Artistic Statement

Dance is for everyone. Dance is not just movement. Dance is about connecting yourself with others, expressing emotions, telling stories, and finding pride in our creations. 

As an artist, I find the passion to explore the connections of dance through culture. My love for dance comes from the rich traditions of my culture as a Mexicana and it’s beautiful form of dance, Ballet Folklórico. For me, Ballet Folklórico isn’t just about preserving the past, it's about keeping it alive and making it relevant for today.

As an educator and choreographer, I strive to provide an environment of inclusion where every dancer feels seen, valued, and empowered. In the classroom, on stage, and in every creative setting, I encourage dancers to explore and create using their unique experiences and perspectives, using their identity as a source of strength and inspiration. Through my work, I aim to help dancers discover and express their identities and artistic voices. I believe dance helps us understand who we are and it brings people together. By cultivating spaces where diverse voices and ideas are celebrated, we can create art that is not only meaningful but transformative for both the creators and the audience. 

As an advocate and leader, I believe that dance and culture are essential to understanding ourselves and the world around us. Culture is not limited to tradition or heritage; it is something we establish in the spaces we create and share with others. Culture is the connections we build with one another, the shared experiences we cultivate, and the environments we shape together.