Our Team: Our heart and soul
Diana Suarez
Originally from Cali, Colombia, Diana discovered tango in 2008 and soon moved to Buenos Aires, where she trained intensively for over a decade—beginning with the renowned Sistema Dinzel®. Her teaching blends strong technique with improvisation, musicality, and personal expression, shaped by years of study and performance across South America and the U.S. Diana creates a welcoming space where students can explore the connection, creativity, and joy of tango. Now in Chattanooga, she invites dancers of all levels to discover their own voice through this beautiful and dynamic dance.
Joel Thomas
Joel is a professional ballroom dance instructor with over a decade of experience teaching in Nashville and Chattanooga, Tn. He works with dancers of all levels, from beginners to advanced performers, focusing on clear technique, musicality, and well-structured story centric choreography. Routines choreographed and coached by Joel have been performed at national ballroom dance competitions and regional charity events, earning multiple awards for performance and presentation. Specializing in group classes, Joel creates an engaging and welcoming environment where students build confidence, improve movement, and experience the benefits of ballroom dancing both on and off the dance floor.
