Founder & Dance Instructor

Dailyn Martinez

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Dailyn Martinez is an experienced salsa performer and dance instructor based in Toronto.

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At the age 13, Dailyn started her professional training at the Juan Pablo Duarte school and in 2000, she graduated from Escuela Nacional de Espectaculos Musicales and Variedades with honours.

Dailyn has performed internationally with recognized Cuban bands such as Van Van and Charanga Habanera and she has danced internationally in Poland, Germany and Australia. She has instructed and performed at the Teatro America and Havana Night Dance Company.

Dailyn is passionate about sharing her love of Cuban arts and culture with others. Since immigrating to Toronto, she has been introducing others to salsa dance and teaching individuals how to master the dance. 

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Two of Dailyn's many strengths as an instructor are her ability to bring out each individual's personal style and an extremely positive attitude.

Dance Instructor

Enrico Casertano

Enrico Casertano has been dancing professionally for over a decade. He knows how to break down the steps and barriers we face to create a positive mindset for his students. Needless to say, he's a perfect fit for the ShumdeSalsa family.

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With experience in Cuban salsa and its roots, like Afro, Rumba, Son, Reggaeton and Cha Cha Cha, he's got all the moves. By listening to and supporting our student's needs, he helps them find their own style and confidence. He's the kind of teacher who makes you believe anything is possible, no matter who you are.

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Enrico attended Salsa Con Elegua Dance School in Paris and has performed at several festivals across Europe. He has completed Latin dance training in Santiago de Cuba, La Havana, and Trinidad and opened his own dance studio in the Domincan Republic. Enrico brings style and flavour to Shum de Salsa from all over the world. If that's not enough, he also speaks four languages! Italian (his native tongue), English, French, and Spanish. 

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The love for dance and expression unites us all at ShumdeSalsa. Enrico will help deepen your connection to dance, and we're thrilled to welcome him. The experience and flare he brings to our lessons will rub off on you and make you a better and more confident dancer.