About "Siempre En El Ritmo Dance Company"

I was born in Perth Amboy NJ in 1985 to parents of both Dominican and Puerto Rican Decent. At an early age I discovered my immense love for music, dance and everything that is the arts. All throughout grammar school I participated in dance contests and dance performances. I later became a member of the national award winning dance team led by Jennifer Kyle. In 7th grade I was accepted into my middle school’s Latin Dance program where I would learn salsa on 1. From there on out I would participate in city festivals and competitions with the Juan Cruz Dancers. In high school I choreographed routines for various sweet 16’s, wedding and talent shows because what I had learned thru Juan Cruz.

After moving to NYC in 2005 I felt I needed to expand my knowledge of Salsa, so I began taking classes at The Sandra Cameron School of Dance. There I grew as a salsa dancer on 1. Shortly after I was invited to join the amazing sketch comedy troupe, “Lose Control” where I began acting, something that I hadn’t done since high school. Thru Lose Control I met Carolyn Hulse and was offered a spot in Carolyn’s dance troupe.

Though I still am working on my acting career, my heart is in dance.

In 2007-2008, Jose Batista-Ayala accepted a position as Principal Dancer for "Siempre En El Ritmo Dance Company" directed by Frank "Ritmo" Garcia. It is here that Jose along with his partner Camil will take this team to the highest levels.