Tabula Rasa Dance Theatre explores Latine identity in “Un-Choreographed”

Tabula Rasa Dance Theater (TRDT), led by Artistic Director Felipe Escalante, presents Un-Choreographed June 5 & 6, 2026 at El Museo del Barrio in New York City. Featuring four commissioned world premieres, the program brings together a bold gathering of choreographic voices to examine what it means to inhabit Latine identity in 2026.

Through the lens of heritage, culture, and corporeality, Un-Choreographed explores the lived experiences of the Latine diaspora today. Each participating choreographer interprets this theme from their own unique perspective, creating a rich and diverse range of Latine expression.

Choreographers include Théa Bautista, a Franco–Mexican–American dancer and choreographer and founder of Althea Dance Company; Tabula Rasa Dance Theater Artistic Director and choreographer Felipe Escalante; Diego Gómez, a New York City–based contemporary dancer and musical theater actor born and raised in Mexico City; and Miguel Miranda, a Peruvian multidisciplinary dancer and choreographer.

“At a time when identity and culture are increasingly and dangerously politicized in the United States, we felt an urgent need to bring Latine voices to the fore,” says TRDT Founder & Artistic Director Felipe Escalante. “Un-Choreographed creates space for artists from across the diaspora to reflect on their experiences today. We’re asking: what does it mean to embody heritage and lineage and how do we express that complexity onstage?”

Tabula Rasa Dance Theater was founded in 2018 by Felipe Escalante with a diverse group of dancers representing nine different countries. The company creates work that engages with the pressing social justice issues of our time and the historical precedents for them.

Un-Choreographed will be performed at El Museo del Barrio on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $35 and $65. Book here.

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