Israel Alvarez Landa

About

Mexican dance instructor, choreographer, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and social media influencer who has inspired thousands through Latin dance and fitness. He is the founder of Cumbiamba Dance & Fitness and Cumbiamba Fest, one of the largest Latin dance and fitness festivals in the United States. He has taught and performed in more than 20 countries, promoting Hispanic culture through dance. He has gained over 170,000 followers on his israel_alvarez_landa TikTok page.

Before fame

He founded his own brand, Cumbiamba Dance and Fitness, in 2020, and was among the first instructors to offer free virtual cumbia classes during that period.

Trivia

He has been interviewed multiple times by Telemundo and Univision and is recognized for promoting inclusion by working with people of all ages, including individuals with Down syndrome, autism, and older adults. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he provided free daily online dance and fitness classes, helping thousands of people stay active and connected. His achievements include receiving the Instructor of the Year Award at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, and being awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa by the World Organization of Leaders for his leadership and contributions to health, inclusion, and Hispanic culture through dance.

Family life

He was born in Veracruz, Mexico and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Associated with

Loretta Bates is another dance instructor known for sharing dance and Zumba content along with her international travels.