Dance to Live was founded in 1996 by Paula Videla-Rodriguez and joined by Jose Rodriguez in late 1997. This Latin American husband and wife team both choreograph and dance professionally:Paula since 1990 and Jose since 1995. To maintain and enrich their high caliber of instruction, they have attended, instructed and performed at various International Salsa Congresses, including the L.A., Puerto Rico, New York and Canada Salsa Congress. Paula and Jose continue to travel extensively to learn from the world’s best dancers and instructors. They also judge and compete in Salsa competitions, including winning 2nd place in the Professional category at the prestigious Berlin’s 2001 Salsa Competition. Their training also encompasses International Latin Ballroom and Flamenco;Flamenco being one of Paula's passions which she teaches and dances professionally as well, first with Esmeralda Enrique’s Spanish Dance Company and then with Ritmo Flamenco Dance Company. Paula's dance background also includes gymnastics, ballet, Latin American folklore and 23 years experience in the Performing Arts. She co-founded the 'first ever' Bi-Annual Women's Salsa Retreat, and co-directs with her husband their very own performance dance company. As a FULL-TIME instructor, choreographer, and performer, this professional dancer has a wealth of knowledge that is passed on to her students.