Our 2023 Choreographers
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Abraham Lule
Born and raised in México, Abraham is a New York–based Art Director and Designer with an extensive background in dance. He previously taught, coached, and ran his own dance studio in México.
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Anakeiry Cruz
A Dominican Republic–born, Bronx-raised dancer based in NYC, Anakeiry trained at the Martha Graham School, NYU Tisch, and Broadway Dance Center. Performance credits include Disney+, New York City Center, The Joyce, and Symphony Space.
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Carlos Falú
A dancer, teacher, and choreographer from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carlos blends jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and Latin styles. Credits include Bad Bunny at Coachella and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.
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Cristal Del Mar Lopez
A Puerto Rican dancer trained at Julian E. Blanco Ballet School, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway, Cristal has performed with Latin Fusion Dance Project and taught master classes in Puerto Rico and NYC.
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Danielle Diniz
Danielle is a choreographer and educator who has served as a CUNY Dance Initiative Artist in Residence and Associate Artistic Director of Jazz Choreography Enterprises. She has choreographed for the Ailey BFA program.
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Ishmael Gonzalez
A Miami artist proud of their Cuban heritage, Ishmael was a 2018 YoungArts Theater Finalist and Presidential Scholar who performed at the Kennedy Center and later graduated from UNCSA.
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Leo Linares
Originally from Venezuela, Leo has performed and choreographed internationally, including work with VENEVISION, Miss Venezuela, Ajkun Ballet Theatre, and FJK Dance. He co-founded La Casa de la Cultura Venezolana en NY.
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Lorena Cobos
A Bronx native and Hofstra University alumna, Lorena is a performer, educator, and choreographer trained across jazz, modern, and hip-hop. Her credits include West Side Story, BeautyCon, and the Milford Literary Festival.
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Lu Mejia
Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Lu is a New York–based professional dancer, content designer, and photographer. She has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center and with numerous choreographers and artists.