DanceAction Artists & Collaborators
Artistic Associates & Collaborators
 Carmen CaceresArtistic Director | Choreographer | Dancer Carmen is a dance artist, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her work offers a critical insight of modern social issues, through the research and exploration of new forms of movement and dance performance. |  John TrunfioArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Maddie BarryArtistic Associate | Dancer |
|---|---|---|
 Shizu HigaArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Sofia AmeglioArtistic Associate | Dancer |
DanceAction Past Collaborators
Performers & Theater Artists
 Kalyan SayreArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Aviya HernstadtArtistic Associate | Dancer | Assistant Director |  Mallory Markham-MillerArtistic Associate | Dancer |
|---|---|---|
 Sofia BaetaArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Israel HarrisArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Lydia PerakisArtistic Associate | Dancer |
 Mar Orozco ArangoArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Jenna PurcellArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Mary MadsenImmersive Experience Consultant |
 Sara FoxUnderstudy | Docent |  Caroline AlterUnderstudy | Docent |  Sofia BengoaArtistic Associate | Dancer |
 Thomas Gunderson BondArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Nicole Rae JonesArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Paige Louise StellaArtistic Associate | Dancer |
 Ashley ZimmermanDancer |  Lauren HlubnyDramaturge | Performer |  Sarah OlsenDancer |
 Amy LiouDancer |  Laura OrfanelliArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Susan SteinmanDancer |
 Aleixa Maria FreireDancer |  Rebecca BurcherDancer |  Ana RomeroArtistic Associate | Dancer |
 Roma KoolenArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Samsam YungArtistic Associate | Dancer |  Anthony RosadoArtistic Associate | Dancer |
 Cuong Huy NguyenArtistic Associate | Dancer |
Composers | Musicians
Singers
Larry Discenza | Singer
Larry has been working in the health and fitness industry for 15 years. After a long break from music, he decided to explore the arts again. He enlisted the help of musician/singing coach Sofia Juan. They have been working together in DanceAction and collaborating separately for over six years now. Larry performed in "Game Night" in Brooklyn, NY, and Mexico City during Mexico's first-ever International Contemporary Dance Festival (FIDCDMX). Larry has thoroughly enjoyed working back into the performing arts. He is the founder of Inspired Training, a private and group training business in Manhattan. Inspired Training has been a crucial sponsor of DanceAction over the last few years and is beginning to integrate dance movement and Training principles into the core of its business. Larry recently opened "Phit Well" in partnership with physical therapist Kim Caspare, an Orthopedic Wellness Center integrating physical therapy, Athletic Training, and Personal Training.
Sofia Juan | Singer
Sofia was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sofia is a singer, songwriter, actress, and performer. With an eclectic background in Latin music, Jazz,
Tango, and Musical Theater, Sofia has been singing all her life. She has recorded, performed, and collaborated on several projects with different groups and renowned musicians. Her unique and versatile voice afforded her the opportunity of touring through Europe and the Americas. In 2009 she founded Amapola Dry, an electro-tango down-tempo project, with multi-awarded producer Martin Fuks. Sofia has worked for different organizations in New York City as a teaching artist, including Casita Maria, Arts Connection, and Teatro Sea. She is currently running her Performing Arts Education Program for children called SHOW KIDS! Sofia studied music as a voice major at EMBA – Escuela de Música de Buenos Aires. She also graduated from the AMDA NY conservatory program with a degree in Musical Theater. For more information about SHOW KIDS!, visit: https://www.showkids.education/
Visual Artists
Rosario Cáceres | Design and Graphic Arts Director
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rosario has the knowledge and skillset developed at the University of Buenos Aires, one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in Latin America. In addition, her experience as a freelance designer for over six years has given her the ability to provide DanceAction with the visual and graphic tools necessary to promote the company’s mission.