Jai Catalano

I became a professional salsa dancer in 1999 and started an amazing journey that took me through a roller coaster of experiences. Throughout a 10 year period I danced on practically every stage in every city, state and country you can think of. During all the fun I became the lead commentator for ESPN’s World Salsa Championships. However, when the economy tanked in 2008 the show, the money and all the fun ended.

As challenging as that was for me I had a lot to look forward to because I was a newly married man with a baby boy on the way. Becoming a dad was the best thing that ever happened to me until I became a dad for a second time. 18 months after my son was born my wife gave birth to my beautiful daughter.

During the beginning stages of parenthood I retired from dance and made a career change but ran into some personal financial situations. However, through hard work, dedication and family support I began pulling myself out in 2012.

My name is Jai Catalano and this is my story.

“The most important thing to me is my family. I find my passion and drive illuminated a million times over because they are in my life.”