Naomi Washington-Roque

Born and raised in Washington DC, Naomi Washington-Roque celebrates a multi ethnic; Puerto Rican, Cruzan and African American Background. Her passion for dance started in 2008 after living in the Dominican Republic and continued when she started taking Casino Classes with DC Casineros in 2009.

Naomi’s professional dance background includes being President and Choreographer for Rutgers University Salsa team from 2011-2013 and instructor for DC Casineros since 2014. Within Cuban dance, Naomi has a passion for Afro-Cuban and Orisha dances and rhythms and body movement.

Naomi’s other passions include education and youthwork, community building, West African dance, soccer and travel.