Bersy Cortez

Dancer

Birthday February 12

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Caracas, Venezuela

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About

Professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer who has performed at events around the globe and been widely regarded as the "Queen of Salsa," as well as one of the most significant figures in salsa dance. In January of 2024, she embarked on her eponymous world tour, during which she would perform in over 3 dozen different countries around the world.

Before Fame

She began dancing at the age of 10 and teaching at age 14. By the time she was 16, she had been cast as the main performer in "Imagen Latina," the largest salsa company in all of Venezuela. 

Trivia

She created a dance group called BERSYSTYLE, of which she is also the choreographer and director. She also launched a company called AFRICAN MAMBO, which is named after the original Afro/Mambo dance style that she developed after relocating to Spain at the age of 20.

Family Life

She is originally from Venezuela.

Associated With

She has performed for some of the biggest names in the salsa music industry, including Óscar D'Leon and Cheo Feliciano.

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