Nutcracker with Westchester Ballet Company

December 12, 13 & 14, 2025. Lehman Center for the performing arts, New York.

Westchester Ballet Company celebrates its 75th year with an exciting new production of The Nutcracker, directed and choreographed by Sabrina Gail Lobner.

Arabian duet  interpreted by guest dancers  Fadi J Khoury and Elisa Toro Franky.

Authentic Arabic choreography by Fadi J Khoury for this divertsment that deserves true cultural authenticity to elevate what Middle Eastern cultures contribute to the global cultural landscape: a kind of beauty and aesthetic that is perennial.

Milonga with Dardo Galletto

November 30, 2025. Southbury, Connecticut, USA.

Dardo and Elisa performing Verano Porteño again ...

Dancers: Dardo Galletto and Elisa Toro Franky.

Music: Verano Porteño  by Astor Piazzolla.

Accent Dance NYC in Hispanic Heritage program :  100th anniversary of Celia Cruz

November 12, 2025. New York.

Accent Dance NYC continues its Hispanic Heritage program in public schools in the Bronx, Manhattan, and beyond! Through this dance, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Celia Cruz, eternal Queen of Salsa, who epitomizes what Latin Americans are: talented, charismatic, powerful, versatile, resilient, impactful. Celia lives on through her voice that keeps resonating and igniting new generations of Hispanic populations .

Dancers: Elisa Toro Franky and Leonel Linares.

Accent Dance NYC in Hispanic Heritage Month :  educational performances in New York City schools

September 19 and 26, 2025. New York.

Accent Dance NYC brings Latin dance to New York City public schools, celebrating culture and building community through movement. If there is a time to represent Latin American cultural contributions to the United States, and globally, it is Now - especially for young audiences who all deserve access to dance.

Dancers: Elisa Toro Franky and Leonel Linares.

Accent Dance NYC:  So Proudly We Hail

September 12 , 2025. Gibney 280 Broadway, 53A Chambers Street, New York.

This beautiful Pedro Ruiz's piece was performed by Accent Dance NYC at its performance as part of First Look: Echoes Between Us + Other Dances.  Inspired by the music of John Philip Sousa, So Proudly We Hail is an evocation and celebration of American culture and the uniquely American immigrant experience.  The work was originally created for the New Jersey Ballet in collaboration with the West Point military band.

Notably, the artists performing in the piece are from Colombia (Elisa Toro Franky) and Guatemala (Kevin Ortiz).  Pedro Ruiz is from Cuba.

Dancing tango in Bogotá

August 1, 2025. Bogotá. Ilé Danza school.

FJK Season 2025

June 17 and 18, 2025. New York Live Arts, 219 west 19th street, New York.

The program includes MOVE, a dynamic fusion of contemporary ballet and ballroom movement with a Middle Eastern touch. Also the world premiere of TO HEART, inspired by the timeless poetry of Rumi that reflects the principles of unity, love, and cultural understanding, in a vibrant tapestry of artistic collaboration.

Artists and collaborators: Fadi J. Khoury, Elisa Toro Franky,  Manatsu Aminaga, Mal Stein, Zafer Tawil. 

Dancing with Yolanda Laprea Foundation

May 5, 2025, New York.

Dancing boleros in New York senior centers.

FJK Dance 11TH Anniversary Celebration

April 25, 2025 . Arts On Site. 12 Saint Marks Place, New York.

Preview of the anticipated FJK Season 2025 program. A signature repertory piece blending contemporary ballet, ballroom movement, and Middle Eastern influences. With an evocative new work inspired by Rumi’s poetry, through Fadi J. Khoury’s visionary choreography.

Artists and collaborators: Fadi J. Khoury, Elisa Toro Franky,  Manatsu Aminaga, Mal Stein, Zafer Tawil.             

THE RED DRESS

April 7, 2025. Dance Excerpt | TAD Pictures Releasing. New York.

THE RED DRESS is an American dance film. Written, produced and directed by Amiruddin Shah.  It also stars Nick Stag and Elisa Toro. 

The story revolves around the life of a young artist Abramo, who draws inspiration from his muse, Ginevra, a mysterious woman introduced to him by Carlo, someone who seems to be just delivering newspapers. Carlo is more than meets the eye.

Director: Amiruddin Shah.        

Dancers: Nick Stag and Elisa Toro 

Choreography:  John Clifford

Dance Music by: Karl Moraski