Elena Francis

Elena grew up in New York City, and has called Durham home since 2019.  Her dance journey started at the Joffrey Ballet School in Manhattan, and continued but pivoted in college when she discovered Piel Canela Latin Dance School in Manhattan in 2015.  She fell in love with Salsa music and the On2 style.

In North Carolina, she has continued to experience the joy of Salsa through her mentors, Annie Velez and Betto Herrera.