Afinké Dance COmpany
Eleanee Jimenez
is a New York/New Jersey artist with extensive experience as a professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer. Eleanee’s dance roots evolved in her early childhood being surrounded and immersed in traditional Latin art, culture, music, and dance. Her passion, riveting & sexy soulful dance style, and hard-working nature quickly elevated her to be recognized as one of the top elite artists in the area.
Since 2007, Eleanee has traveled, toured, and competed on an international and national level including performances at various congresses and festivals from Montreal, Puerto Rico, New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Sacramento, to Los Angeles. Eleanee was awarded the high honors of 1st Place in the Chicago Mid-West Salsa Championships 2010 and 1st runners up at the NY Salsa Open Championships 2009. Not only has she danced on the biggest stage in the world, Madison Square Garden, alongside numerous salsa superstars, she was honored and privileged to perform for the President of the United States, Barack Obama.
Overall, Eleanee Jimenez is a joyful, energetic, and talented artist to work or be in company with. Her mission is to “share her passion with others by creating a positive environment for people to learn, celebrate and revel in the art of dance and Latin culture“.
Joshua Lee
Andy Yanez
Andy is a dance competitor, instructor, member of the Federation of Ecuador Ballroom Dancing, and our Bachata dance instructor hear at Afinke Dance Company. He has chosen dance as a career because of the sense of fulfillment he receives through it, his desire to grow into the best version of himself, and to pass that on to his students.
Andy is an accomplished dancer winning multiple first place awards in the Ecuador Salsa Congress, Campeonato Nacional (Ecuador), J'Martin Quicentro (Ecuador), and the Peru Latin Fest.
Manuel Oyala
Manuel Olaya — Professional Dancer | Choreographer | Instructor
Manuel Olaya is an accomplished professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor whose artistry bridges cultures and styles. Born in the United States and raised in Cali, Colombia — one of the world’s most vibrant dance capitals — Manuel embodies the rhythm, passion, and precision that define Latin dance at its finest.
With over 10 years of dance experience in different schools from along the coast, Manuel had the honor to train through the prestigious Fred Astaire Dance Studios. He has educated himself on Smooth, Rhythm, and International styles while captivating audiences with his powerful stage presence and versatility. His career has taken him from dancing and competing nationally and internationally to performing with Jennifer Lopez during her “It’s My Party” Tour in 2019.
His choreography and instruction blend Colombian rhythm with classical structure, inspiring dancers across every level to move with authenticity and grace. With every performance, Manuel continues to celebrate the universal language of dance — uniting cultures, telling stories, and sharing the joy of movement with audiences around the world.