Migration has inspired my artist work and dancing.
My ability to communicate and engage in Scotland has been through dance. The opportunity to work and connect with local communities has been through this art. Dance has empowered me and others through my teaching and reflection on what dance has done for me.
Latinoamérica | Comission for Govanhill Carnival Festival, August 2025
Dance as a resistant and reclaiming our space “America is not just USA”
The journey | TWR Residency Spring 2025
Celebrating the richness of diversity and lived experiences. Challenging the exoticization and objectification placed on Bellydance and Salsa. My intention is to reclaim the voices of these art forms, highlighting their cultural authenticity and honouring their true significance.
‘A place for Us’ | Film for The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024 ‘In/Visible‘
Short documentary exploring identity and belonging reflecting on how these themes affect Latin Americans and other minority or invisible communities in Scotland.
The Beauty | Dance Base Spring Residency 2024
The beauty explores diversity and identity through Nancy’s migration journey. The work blends Mexican urban rhythms and Bellydance, uniting her cultural roots with a sense of empowerment and belonging
The Beauty | Scratch Night Dance Base Autumn 2025
The piece is divided into three stages: intimate but sharing moments spotlighting, love, pain and reconnection – healing with a demonstration of empowerment, acceptance and self-love. Bringing the idea and inspiration to give up people pleasing and to stop trying to be who others want you to be
STRUT Kids by Megahertz | Oct 2022
A kid’s version of their outdoor dance procession to the streets of Govanhill.
Photographers: Simon Murphy
Producers: Feral
Part of Glasgow Tramway beyond the walls
STRUT Glasgow | Oct 2021
A night time outdoor performance and mobile projection parade by Megahertz.
A show representing personal dances for people from different backgrounds settled in Glasgow
Photographers: Brian Hartley, Simon Murphy
Producers: Feral
Part of DIG 21 @glasgowtramway
Workshops for Women’s Groups , Refugees, and Migrants
These workshops focus on race and gender equality through creative expression. Participants are encouraged to externalize emotions and express their present feelings, fostering connection and understanding beyond differences of body, colour, religion, or language.
