Mina has dancing in her blood.  She began her dancing career in Istanbul, Turkey, at the tender age of three.  Starting with Turkish Folkloric dance, including Belly dancing, she continued over the years with Modern dance, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Ballet and various Latin dances including Cha Cha Cha , Samba, Lambada, Mambo, Merengue, Cumbia, Boogaloo, Pachanga and, of course, SALSA.

She has over 19 years teaching experience and, as far as she is aware, was one of the first people to start teaching Salsa in the UK, especially London, in the format that most of us are familiar with now. She was one of the first (lady) teachers to give footwork and body styling classes, to both men and women, in the UK, and continues to do so.  She loves dancing and teaching, and always endeavours to make her classes very good fun for her students and an excellent social event. In addition, she helps to organise periodic Salsa Parties and gives lessons (private and public) at birthdays, anniversaries and other celebratory occasions.  She also arranges and choreographs dance routines for students wishing to perform in Salsa competitions and shows. Some recent successes over the last couple of years include the training of four of her students to become winners of National and International Salsa Championships.

Mina always welcomes new and current students with a very friendly attitude, and wishes to continue dancing and teaching Salsa for many years to come.

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