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Joseph "Chelin" Juarez
Joseph “Chelin” Juarez is a first generation, Mexican-American dancer based in San Antonio, Texas. Joseph’s dance style incorporates Popping, Waving and Yoga. In his hometown of Oxnard, CA, his dance journey began with learning hip hop dance through YouTube tutorials and music videos. He graduated with a B.A. of Performing Arts with an emphasis in Dance at Cal State Channel Islands under the guidance of Heather Castillo and Carinne Bach. During those years of training he was exposed to many forms of dance and creative concepts, inspiring him to blend new ideas with his street dance foundation. Joseph spent 5 years of his career in Los Angeles training and dancing within the contact improv community. Currently, he collaborates with a group of artists known as San Antonio Creatives to create community and content through art. He also creates dance concept videos throughout the city of San Antonio. The content of his work is influenced by his Mexican-American heritage and explores these themes through his movement. Chelin has also curated a dance photography and art exhibition titled “The Art of Movement” in 2024.
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Artist Type: Performing Arts: Choreographer, Dancer
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The Art of Movement- Statement
The Art of Movement is an Art, Photography & Dance exhibition dedicated to the art-form of dance, This exhibition showcases local Photographers, Artists and Dancers in different spaces around San Antonio. The Art of Movement is dedicated to creating community between dance enthusiasts and a space for dance artists to showcase their art form, This exhibition creates an intimate space between the different art forms mentioned and the audience . This showcase explores the powerful connection between dancers and the visual artists who capture their movement.
The Art of Movement was created by Joseph “Chelin” Juarez , SATX based Movement Artist, and debut on November 1st, 2024 for First Friday at N4U Gallery.
The exhibition showcased the work of 9 talented artists, 7 Photographers and 10 Dance artists. On opening night, the exhibition featured a Dance Cypher, an improvised dance performance where dancers showcased their freestyle skills. This unique performance gave guests the chance to experience dance and visual art in an immersive, collaborative atmosphere.
