Having first learned how to dance salsa "on1," in Veracruz, Mexico, Rodrigo Cortazar soon became interested and motivated to learn the "on2" style. His eagerness to learn bought him to the Capital city of Mexico where he learned with some of the pioneers of Salsa/Mambo in Mexico, Salsa con Clave (Victor Burgos and Gabriela Bernal). After training and getting more comfortable with his dance progress, he sought more and looked to challenge himself in a larger arena, the United States. Making a stop in Chicago and studying with the reknown Descarga Caribe Dance Company, Rodrigo found his new partner in Cristina Zavala and soon began to craft a new and exciting partnership. They started off with a bang as their first showcase bought immense interest and has already gotten them several invites to perform around the world. Rodrigo looks to keep bringing his incredible energy and choreography to as many places as he is able!