Our 2025 Choreographers

  • 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 before co-founding Momen in NYC.

  • Alexia Acebo

    A first-generation Cuban-American performer from Tampa, Alexia’s credits include the national tours of Wicked and Chicago, West Side Story, On Your Feet!, and appearances on screen and at Radio City Music Hall. @alexiaacebocarter

  • Anakeiry Cruz

    A Dominican-born, NYC-based dancer, Anakeiry trained at the Martha Graham School, NYU Tisch, and Broadway Dance Center. Her credits include Fall for Dance, American Dance Festival, Disney+, and Broadway Bares.

  • Brando Ortiz

    Brando Ortiz is an Ecuadorian choreographer, dancer, and educator from Queens. An Adelphi University graduate, he has presented work at Steps on Broadway, the Young Choreographer’s Festival, and more, and is the founder of Ortizta Dance.

  • Carlos Falú

    A dancer, teacher, and choreographer from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carlos blends jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and Latin styles. His credits include Buena Vista Social Club, ILLINOISE, Maestro, West Side Story, and Bad Bunny’s tours.

  • Cesar Segovia

    Originally from Quito, Ecuador, Cesar is a professional dancer and choreographer trained across ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and heels. He founded the César Segovia Heels Experience and has choreographed for television, concerts, and international events.

  • Cristal Del Mar

    Cristal Del Mar is a Puerto Rican dancer and choreographer who has performed and taught throughout Puerto Rico and NYC. Her choreography has been presented at Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Fuerza Fest, Anthology33, and Café Con Rumba.

  • Israel Harris

    Born in Mixco, Guatemala, Israel is a Brooklyn-based dancer, choreographer, and instructor 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.

  • Sashalie Rios & Dianne Cano

    Miami-raised NWSA graduates Sashalie Rios & Dianne Cano have worked across NYC’s concert, theatre, and commercial dance spaces. Longtime collaborators, they returned to Café con Rumba with their first fully co-choreographed piece. ¡Pa’tras ni para coger impulso!

  • Yasmyn Sumiyoshi

    Yasmyn is a Mexican, Indian, and Japanese artist from San Antonio based in NYC. Her choreography and movement direction have appeared Off-Broadway and in NYC showcases, with performance credits including A Chorus Line, Rent, and Disney+. @yasmynwhodances

  • Yepez

    The son and grandson of Ecuadorian and Colombian immigrants, Yepez is a performer, choreographer, and educator with degrees in Musical Theatre and Dance. His credits include Walnut Street Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre, Royal Caribbean, and I Put A Spell On You!

  • Special Guest: Andres Guerra

    Venezuelan composer, arranger, and guitarist Andres Guerra is an NYC-based concert artist whose collaborators include Carlos Vives, Erika Ender, Aida Cuevas, Berta Rojas, Paquito D’Rivera, and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela.

  • Special Guest: Facundo Ortigoza

    Argentine performer Facundo Ortigoza is based in NYC, with credits including Botiquín de Boleros, In the Heights, On Your Feet!, and A Tango Dancing Cinderella. He is also an award-winning actor and director with Micro Theater New York.