Ana Tinajero Massicot is a student by day and a professional instructor, choreographer, and performer by night.  Born on July 27, 1982, she was raised of Mexican descent in Dallas, Texas.

Between the ages of 5 and 11, she trained in the traditional dance form, folklórico.  At the age of 15, she set foot for the first time in a salsa/merengue nightclub where she was exposed to what is known as "cumbia-style" salsa.  She instantly fell in love with the dance, and it quickly became her passion.

As a gift for graduating valedictorian from one of the top-ranking Texas high schools, Science and Engineering Magnet, Ana's sister invited her on a road trip to attend the 2nd Annual West Coast Salsa Congress.  It was at this event that the elegance of the dancers gave her a truly powerful appreciation for the artform.

Ana returned to Dallas determined to work toward a style she could call her own.  During the summer of 2000, she conducted research in materials engineering at Texas Instruments and devoted her free time to practicing salsa.

That fall she moved to Boston, MA, where she is currently majoring in business  at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management.  During September 2000, she joined the MIT Casino Rueda performance group and began taking classes with the MIT Movements in Time Dance Company,  an inspiring modern ballet and jazz group.

•   “Setting a Solid Course” (January 8, 2000)
•   “Big Minds on Campus” (May 12, 1999)

•   Joel "Masacote" Massicot
•   Marriage & Engagement Announcements

Learn more about her former dance partners:

•   Andrés Giraldo
•   Brian Purville
•   Ana's Past Choreography