Annie McCollum

Annie, originally from Sanford, NC with Honduran roots, discovered her passion for Latin dance at East Carolina University, where she joined the Latin dance team in 2012. After graduation, she embraced the social dance scene in Richmond, VA before moving to Winston-Salem to pursue a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Now in Raleigh, Annie has performed with Annie Velez’s team, Poderosas, and enjoys teaching beginner salsa, bachata, and merengue. She continues to train with Mambo Dinamico, drawing inspiration from both the cultural roots and technical refinement of Latin dance. A former athlete, she channels discipline, joy, and self-expression into every movement and cherishes the meaningful connections dance fosters with others.