Brava! for Women in the Arts
Vanessa Sanchez is an accomplished Executive Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Educator with extensive experience in dance and music rooted in Chicana, Latina, and Indigenous traditions. Since founding La Mezcla in 2015, Sanchez has led the ensemble in blending diverse rhythms while highlighting the histories of communities of color. As an Artist In Residence at Brava! for Women in the Arts and a Dance Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Sanchez teaches a variety of courses focusing on Tap Dance and Zapateado Jarocho. Previous roles include Dance Instructor at The Dance Brigade’s Dance Mission Theater and Artist In Residence at the Ruth Asawa SF School of the Arts. Sanchez holds a Bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University.
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Brava! for Women in the Arts
Brava! for Women in the Arts celebrates over 30 years as a professional arts organization dedicated to cultivating the artistic expression of women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, youth, and other underrepresented voices. Brava owns and operates Brava Theater Center, producing and presenting traditional and contemporary music festivals, a variety of film festivals, contemporary and experimental theatrical productions, international comedy shows, lectures, and professional dance productions—making Brava one of the most eclectic and multifaceted arts venues in the Bay Area. Brava’s four core programs reflect our commitment to our communities: we annually produce 30+ performing arts productions by women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC artists; our artist in residence program supports the professional development and creative work of these artists; while our subsidized rentals enable these communities to gain access to our professional venue; Brava also houses Mission Academy of Performing Arts, which trains 120 community youth in theatrical production and performance.