Ataca Bio

Ataca

Ataca

Jorge Burgos (aka ATACA Jorgie) was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and at the age of 6, moved to Orlando, FL.  Jorge grew up playing baseball, which later led Jorge to be offered a baseball scholarship to Saint Leo University in Tampa, FL.

In 2006, while still attending college, Jorge went to a Tampa nightclub which is where he was introduced to NY style salsa.  Jorge was immediately drawn to that style of dance.  Jorge started taking classes with Salsa Caliente Dance Studio that same year.  He took on the challenge of learning this style of dance with just as much passion as he did baseball.

Within 8 months of taking classes Jorge started teaching.  Erika Occhipinti, the owner of Salsa Caliente, commented that in her 8 year run with the studio no one had ever progressed and learned with such great talent and potential than that of Jorge.

Jorge took the comment as motivation to one day become a great dancer, instructor, and performer.  After graduating Saint Leo with a Business Management Degree, Jorge found himself with a potential life changing choice between pursuing baseball or salsa as a career.  The decision was not a difficult one; Salsa had become the new passion and love in his life.

Now, Jorge is known to be one of Florida’s most charismatic dancers with a smooth style and effective lead.  His teaching style is one of his own; he uses high energy and humor throughout the entire length of class, while still being able to simplify moves for students to fully comprehend.

Jorge is very honored to now be partnered up with one of Florida’s top dancers, Tanja Kensinger (La Alemana).  They have performed at various congresses such as the Orlando Salsa Congress 2008, Miami Salsa Congress 2008, as well as various Florida socials. Together they wish to add new and exciting flavor to salsa and bachata scenes across the world.  Jorge is also an owner of Island Touch Dance Academy, which is an instructor referral service, and also one of the top online providers for dance instruction via virtual classes.

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  1. #1 by Marilu at May 8th, 2009

    hola soy marilu de chicago ill quiero decir that i love the way you and tanja dance i wish i could meet you and tanja in person i have seen your videos and i hope that someday i can dance like you do. i know how to dance bachata and a little salsa but i want to learn more en mis quince anos party i will try to learn the steps to the dance that you did by xtreme te extrano and infieles by aventura i wish you and la alemana luck in every contest you guys have!
    with love marilu

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  2. #2 by Norma Zambrano at May 9th, 2009

    Jorge te felicito eres un excelente bailarin de salsa y muy sexi. Sabes uno de mis sueños es conocer tu tierra Puerto Rico.
    Cuidate
    Que Dios te bendiga

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  3. #3 by KrisBelucci at June 2nd, 2009

    Hi, good post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting.

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  4. #4 by Isis at June 3rd, 2009

    hola! realmente me encanta como bailan tu y tanja quisiera conocerlos en persona, espero algun dia vengan a mexico.

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  5. #5 by muriel at June 6th, 2009

    hola me llamo muriel soy de venezuela, y quiero felicitarlos por tan exelente trabajo que hacen. De verda son los mejores, me guta muchisimo como bailan, especialmente la bachata. que dios los bendiga suerte….! y los mejores de los exitos en todo lo que hagan.

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  6. #6 by lucyboop at June 8th, 2009

    Jorge I really admire your talent, you dance so sexy and u have such a sweet playful smile, I LOVE IT . Espero ser tu alumna un dia no muy lejano! and thank u guys 4 representing the latino heritage trough the best art, ” dance “.

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  7. #7 by Yumi at July 2nd, 2009

    Hi! Before anything else, I love the way dance bachata!, I like to learn to dance so well as you and tanja! Hope might one day come to Peru to give a demonstration bachata! Many successes!

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  8. #8 by rollerfebaybe at July 16th, 2009

    Hello All

    I like Your site. It is very interesting. Do You have RSS I would add to my favorites.
    Let me know when it will be ready. Kee it UP.
    best regards Szczecin Hotele

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  9. #9 by alondra gamez at July 27th, 2009

    i love how u dance bachata
    well i was wondering if u could teach me how 2 dance it plizz….i wnt 2 learn because i wnt 2 do it 4 my 15 but its in 2 years thats why i wnt 2 practice right now so wen my 15 comes up i know how 2 dance it very well

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  10. #10 by Hector at September 25th, 2009

    wuts up ma dude. solo pasaba para decearle lo mejor y decirle que usted hace un muy buen trabajo. Espero algun dia pasar por alla por tampa para que me enseñes algunos pasitos. seria bueno combinar la salsa colombiana que se, con la cubana que estoy aprendiendo y el estilo que usted tiene lol. I dont know what would come out of it but it would be woth the try lol… anyhow congrats again on your work and page. keep it up!

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  11. #11 by Stephanie at October 9th, 2009

    Jorge I had to share with you as well. I was introduced into one of your video’s today and I was blown away. You & Tanja make a gorgeous team. Wish you were in Ocala would LOVE to see you both perform live. Dance is something that runs in my blood especially Salsa and it’s a bit sad cause my husband is a fellow borinquen but can’t dance salsa :0( , haven’t really danced for about 2-3 years now and boy I miss it! Thank you for sharing your talent with us keep it going. Stay light on your feet (both of you) It was a pleasure to watch..

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  12. #12 by Denise at October 16th, 2009

    Hi! I’m Denise, from Brazil and i I met bachata last august when i was in Boston/USA. I danced all my life (jazz, ballet, axé, samba, and all the Brazilian dances). I loved bachata and want to know about courses of bachata and if you want to do some workshops here in Brazil … Congratulations for your performance! Denise

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  13. #13 by Claribel at November 7th, 2009

    Hola soy claribel de mexico!!!

    Me encanta como bailas tienes una manera ye stilo muy propio de bailar y realmente eres muy sexy… y pues me gusta muchoi cuando bailas la cancion de Xtrem (te extraño) y la de infieles de aventura….

    se que eres de puerto rico, como te decia yo soy de mexico y tengo familia en puerto rico, ojala algun dia lo pueda conocer.

    Spero puedas tener un espacion donde poder platikar contigo, messenger o lago por el estilo… pero de verdad eres excelente persona guapo, sexy y muy buen bailarin

    saludos desde mexico

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  14. #14 by admin at November 10th, 2009

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