Meet Amneris Martinez

Who is Amneris? Dancer? Teacher? Performer? Mom? All of the above...and more!

We sat down for a chat with Amneris just to hear her fascinating journey to the United States!

Amneris Martinez is a Puerto Rican professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor renowned for her dynamic and expressive dance style, which she terms "Borinsura." Born on September 23, 1984, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she began her dance journey at a young age at the De Julia Mayoral Academy, where she trained in various disciplines including classical, jazz, ballet, contemporary dance, salsa, hip hop, lyrical, tap, flamenco, rumba, and more .​amnerismartinezonline.com+5borinsura.com+5borinsura.com+5goandance.com+1goandance.com+1

Amneris gained international recognition as the principal dancer in the film Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights in 2003. Her professional career includes performing with renowned dance companies such as SABOR LATINO and DANZARINE DE PAPA TAMBOR, touring across countries including Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and the United States . She has also collaborated with prominent figures in the dance world, including Juan Matos and Frank Santos, co-directing the Dominican Fusion dance company, which has made significant strides in popularizing Dominican bachata fusion .​goandance.com+1goandance.com+1

In 2015, Amneris founded the Borinsura Dance Movement, offering both in-person and online dance classes that blend Puerto Rican and New York salsa styles. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes emotional expression and personal style over rigid technique, aiming to help dancers develop fluidity, rhythm, and confidence. The Borinsura program includes various levels and styles, such as Mambo Fusion, Ladies Style, Body Movement, Latin Jazz Fusion, and Choreography .​amnerismartinezonline.com+6amnerismartinezonline.com+6amnerismartinezonline.com+6

Amneris also leads Borinsura Dance Teams, providing opportunities for dancers to enhance their skills through structured training and performances. These teams focus on integrating Afro and son fundamentals into salsa and mambo, aiming to make dancers' movements more natural and expressive .​amnerismartinezonline.com+5borinsura.com+5amnerismartinezonline.com+5amnerismartinezonline.com+3amnerismartinezonline.com+3borinsura.com+3

For those interested in learning from Amneris, she offers virtual classes and private lessons through her official website, providing access to her unique dance style and teaching methods .​