Andanza

A contemporary dance company & school with a social mission

"Foto-estáticas" by Andanza by Robert VillanúaFlamboyan Arts Fund

The Beginnings

In 1998, two longtime friends and fellow dancers, created Andanza. They were determined to give Puerto Rico a professional contemporary dance company and a dance school with a unique social component for underserved communities.

The Founders. Lolita Villanúa, took on the roles of Executive and Artistic Director of Andanza, while María Teresa Robles, became Director of Educational Programs.

Lolita Villanúa, founder of Andanza, Robert Villanúa, From the collection of: Flamboyan Arts Fund
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María Teresa Robles, founder of Andanza, Robert Villanúa, From the collection of: Flamboyan Arts Fund
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Show of Andanza dance company by Robert VillanúaFlamboyan Arts Fund

The Mission

Andanza’s goal is to contribute to the development of dance, culture and society, and to the democratization of art in Puerto Rico through artistic creation, practice and education accessible to all.

"Fuímonos", choreography by Lolita Villanúa by Robert VillanúaFlamboyan Arts Fund

The Company

Active since 1999, Andanza has produced numerous original dance pieces.

It has developed a distinctive style, reached people of all ages and backgrounds -- including audiences who had never been in contact with the arts; integrated the work of artists from multiple generations, disciplines and nationalities; and commissioned original music.

"En blanco y negro", by Andanza dance company by Robert VillanúaFlamboyan Arts Fund

AGNUS DEI Requiem by Robert VillanúaFlamboyan Arts Fund

Andanza dance school by Robert VillanúaFlamboyan Arts Fund

The School

Andanza’s educational program includes classes and scholarships in its own school as well as a Youth Workshop that trains talented students to professional level.

Staging of "Sueño que te cuento" by Andanza students by Robert VillanúaFlamboyan Arts Fund

Children at Performing Arts Center for closing presentation of "Danza con Andanza" outreach program by Robert VillanúaFlamboyan Arts Fund

Danza con Andanza: Community outreach in dance education

From its beginnings, the Andanza dance company and school has worked intensely to create awareness about the power of dance and the arts as tools for social change.

As true believers in the beauty of making the arts accessible to all individuals, their dancers and teachers have offered numerous performances and workshops in communities, schools and non-traditional spaces.

Children at Performing Arts Center for closing presentation of "Danza con Andanza" outreach program, Robert Villanúa, From the collection of: Flamboyan Arts Fund
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"Danza con Andanza", community program, From the collection of: Flamboyan Arts Fund
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Kids participating in the community program "Danza con Andanza"., Robert Villanua, From the collection of: Flamboyan Arts Fund
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From 2002, the program Danza con Andanza, has offered weekly workshops for over 500 children and youth in disadvantaged communities. Also, during extremely trying circumstances for Puerto Rico --like the aftermath of hurricane María-- it has provided much needed means for coping with grief, trauma and loss.

Danza con Andanza Impact

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