WORKS

RT: 15 minutes

Dancers: 24

Music: Jenny from the Block written by David Styles, Jason Philips, Jean Claude Olivier, Jennifer Lopez, José Fernando Arbex Miro, Lawrence Parker, Michael Oliver, Mr. Deyo, Samuel Barnes, Scott Sterling, Troy Oliver, performed by Jennifer Lopez

Play written by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson, Christina Milian, Cory Rooney, performed by Jennifer Lopez

Dance Again (feat. Pitbull) written by Bilal “The Chef” Hajji, Julio Reyes, AJ Junior, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, RedOne, performed by Jennifer Lopez

Waiting for Tonight written by Maria Christiansen, Michael Garvin, Phil Temple, performed by Jennifer Lopez

Let’s Get Loud written by Gloria Estefan, Kike Sanatander, performed by Jennifer Lopez

Premiere: March 2024 (Premiered at Shenandoah Conservatory)

LET’S GET LOUD (2024)

LET'S GET LOUD pays homage to the legacy of Jennifer Lopez in the world of pop culture. Set to the iconic sounds of J.Lo's musical hits, the work promises to be a celebration of music, movement, and Latin excellence.


This work serves as more than a tribute; it is a call for increased Latin representation in educational spaces. LET'S GET LOUD underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating diverse voices in academia, echoing the spirit of advocacy that Jennifer Lopez herself champions. While embracing commercial and contemporary jazz dance styles with a Latin flair, LET'S GET LOUD embraces each dancer as individuals while continuously fostering a sense of community.

KNOWN BY HEART (2024)

In a world where comic book narratives historically spotlighted male protagonists, Known By Heart celebrates the extraordinary strength, resilience, and influence of women as Daniel Padierna’s superheroes. Reflecting on his childhood experiences, the work tributes the profound impact of femininity in shaping his own development as a man.

RT: 9 minutes

Dancers: 17

Music: “COURANT D’AIR” by RENÉ AUBRY, “THE PATH” Zoë Keating

Premiere: MARCH 2024 (PREMIERED BY THE CLASS OF 2024 AT SHENANDOAH CONSERVATORY)


RT: 12 minutes

Dancers: 15

Music: “LEGEND” by BULGARIAN VOICES, “UNI NORMAL” BY AVLA NOTO, AND “IF DA VINCI WAS A GIRL” BY JACOB GUREVITSCH

Premiere: NOVEMBER 2023 (Premiered BY THE CLASS OF 2024 at Shenandoah Conservatory)

TREASURED SPIRITS (2023)

“Treasured Spirits" celebrates the unwavering strength and resilience of the Class of 2024. This work is a testament of the artistic spirit to rise above adversity, to find beauty in the midst of challenges and to radiate a golden energy that glows even in the darkest of moments.

RT: 9 minutes

Dancers: 15

Music: “Wide Open” by DJ Hyperactive

Premiere: March 2022 (Premiered at Shenandoah Conservatory)

HOUSE (2022)

"HOUSE," an electrifying work motivated by the resurgence of New York City nightlife post-pandemic, centers around a unique blend of formalism and club culture. This work thrives from the dynamic interplay between structured movements and the city's rediscovered nightlife spirit.

Wings in the Grass (2020)

"Wings In the Grass" draws inspiration from the migration of fireflies as they transition from day to night. This contemporary work is an exploration of movement, light, and the ephemeral beauty of nature.

This work weaves together the ethereal movements of the dancers to mimic the graceful flight of fireflies as they take to the evening sky. Reflecting the delicate balance between stillness and motion, the dancers mirror the moments when fireflies hover in the twilight before bursting into mesmerizing patterns of light.

RT: 9 minutes

Dancers: 20-35

Music: “A Small Crowd Points” by Aaron Martin, “We Insist” Zoë Keating

Premiere: January 2020 (Commissioned at Brooklyn High School for the Arts)


Take Care (2019)

Informed by Daniel Padierna's childhood experience as a fatherless son, "Take Care" journeys through his feelings of nostalgia, anger, and sadness as motivators to move on from the absence of his father.

This evocative performance explores the depths of human connection and self-discovery. Padierna's personal story invites spectators to reflect on the importance of self-care and nurturing relationships.

RT: 14 minutes

Dancers: 11-18

Music: “Apparition” by Wesley DeSouza, “Uni Version” by Alva Noto, and “Wings in the Grass” by Aaron Martin

Premiere: June 2019 (Commissioned at New Jersey Performing Arts Center)


  • One Night Only (2022)

    One Night Only (2022)

  • We're Here (2020)

    We're Here (2020)

  • he/him/his

    he/him/his (2019)

  • masc4masc

    masc4masc (2018)

  • Mourning For You (2018)

    Mourning For You (2018)

  • ECHO (2017)

  • BANG BANG (2016)