Bailatino Dance Company

Felipe Herrera

Felipe Herrera From Cali Colombia, Dancer teacher and dance teaching methodologist, multiple champion of Latin rhythms and current Swiss salsa champion and competitor representing Colombia and Switzerland in the largest dance championships in the world, our team brings together years of experience, a deep love for Latin dance, and a commitment to helping you reach your fullest potential on the dance floor. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and transformed as you meet the passionate individuals who make up the heart and soul of our dance community.

Alisiya Yezhova

With over 15 years of teaching experience, I bring not only technical mastery but also a deep passion for dance as an art form. My journey has been shaped by a Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Sport, and Arts, and crowned with competitive achievements — becoming the National Bachata Champion of Switzerland in 2025 and the World Latin American Champion in 2008.

Dance for me is more than movement — it’s connection, emotion, and expression. I am dedicated to guiding each student to discover their unique rhythm and artistry, while keeping the learning process joyful, natural, and accessible.

As a teacher, I am patient, intuitive, and committed to creating a space where progress feels effortless and inspiration flows freely. Whether on stage or in the studio, my mission is to share the beauty of dance and to empower others through it.

Carsten Ziegler

Dancing since 2006:

12 years of experience in ballroom dancing (up to S-Class, Germany, TS Nagel Mutterstadt and TSA d. TSG Grünstadt)
2 years of experience in hip-hop (Germany, Gio-Dance Mannheim)
2 years of experience in show dance (Germany, DJK Limburgerhof)
9 years of experience in bachata (International Festivals, Germany)
5 years of experience in salsa (International Festivals, Germany, Latin Mambo Karlsruhe)

He dance because dance is life for him; it brings him joy, friends, family, it's a sport, it challenges him and fulfills at the same time.

Elena Rodriguez

Professional dancer and dance instructor with over 20 years of experience, multiple Swiss salsa champion and one of the most representative figures of Latin dance in this country.

Herlinda Dodaj

Kids teacher

Sophia Dimitri

Sophia grew up close to Athens, Greece where she started her studies in Business Administration and Dance. She was firstly introduced to Latin Ballroom dances while also learning and competing in Salsa competitions. She joined the Salsa Sinners Dance Company Pro team and attended the House of Performing Arts Degree for professional dancers where main subjects were Street Latin, Ballet, Contemporary (Graham, Horton, Release and Improvisation), History of Art and Anatomy.
She later moved to NYC where she continued studying Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop in Broadway Dance Center while also taking Salsa/Mambo classes with her favorite teachers.

She has taught and performed in numerous countries around the world and she loves to share her knowledge on Salsa Body Movement, Ladies Styling and Footwork (on1 and on2), Stage Expression and Choreography.

Performances include Dancing with the Stars Greece, Salsa festivals and congresses around the world!

She is based in Switzerland since 2018, where she teaches Salsa, Latin Fusion and Broadway Mambo ( her own style ) and as she says " a great dance class makes your life better in every way "