Meet the Rhythm n’ Flo Team!

  • Monica Santana

    Monica is a professionally trained Ballroom and Social Dance instructor and competitor. She has trained with several top coaches and champions throughout her dance career, and continues to expand her knowledge. Throughout her dance journey she has had the pleasure of helping her students receive Top Student awards as well as winning 1st place in the Pro/Am Gold Smooth Division. Along with helping students compete, she also loves helping students become successful social dancers! Dancing and teaching dance are her passions and she shares every bit of that joy with all her students! Get ready to get moving!

  • Walter Piche

    Walter is a professionally trained Ballroom and Social Dance teacher and competitor. He has trained with world renowned instructors and champion dancers throughout his teaching and competitive dance career. Along with Monica, he is the local leading expert in rhythm dancing. He feels lucky to have achieved countless prestigious Awards for dedicating himself to his passion. He has participated in numerous Pro/Am competitions where his students have achieved Top Student Awards. His greatest asset is a growth mindset, so rest assured he will want you to reach your goals. You will find that he loves teaching, music, and dancing. Plus, he is a very patient teacher!

  • Cesar Rojo

    Cesar is a highly skilled, cross trained ballroom dancer. Having competed in all styles throughout his career, Cesar has learned a bit of it all! From participating in formations, to leading and coaching teams, he has had the privilege of developing a well-rounded set of dance knowledge. He values teamwork and community and expresses that in his teaching. Cesar is eternally grateful for the gift of dance in his life and is excited to present the same opportunity for others.

  • Maggie Goulder

    Maggie fell in love with Latin dancing while solo traveling around the world. Ever since, she has worked hard to develop and hone her technique, training with some of the best salsa dancers in the world. She has performed with several salsa teams, competed at the West Coast Latin Dance Championships, and continues to build her skills as a performer, teacher, and social dancer.

    Maggie is passionate about the growth and healing that comes with the dance journey. She delights in helping her students build their confidence , discover their unique style, and joyfully connect with themselves, their dance partners, and the music.

  • Chris Monark

    Chris has been dancing for over 5 years and has been a student of Rhythm n’ Flo from the beginning. He has traveled around the country to different dance festivals and teaches both salsa and bachata in several bay area dance studios. A big believer in enjoying the dance journey regardless of level, Chris brings fun energy, commentary, and relatability to both class and social environments.

    Chris is looking forward to helping grow Rhythm n’ Flo’s Latin Dance community and can’t wait to see everyone at the studio.