SpicySalsa Instructors

Matthew Krivanek

In addition to running SpicySalsa and MKE, Matthew also occasionally teaches at the event.

Matthew attended the University of Georgia from 2001 - 2005, completing an undergraduate degree in business through the Terry Business School. When not going to class, Matthew spent the majority of his time dancing.

Studying ballroom dance at UGA and BYU, and performing with the UGA Ballroom Performance Group, Piel Canella, DanceFX, and Contact Dance Theatre, Matthew has studied and performed all over the country. While his dance background centers on ballroom dance in general, his favorite dance is salsa.

In addition to performing, Matthew has taught dance at UGA, DanceSpace, and other events around the Southeast.

DeAngelo Jelks

Bio will be posted soon.

Derrek Walters

Bio will be posted soon.

Randall Barnes

Randall is a 3rd year student at UGA and a native of Davisboro, GA. He took up salsa, swing, and ballroom in the summer of 2004, but his dance background dates back to 2000 when he studied and performed musical theatre thoughout high school. Randall is no stranger to SpicySalsa or teaching, but is new as an instructor for the group. While he does love salsa, his true passion is swing, and he encourages everyone to come to "Swing & Ladies" Tuesdays at the Ritz!