Daniel holds Master's Degrees in History, Politics and Law, and speaks six languages fluently, currently studying his seventh language, Mandarin. He was born in Germany and the United States awarded him an O-Visa status to work in the U.S. as a "person with extraordinary abilities in business" in the field of international finance as Global Head of Consulting and Senior Managing Director.

"Being Puerto Rican and growing up in the LES, Salsa music was the soundtrack for much of my formative years" says Joseph. "Some of my fondest memories of my mother are of us sitting on the fire escape on a hot summer day listening to Frankie Ruiz.

Gabriela's dance career began at the age of eight in Ridgewood Queens at the Ridgewood Dance Studio, taking Lyrical, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Tap classes every week. Gabriela has performed on several cruise ships, amusement parks, and taken part in many dance competitions all over New York. As an aspiring dancer, she has always been passionate about her work.

Construction Estimator by day...Salsera by night. "I keep myself busy busy busy and focused with my eye on the prize. Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak. Sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go."

Originally from Bolivia, Luis has lived in many different countries including France, Honduras and Costa Rica; studying languages and immersing himself in the culture.  As an athlete, Luis competed at a high level in the disciplines of tennis, swimming, basketball and karate.  Studying multiple musical instruments, he plays the trombone, guitar and drums.  Mostly proficient in piano, Luis has performed at international concert halls and on live radio.

Andre Irving graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with a BFA in Computer Graphics and animation.  Born in Brooklyn to a  Jamaican family he was raised on a mixture of reggae and hip hop music.