Meet Rasa

Hello everyone, my name is Rasa Pauzaite, also known as Rasa The Dancer! I am a professional Latin dancer and dance teacher, based in London and specialising in salsa and bachata. My mission is to help people dance to the very best of their abilities, so that they can enjoy all of the fantastic benefits that dancing has to offer.

Over the years, I have built up a wealth of experience in salsa and bachata, and I work hard to blend my passion and enthusiasm for dancing with a fun, friendly, student-centred approach. I am a strong believer in progressive learning, and my regular classes are designed to gradually build upon basic techniques, step by step, to help you become the best dancer you can be.

I've travelled the UK, Europe and across the world, sharing the joy of salsa and bachata with students of all levels, and experiencing so many breathtaking parts of the world - I have even take students on immersive dance holidays to the Dominican Republic, allowing them to experience bachata in the country where it was born. Over the years, I have had also had some incredible opportunities to perform on stages big and small. Highlights include being crowned the winner of the 2011 Freestyle Salsa & Bachata Championships in the UK, featuring in the movie 'Cuban Fury' in 2014, and sharing the stge with bachata artist Dani J!

In recent years, I've worked hard to turn my talents to the online world, building engaged platforms on Facebook, Instagram and especially on YouTube. My YouTube channel "Dance With Rasa", has had over 1.5 million views, and features a range of videos to help salsa and bachata dancers, from videos on basic techniques like spinning, footwork and body movement; to advice on etiquette on the dance floor.

I teach online classes, in-person public and private lessons, and am available for bookings for congresses and events. I am also experienced in corporate events and choreography for wedding dances.