Eddie Hercules began taking Afro-Haitian classes for west African Drumming in 2003 to 2008. During this time he gained a listening ear for musicality, and a passion for afro-rhythms movement. After graduation from Georgia Tech with a degree in Chemical & Bimolecular engineering, Eddie returned to his passion.

In 2015, Eddie Hercules took his first Kizomba classes. To date, Eddie Hercules continues to travel globally to train with top instructors from all over Europe and beyond. He teaches weekly dance classes in his hometown. Eddie has further dedicated himself to Kizomba and Urban kiz by founding The Kizomba Dance Alliance, an organization that supports the growth of dance in the US and San Francisco Bay Area.