About Danzon

Danzon, established in 2003 in Dublin, is a team of salsa, zumba and zouk dance teachers led by Hilary Clarke committed to giving you a great all round dance experience. The approach of Danzon is to bring people together to have fun and learn to dance in a friendly and encouraging space. We love to dance and hope to inspire you with the same passion.

Meet the Team

We currently have a team of 24 people, including teachers, Djs and administration.

Hilary Hooks	Role: Instructor of Salsa, Bachata, ChaCha Cha, Bachatango, Merengue, Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning. Also DJ and administration. Nationality: UK Formed Danzon: 2003 Current classes: Hilary is currently on maternity leave. More info: click here	Paula Donnelly	Role: Salsa and and Zumba Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2005 Current classes: - Thursdays at the Garda Club - Thursdays at Molesworth Hall - Wednesdays at Dublin Central Mission More info: click here
Paul Byrne	Role: Instructor of Salsa Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2008 Current classes: - Tuesdays at the Turk's Head - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here	Simone Goth	Role: Zumba Instructor Nationality: German Joined Danzon: 2011 Current classes: - Tuesdays at St. Chatriona's - Thursdays at Dubli Central Mission More info: click here
Mark Elmore	Role: Salsa Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2003 Current classes: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here	Karla Ballasteros	Role: Zumba Instructor Nationality: Mexican Joined Danzon: 2010 Current classes: - Mondays at Dublin Central Mission More info: click here
Ciaran Houlihan	Role: Salsa Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2007 Current classes: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here	Maggie Lee	Role: Zumba and Salsa Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2007 Current classes: - Tuesdays at Sandyford Community Centre - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here
Kevin Macdevitt	Role: Salsa Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2011 Current classes: - Thursdays at the Garda Club	Mary Lee	Role: Salsa and Zumba Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2007 Current classes: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here
Jennifer Brophy	Role: Salsa Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2005 Current classes: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here	Alessandra Pellegrini	Role: Zumba Instructor Nationality: Italian Joined Danzon: 2011 Current classes: - Mondays at Cabinteely Community School - Tuesdays at Firhouse Community Centre More info: click here
Gayle O'Brien	Role: Salsa Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2010 Current classes: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here	Aisling McCormack	Teaching style: Instructor of Zumba Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2011 More info: click here
Tamara Houlihan	Role: Salsa Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2006 Current classes: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here	Edwin Aviles	Role: DJ Nationality: Puerto Rican Joined Danzon: 2006 Current venue: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here
Naomi McElroy	Role: Salsa Instructor Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2008 More info: click here	Gary Stephens	Role: DJ Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2007 Current venue: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here
Catharine Mullallly	Role: Instructor of Salsa Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2007 Current classes: - Thursdays at Newpark College in Blackrock, Co. Dublin More info: click here	Neil Byrne	Role: Administration Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2003 Current venue: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here
Doreen McHale	Role: Instructor of Salsa Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2006 More info: click here	Sinead McGiolla	Role: Salsa Instructor and Administration Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2005 Current venue: - Thursdays at the Garda Club More info: click here
Patricia Lee	Role: Instructor of Salsa Nationality: Irish Joined Danzon: 2008 More info: click here	Ciara Cunningham	Role: Salsa instructor and administration Nationality: irish Joined Danzon: 2010 More info: click here