Sandra Rivera: Celebrating the Longevity and Beauty of Dance, Dances for a Variable Population.

Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Sandra Rivera: Teaching Artist/Dancer/Guest Artist with Dances for a Variable Population  In this episode of “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest, Sandra Rivera of Dances for a Variable Population. Sandra is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and writer and together they discuss Sandra's extensive career in dance, starting from her early influences in New York City to her involvement with Ballet Hispanico as an original member and up to her current impactful work with Dances for a Variable Population and the upcoming workshops and performances of DVP. Joanne and Sandra also discuss her work with Omega Dance Company. Their conversation highlights the importance of community engagement through dance, and the significance of creating inclusive spaces for older adults to express themselves through movement. They also discuss the role that her experience with liturgical dance held in Sandra's life. Sandra shares her insights on the transformative power of dance and its ability to foster connection and creativity across generations. Sandra Rivera has an extensive career as a dancer, choreographer and educator.  A founding member of Ballet Hispanico, she performed as a principal dancer creating a number of roles in the company’s repertory. Since 1990 she has choreographed and performed contemporary dances with thematic content that reflects the Latino experience in the United States.  Artist-in-residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine with the Omega Dance Co. where she served as director.  Her solo dance portraits and choreographies have been presented at El Museo del Barrio, the Caramoor International Music Festival and the Abrons Art Center,the  Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, Aaron Davis Hall and the 92 Street Y.  She is on the faculty of Ballet Hispanico School of Dance and performs and is a teaching artist for Dancers for a Variable Population.  BA in Dance in the Latino Diaspora; CUNY’s Baccalaureate for Unique & Interdisciplinary Studies.  Sandra Rivera  ⁠⁠https://www.sandrariveraprojects.com/biography⁠⁠ Find out more about Dances for a Variable Population and catch some of their upcoming performances and worksshops Oct 5th, 18th, Nov 16th https://www.dvpnyc.org/ Follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠ Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.  Please leave us review about our podcast!  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."