01/02/2026
Meet Our Founder & Head Instructor, Adriana Cereste 🌟
Adriana Cereste discovered her love for dance at just four years old, quickly finding her place on stage. After building a strong foundation in ballet, she expanded her training into multiple dance styles while pursuing her studies in the BFA Dance Program at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City.
Adriana went on to perform professionally, dancing leading roles in well-known ballet classics and receiving praise from The New York Times and other notable publications. In recent years, she has embraced contemporary dance, exploring new forms of movement and expression.
Since moving to Aruba, Adriana has become an active member of the local artistic community, performing in events such as Festival Un Canto pa Aruba, Himno y Bandera celebrations, World Theater Day, and Aruba Art Fair, while also collaborating with local musicians and artists. One of her proudest moments was performing for the Dutch Royal Family during their visit to Aruba.
As a teacher and mentor, Adriana believes in nurturing the whole dancer — combining technical training with creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Her approach helps students grow not only as performers but as confident individuals both on and off stage.
Empower Arts – Academy of Dance is the realization of Adriana’s lifelong dream: creating a welcoming and supportive space where dancers of all ages can learn, grow, and experience the joy of dance. Through her vision and leadership, she continues to build a vibrant community united by passion and love for the art.
✨ Join us at Empower Arts and discover the magic of dance under Adriana’s guidance.
