One of my favorite people to dance with

It's not often that you will find a dancer as great as Matt Blanchett. Blanchett is one of the nicest guys I have met and a true gentlemen.

Who he is:
Blanchett started dancing at the Cal State Long Beach salsa club in spring 2006 and has been dancing ever since. He is now Assistant Director/Associate Choreographer/Principal Dancer at Salsa Intocable Dance Company. 

Here is his most recent performance with the company

Why he is great: 
Blanchett has a way of quickly assessing his partner's strengths and weaknesses. What this means is that if you are good a free spins or other particular moves, he will make sure to make the you look good, which is what a good lead is supposed to do. Blanchett is also charming and can put a smile on anyone's face. A good partner is someone who can make his partner look like a better dancer she is and have fun too and that is Blanchett is-the perfect partner.


His advice to dancers:
"[The] best thing you could do on a dance floor is have fun," Blanchett said. "Whether you're doing fancy stuff or just the basics, your partner will enjoy dancing so much more when you have a smile on your face."

And he has an additional tip just for the gentlemen:
"Make sure your salsa etiquette is on point," Blanchett said. "Always present yourself in a gentlemanly and classy way. The ladies will respect you on and off the floor."

Words from a true gentleman.,..