Itumó Ayé Dance Company — Break the Code Inquire

Itumó Ayé · Tampa Bay

COMPETITION
PROGRAM.

Bring your training to the stage.

From your first competition routine to a more refined performance, train with Carlos Suárez to develop technique, musicality, confidence, and a clear artistic voice.

Inquire About Competition Training
Carlos Suárez and a partner performing a competition pose at The Summit

Find your path

Different ways
to compete.

Your experience, goals, and preferred format guide the training plan. You can inquire with a partner or on your own.

01

Pro-Am

Train and compete with a professional instructor. Build a routine around your strengths while developing partner connection, technique, musicality, and confidence through focused coaching.

02

Soloist

Develop your own stage identity. Solo training focuses on footwork, body movement, timing, control, musical interpretation, and the ability to carry a performance independently.

03

Partnerwork Duet

Create a performance with a partner, combining connection, coordinated movement, choreography, and musical storytelling. Training refines both individual technique and the quality of your partnership.

04

Amateur Duos

Two student dancers share the stage in a coordinated routine. Explore a shines duo or an amateur partnership, with coaching on synchronization, transitions, performance quality, and a shared artistic direction.

05

Competition Teams

Prepare a group performance through consistent rehearsals, choreography, formation work, and detailed cleaning. Develop the precision, musicality, and collective stage presence that a team needs.

Competition divisions and eligibility vary by event. We’ll review the selected event’s requirements together when choosing your category.

Directed by Carlos Suárez

Train the details.
Own the performance.

A Venezuelan dancer, choreographer, instructor, and percussionist with more than 25 years of experience, Carlos brings multidisciplinary training and international performance experience to competition preparation. His background includes World Salsa Summit finalist experience and coaching students and teams for the stage.

The program builds on Itumó Ayé’s Houston roots and continues in Tampa Bay, combining disciplined training with musical interpretation and individual expression.

What we work on

  • Technique, timing, body control, and movement quality
  • Choreography development and detailed routine cleaning
  • Musicality, interpretation, and stage presence
  • Partner connection or duo and team synchronization
  • Rehearsal habits, consistency, and performance readiness

The format, rehearsal plan, and training commitment are discussed around your level and competition goals.

From training to the stage

Summit moments.

Partnerships, team performances, and shared milestones from Carlos’s competition journey.

Carlos Suárez and a competition partner holding trophies at The Summit
Carlos Suárez and a dancer posing with a trophy at The Summit
Two dancers in blue costumes with trophies at The Summit
Carlos Suárez with a dancer holding a trophy and a flag
A competition partnership posing at The Summit
Carlos Suárez and a partner in a competition pose
Carlos Suárez and a dance partner in black performance costumes
Carlos Suárez and a dancer celebrating with a trophy at The Summit
A dancer in a bright costume holding a Summit trophy
Carlos Suárez and a partner in pink and white competition costumes
Carlos Suárez and a partner in turquoise and white competition costumes
Carlos Suárez and a partner holding a trophy at The Summit
Carlos Suárez with a dancer holding competition trophies
Three dancers in yellow competition costumes at The Summit

Let’s talk about your goals

Ready to compete?

Tell us your dance experience, the format you’re interested in, whether you have a partner, and any competition or timeline you have in mind. Carlos will discuss the next steps and training options with you.

Send a Competition Inquiry

Or email itumoayedanceco@gmail.com