Onda Latina: En el Bosque de Encantos Program

Meet Onda Latina!

Onda Latina is the University of Pennsylvania’s premier Latin Dance Troupe. In the Fall of 1996, a small group of students had the vision to educate the Penn community about Caribbean and Latin culture through dance. Together they founded Onda Latina, which means “Latin Wave,” Penn’s first dance group of its kind. That very same semester, Onda gave its first performance as an exhibition for the Lambda Upsilon Lambda Thanksgiving Dinner. Since then, Onda Latina has become immensely popular on campus and in the community, performing to sold-out shows every semester.

Over the years, the Onda Latina family has grown tremendously, bringing together many ethnic backgrounds, unique talents, and fresh ideas. Our passion for dance, however, goes far beyond Penn’s campus. Not only do we guest perform for various organizations and events, but we also spread our special flavor throughout the community and at other colleges and universities.

Our goal is to continue in the tradition of ONDA LATINA, as promoters of education, entertainment, and the true experience of dance: fun.

President

Lia Enriquez

Vice President

Joel Martinez

Artistic Director

Marvin Rodas

New Member Coordinator

Carlos Montes Treasurer

Sandra Navarro Davalos

Secretary

Carolina Viswanath

Publicity Manager

Luke Gooding

Events Coordinator

Santiago Moposita

Fairies, Forest Nymphs, and dancing mushrooms?! You have entered no regular forest. Come see our dancers interact with these enchanting beings as they embark on their quest for the golden drum, or will the creatures of the night get in their way? A story brought to life through Latin dance set in an enchanted forest. Join us for our Spring 2023 show Onda Latina: En el Bosque de Encantos!

ACT I

Bailando por las Estaciones

The seasons of the enchanted forest can be intense. The freezing winters will make you want to huddle up for warmth, the serene springs will inspire you to write your love story, and scalding summers will make you want to take your clothes off. There is no limit to what can be found in the enchanted forest, we are only scratching the surface ;)

Choreographers: Onda Latina Spring ’23 Newbies

Dancers: Ariana Hidalgo, Atinuke Aliu, Britney Mendiola, Cesar

Lainez, Gisselle Mont Castro, Hyniff Collins, John-Luke

Cadogan, Lesley Riano, Mario Paez

Songs: Que Calor - Major Lazer; Sin Sentimientos - Grupo Niche; Dile al Amor - Aventura

Duendes: Travesuras en el Bosque

Duendes, or dwarves in Latin American legends, are known to be the most mischievous and NAUGHTY creatures often stealing children in their sleep, pulling on your legs while you're in bed, or taking things from your home. Join the baddest and sexiest duendes of this mythical forest as they have some fun dancing merengue. Hold on to your wallets, your phones, and your mans. These duendes are here to steal the show.

Choreographers: Jazmín Estevez-Rosas (S’19) & Marvin Rodas

Dancers: Ariana Hidalgo, Beth Vázquez Smith, Britney

Mendiola, Cesar Lainez, Chelsy Bunay, Edwin Audiel, Gisselle

Mont Castro, Isabela Viswanath, Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda, Jocelyn Pimentel, Julia Lottman, Juliana Jasso, Katherine Salas, Kimy Bermeo, Lesley Riano, Mario Paez, Marvin Rodas, Paola

Camacho, Rudy Pena Jr., Sandra Navarro Davalos, Sophie Gu, Thays Garcia

Song: Damelo Todito - Amarfis y las Banda De Atakke

Los Infieles

During this midsummernight , these Onderxs run into the enchanted forest to leave their partners from the village and chase after their lovers from the forest, but even then, a fairy casts a spell that causes them to switch partners. Who will these infielesend up with?

Choreographers: Isabela Viswanath & Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda

Dancers: Aaron Jones, Abel Gonzalez, Carolina Viswanath, Cesar

Lainez, Chelsy Bunay, Edwin Audiel, Isabela Viswanath, Jeffrey

Ramirez-Rueda, Jocelyn Pimentel, Jose Garza, Katherine Salas, Kimy Bermeo, Paola Camacho, Rudy Pena Jr., Roodarnley

Pierre-Louis, Serena Jankovic, Trinity Kellarakos, William Ayala

Song: Los Infieles - Aventura

Fairies

“[Onda Latina] tells me that fairies never say, 'We feel happy': what they say is, 'We feel dancey'.”

J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens —————–——

From Pixie Hollow to Fairy Godmothers, we fairies are filled with grace and energy bringing the magic to ~fairy~ tales everywhere we go. Join us as we do our Fairy Dance!

Choreographer: Paola Camacho

Dancers: Ariana Hidalgo, Atinuke Aliu, Chelsy Bunay, Isabela

Viswanath, Jessica Thomas, Jocelyn Pimentel, Katherine Salas, Kimy Bermeo, Lesley Riano, Paola Camacho, Sade Taiwo, Sophie Gu, Thays Garcia, Trinity Kellarakos, Yasmin Llano

Songs: Beautiful - Edwin Rivera; Pare cochero - David Calzado y su Charanga Habanera

Mushroom Madness

Mushrooms fill the enchanted forest with life and color. Join the mushroom mambo madness as these fluid fungi switch, flip and mix things up on stage.

Choreographers: Carlos Montes, Luke Gooding, & Paola Camacho

Dancers: Adrianna Luna, Carlos Montes, Edwin Audiel, Isabela Viswanath, Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda, Jessica Thomas, Julia

Lottman, Luke Gooding, Paola Camacho, Roodarnley PierreLouis, Serena Jankovic, William Ayala

Song: Me Quedo - La 33

The Big Bad Wolf

After nightfall, two Onderxs walk through an eerie forest. They step on a twig, alerting a wolf who howls in the distance. They are frightened, but little do they know, the creature itself and its pack are right behind them and are actually pretty chill. Human and wolf alike join in an electric, fierce dance at the dead of night.

Choreographers: Serena Jankovic & Rachel Pak (F’19) with special thanks to Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda

Dancers: Atinuke Aliu, Beth Vázquez Smith, Chelsy Bunay, Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda, Jocelyn Pimentel, Kimy Bermeo, Lauren Davidson, Paola Camacho, Rachel Pak, Serena Jankovic, Thays Garcia, William Ayala

Songs: Saoko - Rosalía; Big Bad Wolf - Duck Sauce

La Gran Busqueda

An old myth tells of lost golden treasure in the enchanted forest a heavily guarded gem with the power to bring music to life: El Tambor de Oro!! Watch as Onda embarks on a rhythmic quest full of twists and turns… La Gran Busqueda con Un Ritmo Sabroso! Will they master the beat of the drum to claim the golden treasure they seek?

Choreographers: Joel Martinez & Sandra Navarro Davalos

Dancers: Carlos Montes, Carolina Viswanath, Edwin Audiel, Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda, Joel Martinez, Johan Martinez, Juliana

Jasso, Katherine Salas, Lauren Davidson, Lia Enriquez, Marvin

Rodas, Mia Morrison, Sandra Navarro Davalos, William Ayala

Song: Aña Pa' Mi Tambor - La Excelenia

ACT II

La Serpiente �

Watch out where you step! In your quest through the enchanted forest, you might encounter unforeseen dangers, like the charming but lethal snake. To the rhythm of samba no pe, the hypnotic nature of these slithery creatures will weave you until you can't escape �

Choreographers: Lia Enriquez & Sandra Navarro Davalos

Dancers: Beth Vázquez Smith, Britney Mendiola, Carolina

Viswanath, Gisselle Mont Castro, Isabela Viswanath, Juliana

Jasso, Katherine Salas, Lauren Davidson, Lesley Riano, Lia

Enriquez, Mia Morrison, Sandra Navarro Davalos

Songs: Batucadas - Mitoka Samba; Guaya Guaya - Don Omar

Las Criaturas de la Noche

What could possibly go wrong in the creepy, dark, enchanted forest? Join these dancers as they- naively- venture into the woods, only to be met with scary sounds, darkness, and, of course, the creatures of the night. Will the dancers get to have their fun? Will the creatures turn out to be friendly? Will the dancers make it out alive? Only one way to find out...

Choreographers: Julia Lottman & Luke Gooding

Dancers: Aaron Jones, Abel Gonzalez, Beth Vázquez Smith, Carolina Viswanath, Edwin Audiel, Isabela Viswanath, Jeffrey

Ramirez-Rueda, Jessica Thomas, Julia Lottman, Juliana Jasso, Luke Gooding, Marvin Rodas, Roodarnley Pierre-Louis, Sophie Gu

Song: Beethoven in Havana & Beethoven in Havana Orchestral Version - Joachim Horsley

The Forbidden Love Story

Deep inside the chaotic enchanted forest, the evil witch punishes the garrulous princess resulting in her inability to speak. As she wanders through the enchanted forest voiceless and scared, she stumbles across a prince who is full of himself and stuck in a trance of his own reflection. When he finally notices the princess, his trance breaks and quickly falls into the forbidden love that the witch makes impossible.

Choreographers: Jocelyn Pimentel & Santiago Moposita

Dancers: Aaron Jones, Abel Gonzalez, Ariana Hildago, Atinuke

Aliu, Cesar Lainez, Edwin Audiel, Gisselle Mont Castro, Jeffrey

Ramirez-Rueda, Jocelyn Pimentel, John-Luke Cadogan, Lesley

Riano, Mario Paez, Sade Taiwo, Santiago Moposita, Sophie Gu, Thays Garcia, Yasmin Llano

Songs: Un Beso - Aventura; La Boda - Aventura; Ileso - Romeo

Santos, Teodoro Reyes

El Embrujo

You stumble upon a group of magical creatures, but instead of being scared, you can't seem to look away. You sense danger, but you are too bewitched to proceed with caution. It seems as though you are under a spell~!

Choreographers: Gisselle Nicolle Mont Castro & Kimy Bermeo

Dancers: Adrianna Luna, Beth Vázquez Smith, Gisselle Mont Castro, Isabela Viswanath, Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda, Kimy Bermeo, Lauren Davidson, Mia Morrison, Paola Camacho, Serena Jankovic, William Ayala, Yasmin Llano

Songs: Mujeron - Ptazeta, Villanova Antillano; Birthday - TEN

Daphne and Apollo

The God of the Sun Apollo has fallen madly in love with the forest nymph Daphne. Watch and learn where the word NYMPHomania comes from ��

Choreographers: Adrianna Luna & Giancarlo Rendon (F’19)

Dancers: Adrianna Luna, Carlos Montes, Isabela Viswanath, Joel Martinez, Johan Martinez, Julianna Jasso, Lauren Davidson, Lia Enriquez, Marvin Rodas, Mia Morrison, Rudy Pena Jr., Roodarnley Pierre-Louis, Sandra Navarro Davalos, Sophie Gu, William Ayala

Song: La Fama - Rosalia, The Weeknd

Crazy Ant Picnic �

As you walk through the forest and you stop for a snack, you encounter an ant colony. They might look chaotic and crazy, but when you take a closer look, they line up and dance, gathering for a feast!!

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Choreographers: Giancarlo Rendon (F'19) & Lia Enriquez

Dancers: Adrianna Luna, Beth Vázquez Smith, Chelsy Bunay, Isabela Viswanath, Joel Martinez, Jocelyn Pimentel, Juliana

Jasso, Katherine Salas, Lauren Davidson, Lia Enriquez, Marvin

Rodas, Mia Morrison, Rudy Pena Jr., Sandra Navarro Davalos, William Ayala

Song: Victory Dance - Ezra Collective

A Dragon’s Final Breath

As they fly into their last journey, these dragons happen to find some love with cute little donkeys, go through the ups and downs of life with them, then break free from the enchanted forest at the end to head off into the real world.

Choreographers: Senior Class ‘23

Dancers: Beth Vázquez Smith, Carlos Montes, Isabela

Viswanath, Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda, Julia Lottman, Lauren Davidson, Mia Morrison, Rudy Pena Jr., Serena Jankovic

Songs: Promise (feat. Usher) - Romeo Santos, Usher; Ave Maria

Que Calor - TIMBALIVE; Safaera - Bad Bunny, Jowell & Randy, Ñengo Flow; Lose Control (feat. Ciara & Fat Man

Scoop) - Missy Elliott, Ciara, Fatman Scoop; La Romana - Bad Bunny, El Alfa

The Siren's Song

Deep within the enchanted forest, shipwrecked sailors stumble upon a haunting melody. Lured to a lake by the siren's song, the group of prey are quickly captivated by the otherworldly sound. Watch siren and sailor reach a moral crossroads: in the struggle between instinctual cravings, does one choose lunch or love? Feast your eyes on this delectably, deadly dance to find out!

Choreographers: Johan Martinez & Lauren Davidson

Dancers: Adrianna Luna, Beth Vázquez Smith, Carlos Montes, Isabela Viswanath, Jeffrey Ramirez-Rueda, Joel Martinez, Johan

Martinez, Julia Lottman, Lauren Davidson, Lia Enriquez, Luke

Gooding, Marvin Rodas, Mia Morrison, Paola Camacho, Rudy

Pena Jr., Sandra Navarro Davalos, Santiago Moposita, William

Ayala

Song: Buscando La Verdad - Ricky Campanelli, Jimmy Bosch

Todo Tiene Su Finale

All Dancers

Song: Todo Tiene su Finale - Hector Lavoe

Onda Latina Performers

Aaron Jones

Dear Diary, I can say that I have come a long way and it's just my second semester. My family at home and my Onda family have grown and have always found a way to support each other. I will always have your back because I know you have mine. Shoutout to the Onda seniors and alums for teaching me and every follow that has danced with me over the semester, I'm the dancer I am because of y'all! Love all y'all!! ONDA...ooo...ooo!! #fall22

Abel Gonzalez

Thanks everyone (literally everyone). Enjoy the show! LETS

Adrianna Luna

Shoutout to S‘21, it’s giving old heads� but genuinely proud of how far we’ve come along...rizz master�. Thank you to everyone that makes the semester survivable, either with a quick hug, boba run, or social dancing, you know who you are. And ofc a big shoutout to my friends who have supported me every show, whether they’ve been there since the beginning or this is their first. Much love <3

Beth Vázquez Smith

Shoutout to Fall '21 and all of the friends and family I've made in this troupe. My time at Penn would not have been the same without being a part of such an amazing, talented, and fun group of people. Thank you to everyone who supported and taught me on this journey. I hope you all enjoy the amazing show that everyone has worked so hard to make possible. And afterwards, I'll no longer be wearing my Onda jacket as a member, but a brand-spanking new alum <3shoutout to the Class of 2023!!!

Carlos Montes

Shoutout to my Spring 23 babies who have exceeded all my expectations, and made my last semester at Penn unforgettable. Don't stop trying... you all make me hopeful for the future of Onda! Shoutouts to all my Fall 21 siblings... best class ;) Shoutout to Sandra and my board who endured my nonesense, and made bearable one of my hardest semesters at Penn. There are too many to name, but thank you to all my friends in troupe. Onda changed my life, and I am so glad to have been able to spend these last few months with all of you. I will miss you and hope to come back soon! Ofc, thank you so much to Gerardo for all the support always <3

Carolina Viswanath

As always, shoutout to Spring '22 + Kira, my besties Kat and Jocelyn who make me laugh so hard, my co-parents: Jeff and Wood, our littles: Chelsy and Gisselle, and my big Julia <3. Thank you also to my partners Jeff, Aaron, Cesar, (and Edwin!) for always making rehearsals so fun and helping me grow. To my family, friends, and Benny, thank you so much for coming and always supporting me in my endless rehearsals, it means the world to me. Finally, shoutout to Isabela who I would not be in this troupe without, and to the rest of board who have brought me so much joy this semester, I love you all.

Chelsy Bunay

Firstly, shoutout to my Onda class Fall 22 who have all grown so much as dancers. Shoutout to my big Carolina for constantly supporting me even though she’s busy being the best secretary Onda has ever had!!! Lastly, shoutout to my big Jeffrey who’s graduating this semester :( I’ve never met someone who is as similar to me as you and I’ll definitely miss you annoying me during rehearsals <3

Edwin Audiel

SHOUTOUT F’22. A special thanks to Paola, Marvin, and Sandra, thank you for always being there for me. To Yasmin, KAT, Carolina, Sophie, Jocelyn, chelsy, and Adrianna: it’s been an honor dancing with y’all this sem, you guys have really helped me become a better dancer �. Lastly, shoutout my little on her first show, love you lesley!

Isabela Viswanath

My life at Penn really is onda <3 but I wanna shout out everyone in my life outside of onda who let me dedicate myself here so much and continued to support me - I’m so grateful to have you all in my life! I want to thank all of my choreographers from whom I’ve learned so, so much from and have pushed me to grow as a dancer. Shoutout to all of my partners in my pieces (Rudy, Will, and Jeff) for always making it a good time - I wouldn’t be as happy in rehearsals without y’all. Shoutout to my bigs and littles for always me making me proud. Finally, biggest shoutout to Jeffrey: 1) our piece wouldn’t be here without you, so thank you for pushing me to do it 2) you’re always there for me, in and out of onda, 3) I love you soo much and I’m soo grateful to have you in my life. Thank you so much to onda for everything you’ve given me since freshman year - I’ll be forever grateful.

Jeffrey Emilio Ramirez-Rueda

Muchas gracias a mi familia y mis amigos who came out to support me today; it means so much to me! Much love to my co-choreographer and best friend, Isabela, in helping me bring this body-rolling, hip-thrusting, pelvis-grinding, bootylicious, sexy, hot, sensual, dirty, nasty, sultry, in-heat, ready-to-procreate, bj-eyes dance to life. Shout out to all my dance partners, my LosInfieles dancers, my Bigs (Serena & Rudy), my Littles (Katherine, Jocelyn, Chelsy, Jose, Will), Fall ‘21 newbie class, my ride or die Onda House roommates, and the whole troupe for everything you have taught me. Thank you Onda for giving me a home away from home and a second family <3. We getting litty like a titty - where my thotties from the forest at?! #KOB #ShhhKeepItOnTheLow #QuitateLaRopa #ImABadBoiii #SoNasty

Jessica Thomas

Thank you for coming everyone!!! Love y’all <3 <4

Jocelyn Pimentel

Shoutout to Spring' 22 and our growth this semester!!! Shoutout to all of the seniors graduating especially my big Jeffrey and his crazy energy, I'm going to miss you all so much in troupe!!!! Lastly, shoutout to all of my friends supporting me in the audience! Muchísimos Besos <333

Joel Martinez

Shoutout to my badass dancers who helped me put together another fire af piece. Shout out to my sons: Mario, Hyniff, and William for putting in the work this semester, I’m mad proud of yall! Shout out to my amazing co-cho Sandra, my fearless leader Lia, and the mvVP Julia. Lastly, shoutout to Mia for keeping me sane and being the best part of the last few years in Onda <3

Johan Martinez

Shoutout to Fall '21 - We've come so far from our newbie semester, troop is now OURS >:) Shoutout to the New Generation of Onda - especially mi hijo Cesar, absolutely killing it. Shoutout to my friends who've watched me disappear off the face of the earth for this show, yall are saints and I love yall. Final and most important shoutout goes to my family, whose steady supply of dog pics keep me going

Jose Garza

Much love to my bigs Jeffery and Trinity and my newbie class �FALL 22 � for welcoming me and making Onda a 2nd home. I’m grateful to my parents, girlfriend, and friends for supporting this passion financially and emotionally. Big shoutout to Johan and Joel for introducing me to Onda and being big brothers to me during my journey. But most of all, gracias a Dios por hacerme Latino

Julia Lottman

Shoutout to the class of 23 & the last remaining part of Fall 19 for graduating because I'm gonna miss you guys so so much next year. Also, shoutout to Joel for holding it downnnn as VP and I am so proud of all of the work you did- this is YOUR show! Thank you to my co-choreographer Luke for putting everything we had into this piece even when it had very trying moments. Thank you for helping this vision to come to life & thanks to our dancers for their dedication! Lastly, shoutout to my whole onda family (littles & grandlittles)- including TWO first time choreographers, Isabela (thanks for dealing with all of the space issues) & Lauren (thanks for letting me ask super specific questions). Grateful to be around another year and see all of the amazing things this troupe continues to do :)

Juliana Jasso

Shoutout to Sandra and Julia for being my unwavering support not only this semester but the entire year through the best and hard times!! Shoutout to Chelsy, Will, Edwin, and Wood for making this semester even better than the last!! Thank you to everyone in Onda for always being such big dance inspirations and simply amazing people! Finally, thank you to all my friends who came to see and support me, hope you enjoy the show!! <3

Katherine Salas

Thank you to all my family and friends for your endless support! For my bigs Jeff and Isabela thank you for being amazing and giving me all your love through Onda, also shoutout to Rudy for being the best grand big! Huge shoutout and thanks to Carolina and Jocelyn for all of our late night craziness <3

Kimy Bermeo

Shoutout to my friends, family, and my loved ones, thank you for coming! I would not be here without all of you and your love and support <3. Lastly shoutout to my co-choreographer Gisselle, thank you for helping me create such an amazing piece! Love you mi brujita!

Lauren Davidson

Thank you troupe for being the people I learn with and from each week. Shoutout to my COVID CLASS SPRING '21: we've grown so far beyond what our little Zoom boxes could handle. Much love to my beautiful little Sade, co-big Carlos, and the choreographers/leads who have to deal with me this show (I'm sorry Johan and Wood). To my co-cho, Johan, I can't believe all those late nights in Hill trying to figure out choreo and lowkey how to make counts for our piece paid off, even if we never really figured out the latter... To my dancers, thank you so much for bringing our vision to life; it's been insane and gratifying to watch unfold, truly. Onda besties Beth (co-co-cho fr), Mia, and Adrianna, y'all already know the vibes; here's to making my last show one for the books.

Lia Enriquez

The biggest shoutout to my 2023 BOARD!! Joel, Sandra, Marvin, Luke, Carlos, Santi and Carolina you are all incredible, and this show could not have happened without all your work. Shoutout to my ants and snakes for letting me bring these two pieces to life <3. Thank you to all my friends and family for watching this show and to Amy for always being by my side!

Luke Gooding

Shout-out to this troupe for consistently putting on an amazing show every semester. Sending love to my class (best class) Fall 21, especially those who are graduating <3

Marvin Rodas

I’d like to start off by giving a shoutout to my amazing big, Jazmín, who came back for one more semester to choreograph an amazing piece with me I have so much love for you ❤. Y también le quería decir gracias a mi mamá por venir desde Los Angeles para apoyar me en lo que me gusta hacer, te amo mucho mami ❤! And shoutout to my amazing littles: Edwin, Britney, and Santi; as well as to my fellow board members, I have so much LOVE FOR YALL!

Mia Morrison

Shoutout to Fall 21 - We really did that shit :’) I am so excited to share the stage with y’all one last time and I’ll forever be cheering y’all on even from the sidelines. Shoutout to Onda for accepting me and giving me the chance to be part of such a loving and talented community during a rough time in my life. Y’all have given me the most amazing besties, boyfriend, and little I could have ever asked for. It has been one hell of a ride and I enjoyed every minute of it <33

Paola Camacho

Sending so much love and appreciation to all my dancers and co-choreographers I had the honor to work with this semester! Thank you to all my family and friends that inspire and support me every day as I do what I love could not have made it through another semester of midnight rehearsals without y'all. EVERYONE, Enjoy the show!! I destroyed my knees just for you <3

Rudy Pena Jr.

I can't believe this is my very last show!! I am so thankful for all the memories, friendships, and opportunities to dance that Onda has given me these last 4 years. First shoutout goes out to the one and only Fall '19!! A big shoutout to my incredible dance partners this semester, Serena, Beth, & Isabela, love you all so much. A big warm hug to all my littles and grand littles (+Isabela) hehe. Major thank you to all my friends for taking the time to come see the show and for always cheering me on, I love you all. A huge shoutout to my boyfriend for keeping me sane throughout this entire semester and for being my pillow after a long day of rehearsals, to the moon and to Saturn. Last but not least, an enormous shoutout to my mom, who I wish was here to see me perform, much love <3.

Roodarnley Pierre-Louis

First of all shout-out FALL 22… you know! Shout out to my bigs Jess and Luke as well as the upperclassmen for being so supportive in my growth. Special shout-out to all my amazing partners: Paola, Lauren, Beth, Juls, Carolina, Trinity, Edwin, and my little Gisselle. Finally thanks for everyone for showing out to support (321)!

Sade Taiwo

first shoutout to my friends and family who got me through this semester and supported me throughout the semester! also shoutout to my bigs lauren and carlos who are absolutely eating this semester and for always supporting me! anyway here’s to a dope ass show!! <3

Sandra Navarro Davalos

Thank you to JOELLL for choreographing this amazing piece with me this semester! Thank you to my family and friends for ALWAYS supporting me through my craziness each semester, shoutout to Marvin for staying up till 5am with me on multiple occasions... Harnwell is tired of us. So much love and so proud of my littles Juliana, Abel, Santi, Britney, and Ariana. Lastly, big thank you to my graduating senior bestie Carlos for making my Onda experience the best it could've been with so much love... you will be missed :(

Santiago Moposita

Shout out Spring 22’ and my Co-co Joc, warms my heart to see how much we’ve grown in 1 year. Thank you for all the amazing seniors that made Onda feel so welcoming. And last but not least, shout out to my friends and family that come to every show <3. You guys gave me a home away from home.

Serena Jankovic

Shoutout to my family and friends for the endless love and support. I’m so glad I can celebrate my last show with you all

Sophie Gu

thank you to my parents and bestest friends ever for coming to see me. 妈妈爸爸，我爱你们! to my 4lyfers Shriya, Ella, and McZee: I fucking love you. and thank you to my new OT friends for making it out here tn :) I hope you enjoy our hard work and late nights!

Thays Garcia

AYEEE FALL 22 - we’ve grown so much this semester and I’m so proud of us!!! Shoutout to my Onda bestiessss (Willy Nilly, Ari, Chels and Kym) for having my back and creating such great bonding moments full of laughter and genuine fun <3. Shoutout to my big PRESIDENTE Lia from whom I’ve learned so much and hope that one day I can dance as amazing and confidently as you. Lastly, thank you so much to my family visiting me for the show this weekend, love youuuuu!!

Trinity Kellarakos

Shoutout to Spr’ 21 and all my Onda fam <3 Y’all inspire me every day and I’m so grateful to get to grow and perform alongside you. Thank you as well to my friends and loved ones who have never stopped supporting me! You are who pushes me to aim higher and do better every single day. Enjoy the show!

William Ayala

Thanks for showing up and hope you enjoy the show!! Want to shout out all the seniors graduating this year, love you and wish you the best always <3 and I will never forget yall.

Yasmin Llano

Shout out Fall '22 and our forever father Joseph <3 Thank you so much to my amazing choreographers this semester and to my Onda besties who get me through it all. Lastly shout out to my friends who came to see the show, hope y'all enjoy!!!

Ariana Hidalgo

big fat shoutout to spring 23, it’s been super fun getting close to y’all and building each other up for our first show with onda <3. thank you to tai, will, kymberton, and chels for making sure i’m never feeling left out, and also much love to carlos, sandra, and abel for all the advice and support. besitos.

Atinuke Aliu

Shout out S’23 - our piece looks great and it was a pleasure to work with y’all! Also shoutout to Onda’s #1 newbie dad, Carlos - you helped us grow as dancers and we’re gonna miss you :( Thank you to members of troupe for being patient with me and offering your help and support. And thank you to my friends for coming out to watch <3

Britney Mendiola

PURRRRRR SPRING '23

Cesar Lainez

Shoutout to SP'23 and newbie dad Carlos for making this an amazing first semester! I have found a new family that I enjoy being around. Thanks to the rest of troupe for supporting me in rehearsals and social dancing as well! Love all the friends and family that came to the show <3.

Gisselle Nicolle Mont Castro

Shoutout to SP23 and our newbie dad Carlos: My heart swells with pride as I reflect on our incredible journey, SP'23. It's been a journey of hard work, perseverance, and growth, and I'm honored to have shared my first semester in Onda with such a wonderful group of individuals. Thank you to the entire troupe that has worked so hard to build a lovely and comfortable community. I love you all.

Hyniff Collins

Thank you to my newbie class (Spring 23' WHOAAAAAAAAA!!!!!) I couldn't have stayed motivated without you guys and your support. Thank you to our newbie dad Carlos. And I am SO HAPPY to be dancing with all of you!!!!

John-Luke Cadogan

Shoutout to my Onda class Spring 23. It's been amazing so far learning so much and having fun with this new family. Big shoutout to our newbie dad Carlos for motivating us and making sure we have what we need. Thank you to everyone that came to see the show, hope you all enjoy.

Lesley Riano

Shout out to Spring'23 and our dad Carlos, I'll miss you so much father!! I'm so happy to be a part of this family and be able to dance with them on stage. Thank you to everyone in Onda for helping and inspiring me along the way, y'all are literally so amazing and talented. Another huge thank you to my bigs Edwin and Lia, los quiero muchismooo a todos <3

Mario Paez

HI EVERYONEEE!!! SHOUTOUTS TO SPRING ‘23, OUR WONDERFUL AND SASSY NEWBIE DAD CARLOS, AND MY SEXY BIGS JOEL AND ADRIANNA!! Thank you to everyone in Onda for being so welcoming and inclusive to me throughout my first semester and for helping me improve in my skills and feel comfortable with my Latinx identity <3. To everyone who came to support me, thank you so much; I love you with all of my heart and I would not be here without your support. Lastly, I deeply apologize if I mess up or laugh on stage, plz forgive me.

Thank you!

In appreciation for their continued support, Onda Latina would like to thank:

SAC

PAC

DAC

Intercultural Fund

Spec-Fully Funded

Spec-TRUM

VPUL

Laurie McCall

Megan Edelman

Julia Lottman

La Casa Latina

Krista Cortes

NOEL and JESSICA RODRIGUEZ

Danielle Crumb-Fike

Michael Lentskevich

Iron Gate Theater Tech Staff

Onda Latina Creativity Committee:

Last but not least, our alumni, family, friends, and wonderful audience!

For more information about Onda Latina, please visit and like our Facebook page and follow our Instagram @_ondalatina

Congratulations to Isabela and Carolina Viswanath and all the Onda Latina dancers and crew on their performances. Thank you for promoting our artistic Latin culture.

-The Guerra-Viswanath family