TSQ LIVE: Salsa

Jeffrey and Julie Taveras present a salsa class as a collaboration between TSQ LIVE and the New York International Salsa Congress.

Jeffrey Taveras began his dance career with Santo Rico Dance Company, where he spent eight years before becoming Director of Santo Rico Queens and later the Santo Rico Pro Team. In 2016, he founded Huracan Dance Studio, which has since expanded across New York, Connecticut, and Toronto, serving more than 400 students.

Julie Taveras has been an integral part of Huracan Dance Company since its inception as an instructor, performer, and choreographer. She began dancing at Santo Rico at just five years old and, by age 15, was traveling internationally to perform and teach, with appearances throughout Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States.

Together, Jeffrey and Julie, along with Abel Taveras, are the producers of the New York International Salsa Congress (NYISC), celebrating its historic 25th Anniversary September 3–7, 2026, in New York City. This milestone celebration brings together dancers, artists, and Latin music lovers from around the world, with legendary salsa icon Gilberto Santa Rosa headlining this year’s festivities.

Want to keep learning and dancing? Join them this weekend at the New York International Salsa Congress for workshops, performances, competitions, live bands, and social dancing at the New York Marriott Marquis, September 4–6. See the NYISC schedule.