Artistic Team

Artistic & Executive Director & Choreographer

Ángel Ramos (they/he)

Ángel Ramos is a freelance dancer and choreographer from Mexico, currently based in Canada. Their work blends classical ballet, contemporary dance, and vogue into a dynamic practice shaped by training at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla and Ballet Victoria Conservatory, working alongside Ballet Victoria’s Professional Company. Ramos has directed dance films for the Arts and Culture Department of Puebla in Mexico and created pieces for festivals and queer dance events in Victoria. They have collaborated with and studied under choreographers and teachers including Edgar Madrid, Kathy Lang, Peter Starr, and Andrea Bayne, performing in productions ranging from Carmina Burana, The Fairy Doll, Spring Waters and Swan Lake to contemporary works. Currently pursuing studies in cultural management, Ramos continues to expand their artistic vision, celebrating diversity, resilience, and the transformative power of dance

Media Manager & Choreographer

Yuina Uchida (she/her)

Yuina is a ballet dancer and choreographer currently based in Canada. She is actively involved in both classical ballet and contemporary dance, working with multiple companies. Trained in Russian (Vaganova-style) ballet, she specializes in technique and variations. Alongside performing, she is also developing her skills in choreography and contributing to the growth of a contemporary dance project.

Choreographer

Manuel Sandoval (he/him)

Originally from Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, Manuel began his dance training at the age of sixteen by exploring Graham technique. He furthered his passion for dance by inquiring in different styles of dance such as ballet (Vaganova and Cecchetti method), jazz, modern, and contemporary. Manuel graduated from the Post-Secondary Bridge Program at Victoria Academy of Ballet, under the direction of Kerrylynn Turner, in 2024, where he discovered a deepest interest in ballet, contact improvisation, contemporary dance, choreography, and how to blend these techniques with other dance approaches and styles.