You can call Brenda a veteran in the Mambo community. She has been learning, performing and teaching for 11 years and has worked with New York’s best and most internationally recognized groups.

The timeline starts with Ismael Otero who was Brenda’s first instructor. She was present for the inception of Caribbean Soul’s and even gave the troupe its name. Fuerza Latina, under the direction of Luis Zegarra, was next for Brenda. It was with Fuerza Latina that she gained tremendous exposure throughout the US and abroad. Later, Brenda worked with Nelson Flores and members of his group Descarga Latina. She also performed in the Off Broadway sensation “Latin Madness” as a member of Santo Rico, directed by Thomas Guerrero. Brenda then taught and performed with Mario B before becoming a principle Copacabana dancer. All roads lead to meeting and working closely with Melanie Torres both as a “Copa Girl” and now as an instructor at her school “Dance on 2” studio.

When asked what her philosophy is on Mambo dancing and instruction she states, “For me Mambo is about connecting to both your partner and the music. You’ve got to focus on the balance between feeling the music and making your partner look goooood. Don’t overthink it just FEEL it”.

“Dance with elegance, exude confidence and be sexy.”

Brenda Ramos

*Brenda can also be found teaching Mondays and Thursdays every week at Chelsea Studios in NYC. For more information go to www.danceon2.com