Leah Patterson - the dancer

Leah Patterson has been dancing salsa professionally for over 6 years. In that time, she has become internationally recognized for her smooth and sensual styling and dynamic stage presence. She’s performed and taught all across the world. As a principal dancer of the well known dance co. Descarga Caribe, she has shared her charisma and love for dancing with salsa enthusiasts in China, England, Spain, Italy, Canada, California, Washington DC, Texas, Chicago and countless other places.

Her style of dance has often been described as sophisticated, sharp, precise, imaginative, and even spiritual. One of her more recent performances includes the ESPN Salsa World Championships in which she competed in the Team Division with Descarga Caribe and helped place the team within the top 10 of the world.

Leah has been privileged to choreograph and perform with many amazing dancers including Sekou McMiller (Chicago), Darlin Garcia (Philadelphia), Del Dominguez (Chicago), and Will Pagan (North Carolina). Dancing is her greatest passion and she thoroughly enjoys spreading this love through continuing to teach and perform wherever it takes her.

In January of this year, after months of deliberation, Leah decided to leave her salsa home and family, Chicago and Descarga Caribe Dance Co.. It's been an interesting and rewarding journey so far and here you get to take it with her. Enjoy!