Marco Palomino is an international choreographer, director, and performing artist. He trained at the National School of Art in Cuba and earned his BFA from La Universidad de las Artes (ISA) in Havana. Currently based in Los Angeles CA, Marco has created commissioned works for dance companies, museums, films, immersive experiences, brands, and live theater.

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Recently nominated for the Princess Grace Award in Choreography, Marco’s original choreographic work draws from modern and contemporary dance, ballet, floor work, Cuban styles, and African folklore. He incorporates creative tools such as imaginary characters, mask work, and expressive facial movements, driven by his interest in exploring the essence that generates movement. This unique blend has allowed Marco to develop his own movement vocabulary, setting his work apart.

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Marco’s work has been showcased around the world at prestigious venues, including Sadler's Wells in London, Admiralspalast in Berlin, Teatro Alicia Alonso in Havana, the State Theatre in Sydney, Halle 622 in Zürich, Museumsquartier in Vienna, and Chaillot in Paris.

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He has had the honor of working with renowned figures and companies in the dance field, such as Jacob Jonas The Company, Ballet Revolución, Rosario Cárdenas, and Carlos Acosta’s Acostadanza, while also partnering with Birmingham Royal Ballet. Additionally, he has worked alongside distinguished choreographers such as Juliano Nuñes, Jacob Jonas, Pontus Lidberg, Micaela Taylor, Javier de Frutos, Jorge Cresis, Osnel Delgado, Aaron Cash, Alexis Fernández (Maca), Goyo Montero, Rosanna Gamson, and Carlos Acosta.

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As a director and choreographer, Marco has also ventured into dance film, creating original works like Nice To Meet Me, You Never Know, LaCueva, and Raw Emotions.

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Through his movement and choreography, Marco has built a community on social media, with his dance pieces reaching millions of viewers worldwide. He recently founded Artists Key, an agency specializing in personal branding, providing artists with essential tools to establish their professional brands and online presence.

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Marco enjoys teaching workshops based on his movement and personal philosophy. His classes offer tools and insights to help individuals overcome unhealthy connections, creative blocks, and self-imposed limitations. At the core of Marco’s mission is guiding people back to their true selves through dance. He embodies and advocates for spiritual connection, believing that tapping into our own essence leads to the most powerful creations and truest forms of self-expression.