The mission of the Japan Salsa Association (JSA) is to promote, spread and teach Salsa to the general public. This NPO strives to improve the overall level of Salsa in Japan by enhancing the teaching quality at schools and of its instructors. Special priority will be placed on actively nurturing the next generation of Salsa instructors and enthusiasts. To fulfill the above mission JSA will organize competitions and certifications in different regions and award the best performers. Relations with regional representatives will be pursued actively .