Latin Dance Instruction in Santa Barbara

Precision. Musicality. Confidence.

Professional Salsa and Bachata instruction with private lessons, group classes, and social dance training for all levels.

Hector Sanchez

About Hector

Hector Sanchez has taught Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, and more for decades. From a young age, Hector has made a career of performing and teaching a variety of Latin dance styles, including salsa, cha-cha, and merengue, as well as ballroom dance.

Hector creates a space that inspires people to get into dance and gives anyone, regardless of socioeconomic background or ethnicity, a safe environment to perform. Hector strongly believes dancing is a powerful tool for unity and understanding.

Hector specializes in helping students build confidence, musicality, and strong fundamentals in a welcoming and structured environment, whether you are stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or refining advanced technique.

Lessons and Training

Choose the format that matches your goals, experience, and schedule.

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction tailored to your level and goals for focused, accelerated progress.

Group Classes

Structured classes that build strong fundamentals, partner connection, and confidence.

Social Dance Coaching

Improve musicality and practical floor skills to dance naturally in social settings.

Class Schedule

Weekly classes at a glance.

Tuesday

ClassBeginner Salsa

Time7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LevelBeginner

LocationUCSB GauchoRec Program, Robertson Gym

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ClassIntermediate Salsa

Time8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

LevelIntermediate

LocationUCSB GauchoRec Program, Robertson Gym

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Thursday

ClassLatin Social Dance 101

Time8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

LevelAll Levels

LocationUCSB GauchoRec Program, Robertson Gym

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Sunday

ClassPrivate Lessons

Time8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

LevelAll levels

LocationGoleta - Specifics determined upon booking

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Contact

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