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Marisela-Raymi Dalila Tapia is a Peruvian-American dance theater artist with a rich background in exploring the intersections of art, language, culture, and identity. With 15 years of experience in studying, performing, and teaching dance, Marisela has left her artistic mark in cities like Chicago, New York, New México, Perú, Spain, and Italy.

Her artistic journey began at Columbia College Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts in 2014. Marisela later obtained a master’s degree in Linguistics Applied to Spanish as a Foreign Language from the University of Nebrija in Madrid, Spain. With over four years of teaching experience in both English and Spanish, Marisela has served as a North American Language Cultural ambassador and has taught language classes online.

In the realm of dance, Marisela has received training from master flamenco artists in Spain and has showcased her talents in various international performances. Notable achievements include winning first place at the Flamenco certamen through the Carlota Santana dance company at Lincoln Center in 2015 and headlining and directing performances in top Chicago venues. Her collaborations with renowned organizations, such as Clinard Dance Theater in Chicago, have led to performances at prestigious venues like the Logan Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Chicago.

Marisela's dance repertoire extends beyond flamenco, encompassing ballet, modern dance, salsa, and traditional Latin and Peruvian folkloric dances. She maintains a strong connection with her cultural heritage, evident in her participation in traditional Peruvian folklore performances.

Marisela is not only a dance artist but also a dedicated language and culture teacher. Holding a degree in Linguistics, she passionately shares her knowledge of Spanish language and culture to her students.

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Milena Cubides is our Marketing Designer & Manager. She is also our dance company member.