Joe Figueroa is one of the most sought after salsa instructors, choreographers in Philadelphia. A professional dancer since his teens, Joe Figueroa has pushed the boundaries of the dance world with his exciting and innovative style of freestyle salsa.

Joe began his career as a professional dancer for MTV Studios, and his unique style and talent quickly secured his reputation in New York City. Joe's extensive background in Freestyle, Pop and Hip Hop ultimately led him to work with legendary choreographer Jamie King, who has choreographed for an impressive array of stars including Britney Spears, Shakira and Madonna.

Premiere Salsa Instructor Choreographer Performer
In 2000, this accomplished artist and choreographer transitioned his passion and talent to the art of salsa dancing and quickly became a prominent figure on Philadelphia's burgeoning salsa scene with his unique body movement and choreography. Known as a premiere salsa instructor and performer, Joe has trained under the guidance of Rogelio Moreno, Jesus Morales, Josie Neglia, world-renowned salsa dancer Alex DaSilva, as well as with master salsa instructors in London, Milan and Australia. Joe combined his extensive knowledge of dance and creativity to develop a distinctive style of salsa dancing known as "Philly Style Salsa" — an explosive salsa style that combines smooth moves with sharp, complicated turn patterns. This unique style has earned Joe the reputation of the hottest salsero on the East Coast.

Philadelphia Salsa Dance Lessons
Joe currently teaches salsa dance classes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and can also be seen performing weekly throughout the tri-state area. Thousands of students from all across the country have experienced his captivating style of teaching and instruction. This demand has led Joe to teach at workshops and congresses around the globe, including Puerto Rico, Brazil and even Greece. His amazing creativity and talent for salsa leads students to seek his training from as far away as Hamburg and Seoul. Even Philadelphia ABC affiliate WPVI sought Joe's expert opinion on "Dancing to a Better Body" in a news story on September 13, 2006.

Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Luna Negra Dance Team
As the co-founder and artistic director of the Luna Negra Dance Team, Joe and his team perform their innovative routines at the largest salsa congresses throughout the United States. Joe is also a founding member of Salsa in the City, Philadelphia's largest web-based salsa entertainment and event production group. Featuring Joe's "Stories from the Floor" dance editorials and with over 1,500 hits to the site per month, Joe's reputation and following have placed Philadelphia on the salsa world map, paving the way for other aspiring dancers to follow in his footsteps.

Joe Figueroa Demonstrates  Sample Salsa Patterns at Top Hat Dance Studio January 20, 2008

Joe Figueroa from Living In Rhythm (Philadelphia) dancing Salsa with Shani Talmor at Bayou City Mambo