Clear instruction
Details are broken down so dancers understand what to do and why it works.
Our studio
Built for the love of dance.
Amaya Dance combines detailed instruction with music, humor and a social community that makes dancers want to keep coming back.
The Amaya way
Instruction with energy and intention.
Founder Salomon Amaya has built a Houston dance community around excellent teaching, personal growth and the simple joy of moving to music together.
His classes combine captivating footwork, upper-body movement, technique, rhythm and partner connection with the warmth and humor that help students relax and learn.
Beyond weekly lessons, Amaya Dance creates pathways into private coaching, performance teams, workshops and social events—giving every dancer a way to keep progressing.
What matters here
Come as you are. Keep growing.
The studio is designed to make serious instruction feel welcoming, social and worth looking forward to every week.
Real connection
Partner rotation and shared practice turn a class into a community.
Room to grow
Beginner classes lead into improvers, teams, private coaching and performance.
Meet the instructors
The people behind the passion.
Amaya Dance is powered by instructors who bring real performance experience, teaching credentials and a genuine love for the culture to every class.
Salomon Amaya
Founder & Lead Instructor
A twelve-year veteran of Houston's salsa community, Salomon has taught students of every background from first steps to mastery choreography, building a YouTube following watching his creative style from around the world. He founded the dance company Xango, one of the top salsa companies in Texas, and opens his team to the public each year for aspiring dancers to train and perform alongside him.
Kanosky "K" Muñoz Alvarez
Instructor
Trained from age five in classical ballet, folklórico and flamenco in her native Venezuela, K later performed at the Latin Grammy Awards alongside Victor Manuelle and earned the Houston Salsa Congress's Outstanding Dancer of the Year in 2012. She co-founded JAKS Dance Company and choreographed for major Houston festivals before returning to teach alongside Salomon.
Daisy Aguilar
Teacher, Choreographer & Performer
A Houston native with a B.A. in Dance Studies and a Master of Arts in Teaching, Daisy trained in ballet, jazz, flamenco and contemporary dance before finding her home in salsa and bachata. She's a member of the Amaya Dance Semi Pro-Team, co-creator of Team Double D's, and teaches with the Rice Salseros to bring salsa to Houston's university community.
Student experience
"He breaks everything down so that it's easy to understand and is patient when you make mistakes."
Before your first class
Good to know.
Do I need a dance partner?
No. Many students come on their own, and partners rotate during group classes so everyone gets to practice.
Which class should a complete beginner take?
Start with Thursday's Bachata 1 at 7 PM and Salsa 1 at 8 PM. The free first-class offer lets new students experience the studio before choosing a plan.
What should I wear?
Choose comfortable clothing that lets you move freely. Smooth-soled shoes that stay secure on your feet are best; avoid rubber-heavy soles.
How do I register?
Use the Register button to create a Member.Life account, then choose a class, pass or membership. Direct purchase links are also available on the Pricing page.
New to Amaya Dance?
Your first class is free.
Claim the official new-student offer, then choose the class that matches your level.
