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"Never in my wildest dreams I would image God blessing me this way through dancing Salsa.

I'm thankful for the friends that I've been able to meet and for the things I've been able to do."

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The Instructors: Christian Franco Gutierrez

posted Dec 21, 2011 11:17 AM by Christian Franco Gutierrez   [ updated Jan 1, 2012 2:30 PM ]

Christian Franco Gutierrez


25 Things About Me

1. I am from Lima, Peru. This is a country that must be on your top 10 places to visit. It's just beautiful! 

2. I currently live in Pearland, just 10 miles from Downtown Houston. I bet your Grandma lives there. 

3. My guilty pleasure is So You Think You Can Dance show. I like it better than Dancing with the Stars. 

4. I have a sweet tooth. I must have something sweet everyday and sometimes I do. 

5. For five years (age 11 to 16) I played the piano. My mother wanted me to enter a conservatory, but that changed when we migrated to United States looking for a brighter future. 

6. Growing up, I didn't dance as many people think I have done for all my life. Even right after I graduated college, I didn't dance once. I was just too busy trying to finish my pre-med major while being in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University 

7. A girl got me into dancing. I liked her so much, I was willing to do anything to impress her. We started with Ballroom from 2000 to 2003. 

8. In the beginning, I didn't like Salsa one bit just because my parents liked it so much.  

9. I discover Salsa dancing in 2003 at a birthday party. I just saw Mike and Tali dance, and something sparked my interest. They were my very first instructors. 

10. In Summer of 2005, I went Salsa crazy, addicted, junkie, whatever you call it. I would go dancing every night of the week except Mondays. 
11. That same Summer - Taco Milagro (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) was my most favorite spot. Grupo Guateque played the best hits. 

12. I started having more dancing friends than non-dancing friends. My non-dancing friends thought I was crazy spending almost 20 hours a week dancing. 

13. I will dance even if there is no music. There's always music playing in my head. 

14. In June 2007, my birthday month, I founded Latin Dance Factory after several people encouraged me to teach my style of dancing. 

15. My first business card was a napkin with my name and phone number on it. 

16. Latin Dance Factory is actually my brand new home that I bought in Shadow Creek Ranch after my old home flooded and I almost lost everything. 

17. I transformed the living room into a dance studio. I took away the carpet, put wooden floor, and moved all my living room furniture to my garage. It still lives there. 

18. I love animals. I adopted a little street dog and named him Mambo. He dances on4 =) 

19. I hold a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biology and a Masters of Public Health Degree in Epidemiology. I am also a PhD student (on hold) 

20. I got into scientific research because my mom got diagnosed with cancer and she entered into new therapeutics trials that helped her extend her life. 

21. Another of my passions is traveling. I tend to combine that pleasure with dancing by attending several Salsa and Bachata Congresses around the US and the World. 

22. I have taught in several places outside Houston and Pearland. These include: Lubbock, College Station, Puerto Rico, and Atlanta. I have also being invited to teach in Spain, Germany, and Greece. 

23. We created a few Salsa applications for your iPhone so that you can learn on the go. The apps were positively featured on The New York Times on Nov 30th 2011. It was a moment of great rejoice! 

24. I believe that everyone - no matter how uncoordinated and how many left feet they have should get into dancing. It will change your life if you just give it a chance 

25. I hope to dance until my last days on this earth. It is my addiction and my gift. I want to pass it down to my children when that times comes. I want to visit every Salsa Congress there is in the world! 

Contact Us! How can we help you?

posted Dec 21, 2011 11:02 AM by Christian Franco Gutierrez   [ updated Dec 21, 2011 6:00 PM ]

Contact Us! How can we Help You?

Feel free to use this submission form to contact me and I will try to send my response as soon as possible. 

You can also reach me by online chat, text, voice, or email.


 Chat  
     
 Phone    832-413-2623
     
 Email    dance@latindancefactory.com

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The Dance Company Latin Dance Factory

posted Dec 21, 2011 10:58 AM by Christian Franco Gutierrez   [ updated Dec 21, 2011 6:01 PM ]

The Company: Latin Dance Factory

Established in June of 2007, Latin Dance Factory, is a dance company passionate about sharing the richness and beauty of one of the most amazing and sexy Latin American dances: Salsa! 

Located in Shadow Creek Ranch, anyone wanting to learn the style is welcome to join. 

What started as a small hobby with just 4 students has transformed into a very rewarding and fulfilling project surpassing any of my expectations. We have trained over 1000 students locally and many more abroad with our Salsa Apps for iPhone / iPad

Thanks to dancing I have discovered the gift of teaching and learning, the ability to connect with others, and the power to make a difference in people's lives... 

We would be honored to have you being part of our dance community. Join us today!



  
Latin Dance Factory Business Card 

Driving Directions

posted Dec 21, 2011 10:53 AM by Christian Franco Gutierrez   [ updated Dec 28, 2011 12:41 AM ]

We are Located in Shadow Creek Ranch



Latin Dance Factory Studio


Here is where all the action takes place! The SCR Latin Dance Factory Studio. This is a private setting transformed into a cozy dance place with a smooth floor to dance, plenty of ambient light, great surround sound, oversized mirror, powerful fans, high ceiling, tastefull and elegant furniture, and a dog "Mambo" that will always greet you at all times :)

Our studio is located in Shadow Creek Ranch (288 S * Beltway 8) within the Creekside Meadows Community. 
  • From Houston area: Take 288 South towards Beltway 8 and take the first exit - 2234FM / McHard Rd as soon as you pass Beltway 8. Make a right on 2234FM / McHard Rd... 
  • From Pasadena area: Take Beltway 8 going East and take 288 South exit. Turn left on 288 Frontage Rd and turn right on 2234FM / McHard Rd... 
  • From Galveston area: Take I-45 going North and merge to Beltway 8 going East. Exit 288 South and turn left on 288 Frontage Rd and turn right on 2234FM / McHard Rd... 
  • From Sugar Land area: Take Beltway 8 going West and take 288 South exit. Turn right on 288 Frontage Rd and the turn right on 2234FM / McHard Rd... 
  • From Angleton / Alvin area: Take 288 North, pass 518FM and exit on 2234FM / McHard Rd. Turn left on 2234FM / McHard Rd... 
  ... Once you are in McHard Rd, keep straight ahead, pass Kirby Dr (landmark: Walgreens), and turn left on Kingsley and continue straight until you reach Regents Bay Dr. Stop Sign (landmark: Elementary School on your left side). Make a right turn on Regents Bay Dr. and continue on that road until you stop at the next Stop Sign and turn right on Biscayne Bay Dr (landmark: Playground). Then take an immediate right on your first street (Harbor Landing Dr.). This is the entrance to the subdivision - Creek Side Meadows. Turn left at the Stop Sign (Crystal Reef Ln) and follow the road by keeping left all the way until you end at the cul-de-sac. We are the third house from the end on your right side that has palm trees. 

Parking: Feel free to park on the driveway or cul-de-sac. Please be generous to your classmates and do not take more space than needed.

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