As I slowly approach the end of my 36th journey around the sun, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the many lives I’ve lived within this lifetime alone. ✨
I’m so proud of the human and artist I’ve become, and my inner child is truly my biggest cheerleader 🥹
It’s been almost 30 years of dance and 11 years of teaching. I genuinely feel like I’m fulfilling my purpose, and that’s a privilege I never want to take for granted.
This year, I’ll be directing 5 original productions alongside my wife, performing at 3 Queer Afro-Latin festivals, and even stepping into the world of drag competition 🥲
I’ve also been on a healing journey like no other, and I’m excited to continue meeting this new version of my soul.
A sweet reminder for anyone who needs it: if we’re still here, loving, growing, feeling, and fully living this life… we are already winning. ✨
Feeling myself with this photoshoot for @orodancecompany and by the one and only @gabrielamanzanophotography 📸
Booties by @burjushoes 🖤
Venue @richesartgallery 📍
TONIGHT! 🐍✨ screening
VENENO - an Afro-Latin futurist film created by queer filmmaker and Oro community member Hannah Zamora. Inspired by the Afro-futurism of Hecha de Oro: Made of Gold, she crafted a world rooted in femme power, queer and non-binary presence, and fusion artistry that honors our diaspora while imagining our future.
Don’t miss this screening! ✨ TODAY, Dec 16 at 7pm.✨ RSVP your spot with the link in our bio.🐍
Directed by: Hannah Zamora
Produced by: Maggie Bailey
Director of Photography: Dee Mitchell
⚜️Hecha de Oro⚜️
Join us on the second edition of the only Afro-Latin dance production in Austin TX brought to you by @orodancecompany .
This year we have new Oro dancers, a variety of new guest artists, and new shows😱🔥!
This multidisciplinary production tells the story of Oshun, the Yoruba deity of fertility, beauty, and love. Through Afro-Latin dance and music, witness the power, passion, and generosity of Oshun, who, despite being underestimated for her soft, feminine nature, remains one of the most resilient Orishas of the Yoruba pantheon. Oshun embodies the voice and strength of the disenfranchised, as well as the sensuality and divinity of creation.
Join us for a magical fusion of traditional folklore and Afro-Latin artistic innovation. Featuring salsa, flamenco, Afro-Cuban folk, live percussion, Cuban modern, hip-hop, rap, and non-binary partner dance, this performance takes you on a journey of courage and sacrifice, ultimately leading to self-love, acceptance, and freedom.
Get your tickets now before they sell out, cuz they will! Visit the link in my bio for all info 🔗
Photography by 📸 @marke_of_the_bare
Design by🪄 @donnine_
Oro ensemble👯♂️ @audrey.warrior@miranda.kittie.dance@sydney.jasm1ne@robbie_sky@joanmarron@shaina_dane@dianacventura
#theatreshow #atx #danceshow #austinshows
Cats out the bag! WERE ONE OF 6 COUPLES CONTESTANT FOR UNITE THE FIGHT GALA!!! We’re soooo excited and honored to be fundraising for organizations that cater to queer, trans and BIPOC folks right here in this conservative state and to be doing it by putting on - our first ever - DRAG SHOW! ✨
Follow our journey as we compete to fundraising a minimum of 10K and build an entire drag performance from choreo to music to costumes, with the help of our lovely coach @sierramykels 👑
Do yall think we can win?! Root us on and follow along!
📸 Okay… we know 😅
🌴 We’ve been a little obsessed with these pool party moments lately… but honestly, THIS is what the festival feels like. 💯
✨Joy
✨ Freedom
✨ Connection
✨ Smiles everywhere
✨ Music playing while chosen family
comes together under the sun ☀️ 👯♀️
🌈 These moments are more than just pretty photos — they’re reminders of what happens when community feels safe, vibrant, welcoming, and alive. 🫶
❤️🔥 That’s the heart of the experience.
People from all walks of life coming together to dance, celebrate, heal, laugh, and simply exist together. 🌎💃🏽
👉 Swipe left… you might see yourself 😏
💦 Tag your friends when you find them 👀
📆 June 5–8, 2026 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
📍 DoubleTree Hotel — San Jose, CA
🎟️ queerafrolatindancefestival.com
This is what it looks like when a space is built for everyone ❤️🔥
💃 From your very first basic step to advanced technique, #QALDF2026 is designed for growth at every level. No pressure. No judgment. Just real learning, real connection, and a community that sees you, supports you, and celebrates you exactly as you are. 🌈
📌 Come take class, make mistakes, laugh, improve, and feel free doing it all. That’s the energy we protect. That’s the space we create. 🫶🏽
You belong here. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🎟️ Get your pass now
🌐 queerafrolatindancefestival.com
📍 June 5–8, 2026
Tag your people and pull up to a space where you can truly be yourself ✨
What a weekend 🥹😭😍🔥⛓️🫠👑🚢
Forever thankful for @laqueerweekender@himerosito_@davidprin_cr@arlenethesalsaqueen for putting together an event that felt like a beautiful dream! 💫 Yall deserve all the flowers 💐
To the artists, the attendees, our company, our students, and everyone who helped make this happen, THANK YOU! We’re feeling so blessed by all the love we received this past weekend 🫶🏽! This event reminded us what a gift it is to be QUEER🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✨
Este domingo 8 de marzo no se pierdan “La Pareja Perfecta” una pieza por @angieandaudrey directores de @orodancecompany !!La Pareja Perfecta es una fusion de folclor cubano que personifica una unión mítica y poderosa entre Oyá y Shangó, en la religión Yoruba. Está unión se dice representa fenómenos naturales como el fuego y la tormenta que juntos pueden formar La Pareja Perfecta! Quieres conocer más sobre las culturas y tradiciones afro caribeñas?! Ven a ver más en @tamborfestatx_official
