Meet The Mentor: Emiliano Jimenez
Emiliano Jimenez has trained extensively in various dance styles and has received education and training from renowned institutions and studios around the world. He has worked with CLI Conservatory and Hip Funk Dance Studio in Mexico, where he honed his skills and developed a strong foundation in dance.
Always seeking to improve his craft, he has attended workshops at prestigious institutions such as the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City in 2016, Movement Lifestyle at Edge PAC in Los Angeles, California in 2018, and Dana Foglia Dance in Los Angeles, California in 2019. They have also participated in the GEN 4 Dance Experience in Easthampton, Massachusetts in 2017, as well as the DOMO Dance Intensive in Jojutla Morelos, Mexico in 2019.
Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of working with esteemed choreographers and dance professionals including Teddy Forance, Ethan Colangelo, Jason Parsons, Jermaine Spivey, Spencer Lethbridge, Ida Saki, Dana Foglia, Gerard and Kelly, Nick Pupilo, Paco Ziel, Diego Vega, Jose Tena, Rudy Abreu, Kirsten Russel, and Robert Green.
In addition to his dance accomplishments, Emiliano is also a certified dance educator, having received certification from the University of Las Vegas in 2018. Their passion for teaching allows them to share their knowledge and love for dance with aspiring dancers.
Outside of the dance world, Emiliano is also a talented visual artist. His creativity transcends the stage, allowing him to express themselves through various mediums.
Some of Emiliano's current and former professional/choreography credits include:
- Solange Knowles’ “Bridge-s” , Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA, 2019
- XT4S1S TOUR, Principal dancer for Danna paola´s tour. 2022 - 2023
- SYTYCD, Assistant, Teddy Forance. 2022.
- “El Retador”, Mexican TV show/Dance competition 2021 and 2022
- IMPETU Mexican Contemporary Company, Monterrey, MX, Director: Dulce Chazaro, 2016
- HOMBRES Mexican Contemporary Company, Monterrey, MX, Director: Victor Burgoa 2018 Embodiment
- EMBODIMENT Contemporary Company based in LA, directed by Rudy Aberu (2019)
- Happy Bones Dance, Mexican Contemporary Company, Monterrey, MX
- Nissan Commercial, Dancer/Actor, Monterrey, MX, 2019
- Dos, Trazo contemporary dance festival, Diego Vega, Monterrey, MX, 2020
- Kid Choice Awards, Danna Paola, 2022.
- DESHUMANO, Reveurs Monterrey Contemporary Dance Company, Monterrey, MX, 2020
- Ruptura Sincronica, Manuel Felguerez memorial performance, Monterrey, MX, 2021
- Pensando en mi, Music Video, Caztro, Monterrey, MX, 2020 CMC, Dance FestivalL, Monterrey, MX, 2020
- Los Nueve Monstruos, Virtual Show, 2020