Originally from Peru and raised in Argentina, Veronica Nelson has called Bozeman home since 2004. She first discovered salsa dancing in Patagonia in 1996 while earning her degree in Wildlife Biology and has been teaching, performing, and promoting Latin dance ever since.
Veronica brings decades of experience to her classes, staying current in the Latin dance world by traveling to conferences and workshops across the Americas. In addition to dance, she has shared her passion for Zumba, Spanish, and birding throughout the community, making her a beloved and versatile instructor. Learn more about Veronica!
Penélope is an interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Colombia, and currently living in Missoula. She is the creator of Ecosapien Evolution, an arts and ecology project for ecosocial, decolonial change, with the longterm vision of collaborating with artists, philosophers, and scientists to create interdisciplinary art-making spaces where we practice being natural. Her work has taken her across the world as an ecovillage organizer, facilitator, eco-educator, and theater artist and teacher. She is currently co-director of Turning the Wheel Missoula.
Jennifer is a Latin dance and flamenco instructor based in Missoula and the Arts Coordinator for Viva Montana! With over 20 years of experience, she has taught in public schools, universities, and community settings across the U.S. and abroad. A performer and educator, Jennifer is passionate about building an inclusive, vibrant dance culture that honors the roots of the styles she loves.
Son Montaña is a local Missoula band, blending the Montana acoustic folk vibe of bluegrass and country with the acoustic folksy Caribbean rhythms of Cuban Son and Rumba. LEARN MORE!
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