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Saca Flows

Brandon Hampton Owner of Ritmos Negros

Brandon Hampton Owner of Ritmos Negros

Saca was first introduced to dance through Quinceañeras and Sweet 16s, where he performed choreography and later joined the social dancing. After high school, he pursued Latin dance more seriously, taking classes to improve his social dancing. Now a dedicated student-teacher, Saca teaches weekly Latin classes at ZPower Dance Studio, leads

Saca was first introduced to dance through Quinceañeras and Sweet 16s, where he performed choreography and later joined the social dancing. After high school, he pursued Latin dance more seriously, taking classes to improve his social dancing. Now a dedicated student-teacher, Saca teaches weekly Latin classes at ZPower Dance Studio, leads monthly sensual bachata workshops, and offers private lessons. He continues to run his quinceañera business and is a proud member of the EnClave Bachata team. He has competed and won local Jack & Jill competitions in Chicago and has appeared in music videos for various artists. For Saca, dance is more than movement—it’s a mindset, a safe space, and a lifestyle that has brought healing and joy, which he now shares passionately with others.

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Brandon Hampton Owner of Ritmos Negros

Brandon Hampton Owner of Ritmos Negros

Brandon Hampton Owner of Ritmos Negros

Brandon Hampton is a dancer, cultural educator, and founder of Ritmos Negros, a bilingual platform that celebrates the global legacy of Afro-diasporic music and dance. He has nearly a decade of dance experience across various styles. Brandon started out with Latin partner dances like salsa and bachata then later shifted his focus to the A

Brandon Hampton is a dancer, cultural educator, and founder of Ritmos Negros, a bilingual platform that celebrates the global legacy of Afro-diasporic music and dance. He has nearly a decade of dance experience across various styles. Brandon started out with Latin partner dances like salsa and bachata then later shifted his focus to the Afro roots of Caribbean rhythms. He has trained with professionals across the U.S., the Dominican Republic, and Chile. His teaching blends technique, musicality, and cultural storytelling. Now based in Chicago, Brandon leads Zumba and dance workshops that connect movement to history, joy, and liberation.

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Matt Castillo

Brandon Hampton Owner of Ritmos Negros

Amorita Falcon

Matt began dancing in 2018 with a primary focus on Bachata, later expanding into various Latin dance styles built on a foundation of ballet technique. Initially motivated by a desire to improve his social dancing, he eventually trained at a competitive level, earning 2nd place at the World Salsa Summit in Miami in the Amateur Intermediate

Matt began dancing in 2018 with a primary focus on Bachata, later expanding into various Latin dance styles built on a foundation of ballet technique. Initially motivated by a desire to improve his social dancing, he eventually trained at a competitive level, earning 2nd place at the World Salsa Summit in Miami in the Amateur Intermediate Bachata Cabaret division, among 12 competitors. Over the past three years, Matt has directed and trained dancers of all levels and performed on major stages at Latin dance congresses across the U.S. He now teaches at events throughout the city, trains and performs original choreography with his partner Amorita, and recently began leading workshops at EnClave.

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Amorita Falcon

Brandon Hampton Owner of Ritmos Negros

Amorita Falcon

Amorita is a professional dancer, instructor, and performance training coach known for her blend of sensuality, confidence, and high energy. Stylistically versatile, she is an expert Bachata, Salsa, Hip-Hop, and Heels choreographer, and dancer. In 2023, she and her dance partner Matt earned a 2nd place medal in the Amateur Intermediate Bachata Cabaret division at The World Salsa Summit. 

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Shanded

Shanded

Shanded

Shanded is an up-and-coming Chicago-based Latin dancer and a pro team member of Amaru Dance Company.

He is a performing and competitive bachatero and a developing salsero. He has a passion for creating content and inspiring others through his brand, B1. Outside of dance and content creation, Shanded spends his time at the gym, focusing on building both mental and physical strength.

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Coco

Shanded

Shanded

Coco’s dance journey began with a deep passion for rhythm and movement, which led her to explore various styles, including salsa and bachata sensual. Through dedicated training and practice, she developed a strong foundation in these styles and has performed at a variety of events.

Currently, Coco is focused on teaching and sharing her lov

Coco’s dance journey began with a deep passion for rhythm and movement, which led her to explore various styles, including salsa and bachata sensual. Through dedicated training and practice, she developed a strong foundation in these styles and has performed at a variety of events.

Currently, Coco is focused on teaching and sharing her love of dance with others. As an experienced instructor, she enjoys helping students build confidence and technique in both bachata sensual and salsa. She is driven by a passion for connection and expression through movement.

Coco’s dance philosophy centers on growth, community, and self-expression. She believes that dance has the power to bring people together and transcend boundaries. Through her teaching and performance, she strives to foster a supportive environment where students can thrive.

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Adorria

Shanded

Adorria

Adorria has been dancing for about seven years, with a deep-rooted passion for bachata and a growing love for salsa. Her dance journey began with focused training in bachata, eventually leading her to compete professionally. In 2022, she earned second place in a ProAm bachata duo competition—a proud milestone in her evolving career.

Curren

Adorria has been dancing for about seven years, with a deep-rooted passion for bachata and a growing love for salsa. Her dance journey began with focused training in bachata, eventually leading her to compete professionally. In 2022, she earned second place in a ProAm bachata duo competition—a proud milestone in her evolving career.

Currently, Adorria is teaching bachata, both sensual and moderna, alongside her partner, Saca, while also expanding her horizons by exploring new dance styles. She’s committed to refining her movement, styling, and teaching techniques through continued training and self-discovery.

Adorria approaches dance with the belief that everything is teachable and every dancer starts somewhere. For her, growth comes from identifying disconnections, trying again, and staying open to support and inspiration from others. She’s driven by the desire to inspire others through dance the same way she was once inspired—grateful for every person who’s helped shape the dancer she is today.

AR

Shanded

Adorria

Before discovering Latin dance, AR was a sommelier and beverage director. He found his passion for dance later in life and dove in headfirst—training nonstop for three years before joining teams at Latin Rhythms and Moves Project. Now in his 7th year of dance, he runs his own company, EnClave Dance, and leads Salsa and Bachata teams that 

Before discovering Latin dance, AR was a sommelier and beverage director. He found his passion for dance later in life and dove in headfirst—training nonstop for three years before joining teams at Latin Rhythms and Moves Project. Now in his 7th year of dance, he runs his own company, EnClave Dance, and leads Salsa and Bachata teams that travel and perform with him at takeover events. For AR, intentionality and strong fundamentals are the foundation of every smooth dance.

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