Meet Amanda
Amanda is a dance artist, educator, and creative director dedicated to cultivating grounded, expressive, and well‑trained dancers through higher education, community‑centered education, performance, and mentorship. Her work bridges technical rigor with artistic freedom, honoring the history and culture of dance while keeping it alive and relevant in today’s social and performance spaces.
With over 25 years of professional training and experience, Amanda creates environments where dancers of all backgrounds can explore movement with curiosity, discipline, and care. Her approach centers on the human first, recognizing that confidence and artistry, develop over time through consistent training and supportive guidance.
Current Works
❋ San Jose State University
Amanda teaches Urban Latin Fusion and Jazz Technique in the Department of Film, Theatre, and Dance at San José State University.
❋ Stanford University
Amanda begins teaching Intro to Salsa Dance at Stanford Spring 2026 semester.
❋ Nueva Sol
A salsa day party created to bring dancers together in a fun, welcoming social environment.
❋ Workshops
Amanda’s workshops offer a supportive, technique‑driven space where dancers deepen artistry.
❋ Mentorship
Long-term dancer development, particularly for college students and emerging artists seeking guidance, access, and, clarity as they refine their artistic direction.
❋ Proyecto Mambo
Based in the Bay Area, Proyecto Mambo is a Latin Dance training and performance team for adults.
❋ DNA Productions
A professional dance production company providing high‑quality performances for corporate and private events.
❋ Privates
Private or semi-private sessions for customized and focused learning.