A letter From our founder

My name is Luis Salgado, and I am the proud founder and director of R.Evolución Latina.

Our organization exists to uplift and empower the Latine community through the transformative power of the arts. My personal journey is a testament to that power. Everything I value—my perspective, confidence, and purpose—was shaped by early exposure to theater, dance, and music. These experiences led me to a career as a performer, director, and choreographer in projects such as In the Heights (Original Broadway Cast), On Your Feet! (OBC), Rocky the Musical (OBC), and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. In film, I’ve been part of Step Up 2: The Streets, Enchanted, and many more. But my most meaningful performance? Esto es Puerto Rico—at age nine in my community center, using my bed sheets as a curtain.

That moment sparked something in me: a deep belief that art is a catalyst for change. That belief became the foundation of R.Evolución Latina. Since our founding in 2007, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating access to the arts for underrepresented communities, helping individuals discover their voice, power, and purpose. Our programs—designed through education and collaboration—provide a platform for artistic and personal growth. Whether we’re working with professional performers, emerging young artists, or children just stepping onto a stage for the first time, our mission remains the same: to dare to go beyond.

Over the past 18 years, R.Evolución Latina has grown into a global community and a movement. We’ve partnered with artists and organizations from Puerto Rico to Colombia, Argentina to Spain, welcoming international creatives to New York City to train, collaborate, and grow. We’ve responded to crisis—offering aid to families affected by Hurricane Maria and Fiona—and we’ve opened doors through programs that have impacted hundreds of lives. From Broadway to community centers, from wellness events to stage productions, our work centers around connection, healing, and empowerment through the arts.

As we continue to grow, we’re calling on champions of the arts—people like you who believe in creativity as a force for good. Your support allows us to build stronger, healthier communities through bold artistic expression. Whether you give your time, your resources, or your voice, your commitment helps us move forward.

As an affiliate of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, we are constantly inspired to go further, serve deeper, and imagine a more just and vibrant world. With your partnership, we can continue to be the change—together.