company bio

H.Y.M. Dance Company (Hacha Y Machete Dance Company) was Boston’s first Professional New York Style “ON 2” Salsa dance company. Formed in 2000 by a group of four friends with the intent of enriching and educating New England about the New York Style of dancing salsa/mambo through performances and classes. Since then their vision has expanded further to include: inspiring others, youth in particular, to dance; continuously providing the best quality in training and instruction for all; and of course to continue to interpret music and create choreography in a way that speaks to and moves people. The company has become well known for their innovative and dynamic choreography, highest caliber of dancers, and award winning instruction and performances. Their dedication and passion has earned them spots on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and along side the salsa music’s greatest bands.

Accomplishment Highlights:

(view entire list of accomplishments here)

-Coming Up Taller Award 2007-highest award given to arts programs by first lady Laura Bush and the president’s committee, awarded to Ritmo En Accion (teen dance group taught by Burju and Victor).

-Best International Dance Instructors 2007-awarded by Paul Young Europe’s top promoter and Salsa-UK.

-Best International Dance Performers 2007-awarded by Paul Young Europe’s top promoter and Salsa-UK.

-Award of Achievement from Albert Torres top salsa promoter at West Coast Salsa Congress in Los Angeles (2006).

-Judges for qualifiers for World Salsa Championships 2006 and 2007.

-So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 auditions.

-Front page of La Voz Magazine with feature article.

-Danced along world’s most well known salsa bands and singers.

-Taught and performed at Salsa Congresses and Festivals in over 60 cities around the world.

-Featured on EuroSport in Monaco 2008

(view complete list of international and national performances here)

Company Facts:

Company Established: 2000