Helping you fearless trust yourself—on & off the dance floor.
What if you followed your curiosity without judgment?
What if you moved through life as your most free, embodied self?
Join the waitlist for early access to embodiment & connection experiences launching in a few months — plus small, heart-led experiments along the way.
"I simply dance – not because of any music, but because I found the rhythm of life within myself.”
Sadhguru
About
From fight to flow
My name is Ani—also known as Bachata Butterfly 🦋
🥊 For over 20 years, I treated my body, and my life, as something to be mastered, controlled, and perfected, from a place of fear.
💃🏽 Today, I dance, listening and trusting myself and my life completely, surrendering from a place of flow.
🦋 Now, my deepest desire is to live in presence, serenity, and fearless flow — both on and off the dance floor.
✨ You’re invited on a journey to…
Trust yourself and your power, completely
Feel your feelings, without judgement
Fearlessly flow into the most liberated self
Let’s Dance! :)
Hi, I’m happy you’re here! Sign up for dance classes, special events, and more, below!
To help make this a welcoming and supportive space for you, and every dancer, please see my Dance Philosophy
Events & Classes In-Person
Private Lessons
💃🏽🕺🏽With sensual bachata private lessons you’ll not only experience a dance that’s elegant and smooth but develop a deep connect with yourself and your body.
🌹3 Reasons why you’ll love private lessons with me:
You get a personalized curriculum tailored to your unique strengths and areas for improvement
You receive a personal progress video each lesson to see your improvements!
You get step-by-step guidance with a video recap at the end of each lesson
📅 Flexible scheduling - evenings, daytime, or weekends
📍 Throughout South Florida, or at Florentina School of Dance in Plantation, FL
💸 Packages range from $35-$50 per hour
Learn more and sign up - DM me here or Contact me here.
Hakuna Bachata
A 6-Week Worry-Free Sensual Bachata Workshop for Beginners
Learn “grammar” (technique) and “vocabulary” (patterns) so you flow like poetry on the dance floor
Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to strengthen their technique so you have more fluid dances
Honor the ups and downs of your dance journey
📍 Florentina School of Dance5225a W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33317
📅 Next round coming soon!
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Online Classes & Resources
Hakuna Bachata
In the online version of Hakuna Bachata, Confidently Dance Sensual Bachata Fundamentals in 30-Days (in less than 10 mins a day. No partner needed) 😌
📅 Start now!
📍 Mobile-friendly, from the comfort of your own home
💸 $47
Social Survival Guide
Your ultimate resource for navigating the bachata social dance scene as a beginner.
📅 Start now!
📍 Mobile-friendly, from the comfort of your own home
💸 $25
Dance Moves Cheat Sheet
The ultimate mobile-friendly tool for dancers looking to remember the moves you've learned with ease!
📅 Start now!
📍 Mobile-friendly, from the comfort of your own home
💸 $15
Discount Codes
👟👠Fuego Dance Shoes code: BUTTERFLY
"Be like water making its way through cracks...If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless...Be water, my friend."
Bruce Lee
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