Duanne Wrenn
Dancer, instructor, and functional movement specialist.
Founder and creative director of Energetic Soul
https://www.estep2020.com/
Duane Wrenn is the Creator and Director of Energetic Soul. He combines music, dance, and fitness to provide a holistic approach to wellness and well‐being with a focus on movement.
Duane has over 23 years of experience performing and teaching Latin dancing. He holds a degree in Exercise Science with a focus on biomechanics and Physiology. He holds several certifications including Sacroiliac Joint Specialist, Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) under Dr. David Bercelli and is a disciple of Wu style Tai Chi Chuan under the Wu family.
Duane’s focus is Cuban music and dancing, specializing in Afro-Cuban folklore as well as popular rhythms. His last 19 years have been with a focus on Cuban music and dances with a focus on Batá and popular rhythms. His three main master instructors are Roberto Borrell, Rene Thompson, and the late Felix “Pupy” Insua.
Duane has developed his dance programs – “Energetic Salsa” and “soUl°sa” and he is the co‐developer of the “SoulChiSa” and “AFRO‐tImBa” programs. These programs focus on Afro‐Cuban movement concepts and mindful practices, such as "move the breath, move the mind, and move the body".
These concepts are designed to benefit dancers of all levels. He has taught his concepts throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America.
Duane’s dancing and teaching successfully intersects the creative aspects and health benefits through movement.