Foundation. Musicality. Connection.

About Justbaila!

Hector Sanchez and Ella Schultz are dancers, instructors, performers, and community organizers united by a shared passion: bringing dance to as many people as possible.

For more than 30 years, Hector has been a part of the local dance community, teaching and performing Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Cha-Cha, Merengue, ballroom, and other styles. Together, Hector and Ella have continued that work through classes, performances, social dances, and community outreach designed to make dance more accessible to people who might not otherwise find their way onto a dance floor.

At the heart of everything they do is the belief that dance belongs to everyone. They are committed to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces regardless of age, experience, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, identity, or ability. Whether that means introducing someone to their very first basic step, creating opportunities for people to dance socially, or bringing Latin dance into the wider community, their goal is to remove barriers rather than create them.

For Hector and Ella, dance is about far more than learning steps. It is a way to connect people who may never otherwise meet, build confidence and belonging, celebrate culture and music, and create community. The more people who get to experience that, the better.

That is the heart of Justbaila!: share the dance, grow the community, and make sure there is room on the floor for everyone.