About Me

Hi! My name is Juan, and I’m a dancer, choreographer, teacher, researcher in contemporary dance, and audiovisual creator.

Over the past 14 years, I’ve performed and collaborated with artists and companies around the world, sharing work that explores identity, community, and human experience. Through my art, I strive to build spaces where people can connect, reflect, and be inspired.

My artistic interests are rooted in gender and racial identity, contact improvisation, choreography, and filmmaking — all as part of a lifelong commitment to exploring how movement can connect, challenge, and transform us.

Why Am I Raising Funds

As an international artist, I’m required to maintain a valid visa to continue my creative work in the United States.

Living and working here has allowed me to collaborate with diverse communities, share stories that celebrate identity and resilience, and contribute to the rich artistic ecosystem that has welcomed me so generously. Renewing my visa will make it possible for me to keep teaching, performing, and creating projects that foster cultural exchange, belonging, and mutual understanding through dance.

However, the renewal process is both costly and time-sensitive. Like many artists, my work doesn’t always provide financial stability. Your support will help cover the expenses required for my visa renewal and allow me to continue contributing to the artistic and cultural life of the communities that have become my home.

Every contribution, no matter the size, brings me closer to continuing this journey of movement, storytelling, and connection.

Budget Breakdown

Here’s a transparent look at where your support will go:

Visa application and filing fees: $___

Legal/attorney fees: $___

Documentation & translation costs: $___

Travel expenses related to the process: $___

Emergency/administrative costs: $___

Total goal: $5,000

Every dollar helps. Even small donations make a difference — and if you can’t contribute financially, please consider sharing this fundraiser with your network.

Why It Matters

Supporting my visa renewal means supporting art that crosses borders, stories that connect communities, and movement that heals. Your contribution would help me stay, create, and continue to inspire others.

Thank you for your generosity, love, and belief in the power of art.