SEBASTIAN QUINONES

Elite Tier Instructor
Specialties: West Coast Swing, Country
Dances Taught: West Coast Swing, Country, Ballroom, Swing, Salsa & Club Latin, Wedding

Sebastian began ballroom dancing at 8 years old with an extensive training in American Rhythm and American Smooth styles for over 15 years. He began Country & Swing dancing in 2014 and is a two-time Pro/Pro Open 1 World Champion as well as a two-time Line Dance RisingStar World Champion.

He is currently a Masters level couples dancer and SuperStars level line dancer on the Country dance circuit; in addition to being an All-Stars level competitor on the West Coast Swing circuit. At the 2024 US Open Swing World Championship Sebastian and his partner Elina Sharipova won the Rising Star division. In 2025, he secured a second-place finish at the Country World Championships. Beyond competition, Sebastian’s talent caught the attention of Hollywood, landing him a role as a ballroom fantasy dancer in Season 2 of 1923, set to air in 2025. He moved to Austin and began teaching at Go Dance Studio in 2023. He loves to share his dance expertise in all Ballroom, Country, and Swing dance styles - teaching brand new and well seasoned dancers alike!

Fun Fact: You may see Sebastian out and about in dancehalls & honkytonks around Austin, as he likes to social dance in his free time too!