Afro-Latina of Cuban Heritage | Salsa on 2 Technique/Spanish Dance/Flamenco

“Yvonne Gutierrez, heralded flamenco, salsa and Spanish dance artist and educator, has built her reputation as an ambassador for creative connection in the arts.” -Dance Teacher Magazine

A NY native teacher/choreographer/mentor of Cuban descent with an emerging dance curriculum approach celebrates the joy of music and movement. She is quoted saying, “Dance is about connections - how we connect to the music, the musicians and to each other”. A choreographic mentor for NYS Choreographers Initiative 2023, a veteran teacher recognized for excellence in teaching receiving the distinguished Dance Teacher Award in 2022. As a member of National Association for the Education of Young Children and a Mental Health First Aider she continues learning/networking helping to inspire and create experiences for the future generations. A featured performer and panelist for the showing of the feature-length film, Gurumbé: Canciones de tu Memoria Negra at the 1st AfroMundo Festival in Albuquerque. This led to her being featured in the book “New Mexico Fiestas: A History of Music, Dance & Fandango” by Ray John de Aragón which issues an invitation to traditions and performances of New Mexico's Fiestas.

Ms. Gutierrez started her teaching trajectory appointed by the late Tina Ramirez, founder of Ballet Hispánico over 35 years ago. Highlights include: LaGuardia Performing Arts HS, Henry Street, Ballet Hispanico, Martha Graham Teens, Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, Concepts Dance Academy, Joffrey Ballet, New School University, Purelements, Cache Dance Studios, Marymount Manhattan College and Flamenco Latino. Her teaching is predominantly based in NY from Lincoln Center Restart Stages to CUNY workshops and community master classes.