109 (English) The Power of Dance: Reconnecting to Our Peruvian Roots with Cynthia Paniagua

In this episode, Cynthia Paniagua, a renowned dancer and choreographer, shares her journey of representing her Peruvian and Puerto Rican heritage through dance. She discusses her involvement in the documentary Soy Andina, her motivations behind applying for the Fulbright grant, and the creation of her Dance Your Ancestors program, which reconnects Peruvians in the diaspora with their roots through dance. Cynthia is also recognized for her work in the movie In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Jon M. Chu. This episode is a powerful testament to the transformative power of cultural dance and reconnecting with one's roots.

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