This performance I choreographed and danced in is part of a long-term collaboration with visual artist and friend Angel Cabrales, and continues our partnership after the durational performance I had as part of Angel's The Uncolonized project at the Chamizal National Memorial (El Paso, TX) in Fall 2019.

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Teoquiyaoatl premiered on May 27, 2021 outdoors at UTEP, the first live performance on campus after the Covid-19 lockdowns.

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Installation, Costumes, and Concept: Angel Cabrales

In collaboration with Bianca Camarillo

Choreography: Melissa Melpignano

Music: Henry Van

Performers: Chris Delgado, Melissa Melpignano, Jenny Morales, and Jensen Springer.

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To see more, visit also Angel Cabrales's website.

All the photos from Teoquiyaoatl © Gaby Velasquez