Mambo Master •Dance alchemist with a Latin heartbeat
We met Daniel at the Espanish Blues Festival in Madrid, and were instantly empowered by his energy, generosity, and rhythmic fire. Now it’s your turn to shine with him on the dance floor! With over 25 years dedicated to dance, Daniel Castillo brings depth, musicality, and a lifetime of movement to every class. Trained in classical ballet in Spain and the U.S. — from Madrid’s Carmen Roche to New York’s Alvin Ailey and Broadway Dance Center — his foundation is as solid as it is expressive. Daniel’s passion for Latin dance took root early, leading him to study Mambo and Cha-Cha with legendary masters across Madrid, Puerto Rico, and New York. He trained directly with Eddie Torres, Tito Puente’s first dancer, immersing himself in the soul of the Mambo scene.
In New York, Daniel taught Mambo and Cha-Cha-Cha at the Times Square Dance Academy, run by world ballroom champions Tony Meredith and Melanie LePatin. He also created and led his own group of Mambo students at Roy Arias Studios in Manhattan. But Daniel is far from limited to any one style. His dance journey includes Afro-Caribbean dances, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary, making him a true mosaic of rhythm and artistry.
Today, Daniel teaches Mambo in some of Madrid’s most renowned schools — including Amor de Dios and El Almazen de los Sentidos — where he continues to inspire dancers to feel, connect, and move with purpose.
His passion? Teaching with heart.
His goal? That you feel the music fully — and give your best on the floor.
