BSDC Staff

BIO:   Tabitha Hitchye was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Her ethnic background is multi-racial. Raised as the daughter of a musician, she was exposed to the music industry as a young child and grew up singing in various choirs & groups. At the age of 19 she was introduced to Latin Dance which turned into a love and passion for her. Latin dance & music inspired her to become a dance instructor in order to share the love of dance with others. She has been teaching Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, & Flamenco for a combination of 11 years and dancing for 20 years. Musicality, Rhythm & Timing is a major focus in every class that she instructs, while also encouraging her students to add their own style into their dancing.

She co-founded Baltimore Salsa Dance Company in 2008, retired the company In 2016, and is bringing back the company this year! She has performed at various events over the years with Dance In Time Productions, Sentimiento Dance Company, Linda’s de Doza, and has instructed/performed in numerous events & charities throughout the DMV area: University of MD Eastern Shore, Penn State University, Northern Virginia Comunity College, The Army National Guard in DC, Baltimore National Aquarium, Baltimore City Association of School Psychologists-Charity Event, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, March of Dimes Fundraiser, & various congresses.

She currently holds the following certifications: Salsa Instructor & Business Development from Edie the Salsa Freak, Flamenco & Spanish Dance from Marsha Bonet & Dancers, LLC, & Zumba Fitness I & II. She is currently a member of the Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Tax Professionals, AAHPERD, National Association of Dance & the National Association of Professional Women. Her educational background includes Fashion Design/Merchandising, Business Management, Accounting & Cosmetology and is also an authorized IRS and registered tax preparer for the State of Maryland, Assistant Meetup Organizer for the Baltimore Salsa Meetup Group & Organizer of the Baltimore Latin, Flamenco & Spanish Dance & Maryland Latin Dance Meetup Groups.

She is a Designer and owner of Hitchye Apparels Inc., Hitchye Dancewear, Owner of HAI Model Management, Founder of Women Empowered- W.E., the Studio Director of Dance & Artistic Expressions Studio and the CEO & Artistic Director of Baltimore Salsa Dance Company! 

 BIO:  Morris Jackson has impacted the higher education landscape worldwide for more than a quarter century as a counselor, university professor, administrator, and fundraising and community relations professional. He has successfully interacted with academicians and educational administrators at all levels and from all ethnicities. He has served as anadvisor to the Ambassador of the Iraq Embassy, Washington DC (2013) and Educational Advisor for several years, Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission, Embassy of Saudi Arabia. as well as consultant to Kuwait University. He has published several chapters in text books and journal articles. He currently is a senior advisor to folks in the entrainment, international, academic arena. He has a Ph.D from George Washington DC 

  Andres was born in Queens, New York and has always enjoyed music and dance ever since he was 5.  While studying at the University of Florida, he stumbled upon taking salsa classes at a local studio in Gainesville. He first learned and taught Rueda de Casino in Gainesville, FL but has grown to love and appreciate all other styles of latin dance such as New York Style (On2), social Cha-Cha-Cha, and Argentine Tango. Over the years, Andres has taught salsa at various studios throughout the state of Florida (Pembroke Pines, Gainesville, and Jacksonville to name a few) and is now currently teaching in Baltimore, Maryland. Andres’ main philosophy in dance is that everything is derived from basic fundamentals. His level of technicality, emphasis on connection, and attention to detail is what makes him most notable on the dance floor! Even though he currently teaches both On1 and On2, he still gravitates to his origins of Cuban Style Salsa and loves to give back to the dancing community through his classes, workshops, and other dance related events.   Fun facts: Andres graduated from the University of Florida with a double Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Before dancing, he was really big into skateboarding and would spend hours learning new tricks and tips. Current interests/hobbies include hiking, Strength and Conditioning (S&C), and Obstacle Course Races (OCRs) 

 Tanisha McClellan, born in Maryland, is a woman with multiple backgrounds. With a major in communications and business, she enjoys being a resource and of assistance to local and distant businesses in need of promotions and virtual marketing services. Although she has a 22-year background in corporate as an Executive, she is also the owner of TJM Virtual Assistant and Web Services, and TJM Cleaning Services, a service she still offers to residential and commercial businesses. Tanisha has always had her hand in marketing, and 10 years ago took a liking to the world of experiential marketing (branding) and promotions. With West African and modern dancing under her belt since childhood, she is a lover of salsa, bachata, and cha-cha and kizomba. A cancer survivor who former teacher, artist, and a mother of three wonderful girls, she supports the arts in all genres and all creative activities for people of all ages, especially activities that get people moving. Tanisha is a proud member of the Baltimore Salsa Dance Company and happy to come on board as our Dance Teams Assistant.

  My Name is Yafreisi Adames I am 22 years old , and I'm Dominican, I do makeup for a living and also work at ulta beauty, I've been doing makeup for 3 years now and I have been doing it for all different types of occasion, I love dancing bachata it's one of my passions and I enjoy expressing myself in dance , I'm open to new experiences and I'm excited for this journey of dancing with Baltimore Salsa Dance Company!