JUSTINE BAILEY

Premier Tier Instructor
Specialties: Country, West Coast Swing
Dances Taught: Salsa & Club Latin, Swing, Weddings

Justine fell in love with dance in kindergarten and found her passion for partner dancing at UCLA when a friend brought her to a salsa class—she’s been hooked ever since! After moving to Austin in 2013, she joined the Inspired Movement Bachata Team and performed at BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival while 7 months pregnant! After her daughter was born, she switched to country dancing at honky-tonks like the Broken Spoke and The White Horse. That led her to progressive two-step at dance halls like Mavericks, and naturally to her newest love, West Coast Swing.

Since 2022, Justine has been teaching at Go Dance and adores the vibrant Go Dance community. She believes dance is a form of therapy, teaching us life lessons about communication, stepping out of our comfort zones, and embracing the roles of leader and follower. She loves introducing brand-new dancers to the joy of partner dancing in a way that’s fun, approachable, and—most importantly—addicting!

Fun Fact: Justine has lived abroad and explored over 40 countries! Her favorite part of traveling? Enjoying meals with locals and learning their traditional dances! When she’s not dancing, she loves spending time with her husband and two kids, exploring Austin with fresh eyes like tourists!