David was inspired to pursue the passionate dance of salsa after vacationing in Cancun Mexico in the summer of 2001. Shortly after his return he met JC Labio ,who became his first private instructor. Right from the get go David started learning the fundamentals of dancing On2. For the next couple of years David danced on varies dance companies such as; Mambo Romero and Rumba Rico.

In 2005 he was also fortunate to train for three months under Jason Molina. From those who know David best, it always seemed that never had enough of dancing in him, he wanted more. In 2005 he joined the prominent Seaon Stylist Dance Company under the instruction of Seaon Bristol. David performed with the Stylists in Los Angeles and in San Francisco until his final performance in 2007 at the San Francisco Salsa Festival. After taking a year off he joined Afinkao Dance Company, in early 2009, under the instruction of his first instructor and now a good friend JC Labio.