Our philosophy emphasizes practical dancing over formal instruction, leading to more personalized style development. While traditional schools focus on choreography, we encourage creative expression and natural movement. In 2018, LatinBootcamp emerged from founder Miquil Tjon Kon Fat’s rich background in Rotterdam’s event scene, where he had organized parties like Latin On Friday and Latin Panda at Club Nora on Coolsingel. After years of organizing events since 2009 and developing websites since 2007, he was ready to create something different. A striking observation from early workshops was the unusually high number of male leaders participating—a rarity in the Latin dance scene, where leaders are typically scarce. This unique dynamic would shape the LatinBootcamp’s philosophy and teaching approach. A Different Approach to Dance LatinBootcamp began at Cafe Engels, whose first-floor layout perfectly suited weekend workshops. From the start, we distinguished ourselves from traditional dance schools with a revolutionary idea: learning the basics of salsa or bachata doesn’t require endless lessons. Our journey led us to the Westelijk Handelsterrein, where LatinBootcamp helped establish Avenue Nine. After pausing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we made a