Meet Your Instructors

Learn from world-class dancers who have dedicated their lives to mastering salsa on2

Pavle Popovic

Pavle Popovic

Lead Instructor & Founder

With 10 years of experience in salsa on2, Pavle combines his passion for dance with expertise in learning design. As a certified Learning Experience Designer (LXD), he has collaborated with leading experts to study motor pattern learning and dance training methodologies, bringing evidence-based teaching approaches to his students.

Certified LXD

Certified Learning Experience Designer with a focus on motor pattern learning and dance training. Collaborates with experts to develop effective teaching methodologies.

Research-Based Teaching

Combines 10 years of dance experience with scientific research on motor pattern learning to create structured, effective training programs that help students progress faster and more efficiently.

Dancing is not just about steps — it's about connection, musicality, and expressing yourself through movement. My goal is to help you find your own voice on the dance floor.

Timothé Fournier

Timothé Fournier

Dancer & Dance Historian

Timothé, also known as Mr. White, is a Paris-based salsa dancer with a strong background in mambo and Latin dance culture. First trained in Paris by Mouaze Konaté, he continued his training internationally with renowned instructors, and spent time in Mexico which deeply shaped his style. He performed as part of the duo Black and White Mambo across many countries, and later created and led his own team, Mambo All Stars. Today he teaches and performs in Paris, sharing both the technical and cultural sides of salsa.

Salsa Historian

Researched the history of salsa for many years and interviewed historical legends from the scene like Roly Maden. Wrote a book on the history of mambo and Latin dances.

Mambo-Rooted Style

Deeply rooted in mambo with a touch of fusion and personal interpretation. Trained in Paris and Mexico, performed worldwide with Black and White Mambo, and led his own team Mambo All Stars.

Salsa is more than steps. It is memory, culture, and the story of those who shaped it.

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Throughout the year, we host workshops with internationally renowned salsa instructors, bringing you diverse perspectives and advanced techniques from around the world.

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