Sade Montoya is featured in this edition of Dance Spotlight! She is a talented salsa and bachata dancer from San Diego. She was nominated by Victor Hernandez Jr. Victor said, “Sade is an amazing soul and a talented dancer! She’s definitely worth of being in the dance spotlight.” Check out fun and interesting facts about Sade including his favorite dance moment and her favorite style of dance!
What (or who) originally inspired you to try Latin dancing? OR What are your first memories of latin dancing?
I was in a kids TV show when I was in elementary school, and I had friends that also danced salsa and bachata. I would watch videos of my friends dancing and I remember wanting to dance like them.
Describe a moment in your dance life that made you feel proud?
Competing for the first time with my salsa team at nationals!
What makes a social dance fun for you?
Creativity and simplicity.
What goals do you have for your dance career?
My goals are to keep traveling, teaching, performing and to always keep learning.
What do you like most about performing?
Knowing that your work paid off.
What is your favorite style of dance and why?
Salsa. It was the first thing that I learned in the Latin rhythms and I just love it!
What are your current favorite songs to dance to? Top two or three…
Favorite dance video you’d like to share?