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Luis Abella

Dance; Dance: Ballet

Luis was born in Cuba and began studying ballet in 1983 with many of the best ballet Masters of the country. There, he studied the methodology and history of classical ballet. He graduated from the National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba in 1991. Luis has performed all over the world as a Principal Dancer and soloist with many renowned ballet companies including the National Ballet of Cuba, under the direction of Alicia Alonso, Bellas Artes Nacional of Mexico, the Minnesota Ballet, and the University of Miami Ballet, under director Rosario Suarez. Luis is also the artistic director of the St. Augustine Ballet. Luis is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 7 & Partnering of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

Zoika Garcia

Dance; Dance: Ballet; Dance: Choreography; Dance: Ethnic; Dance: Modern; Dance: Other

Zoika Garcia is the founder of Zoika's Dance in St. Augustine, Florida. A professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Zoika is a former principal dancer with the National Opera of Cuba and Capezio Ballet of Bolivia. She has traveled extensively as a dancer and choreographer, participating in festivals and winning awards at international competitions in ballet and contemporary genres. Zoika is the former artistic director and choreographer of Capezio Ballet in Bolivia and the founder of ZoikaDance in Guatemala. A native of Cuba, Zoika attended the Superior Institute of Art in Havana, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Ballet and Fine Arts with honors. She went on to earn post-graduate teaching degrees in Ballet and Character Dance Methodology, and a certificate in Musical Theater and Dance from Opera Lyrical of Cuba. Zoika’s teaching credits include the school of the National Ballet of Cuba and the Superior Institute of Art in Havana. Zoika is committed to nurturing her students’ growth as dancers, as well as their confidence in every aspect of life. She is passionate about providing young dancers of all dance genres with performance opportunities in St. Augustine. As a mission-driven school, Zoikas Dance is committed to sharing dance performances with children who might not otherwise be able to attend through partnerships with local nonprofits and schools serving children in St. Johns County.

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