Jose Maldonado

Jose Maldonado from Puerto Rico is the owner & founder of PasoFino Latin Dance Studio since 2004. A UMASS graduated Engineer with 5 US Pattents, Jose has been teaching and performing since 1999. His passion, background and education as a dancer (influenced by Afro Cuban, Cha cha, Latin Jazz, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and others), has lent itself to making Jose Maldonado a world Salsa champion, choreographer and performer in Salsa. Jose also teaches and performs around the world in places such as Bermuda, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the US. He has choreographed/performed for television, music videos, and stage, and has worked for well known Latin stars Oscar De Leon, Grupo Niche, Gilberto Santa Rosa, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Luisito Carrion, Guayacan, Ruben Blades, Black Eye Peas and others. He loves to connect with people and is always ready with a big smile.

Established in 2004.

PasoFino® is the first Latin Dance studio in Fulton County. Founded by Jose Maldonado, who has been teaching and performing since 1999, this amazing Dance studio has become one of the most respected in the business. Innovation - We are a professional team of Latin dancers / choreographers who teach and perform inspiring Salsa & Bachata shows pieces national and Int'l. Experience - Each PasoFino® class follows our 6-Pillars® System and Syllabus delivering technical instruction with easy, fun and energetic ambiance. Dancers improve their dance skills while having a blast! Teams - PasoFino® not only offers awesome classes, but also offers the amazing experience of joining their performance teams, who have represented Atlanta in several Salsa Congresses all over the world! Always with a smile and personal attention, we provide a quality dance class that will help you condition your mind and body with a complete social experience. Come be part of our family!