Our Mission
Bailar Juntos is designed to boost the confidence of Spanish-speaking children. We provide engaging beginner dance lessons through bilingual videos. We also offer a blog highlighting incredible dancers of color and the history of types of dance. Bailar Juntos aims to increase racial diversity within the arts by highlighting inspirational mentors and role models.
Meet our Founder
Julia Gallardo
Julia Gallardo is a 16-year-old student from Rye, New York. She attends Rye Country Day School. Her parents are from Peru and the Dominican Republic and have instilled in her a strong sense of cultural pride and empathy. Julia believes in providing all children, especially those of color, access to the transformative power of dance. Outside of academics, Julia dedicates herself to teaching dance to young kids, viewing it as a means of self-expression and empowerment. Her advocacy for inclusivity and equality in the dance community resonates deeply with her personal values. Julia inspires both peers and young dancers to embrace their creativity and voices.