Juan Gil

Creator Of Salsa With Juan

Juan Gil is the creator and founder of Salsa With Juan. With over 2 decades of teaching experience, Juan is the "master instructor and teacher of teachers".  His passion for dance is only matched by his commitment to empowering his students, guiding them from shy beginners to confident dancers—both on the dance floor and in life. The transformation his students experience on the dance floor often extends into their everyday lives, helping them become more confident in all they do.

Juan has created a system of teaching and a time tested curriculum that makes it possible for anyone to learn to dance. Yes, anyone! Salsa With Juan has welcomed people from all walks of life—regardless of age or experience level, including those who once thought salsa dancing was beyond their reach. But with our approach, we’ve helped turn those dreams into reality.

His methods are so effective that his instructors, co-instructors, and mentors have all adopted his system, ensuring a consistent, high-quality learning experience for every student.

Juan was born in Guatemala before moving to the United States. His teaching journey began in the Los Angeles area, and in the early 2000s, he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he played a key role in shaping and growing the salsa dance community long before salsa became widely popular in the region. Salsa With Juan taught in the San Francisco Bay Area for over two decades before relocating to Texas in 2024, where he looks forward to transforming more lives through dance!

Juan’s teaching journey spans the globe, with workshops and performances in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, the United States, Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and Latin America. His extensive experience in the dance world has shaped his approach to teaching, making it both practical and transformative.

In Addition to teaching, Juan performs, coaches, judges and creates choreography for special events such as weddings , Quinceaneras, etc. 

Juan is also experienced in event management, team building events for companies, DJ, and Master of Ceremonies. He has been involved with many Salsa Congresses as well as Bachata/Salsa festivals. 

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