Zayra Pola

Style: Salsa Dance Instructor: Talia Castro-Pozo Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and percussionist Zayra Pola brings her bombastic artistry to Lincoln Center for a night of social dance. The first female percussionist to receive a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music, Pola defies expectations at every turn—whether it's in her vision of salsa and Latin jazz, or via the empowering messages in her original songs. As a testament to her mighty sound, Pola was honored as a Rising Star at the 2024 NYC National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Gather with old friends and new this summer as you experience La Salsa de Hoy: Zayra Pola's modern sound of Puerto Rico. Get ready for performance with an all-levels dance lesson led by Talia Castro-Pozo—herself a trailblazer as the youngest soloist to join the National Ballet of Peru.