August 6, 2026. Bogotá, Colombia.
A choreographic workshop that uses ballet technique to generate greater strength and fluidity in tango.
Tango teacher: John Freddy Galindo
Ballet teacher: Elisa Toro Franky
August 1, 2026. Bogotá, Colombia.
Argentine Folklore and Contemporary Ballet . A dialogue between two dance languages of opposing forces that complement each other in the embrace.
Dancers: Elisa Toro Franky and Leidy Berrio.
Zamba Para Olvidarte: Choreography and Performance by Elisa Toro Franky & Leidy Berrío.
Music: vocals by Mercedes Sosa and Diego Torres, part of the album titled "Cantora 1", 2009, with guest pianist Facundo Ramírez. The original song is by Daniel Toro y Julio Fontana.
Video: Alcira Zambrano and Jhonatan Cordero Caicedo.
July 21, 2026. Sincé (Sucre), Colombia.
Ballet and Cumbia Exchange Workshop at the House of Culture in Sincé (in the land that gave rise to the Cumbia dance).
Ballet teacher: Elisa Tor Franky
Cumbia teachers: Oscar Ruiz Atencia and some advanced dancers of the ATABAQUE Dance School
June 21, 2026. Ailey Citigroup Theater. New York City.
Elisa has danced in this performance with the choreography and direction by Brinda Guha, cofounder of Kalamandir Dance Company (Contemporary Indian dance).
Music: Okai Musik, NEXSO, Londrelle.
Meditation by Londrelle and Dani Fanning;
Costume Design: Brandon Grant & Cielo Gonzalez
March 13 & 14, 2026. The Ailey Studios. New York.
Experience an exhilarating evening of dance featuring a vibrant blend of styles that reflect New York City’s rich cultural tapestry. Stories of immigration, identity, heritage, and belonging come to life through contemporary ballet, street dance, and folk traditions.