Correai Moore is unique because he did not grow up dancing or having direct exposure to formal dance growing up. He grew up in Kinston, NC and played sports in high school, but never effectively danced until he went to a prom of his high school girlfriend.

Later, at East Carolina University, he improved his ability to move his feet but still didn't learn how to do any formal dancing. One night one of his college roommates suggested they try the salsa night at a local hotel. Upon arrival was intrigued because it looked smooth and natural but he couldn't pick it up by watching it. Eventually the local patrons took pity on him and taught him a few moves, and he never looked back. He quickly began to learn alongside Heidi and Procopio Serrano, and met and danced with current Mambo Dinamico Pro Team member Jamila.

Correai continued to dance with Heidi and Procopio, and during a business trip to Morrisville he became aware of Betto’s dance company. He would drive three hours round trip from Greenville to Morrisville to take lessons, but he didn’t grow because he could never dance.

In fall of 2007 he moved to Durham to work for UNC-Chapel Hill, and became fully immersed in the salsa scene. He quickly became a familiar face which earned an invite to Mambo Sabroso, the student team which progressed to the semi-pro team.

Correai is known for his “slapstick” style of social dancing in social salsa dancing, which always brings smiles to a partner’s face. He is also a member of the UNC-Chapel Hill Ballroom Team, which competes regularly throughout the school year. He is dedicated to improving his technique as well as serving as an ambassador for social partner dancing, especially in rural areas from which he came.