Our 2024 Choreographers
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Abraham Lule
Born and raised in México, Abraham is a Brooklyn-based Art Director and Designer with an extensive dance background. He previously taught, coached, and directed his own studio and Mexico’s National Dance Team.
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Alexia Acebo
A first-generation Cuban-American performer from Tampa, Alexia’s credits include the national tours of Wicked and Chicago, On Your Feet!, The Muny, and film and television. @alexiaacebocarter
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Brayan Llamoza
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Brayan is a choreographer, actor, and dancer who has performed internationally and worked with artists including Karol G, Romeo Santos, Marc Anthony, and Enrique Iglesias. He directs Latin Connection in NYC.
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Carlos Falú
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Carlos made his Broadway debut in ILLINOISE. His credits include Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Maestro, Bad Bunny’s World’s Hottest Tour and Coachella, and Buena Vista Social Club.
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Cristal Del Mar Lopez
A Puerto Rican dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Cristal trained at Julian E. Blanco Ballet School, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway. Her work has been performed and taught throughout Puerto Rico and NYC.
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Dianne Cano
A Miami native and NWSA graduate, Dianne is a NYC-based dancer who has performed works by Ohad Naharin, Robert Battle, Paul Taylor, and Ronald K. Brown, among numerous other choreographers.
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Israel Harris
Originally from Mixco, Guatemala, Israel is a Brooklyn-based artist and NYU Tisch graduate. He has performed works by Wayne McGregor, Ronald K. Brown, Lar Lubovitch, and others, and dances with Seán Curran Company and Drye Marinaro Dance Company.
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Lu Mejía
A Colombian dancer and performer based between NYC and Bogotá, Lu specializes in fusion dance and has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York Live Arts, and Symphony Space. She co-created Colombia’s Encuentro Fusion Dance Camp.
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Natalia Nieves
Puerto Rican choreographer, educator, and performer Natalia Nieves-Melchor has credits including West Side Story, Cabaret, On Your Feet!, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. @natalianievesm
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Paloma Gaspar De Alba
Paloma is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher based between Mexico City and NYC. Her work centers contemporary dance and Gaga movement language, and she currently performs with Mexico’s Motores Danza.
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Yepez
The son and grandson of Ecuadorian and Colombian immigrants, Yepez is a performer, choreographer, and educator with a BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in Dance. Credits span regional theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre, and Royal Caribbean.
Special Guests
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Andres Guerra
Venezuelan composer, arranger, and guitarist Andres Guerra is an NYC-based concert artist who has collaborated with Carlos Vives, Erika Ender, Aida Cuevas, Paquito D’Rivera, and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela.
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Zoe Azpurua
Born in Venezuela and raised in Miami, Zoe is a vocalist and educator who has performed in musical theatre and vocal ensembles. Now based in NYC, she works as a choir director and private voice teacher.
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Carol Leon
Miami-born, NYC-based singer/songwriter Carol Leon is a Berklee College of Music graduate with experience in vocal performance, songwriting, production, and music business. She performs throughout NYC while also working as an artist booking agent.