about us
Who we are
About Shahid/Salsa Buena
Shahid is the founder, director, and main teacher of Salsa Buena and most of its classes. He began his Salsa journey in 2001 whilst living in London. Here he was persuaded to attend a local Salsa class and has since not looked back! Living in London he was fortunate enough to count some of the worlds best teachers and performers as his mentors. Super Mario, Susanna Montero, Marchant Birch, Leon Rose, Tamambo, Larisa Balogh. Shahid was also travelling to international congresses around the world from Spain to USA learning from all the worlds best teachers . “I was so lucky to have these guys as my teachers, learning from the best of the best!”. After returning to his home town of Cardiff in 2006, Shahid found that his skills were much in demand. Salsa Buena was eventually born!
The success of Salsa Buena
The success of Salsa Buena has been huge, Our Classes are multi award winning. Including ‘Three Best Rated’ and ‘Dance Classes of the Year’ – Wales Prestige Awards. This is largely due to its fun, friendly and structured classes with very experienced and professional teachers. We enable everyone to not only enjoy their experience but to be able to achieve their full potential on the dance floor. Salsa Buena’s success extends far beyond having the most popular classes and organising the biggest events in and around Cardiff.
Dance Maestro Shahid
Shahid is also regularly booked to guest teach at renowned dance events and functions around the UK. And has made numerous media appearances and interviews as part of Salsa Buena on mainstream Radio, TV, and newspapers. Shahid has also been head hunted to use his dancing/choreography/teaching skills in dance scenes when called for in TV dramas and movies. For Shahid and Salsa Buena it’s about reaching as many people as possible. We want everyone to enjoy the amazing positive benefits socially, mentally, physically and spiritually that dancing and learning to dance brings ALL of us.