Alejandro Perez

Location
Los Angeles, California

Alejandro is a first generation Mexican-American from Los Angeles, California. He was first introduced to dance at of 12. He joined a street dance crew in which he competed and showcased internationally. Alejandro's passion continued to unfold as he enrolled at Hamilton Performing Arts High School to begin refining his techniques. He is a recipient of scholarships at UCLA, Jacob's Pillow Ballet Summer Programs 85th Anniversary GALA, & Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program. Alejandro completed a 3-week residency in the world renowned Orsolina28 in Moncalvo, Italy, dancing under the direction of Mike Tyus.

He has been a performer and a collaborator with Sidra Bell Dance NYC, ISHIDA Dance, Dawsondancesf, ZiRu Dance, Mike Tyus & Co. and several other companies through the United States. Alejandro has set works on the LINES Ballet Training Program, Summer Program in San Francisco, Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP), California summer school for the arts, AMDA LA, and Santa Monica College and more. Both his work and his dancing have been seen throughout the country. Earlier this summer Alejandro danced for Sidra Bell Dance New York on the world premiere of COMMUNION.