First came music, then dance. With ten years of study as a percussionist (a drummer), Allan has performed a variety of genre, from the more pastoral, orchestral pieces to jazz, rock and pop in the commensurate youth band. A penchant for syncopated rhythms and an exploration of Latin and Caribbean sounds, Allan followed a path of musical passion. Salsa dance was a far off machination until one night Allan was clubbing with friends in San Francisco and was introduced to the salsa scene. The seed for Cuban motion was born in the marriage of mind, body and music. With that, Allan pursued an education in salsa dance with some of the best salsa instructors in the San Francisco Bay Area, including training with a few of the prestigious dance companies. Allan has realized a greater potential, joining Afinkao in 2009 and performing with Con Afinke. He continues his studies to better appreciate and experience dance.
