About

Latin Dance:SalsaBachataTangoKizombaGalway

About
Galway Latin Dance
& Niall o'Floinn

Niall O Floinn began his dancing journey with jazz & theatre musicals at age 10. During his fascinating life journey he has taken classes in 50 dance styles! He began teaching dance in Galway in 2002 after he graduated with full honours from Kake Dance Ensemble in Accra, Ghana where he studied drumming and dance. A year later he began teaching latin dances starting with Argentinian Tango. He was the first Irish dancer to perform in a national theatre in Argentina in 2007 dancing in a 6 week show called Contratango directed by choreographer Claudio Fortes.

Over the years he has studied with unquestionably the best teachers in the world like Chico Frumboli and Juana Sepulveda, Ruben and Sabrina Veliz, Fabian Salas, Sebastian Archaval and Roxanna Suarez, Sebastian Arce and Mariana Montes, Eugenia Parrilla, Federico and Ariadna Navoeira, Los Totis, as well as Marcelo Ramer and Selva Mastrotti, Enrique Ringa, Laia Barrera, Damian Rosenthal and Celine Ruiz, Monina Paz, and at least 40 other couples.

He currently uses Sabrina Veliz's teaching pedagogy for lady style with his female students and incorporates knowledge from all his teachers in his classes for couples. He believes in never stop learning and having a beginners mind in any class he attends.

During the last 20 years teaching Tai Chi at a worldclass pro level, in his free time Niall studied with the top latin teachers in the world while teaching in different countries. While he teaches Tango, Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Brasilian Zouk & fusion styles in Galway Latin Dance & internationally its important to note he has taught over 15 styles of dance previously and has studied regional dances in many countries worldwide which all add to his experience as dancer, teacher and choreographer.

In fact he is in high demand for original wedding choreographies and was approached by dancing with the stars finalist Emily Barker to help her establish connections to teach wedding choreos all over Ireland and to teach in her company. Today he teaches wedding choreos exclusively for 4m dance studio and in his studio at his home in Roscam, Galway.

Juan Ariza

My journey in dance began at the age of six with flamenco, where I trained in traditional styles such as Bulerías, Tangos, Rumba, Sevillanas, and Soleares. This early foundation instilled in me adeep sense of rhythm, expression, and discipline.

During my teenage years, I expanded my training into Jazz, complementing it with ballet to refine my posture and enhance my technical precision. This combination allowed me to develop both strength and elegance in my movement.

As I continued to grow as a dancer, I explored more contemporary and urban styles, including Hip-Hop, which broadened my versatility and musicality. Shortly after, I discovered Latin dances—Bachata, Merengue, and Salsa—which quickly became my true passion and area of specialization.

Alongside this, I also trained extensively in ballroom dancing, studying styles such as Pasodoble, Bolero, and Cha-cha-cha, further enriching my repertoire and adaptability across different dance disciplines.

I dedicated many years to the performing arts, participating in a wide range of events throughout Spain, including international dance congresses and shows. My specialty became Acrobatic Salsa (LA Style), where I combined technique, performance, and dynamic partnering.

In addition to my dance career, my university studies included coursework in Education and Psychology. This academic background has strongly influenced my teaching approach, allowing me to offer not only demonstrations but also a structured, pedagogical understanding of
movement.

In my classes, I focus on both the body and the mind—integrating exercises that enhance motor response, non-verbal communication, technique retention, and improvisation skills, enabling dancers to move naturally and connect deeply with the music.