Franz Torres

Hi everyone, I'm Franz and I'd like to run for next year's performance coordinator.

It has been incredible being part of the Salsa Society, firstly as a regular member, later having the opportunity to try out for and join the bachata performance team, and then becoming the current team captain. Being surrounded by passionate individuals in the team but also from classes never ceases to inspire me!

Since taking the lead in last term’s elections, especially as a baby bachatero, it has been – and continues to be – such a rewarding experience. To witness immense growth in everyone after numerous rehearsals, enjoying the performances, and even bringing home a winning title – all under the lead of an amazing choreographer, I should add – is a huge blessing.

Now, I would like to take it further by running for performance coordinator. It would be a pleasure to continue working with teams and choreographers and continue witnessing this growth, but this time, for both salsa and bachata.

And if there’s anything to demonstrate my dedication to this, it would have to be the non-stop socials, learning both leading and following, and dancing with friends quite literally everywhere (Cardiff parks, on streets outside pubs, clubs that don’t even play latin music – you name it).

Before this year, I have not had any experience in any sort of dance, let alone bachata or salsa; the boost in confidence in myself and others is an experience that I would love to share in again one more time.