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MARYELÍN BARAHONA

Alumni from Escuela de Danzas Teresa Mann. Certified as a Ballroom Dance instructor by the North American Dance Teachers Association. Has choreographed multiple professional musicals; Hello Dolly, EVITA, My Fair Lady, Hairspray, Rapunzel, Don Bosco the musical, El Zorro, In the Heights, Les Miserables, Sound of Music and La Fogonera. Awarded for her work in Hello Dolly, El Zorro, La Fogonera, Chicago and The Addams Family. Directed the social project “AR3”, social project to benefit underprivileged youth in Panama City, in the National Institute of Culture. Dance advisor and choreographer for the reality show “Dancing with the Stars” Panama season 1. Has participated as a guest instructor and judge in dance competitions such as Danza Activa Internacional. Co-Founder of Let's Dance Ballroom Studio. 

Egresada de la Escuela de Danzas Teresa Mann. Certificada por North American Dance Teachers Association como instructora de Bailes de Salón. Ha coreografiado múltiples musicales profesionales como Hello Dolly, EVITA, Mi Bella Dama, Hairspray, Rapunzel, Don Bosco, El Zorro, In the Heights, Los Miserables, Sound of Music, y La Fogonera. Ganadora del Premio Escena por Hello Dolly, El Zorro, La Fogonera, Chicago y Los Locos Adams. Trabajó en el Instituto Nacional de Cultura dirigiendo el proyecto AR3. Asesora y coreógrafa para el reality show “Dancing with the Stars” Panama primera temporada. Ha participado como tallerista y jurado en competencias de baile como Danza Activa Internacional. Co-Fundadora de Let’s Dance Ballroom Studio.

JAVIER CABRERA

Graduated from Saint Joseph University, Philadelphia bachelor in International Business and Economics. Certified Arthur Murray Ballroom Studio Instructor. Winner of the first place in the National Competition "Future Champions" in Washington DC, 2010. He has participated in Pro-am showcases in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Instructor and coach of new teachers at La Pierre Ballroom Studio, NJ. Back up dancer, in Dancing with the Stars TVN, 2012. As a dance instructor he has successfully trained his students to compete and win gold, silver and bronze medals. Co-Founder of "Let’s Dance" Ballroom Studio.

Egresado de Saint Joseph University, Filadelfia. Graduado en Negocios Internacionales y Economía.  Instructor certificado en la franquicia de Arthur Murray Ballroom Studio. Ganador del primer lugar en la competencia Nacional “Future Champions” en Washington DC, 2010.  Ha participado en Pro-am showcases en New Jersey, Pennsylvannia y Delaware.  Instructor y entrenador de nuevos profesores en La Pierre Ballroom Studio, NJ.  Back up dancer para los Gaitanes, en Dancing With the Stars TVN, 2012.  Como profesor de baile ha logrado llevar exitosamente a sus estudiantes a ganar medallas de oro, plata y bronce. Co-Fundador de “Let’s Dance” Ballroom Studio.

JULIETTE CARLES

Bachelor in Business Administration and Bachelor in Law and Political Science. She began her artistic training at the Escuela Nacional de Danzas del INAC, where she obtained a Higher Technician degree in Classical Dance. She has participated in various productions with the National Ballet of Panama and in musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Magia, Evita, Mi Lugar Favorito, and 1903. In 2021, she participated in the Miss Panama contest as “Miss La Pintada”. She has also been part of the dance ensemble in television programs and live shows.

Licenciada en Administración de Empresas y Licenciada en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas. Inició su formación artística en la Escuela Nacional de Danzas del INAC, donde obtuvo el título de Técnico Superior en Danza Clásica. Ha participado en diversas producciones junto al Ballet Nacional de Panamá y en musicales como El Fantasma de la Ópera, Magia, Evita, Mi Lugar Favorito y 1903. En el 2021, participó en el concurso Señorita Panamá como “Miss La Pintada”. También ha sido parte del cuerpo de baile en programas de televisión y espectáculos en vivo.

JOSÉ MIGUEL CACHAFEIRO

Psychology student at Universidad Santa María la Antigua (USMA). Former athlete of the National Table Tennis Team. Musical theater enthusiast, which sparked his interest in the world of dance. He began taking classes in 2018 at Let’s Dance Ballroom Studio, and in 2019 started training to become an instructor—a role he officially assumed in 2021.

Estudiante de psicología en la Universidad Santa María la Antigua (USMA). Ex atleta de la Selección Nacional de Tenis de Mesa. Entusiasta del teatro musical, lo que despierta su interés en el mundo del baile. Empieza clases en 2018 en Let’s Dance Ballroom Studio y en 2019 se comienza a formar para ser instructor, rol que toma formalmente en 2021. 

ANA LUCÍA ARDILA

Physiotherapy student. She began her dance training at the age of two with teachers Josefina and Rina Nicoletti. She has taken intensive courses in various dance disciplines at Pearl Studios in New York, as well as private lessons at Dance With Me. She participated in school musicals such as Annie, Maestra Vida, Aida, Zorro: The Musical, Hairspray, among others. She made her professional theatre debut as a dancer in Balboa: The Musical. She is a certified instructor in Pilates Mat and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Level 1.

Estudiante de Fisioterapia. Inicia su formación en danza a los dos años con las profesoras Josefina y Rina Nicoletti. Ha tomado cursos intensivos de diversas disciplinas de baile en Pearl Studios, New York y clases particulares en Dance With Me. Participó en musicales escolares como: Annie, Maestra Vida, Aida, Zorro: El Musical, Hairspray, entre otros. Debutó en el teatro profesional como bailarina en Balboa: El Musical. Es instructora certificada en Pilates Mat y Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Nivel 1. 

DIANA CALVO

Licenciada en Diseño Publicitario, graduada en 2020 de la Universidad Veritas en Costa Rica. Actualmente se desempeña en el área de marketing digital, creando contenido visual y estrategias para diferentes marcas. Desde muy pequeña ha estado vinculada al arte escénico, con una profunda pasión por la danza y el teatro musical. Inició su formación en el año 2004 en G&G Dance Studio y ha participado en competencias como Danza Activa Panamá y Dance Educators of America, así como en el opening de la Teletón 2010 y la Copa Mundial de Béisbol. En 2024 comenzó su camino en el ballroom y en 2025 se integró como instructora en Let’s Dance Ballroom Studio.

Bachelor in Advertising Design, graduated in 2020 from Veritas University in Costa Rica. She is currently working in the field of digital marketing, creating visual content and strategies for various brands. From a very young age, she has been involved in the performing arts, with a deep passion for dance and musical theater. She began her training in 2004 at G&G Dance Studio and has participated in competitions such as Danza Activa Panamá and Dance Educators of America, as well as in events like the opening of the 2010 Telethon and the Baseball World Cup. In 2024, she began her journey in ballroom dance and in 2025 joined Let’s Dance Ballroom Studio as an instructor.