INCLUSIVE DANCE

I am committed to the continued progress of disability justice, supporting artists with a disability to make dance more accessible. My collaborative work in this field challenges traditional notions about the body and expands what dance can be.

Experience:

Since 2007 I have directed ConCuerpos, the pioneering inclusive dance company in Colombia, where artists with and without disabilities come together to develop artistic, educational, and research projects. I'm currently establishing a new branch of the company in the Netherlands.

www.concuerpos.com

Current research:

I am currently focused on developing an artistic language grounded in the concept of Universal Accessibility or the Aesthetics of Access, as it's called in Europe. This involves seamlessly integrating Sign Language and audio description into the dramaturgy of my work, using them as both access and expressive tools.

In my research, I have been exploring innovative ways to intertwine Sign Language with choreography. By enhancing the kinetic elements of Sign Language, I expand signs and gestures across space and dimension, varying their speed, and creating connections between different body parts of the dancers. Additionally, I am investigating creative approaches to describe movement through voice and sound, enriching the overall sensory experience of the performance.

Promo video of FOCARIS 2025

Documentary about the creation of IRA 2021

Projects

FOCARIS international

Foto: Oswaldo Gamboa We had an extraordinary month in Colombia working with ConCuerpos Colombia and ConCuerpos Netherlands on the creation of FOCARIS — an international collaboration in inclusive contemporary dance that brought together artists from both countries. During October 2025, we had a wonderful artistic exchange, collaboration, and creation; we experienced deep conversations, shared practices, and joyful discoveries. What emerged from this process is not only a

Choreographer for Holland Dance Festival 2026 - Good [old] Times

I'm very happy to be one of the choreographers for the Good [old] Times production by Holland Dance festival 2026. Dance is for everyone. That’s why, during this anniversary edition, we proudly present Good [old] Times once again – our biennial production featuring dancers aged 55 and older. This sixth edition has a special twist: not one, but two choreographers have been invited to create new work. In this sparkling double bill, Kiran Bonnema and Laisvie Ochoa each showcase