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Juliana Mendonca (Venezuela - California)
Juliana Mendonca is a Venezuelan Contemporary Dance Performer, Choreographer, and Teacher who merges artistic expression with healing practices. Her innovative work, influenced by Latin Traditional Dances, Butoh, Contact Improvisation, and Physical Theater, has led her to create a distinctive movement language centered on the body's connection to water.
As the creator of Liquidanza, Juliana explores the fluid nature of the human body, guiding participants toward a deeper awareness of movement and their own internal waters. Her projects, including Raíz de Agua, La Naciente, Drop & Drought, SonoSomatic and Yara reflect this profound connection with water as both a source of inspiration and transformation.
Beyond her individual practice, Juliana is a dedicated educator in the Oakland and Bay Area communities. She teaches contact dance, Latin rhythms, and body expression to adults and youth, fostering creativity and self-discovery. Collaborating with organizations like Destiny Arts Center, Young Audiences Arts for Learning and La Peña Cultural Center, she plays a pivotal role in enriching the cultural fabric of the region. (www.liquidanza.com )