Jen Piceno
  
Jen Piceno has been an senior instructor, performer and leader in Salsambo Productions since 2002, after leaving her role as a corporate marketing executive.
With a simple philosophy that hard work pays off, she is always encouraging her students that no matter their age or background, they can dance. "Dance did not come easy to me; it was sweat, hard work and determination that has truly transformed me into an international performer and instructor."
With a desire to always learn more, she continues with ongoing training to continuously better her instructional skills, personal development, dance styles, and creative elements in the arts. Jen’s passion for dance, along with her love of theater productions, has inspired her to take Salsambo Productions to the next level. Jen says "expect the unexpected from Salsambo”. While dancing for Salsambo Productions, Jen has had the opportunity to dance on stage with Albita, Oscar de Leon and Elvis Crespo. Current projects are leading her to work as a professional dancer in Greece and Italy.
As a production company leader Jen has enabled Salsambo Productions to increase its class offerings, develop huge productions, and create amazing new choreographies that you will have to see to believe." The overall growth has lead Salsambo to an international level.
Other Training
M.A.C. Cosmetics, theater arts, costuming, amateur boxing, martial arts, fitness training, with current studies language arts for Spanish, Greek, and Italian.
Projects
Chorographies for Performances in Athens, Greece. Also currently authoring an International cookbook to be released by the end of the year.
Interests
I am a thrill seeker at heart. I enjoy anything that makes my heart pound and my adrenaline race. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all". I think that is partically what attracts me to the high energy, heart pounding tricks and flips that Salsambo performances offer.
Creative Inspiration
| As an instructor |
Every new student is a unique source of inspiration. |
| As a performer |
Culture (past and present), old classic movies, cabaret, magazines, fashion and glamour - What I see, read and experience becomes absorbed into what I want to create. |
| As someone who loves to learn |
The ability to change, constant pursuit for personal growth, and the understanding that I will never have time for everything. This is the simple inspiration that keeps my life interesting. |
| As a woman |
Love the fact that you are sexy. It is a fantastic feeling that within one song you can be creatively flirty, sensual, naughty, shy, aggressive, and elegant. |
| As a business woman |
Having the desire, skills and self-motivation to accomplish more that what others think is possible. |
Advice to new dancers
Everyone starts in the same place. Don't be discouraged by roadblocks; don't worry if other people are dancing better than you (even if they don't want to admit it....they were beginners once too). Turn your weaknesses into strengths by being determined. Most importantly, let excitement and passion take you to a new level. |
