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Born and raised a jersey boy, I Started out as a city kid growing up in Jersey City, NJ. Eventually, as life would have it, I ended up a small horse property owner on a 6 acre farm in Freehold NJ. About 2 years ago I gave all of that up and moved here to CT close to where I have worked as a commercial photographer for the past 12 years.

With a new life, and a new unfamiliar state in which to live, I needed to find new friends and interests so I started taking salsa lessons locally twice a week at a night club in Stamford.

One night as I was leaving the club I glanced at an old poster that was promoting West Coast Swing with Erik Novoa.

From that point on, there was no turning back. I became a regular student of Erik's Hustle and West Coast Swing classes wherever he taught. In doing so, I came upon a great community of people who now I consider my good fiends including Erik and his wife Anna.

With encouragement from Erik and my fellow student friends I started competing at dance events. Attending them now has turned into an addiction. Having the chance to dance and party with people that you love to be around and who understand your passion goes beyond rewarding and fulfilling.

This dance community has changed my life and my only regret is that didn't find it sooner.