Meet Your Instructor!

Hello!! I'm Nicole Lamb, Creative Director of Dance at your Doorstep!

Mission Statement

My mission is to motivate others to dance so the world can be a better place!

Vision Statement

In 5-10 years, I will have a team of dance instructors available to customers that is catered to their learning style, and their dance preference.

Values

Be Kind, Know Thyself, Intention is key, Make a difference, Laughter is the best medicine, Fill your cup so other's can be filled..

My story

With ballet, modern dance and hip hop under my belt, I moved to Hamilton looking for a discipline that directly spoke to me. I took a few ballroom courses offered by the city but when I was on vacation to Cuba, I immediately fell in love with salsa! I explored the art with fervor and took various classes with Salsa Soul’s events, Alegria Dance Company, Nuvitzo, BASo, and United Salseros to name a few. I have performed a handful of times at Salsa Congresses/festivals, but fundamentally, I truly enjoyed the dancing aspect and engaging with every partner I danced with at socials.

I primarily trained with Alegria Dance Company since 2016 and I was given the once in a lifetime opportunity to teach in 2019 until March of 2020. Since then, I have been finding ways to inspire budding salseros and salseras with a salsa curriculum that incorporated everything I learnt from Tito Ortiz’s salsa certification course, Leah Fuller’s mentorship and of course what I learnt from previous students. I also continue to learn from the online teaching course offered from My Salsa Online and do look forward to using these skills with you as well!

The highlights of my career as a dancer last year (2022) was social dancing with Eddie Torres Jr at the New York Salsa Congress! I also got to perform a wonderful group number with Studio G’s Cornell Mannings in Montreal, and personally won 4 awards in heats with him as well (1st in Newcomer Hustle, 2nd in Salsa on 2 Intermediate over 40, and 3rd in Salsa on 1 Intermediate, and Intermediate over 40 at the Toronto Salsa Congress.

My highlight as a teacher was when I attended Fernando Sosa’s (Tropical Gem) choreoraphy workshop, as well as received certification in the latin teacher training program AND choreography course with Internationally known latin dancer, Anya Katsevman!

Whether it is the dance steps, body movement or even spiritual growth, I wants the roots of salsa musicality to stay strong in the curriculum that I mold as my own and look forward to sharing that with you!

My elevator pitch..

Briefly I paint the picture for you and tell you why you should hire me. If you want to see what I teach or simply want to see how I move...go to my youtube channel!

WATCH HERE

What Sets Me Apart

Besides me coming to your home!

Salsa Teacher Certification

Certified by Tito Ortos, 2019 at CSBC, Toronto, and Anya Katsevman, 2022, New York (online). Also took the 4 hour Eddie Torres Salsa On 2 Master Intensive Course.

Affordable
/Reasonable Pricing

Not only do you have an experienced and skilled teacher, but one who cares about you coming back! Dancing is fun but learning it academically can be rewarding and extremely fulfilling and I would not want money to be the reason you don't pursue your development.

Teaching Mentorship and Courses

Received teaching mentorship under Leah Fuller and completed My Salsa Online’s courses “Dance Instructor Training”, “Teach Classes Online”, “Salsa Bootcamp” and “Styling Bootcamp”. Now under Mentorship of Internationally known Anya Katsevman

Well Rounded
Latin Dancer

I learnt the 4 main salsa dances (LA, New York, Cuban and Cali) from multiple teachers in different locations (Hamilton, Toronto, London) and also learnt Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Zouk and Kizomba

Why Dance At Your Doorstep?

Have you felt dread? Or how about the need to move? The need to get out of your 'funk'? Do you feel you are unable to do anything? Discouraged about your past/present/future? Feeling down on yourself? Not valued enough? Overall, you want to improve your life but can't find an exercise routine that is suitable for you to maintain?..Look no further..

Before every lesson, I will give you a "head's up" text so you have enough time to get ready! Half the battle is getting the motivation!
Once you are there, the music selection will keep you moving so you can be the dancer you were supposed to be, not an imitator! (you can also pick your own!)
You will be given ongoing reassurance so you won't have to take yourself so seriously!
Encouragement and interaction will make you feel like you not only have a teacher but a friend that is compassionate and caring!

Nicole will make you feel welcome and at home while you learn the beautiful dance called "Salsa". She is fun, patient and detailed...and puts forth all her effort into her students to help them understand the foot work and become great dancers!!

Lisa Cole
Recreational Aide

Services can either be offered at your home, online or at local studio
Instructor Availability is what you are booking. If location preference is studio, availability is not guaranteed. Studios are Alegria Dance Company, Studio G or possibly the Staircase in Hamilton Ontario. If round trip costs more than $50 for instructor, there may be an additional cost added onto booking. For quote - use uber app for your home to mine: 100 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON L8P 2C3 OR inquire at nicole.lamb@danceatyourdoorstep.com