William Sánchez
William Sánchez is a Choreographer, Principal Dancer, and Instructor with DC Casineros. A native of El Salvador, he began dancing baile folklórico through school and community events. He has performed Cuban dance with DC Casineros since 2009 and has taught Rueda de Casino since 2010.
His work includes Casino, Son, Rueda de Casino, Timba, Cuban rumba, and Afro-Cuban dance. His teaching emphasizes musicality, partner connection, body movement, and lead and follow technique. He has taught and performed at festivals in the United States and internationally.
William and Laura Dalemarre were featured as Cuban dance artists in the 2026 Tri-Cities Congress program in Washington State. William was also featured in the Washington Post’s 2013 Latin Sizzle review.
Beyond company performances and classes, William choreographs quinceañeras and other special events, working with young people and families to prepare for meaningful celebrations. His earlier dance work has also included DanzaTone Fitness and Dominican bachata instruction through Dame un Chin de Bachata. Explore youth and family programs.
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Artes de Cuba · Daybreaker
William and Laura at the Kennedy Center’s Daybreaker party during Artes de Cuba. From the company’s 2018 video archive. Watch on YouTube.
Watch & Learn
William Sánchez & Laura Dalemarre · AGUA Night
Watch William and Laura perform together at AGUA Friday at Songbyrd Music House.
