Jimmy Arana, aka Jimmy Rumba, is one of the South's most experienced and well-trained salsa instructors. Jimmy grew up dancing most of the native styles indigenous to Peru, his home country. It wasn't until he moved to LA over 10 years ago, that he started focusing on salsa. It took him one visit to a major competition to get "hooked" on the passionate and steamy dance called salsa. 

Soon after, Jimmy joined what was, unquestionably, one of the most famous and competitive dance companies in the US. He trained and performed with them for years before deciding to compete professionally. With Jimmy's passion and his unique style and talent, it wasn't long before he won 2 back-to-back world salsa championships in both the amateur and professional categories. From that point he went on to teach, choreograph, perform and compete.

Jimmy has performed on TV shows, live events and concerts with some of the most world-renowned salsa artists. He has competed in dozens of events all over the nation and instructed all over the Southeast and West. From choreographing private events and occasions; performing in front of hundreds of spectators; organizing corporate packages; training individuals and teams through private sessions; and hosting some of the best monthly and yearly salsa socials, Jimmy is an extremely well-rounded salsa professional.

 His energetic style, undying passion, creativity and professionalism keep him consistently delivering the best. Jimmy has accomplished so much in the many years he's been dancing only to share with the local community through classes, private lessons, socials and performances. In a nutshell, when you think of salsa, think Jimmy Rumba!