JULIE TAVERAS
Professional Dancer | Choreographer | Instructor | Executive Producer | Multi-Time Latin Dance Champion
With a lifetime dedicated to dance, Julie Taveras has established herself as an accomplished performer, award-winning competitor, choreographer, instructor, and influential figure in the international Latin dance community. Her career spans competitive dance, international performances, artist collaborations, event production, and the development of future generations of dancers.
Julie's passion for dance began at just three years old, when she started training in traditional Puerto Rican folkloric dance. By the age of five, she had already begun her journey into Salsa, laying the foundation for a career that would take her around the world.
At only 15 years old, Julie began traveling internationally to perform and teach workshops, sharing her talent and knowledge with dancers across the globe. Her career has taken her to France, Russia, Germany, Peru, the Caribbean, and numerous cities throughout the United States, earning recognition for her versatility, technical precision, and dynamic performance style.
Throughout her competitive career, Julie has earned numerous championship titles, including:
Salsa Summit Large Team Champion
Salsa Summit Small Team Champion
Euroson Latino Small Team Champion
Two-Time Professional Cha Cha Cha Champion
Traditional Bachata Champion
Beyond her competitive accomplishments, Julie has performed alongside some of the most celebrated artists in Latin music, including Gilberto Santa Rosa, Oscar D'León, Los Adolescentes, El Gran Combo, Andy Montañez, Fruko, Eddie Santiago, and many others.
Julie's contributions to the Latin dance community extend far beyond the stage. She serves as an Executive Producer of the podcast This Scene of Ours and the documentary La Finca de la Salsa, two projects dedicated to sharing stories, preserving history, and highlighting the people and cultural influences that have shaped the Salsa community.
She also holds the distinguished title of First Lady of the Tri-State Dance Fest and the New York International Salsa Congress, representing two major dance events that celebrate Latin music, culture, and dance. Through these roles, Julie continues to contribute to the growth, visibility, and preservation of the Latin dance community.
Equally passionate about education and mentorship, Julie has coached numerous competitive dancers to championship victories, including Salsa Female Champion Under 10 and Salsa Female Champion Under 17. Her teaching philosophy combines strong technical foundations, musicality, discipline, creativity, and artistic expression, empowering students to reach their full potential both on and off the dance floor.
A vital part of Huracán Dance Company since its inception, Julie continues to serve as an instructor, performer, and choreographer. Her leadership, creativity, and dedication have helped shape the company's artistic identity while inspiring dancers of all ages and experience levels.
Today, Julie continues to balance her work as a professional dancer, educator, choreographer, executive producer, and ambassador for the Latin dance community. Whether she is teaching in the studio, performing onstage, producing cultural projects, or mentoring young champions, her mission remains the same: to elevate the art of dance, preserve its rich cultural legacy, and inspire the next generation.
For Julie, dance is more than movement—it's a celebration of culture, a commitment to excellence, and a legacy worth preserving.