He founded the Portland Salsa Congress in 2005. It has since developed into the premier competitive Salsa Congress in the Pacific Northwest.Javier has been busy founding many more Congresses including in Boise, Denver, and Merida, Mexico. He has partnered with the most respected names in Salsa including Albert Torres, to ensure every dancer has the most amazing, satisfying, experience.

Gemini has opened and performed for many major Latin Salsa Stars including Oscar De Leon, Victor Manuel and Gilberto Santarosa.

Gemini and his team have also done many half-time performances for the Portland Trail Blazers and was a judge for the Blazer's Dancer try-outs.

Gemini made history worldwide, dancing on the Great Wall of China in 2007. He was invited to tour to Beijing to demonstrate and teach Salsa dancing. Her had such a great time, and was so well-received, he plans to make another tour back to China later this year.

His creativity and keen eye for picking up details, assist him, his partners and dance team, in producing complex, energetic and exciting choreography.

Javier has traveled worldwide and trained amazing teams. He looks forward to teaching for many more years! www.GeminiSalsa.com