UPCOMING WORKS
2025 - New original work created for "Top 25 to watch" Water Street Dance company at Wisconsin, Milwaukee
CHOREOGRAPHY, TEACHING, AND ARTIST RESIDENCIES
2024 - Among Suspend Friction - Guest Choreographer for University of North Carolina School of the Arts
2024 - Heart's Battered Shadow - Guest Choreographer for Pacific Atlantic University at West Palm Beach, Fl.
2024 - EXISTENCIA - Choreographer for DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion presented at the Soraya Stage
2023 - Choreographer with original commissioned work "PEDESTAL" for Water Street Dance Company in Milwaukee.
2023 - Guest Choreographer for Marin Academy in San Rafael, Ca. Restaging and transferring "IS", a dance film,
into a stage performance.
2022 - Guest Choreographer and Artist at CSU Sacramento
Returning choreographer setting an all-new original work called "I choreographed this for you."
2022 — Guest Choreographer and Cinematographer
Returning choreographer and guest artist to set two all-new original works for dancers at Scottsdale Community College in Arizona.
2022 — AYAL Lecturer, Santa Clara University
Conduct online and in-person meetings for contemporary/modern techniques for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Movement for Athletes. Dance Cinematography. Intro to Performance Collaboration.
Conduct online and in-person meetings for contemporary/modern techniques for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Movement for Athletes. Dance Cinematography. Intro to Performance Collaboration.
2021 — Adjunct Quarter Lecturer, Santa Clara University
Conduct online and in-person meetings for contemporary/modern techniques for beginning and intermediate levels.
Conduct online and in-person meetings for contemporary/modern techniques for beginning and intermediate levels.
2020 — Guest Choreographer, Santa Clara University
Conduct online and virtual class meetings for rehearsal and performance and choreograph a film on SCU students for Images production set for Spring 2021.
Conduct online and virtual class meetings for rehearsal and performance and choreograph a film on SCU students for Images production set for Spring 2021.
2020 — Teaching Associate and Guest Instructor, UC Irvine
Instructor for Modern Technique at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Guest instructor for Jazz technique and Dance Improvisation.
Instructor for Modern Technique at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Guest instructor for Jazz technique and Dance Improvisation.
2020 — Teaching Assistant, UC Irvine
Assistant to world-renowned choreographer Lar Lubovitch during his Repertory classes.
Assistant to world-renowned choreographer Lar Lubovitch during his Repertory classes.
2019 — Brain Initiative Speaker, Beckman Center, UC Irvine
Invited Presentation (lecture and demonstration) on Ebb and Floorwork research in relation to Immersion Levels which measures neurologic immersion during any kind of experience and the length and depth of frustration (emotional disconnect) during the dancing experience, primarily at low levels with a horizontal axis to the floor.
Invited Presentation (lecture and demonstration) on Ebb and Floorwork research in relation to Immersion Levels which measures neurologic immersion during any kind of experience and the length and depth of frustration (emotional disconnect) during the dancing experience, primarily at low levels with a horizontal axis to the floor.
2019 — Teaching Associate, UC Irvine
Instructor for Modern 1 technique at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
Instructor for Modern 1 technique at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
2019 — Summer Academies Instructor, UC Irvine
Invited instructor for Modern/Contemporary technique in the Summer Academy Program held at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
Invited instructor for Modern/Contemporary technique in the Summer Academy Program held at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
2019 — Guest Artist, CSU Los Angeles
Invited guest artists to teach and set up a new work called Synapse-C with dancers from CSULA dance department. Guest Choreographer, California Institute of the Arts — 2015
Invited guest artists to teach and set up a new work called Synapse-C with dancers from CSULA dance department. Guest Choreographer, California Institute of the Arts — 2015
2019 — American Dance Festival Association, Irvine, UC Irvine
Invited instructor to teach master classes in my movement framework of Ebb and Floorwork at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
Invited instructor to teach master classes in my movement framework of Ebb and Floorwork at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
2018-2019 — Teaching Assistant, UC Irvine
Assisted Professor in Dance Health and Sciences.
Assisted Professor in Dance Health and Sciences.
2018-2019 — Adjunct Lecturer, CSU Sacramento
Adjunct faculty teaching Modern and Dance Improvisation.
Adjunct faculty teaching Modern and Dance Improvisation.
2017 — Guest Artist, Arcadia High School, Ca
One Month long residency teaching DIAVOLO’s movement aesthetic and reconstructed DIAVOLO’s Cage Repertory on High School Students
One Month long residency teaching DIAVOLO’s movement aesthetic and reconstructed DIAVOLO’s Cage Repertory on High School Students
2017 — Guest Artist, Scottsdale Community College
Week-long residency, intensive teaching Ebb and Floorwork, and setting a new work, Creature of Habit, on award-winning Instinct Dancecorps directed by Angela Rosenkrans.
Week-long residency, intensive teaching Ebb and Floorwork, and setting a new work, Creature of Habit, on award-winning Instinct Dancecorps directed by Angela Rosenkrans.
2017 — Guest Artist, University of Central Oklahoma
Commissioned and choreographed Ha-Shi for UCO’s touring company, Kaleidoscope Dance Company. Performed and was selected for the Gala performance at ACDA in Illinois.
Commissioned and choreographed Ha-Shi for UCO’s touring company, Kaleidoscope Dance Company. Performed and was selected for the Gala performance at ACDA in Illinois.
2017 — Guest Artist, Utah Valley University
Taught a week-long intensive of Ebb and Floorwork and set new work on UVU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble directed by Monica Campbell.
Taught a week-long intensive of Ebb and Floorwork and set new work on UVU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble directed by Monica Campbell.
2016 — Guest Artist, Scottsdale Community College
Three-day contemporary modern intensive, teaching Ebb and Floorwork to the community of Scottsdale, Arizona. Guest Artist, Utah Valley University — 2017
Three-day contemporary modern intensive, teaching Ebb and Floorwork to the community of Scottsdale, Arizona. Guest Artist, Utah Valley University — 2017
2016 — Guest Artist, CSU Los Angeles
Masterclasses and choreographic works on undergraduate students directed by Hae- Kyung Lee.
Masterclasses and choreographic works on undergraduate students directed by Hae- Kyung Lee.
2015 — Guest Choreographer, California Institute of the Arts
Restaged DIAVOLO’s Cubicle repertoire on undergraduate CALArts dance students performed at the REDCAT in Los Angeles.
Restaged DIAVOLO’s Cubicle repertoire on undergraduate CALArts dance students performed at the REDCAT in Los Angeles.
2013-2017 — Master Teacher, Worldwide
A master teacher of DIAVOLO’s unique movement aesthetic and philosophy (Architecture in Motion®) at several residencies and intensives in high schools, universities, and communities nationally and internationally.
A master teacher of DIAVOLO’s unique movement aesthetic and philosophy (Architecture in Motion®) at several residencies and intensives in high schools, universities, and communities nationally and internationally.
2013 — Guest Artist, Scottsdale Community College
Week-long residency and intensive of Ebb and Floorwork, as well as setting a new work on award-winning Instinct Dancecorps directed by Angela Rosenkrans.
Week-long residency and intensive of Ebb and Floorwork, as well as setting a new work on award-winning Instinct Dancecorps directed by Angela Rosenkrans.
2012 — Teaching Artist, ACDFA, Modesto Jr. College
Invited Instructor teaching master classes in contemporary modern and hip hop to college students.
Invited Instructor teaching master classes in contemporary modern and hip hop to college students.
2011 — Teaching Artist, ACDFA, CSU Long Beach
Invited Instructor teaching master classes in contemporary movement and hip hop to college students.
Invited Instructor teaching master classes in contemporary movement and hip hop to college students.
2011-2012 — Adjunct Faculty, CSU Sacramento
Adjunct faculty teaching beginning - intermediate modern dance technique.
Adjunct faculty teaching beginning - intermediate modern dance technique.
2009-2010 — Dance Instructor, Hawkins School of Performing Arts in Folsom, Ca
Classes taught include: Beginning to Intermediate Jazz, Improvisation, Contemporary Hip-Hop, and Contemporary Modern.
Classes taught include: Beginning to Intermediate Jazz, Improvisation, Contemporary Hip-Hop, and Contemporary Modern.
2009 — Resident Artist, Marin Academy
Commissioned as resident artist for one week to teach and perform the “Killa” solo choreographed by Nicholas Leichter in San Rafael, Ca.
Commissioned as resident artist for one week to teach and perform the “Killa” solo choreographed by Nicholas Leichter in San Rafael, Ca.
2009 — Guest Instructor, CSU Sacramento
Taught and demonstrated lecture courses for Dance History, Dance Cultures, Dance Theory, and Dance Improvisation courses. Master classes include introductory techniques in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Dance improvisation.
Taught and demonstrated lecture courses for Dance History, Dance Cultures, Dance Theory, and Dance Improvisation courses. Master classes include introductory techniques in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Dance improvisation.
PROFESSIONAL DANCE EXPERIENCE
2023 - Performer and Choreographer for the Nabla Festival in Rome, Italy held at the Romana Filharmonic Academia
2023 - Guest Performer for TwoPoint4 Dance Theatre with choreography by LajaMartin
2022 — Nabla Festival performer in NYC
Three of Leandro's films have been selected for an evening of live dance and dance films.
2022 — Performer, IMAGES 2022
Performed for Kristin Kusanovich in SCU's Theatre and Dance annual concert, Images, in the Louise B. Mayer Theatre.
2021 — Performer, David Popalisky
Performed Mr. Popalisky's multimedia work, The Project Project, in the Louise B. Mayer Theatre at Santa Clara University.
Performed Mr. Popalisky's multimedia work, The Project Project, in the Louise B. Mayer Theatre at Santa Clara University.
2020 — Performer, Lar Lubovitch
Selected dancer to perform Mr. Lubovitch’s repertory Northstar at the Barcley Theater in Irvine duding the Dance Visions faculty production.
Selected dancer to perform Mr. Lubovitch’s repertory Northstar at the Barcley Theater in Irvine duding the Dance Visions faculty production.
2012-2017 — Performer/Choreographer, DIAVOLO|Architecture in Motion®
Besides being just a touring performing company member, I played many roles in the company. I was the first resident choreographer under the direction of Jacques Heim. I was a Master Teacher of DIAVOLO’s movement aesthetic. I was the photographer and Graphic Designer for marketing materials.
Besides being just a touring performing company member, I played many roles in the company. I was the first resident choreographer under the direction of Jacques Heim. I was a Master Teacher of DIAVOLO’s movement aesthetic. I was the photographer and Graphic Designer for marketing materials.
I reconstructed DIAVOLO’s Foreign Bodies. My choreography was highlighted in DIAVOLO’s Le Space tu Temps (Space of Time), premiering at the Movimentos Festival in Wolfsburg, Germany. I re-choreographed DIAVOLO’s VOLO repertoire Ottoman. Choreographed DIAVOLO’s L.O.S.T. collection first premiered at The White Bird Festival in Portland, Oregon. Performed on America's Got Talent.
2012 — Performer, Lorelei Bayne Projects
Performed Light and Dark, an adaptation to visual artist Gong Yuebin’s Site 2801 at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, Ca.
Performed Light and Dark, an adaptation to visual artist Gong Yuebin’s Site 2801 at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, Ca.
2011 — Performer, Paufve Dance
Toured with Paufve Dance in Chicago, Illinois, premiering Victor’s Piece and The Not To Be Forgotten at the Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival.
Toured with Paufve Dance in Chicago, Illinois, premiering Victor’s Piece and The Not To Be Forgotten at the Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival.
2010 — Performer, American Dance Festival
Selected by former Cunningham dancer Jean Freebury to perform the reconstruction of Merce Cunningham’s Inlets 2 at ADF in Durham, Nc.
Selected by former Cunningham dancer Jean Freebury to perform the reconstruction of Merce Cunningham’s Inlets 2 at ADF in Durham, Nc.
2009 — Intern Performer, Joe Goode Performance Group
Internship with Joe Goode Performance Group, dancing the premiere of Traveling Light at the Old Mint building in San Francisco, Ca.
Internship with Joe Goode Performance Group, dancing the premiere of Traveling Light at the Old Mint building in San Francisco, Ca.
2009 — Guest Performer, Nicholas Leichter Dance
Performed with Nicholas Leichter Dance in the premiere of Killa at the Joyce Theater in New York City.
Performed with Nicholas Leichter Dance in the premiere of Killa at the Joyce Theater in New York City.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY COMBINING MULTI-MEDIA SKILLS
2023 - Dance Cinematographer for musician and songwriter Marya Stark in Los Angeles Ca.
2023 - Dance Cinematographer and designer for an all-new ballet "The White Feather" in Irvine, CA
2022 - Persian Swan
Director of Photography for a new feature documentary about the first Persian-American Prima Ballerina and the annihilation of dance in Iran in history.
2022 — Director of Photography, Dance Visions 2022
Cinematographer for the University of California, Irvine for their Dance Faculty choreography.
Cinematographer for the University of California, Irvine for their Dance Faculty choreography.
2022 — Director of Photography, Images 2022
Cinematographer for Santa Clara University's Faculty Choreography Showcase, Images
Cinematographer for Santa Clara University's Faculty Choreography Showcase, Images
2021 — Director of Photography, Vacant Stages
Cinematographer for Marin Academy High School in San Rafael
Cinematographer for Marin Academy High School in San Rafael
2021 — Director of Photography, Empowher
Cinematographer for TwoPoint4 Dance
Cinematographer for TwoPoint4 Dance
2021 — Director of Photography, Resonant Bodies
Cinematographer for upcoming choreographer Crista McClain
Cinematographer for upcoming choreographer Crista McClain
2021 — Director of Photography, Scriabin Dances
Cinematographer and editor for distinguished choreographer Lar Lubovitch for the UC Irvine faculty concert.
Cinematographer and editor for distinguished choreographer Lar Lubovitch for the UC Irvine faculty concert.
2021 — Director of Photography, Parallel Worlds
Cinematographer and editor, collaborative direction with Lisa Naugle for UC Irvine faculty concert
Cinematographer and editor, collaborative direction with Lisa Naugle for UC Irvine faculty concert
2021 — Director of Photography, In-Canti Spells
Cinematographer and premiered in the Nabla Virtual Festival in Italy
Cinematographer and premiered in the Nabla Virtual Festival in Italy
2020 — Director of Photography, Simply So
Cinematographer for upcoming choreographer Crista McClain
Cinematographer for upcoming choreographer Crista McClain
2020 — Director of Photography, Noguchi Project
Photo and video capture of dance and architectural elements for Italy's dance and film festival.
Photo and video capture of dance and architectural elements for Italy's dance and film festival.
2020 — Photographer and Videographer, Legacy Project Documentary
Commissioned to document interviews on the history of dance in southern California. Work currently in progress with public showing expected in Fall 2020.
Commissioned to document interviews on the history of dance in southern California. Work currently in progress with public showing expected in Fall 2020.
2020 — Dance Photographer, Royal Academy of Dance USA
Invited photographer during RADUSA performances.
Invited photographer during RADUSA performances.
2019 — Director of Photography, Canon
Director of Photography for Jehbreal Jackson’s film Canon, which premiered in April 2020
Director of Photography for Jehbreal Jackson’s film Canon, which premiered in April 2020
2018-2019 — Photographer and Videographer, Your Ocean My Ocean
Invited and commissioned video and still imagery. Premiered at Experimental Media and Performance Lab, Claire Trevor School of Arts, UC, Irvine. Large-scale project Directed by media artist John Crawford and including 3 choreographers. supplied still imagery to accompany choreographers. Also toured and presented at Brown University.
Invited and commissioned video and still imagery. Premiered at Experimental Media and Performance Lab, Claire Trevor School of Arts, UC, Irvine. Large-scale project Directed by media artist John Crawford and including 3 choreographers. supplied still imagery to accompany choreographers. Also toured and presented at Brown University.
2014-2017 — Graphic Designer, Photographer, Videographer, DIAVOLO
Produced and designed media and marketing material for DIAVOLO’s main touring company, as well as for DIAVOLO’s educational company, VOLO.
Produced and designed media and marketing material for DIAVOLO’s main touring company, as well as for DIAVOLO’s educational company, VOLO.