COMPANY DIRECTORS
Eugene and Robersy first became dance partners in 2019. Together, they’ve traveled around the USA and trained under many well established artists. They love social dancing, performing, and teaching. Over the years, they have become partners in life and welcomed their second baby in 2025. They are so excited to be able to provide a safe and nurturing space for dancers to learn and grow. Eugene & Robersy are committed to continue their training alongside their students to maintain and honor a growth mindset within Malémbe Dance Company.
ROBERSY AVILA ROMERO
Robersy has been dancing for over 18 years. She has studied various styles of dance, but she has strongest training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary. Robersy is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. She is also a Certified Instructor of the Progressing Ballet Technique. Robersy’s Latin dance journey started in 2017, when she began training and performing with La Fuerza Jacksonville, a NY style bachata franchise. She’s trained under well established and professional Latin dance instructors around the country and while attending many dance festivals and congresses.
In 2018, she began her Salsa on2 training with Tumbao Latin Dance Company and co-directed Sakoso Dance Team the following year. Robersy has taught for several years and choreographed a multitude of award winning pieces. When she’s not in the studio, Robersy enjoys homeschooling her two boys and sweating it out at Hot Yoga. She is so excited to welcome new dancers to the fifth season of Malémbe Dance Company, where she hopes to continue to inspire dancers and share her knowledge. Click the link below to read an insightful article on our director with Voyage Magazine Jacksonville!
EUGENE HOLLEY
Eugene Holley was born in The Territory of Guam, but was raised in Jacksonville, FL. Eugene has trained in various dance styles such as Bachata, Cha-Cha, Jazz, Salsa, and Zouk, but his favorite style to teach is Salsa. He began his dance journey in 2005 when he became part of Corazón Dancers at Florida State University. While there, Eugene developed his passion for teaching and performing. Training with such a diverse student organization allowed Eugene to develop the ability to teach, direct, and choreograph with a myriad of dancers. Eugene also had the opportunity to attend a multitude of dance intensives, privates, workshops, festivals, and congresses where he was able to build a repertoire of knowledge from several of his dance heroes.
During his stay in Tallahassee, Eugene was also part of Tallahassee Salsa Dancers for a few seasons. After graduating college, he moved back to his hometown and continued training and performing with Tumbao Dance Company and Sakoso Dance Team. Post COVID, Eugene focused on career development and building a family. Besides being on the stage and social dancing everywhere he goes, Eugene enjoys photography, video games, and nature. Eugene is very excited to continue to build our local dance scene and to share over 20 years of experience.
