RENI GONGORA Bio
Reni Gongora is a multi-faceted artist with a deep appreciation for the arts. In addition to his extensive study of bachata and salsa, he plays multiple instruments, including guitar, bass, and bongos, and is also skilled in drawing. Known as DJ Reni G, he has performed in cities such as Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Houston, and Saigon Vietnam.
With 20 years of experience in the dance scene and over 10 years as a dance instructor—7.5 of which were full-time—Reni believes that a well-rounded appreciation of arts and music fosters a healthy, creative environment that enhances both his craft and his voice in dance. He has trained over 11,000 social dancer and over hundreds of performers. RNA Dance Company was founded by Reni Gongora in early 2017, blending his background as a chemist with his passion for dance. The “RNA” in the company’s name reflects Reni’s scientific roots, as he brings an analytical approach to teaching the science behind dance and loves to teach outside of the conventional pattern based dance classes.Reni Gongora teaches the following dance styles at RNA Dance
BachataTraditional Bachata
Modern Bachata
Bachatango – a fusion of Argentine tango with Bachata
Sensual/Fusion
Salsa (on 1, en liñea, casino rueda)Experienced
10 years of teaching experience to best guide you.
Professional
You will greatly improve through his teaching methods.
Motivated
You will get a consistent coach that is dedicated to helping you achieve your dance goals. He has trained over 10,000 social dancers with various goals and wants you to step into the best version of yourself whatever that is.
MESSAGE US NOW
RNA Dance Company
SHANNON LU Bio
Shannon first discovered dance in high school, but her real passion for it came alive in 2016 while training at workshops in Denver and Boulder. She joined RNA Dance in 2021 as both a performer and teacher, later directing four seasons of styling teams with Fontao Fusion Dance Company in Fort Collins. She’s performed in five U.S. cities beyond Colorado and has traveled to social dance in the Dominican Republic and two other Latin American countries.
Back with RNA, Shannon is excited to keep growing the Fort Collins community. She’s most passionate about social dancing and the connections it creates. Her teaching style is straightforward and rooted in solid lead–follow technique, while keeping classes fun and growth-focused. She emphasizes the difference between choreography and true social dancing—and she’s not afraid to call out when a lead blames a follow for something they didn’t actually lead.
Christina Vu Bio
Christina’s dance journey has been shaped by both curiosity and dedication. She spent a year in an intensive salsa and bachata apprenticeship under the guidance of Reni Gongora, where she trained deeply in both leading and following. During this time, she performed seven different routines a total of fourteen times—including a solo performance—and had the opportunity to travel to Vietnam to share her dancing on stage.
Christina has performed in both salsa and bachata, as a lead and as a follow, and values the balance of expression and partnership that each role brings. Alongside dancing, she also DJs salsa and bachata music, bringing her thoughtful ear for rhythm to socials and weddings alike.
For Christina, dance and music are less about the spotlight and more about connection—between partners, communities, and the music itself.
DJ Ben Bio
Ben has been dancing for eight years, with a focus on bachata and salsa. He has performed more than twenty times—mostly in bachata partnerwork and solo pieces—and has also taken the stage in two salsa performances. His dance journey continues to expand internationally, with a semi-professional duet alongside Christina Vu soon to premiere in Saigon, Vietnam.
In addition to dancing, Ben is also a DJ, curating bachata and salsa music that reflects both his deep respect for the genres and his passion for creating memorable social dance experiences. Whether performing or behind the booth, Ben approaches his craft with patience, humility, and an artist’s care for detail.