Andanza, Puerto Rican contemporary dance company and dance school, was founded in 1998 by María D. "Lolita" Villanúa, Artistic and Executive Director, in collaboration with María Teresa Robles, Director of the Educational Program. Active since 1999, this non-profit cultural enterprise has maintained a sustained production of valuable socio-educational initiatives, promoting contact with the arts and diversifying the audience. It has received multiple awards and has participated in several international festivals.