When did you start at Arthur Murray?

March 2015

What was your “tipping point” for pursuing this job?

I would have to say that at first, when I read the job posting, the first thing that came to my mind was, "this must be a scam", it just sounded too good to be true.

So I looked for the studio in google, got the address, and drove fearing that i would find a dark warehouse where my organs would be removed and sold on the black market.

When I saw that it was really dance studio, I walked to the door and before I could open it a short, latin looking guy with a big smile opened the door for me (Joey Sena).  I have to admit it was flattering. From then on it was smiles, kindness, and happiness all around with the teachers and students. After 2 minutes that it took me to give my contact info to Gio I left, my organs still in my body, but something was different:  

It was as if I had stumbled upon this magical place and now there was no way I could not come back.

Your favorite day at work so far... 

Definitely when we won Medal ball for our student-teacher formation to the Dirty Dancing soundtrack

If you had to pick the most rewarding thing about working with your students, what would it be?

Just seeing how dancing changes their lives, how their faces change when they feel they are dancing

How would you describe the school you work in?

Imagine a circus   ;D

What are some of your biggest accomplishments you’re most proud of?

Giving happiness to people through dancing

What is one off-the-wall weird fact about you?

I've been named after a Mexican Revolutionary . Google "Emiliano Zapata".

(finish this sentence) Before Arthur Murray I worked as a(n)…

English as a second language teacher

What sets Arthur Murray apart from all other dance studios?

What other dance studios?