Ricky Colon

Instructor

From a very young age, Jose Ricardo, Better known as Ricky, was exploring his gift of music. At the age of 4, he would be the highlight at his family gatherings. He began to emulate his artistry through an array of Latin American classics and Motown sounds while fusing it with a more honest approach he acquired in his early teenage years, as he embraced the soulful melodies of American Gospel Music and became an integral member of music ministries. During the same time, he found himself working with various youth ministries. It was through the ‘church’ experience that he learned to connect with an audience and evoke emotion. He found his song. Today recognizes this training as one unattainable anywhere else.

He then pursued a higher education as a means to have the qualifications to find his place in the workforce, where he grew his business knowledge and attained better interpersonal skills. In 2016 he joined the Dance It Studio Team, where he since launched an expansion to his artistry, adding the art of ballroom dancesport to his resume. He is currently the studio manager and is an active competitor. He has also become a dance specialist serving the Central Florida Community with his artistry and thorough knowledge of entertainment.