Born in Texas and raised in Eastern Iowa, Carolyn began her dance training over twenty years ago. She has studied various styles over the course of her career and was a professional ballet dancer prior to discovering her love of Latin styles, specifically Sensual Bachata.

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In 2022, Carolyn became a Certified Sensual Bachata Instructor through Latin dance masters and world champions Daniel Sanchez and Desirée Guidonet. She is currently based out of the Chicago Metropolitan area where she currently teaches and specializes in Sensual Bachata with her partner Akl, and continues to nurture her love of dance through continued study in Chicago, New York, and Miami.