David Erne has been dancing formally for 22 years and was an original member of Mambo Productions Dance School faculty since its inception in 2003. He assumed the role of Director at the end of 2011.

He has been dancing, teaching, and choreographing Salsa since 2003; as well as dancing and teaching the related dance styles of Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Pachanga, and Boogaloo. He has also competed internationally in such prestigious competitions as the World Salsa Championships (now called World Latin Dance Cup).

His love of dance lead him to train with some of the best Salsa/Mambo dancers in the world such as: Eddie Torres, Adolfo Indacochea, Juan Matos, Frankie Martinez, and Jason Molina. In addition to this, has also trained in other dance styles including Afro-Cuban, Ballet, and International Style Latin Ballroom. He strives to bring an appreciation of not only dance, but the music and its history to his students.