Alain/Al (he/him, they/them) is an instructor and community organizer from Milwaukee, WI and the Midwest.  He teaches Salsa on 1, Salsa on 2, Mambo, Bachata and Brazilian Zouk.

Alain performed and competed as part of Salsabrosa and Salsabrositas for 5 years where he achieved 13 first place awards as both a lead and follow in the categories of same gender choreography, team Salsa on 2 choreography, Salsa on 1 heats, Salsa on 2 heats, bachata heats, and cha cha heats. Alain was also the first ever male follow to compete at the Brazilian Zouk World Championships in the Pro Orgininals category taking 5th place.

Alain has experience directing two dance companies that performed throughout the USA. Most notable performances included:  The half time show for the Milwaukee Bucks, opening act for international Salsa artist La India, backup dancer for Bachata artist J Torres, and for and Latin dance congresses and Festivals in major cities like New York, Nashville, Phoenix, Los Angeles & Chicago.

Alain has taught classes for 5 years, and been a featured artist for large events such as the Chicago Salsa Bachata Festival, FUZE Afro Latin Dance Fest, Afro Summer and the Midwest Zouk Collective, as well as weekenders across the country.