Throughout his career, Jordan has had the opportunity to represent Venezuela in multiple countries, including Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Turkey, Dubai, the Dominican Republic, and the United States, where he has shared his art and culture through dance. With over seven years of experience as a teacher, he has become a reference in the specialties of Cuban salsa, line salsa, and traditional salsa. His dedication and love for dance continue to inspire his students and the Latin American community around the world.
Shania Rodriguez
Instructor
Shania is a first-generation Cuban-American born and raised in Miami. She started dancing hip-hop at age 15 and began her Latin dance journey at age 20 with world bachata champions Alex and Romi, where she was first introduced to the structures of bachata. After a while, she started teaching traditional bachata at her studio and also won second place at the World Salsa Summit for Classical Bachata Duo. After the pandemic, she trained in salsa and was introduced to the New York style by Alex Flavor, director of Flavor Factory in Miami. This is where she began to truly develop as a dancer and took her dancing to the next level. She later continued her salsa journey in Orlando with World Champions Delia and Raul, with whom she had the opportunity and pleasure to perform at multiple events within the US. While dancing with Delia’s Zuberi, they won 1st place in the Open Ladies Small Salsa Team at The Summit in early 2024. At that point, she saw herself capable of becoming a soloist and debuted with her first solo performance in late 2024. Not only does she dance salsa and bachata, but she also learned and taught kizomba with Oscar Pino while living in Miami. She is now happy to be a part of the Wepa family and excited to see where this new chapter takes her!
Jonathan Tejada
Instructor
Jonathan Enrique is an expert in Ballroom Dance and Latin Dance, with a passion for sharing his knowledge and love for partner dancing. With over 15 years of experience teaching dance, Jonathan is a certified dance teacher by the prestigious Arthur Murray Dance Schools.
His dedication to the art of dance has also led him to venture into the digital world as a Digital Publisher and Senior Commerce Editor. In addition to his extensive teaching experience, Jonathan is a dance gear aficionado, always staying updated on the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
As a friendly and engaging dance instructor, Jonathan brings a wealth of expertise and contagious enthusiasm to his classes, inspiring students to unleash their true dance potential.
Lorenza Henderson
Owner -Admin and Front Desk