Meet Our Founders

Spring City Salsa was founded in 2025 as the passion project of four friends who simply loved to dance! Learn a little more about each of them below!

Jacqueline Grayson

Head Instructor & General Manager

Jacqueline was first introduced to latin social dancing in 2022 through her college ballroom dancing team. Outside of the dance scene you can find her performing in musicals, going for long runs on the bike path, or reading African literature.

Fun Fact: Jacqueline used to be a competitive powerlifter!

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Nina Guerrero

Assistant Instructor & Assistant Manager

Nina first started dancing as a child in Nicaragua before moving to the US. Outside of dance, Nina spends her time caring for her reptilian pets, teaching exercise classes, and showing love to her friends and family through their stomachs.

Fun Fact: Nina used to run her own small business as a baker!

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Fernando Romero

Instructor & Event Organizer

Salsa dancing has been a passion in Fernando’s life for decades since he took his first dance class in D.C. Beyond the dance floor, his days are spent crafting home-made mead, fixing-up vehicles, and caring for the grounds of the Hartman Rock Garden.

Fun Fact: Fernando’s bachelor’s degree is in theater performance!

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Gabriel Somers

Assistant Instructor & Event Organizer

Gabe began dancing in 2021 after moving to Massachusetts. Now back in his Hometown of Springfield, OH, Gabe is thrilled to share his love of dance with others. Outside of the dance scene Gabe enjoys board games, high-fantasy novels, and annoying his younger sister.

Fun Fact: Gabe is in the early stages of producing his own board game!