San Francisco, Calif.
Diego Jarosky, originally from Peru, grew up with salsa as part of his culture and identity. He began his formal dance journey in Austin, Texas, at Inspired Movement, where he trained in salsa, bachata, zouk, and kizomba. There, he performed with multiple teams, completed extensive instructor training, and eventually joined the faculty as a salsa and bachata instructor. Years of teaching and performing have shaped him into a passionate, experienced, and engaging teacher.
Marika Murphy grew up with a strong foundation in ballet and contemporary dance before becoming an expert in zouk. She taught and performed extensively, even founding and running her own college zouk club, where she developed her signature flowing, musical style. Her classical training brings precision, artistry, and expressiveness to her dancing, making her style both unique and versatile.
Diego and Marika met at Inspired Movement, where they trained and performed together before moving to New York City—the salsa mecca. In New York, Diego immersed himself in the scene, training with world-class instructors like Alex & Desiree, Marcus Nieves, and Ernesto & Denise with Iroko. This period allowed him to deepen his technique and versatility before he and Marika came together to join Yamuleé, one of the world’s premier companies. Their time there pushed them both to new levels, refining their technique, sharpening their stage presence, and strengthening their partnership as dancers.
After relocating to the Bay Area, Diego and Marika continued with the Yamuleé franchise before founding their own company, Sin Censura. Together, they blend Marika’s clean lines, musicality, and flow with Diego’s Latin roots, salsa foundation, and years of teaching experience. Their mission is to develop dancers who shine both socially and on stage by combining strong technique with authentic self-expression.
At Hello! Dance Fest, they are excited to share their love for salsa and bachata—helping dancers push their skills, find their voice, and, most importantly, enjoy the dance.