Luc has been teaching Latin dances including salsa, bachata, merengue and cha cha to more than 600 students in the National Capital Region for more than 5 years. He also taught music for over 10 years. In fact, Luc’s passion for music brought him into the wonderful world of dancing.

The co-director, instructor, choreographer and founder of SalsaOlé studied Jazz at the École du Conservatoire de Musique de Hull and also obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Music from The University of Ottawa. He began working as a professional musician in 1998 and has been playing in different parts of Canada ever since.

In 2000, Luc started Ballroom, aiming to bring his knowledge of music – whether it is Latin or other – to the next level. While discovering this new art, he started to learn salsa in October 2001. He has devoted himself to this dance almost exclusively since then.

Whether on a dance floor or in a classroom, Luc always interprets his passion, music, with precision, fluidity and musicality. He is well-known for his analytical mind, his understanding of the fine mechanics behind salsa and other Latin dances and his ability to break down every movement...for the benefits and enjoyment of his students!

Training:

Luc has been training with Billy Fajardo, head judge of the World Latin Cup since December 2011. He has also been taking classeswith Luis and Anya, two times Salsa world champions and Tito and Tamara, international renowned dancers.

SalsaOlé’s accomplishments:

• Since 2008, the SalsaOlé dance teams have performed at many international festivals and congresses in Canada and in the United States.
• Luc has taught at the 2011 Toronto Bachata Festival as well as the 2011 Quebec Salsa Festival.

Competitions:

• Won 1st place at the Montreal Salsa Convention – Salsa Pro-Am
• Won 1st place at the Montreal Salsa Convention – Bachata Pro-Am
• Won 3rd place at the International Salsa and Hustle Competition in Orlando, FL – Pro-Am Showcase Division
• Won 3rd place at the 2010 International Summer Salsa Festival – Pro-Am Division
• Won 3rd place at the 2010 Montreal Salsa Convention – Pro-Am Division
• Won 1st place at the 2010 Toronto Salsa Festival – Pro-Am Division
• Won 1st and 2nd places at the 2009 Quebec Salsa Festival – Pro-Am Division
• Won 1st place at La Capitale du Canada’s dance sport competition in October 2007 & 2008 (salsa category)