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The Artist

Photo Credit: ALEXANDER DIAZ

Alexander Diaz (he/they) is an independent artist born and raised in The Bronx. Diaz is a graduate of the University of The Arts in Philadelphia and the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program. Alexander has had the pleasure of working with nathantrice/RITUALS, Sidra Bell, Christal Brown’s (INSPIRIT), Fredrick Earl Mosley (Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance), Sara Shelton Mann, and Maurya Kerr (tinypistol). In 2021 Alexander was an artist in residence with PEPATIÁN’s Dancing Futures: Artist & Mentor Collaborative Residency, with mentor Maurya Kerr. Diaz was awarded a BRIO award (Bronx Recognizes Its Own Award) in 2022 and has most recently been named as one of the recipients of the 2023 Bronx Dance Fund from the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA). As a marketing professional, Alexander has spearheaded successful marketing campaigns for organizations such as Sidra Bell Dance New York, Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, and GALLIM, driving engagement and growth for each organization. Alexander has recently joined A.I.M by Kyle Abraham as their Marketing Manager.