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Adel Carrera

Adel Carrera, Dance Engagements’ President & Founder

Adel Carrera is a Dreamer, and alumni of the world-famous Hollywood High School who in 2007 founded Dance Engagements with the mission to encourage, support, and highlight the importance of dance in underserved communities.

After experiencing a taste of the dance world in high school and realizing how hard it was for less fortunate students such as herself to participate in dance, Adel felt the need to help provide equal opportunities and dance experiences to underserved communities; in a safe and positive environment.

For over 14 years, Adel has given back to her community and has made a difference in the lives of many children and families by offering dance-related opportunities that aren’t easily at reach due to school budget cuts.

“At the age of 13, I discovered my passion for DANCE. I found something I could do without fear, and my legal status didn’t matter. It gave me a safe place to be myself! So, I danced and danced until dance became my life. I loved it, thrived, and became a leader, but most importantly, it gave me hopes and dreams. I’m determined to pay that forward,”   -Adel Carrera, President of Dance Engagements

In 2014 President Adel Carrera became an official DACA recipient and continued to take Dance Engagements to new levels by officially becoming a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit dance organization. Adel has devoted her life to engaging and educating dancers of all ages, shapes, & sizes in the arts of cultural dances from around the world while always promoting positive physical health, community outreach, environmental awareness, and self-betterment.

 

 

 

 

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  • Adel Carrera, President/Founder
  • Linda Perez, Secretary
  • Freddie Thompson, Treasurer
  • Gizella Czene, Board Member
  • CC Perez, Marketing Director

Meet The Team

  • Trey Rich, Master Choreographer
  • Orlando Agawin, Instructor
  • Juan Cruz, Instructor
  • Sydney Smith, Instructor

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Dance Engagements, Inc.

Dance Engagements, Inc. is a world-renowned, Los Angeles nonprofit dance company that believes in modeling and training the “whole” dancer in a hands-on environment, nurturing their needs, and encouraging self-betterment.

Our mission is to engage and educate dancers of all ages, shapes, & sizes in the arts of cultural dances worldwide while promoting positive physical health, community outreach, environmental awareness, and self-betterment.

Our dance company in Los Angeles is composed of artists ranging from student dancers to world-class performers, and master choreographers respected around the globe.

Our globally-recognized  Los Angeles dance instructors are not only award-winning and extremely talented performers but more importantly, they love to teach and promote their passion for the art of dance.  Read More About Us

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