04/23/2026
Join us Monday, May 4th for a special INTERNATIONAL BWS+ workshop in collaboration with !
https://revolucionlatina.org/bwsplus/
Contemporary Dance Workshop with at 6pm. Hailing from Mexico, Jesús is an international choreographer, dancer and stage director who has worked with dance companies, cultural institutions, and theatrical productions, contributing to the preservation of Mexican traditions while pushing them into contemporary artistic spaces.
Class will explore movement, evolving into phrase work highlighting cultural identity while experimenting with storytelling. Focusing on themes of heritage, community, and social expression combined with precise technique and expressive movement, this class is one NOT TO MISS! Join for a evening of dance, LIVE MUSIC and community!
Jesús Velasco Mondragón is a Mexican dancer, choreographer, and artistic director driven by continuous learning, artistic exchange, and community-building. Holding a degree in Industrial Design with a specialization in Scenic Design, Jesús’ work focuses on themes of heritage, community, and social expression combining the relationship between space, body, and an evolving movement language. He was a 2025 Art Omi: Dance Resident, received the PECDA grant from the Mexican Ministry of Culture in 2019, and was a finalist for Capezio’s Award for Choreographic Excellence in New York City in 2014 and 2015. Since 2014, he has toured internationally as an independent teacher and choreographer. In 2017, he founded DOMO, an annual dance festival in his hometown, forging a strong connection between his artistic practice, his community and cultural identity. For more info on Jesus’ inspiring work visit https://jesusvelascomondragon.com/jvm
The Familia, is an organization founded by Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca, created to foster community and artistic opportunities for Latine and Immigrant artists