Videos 2026
Videos 2026
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October 3, 2026. Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.
Eighth anniversary gala to raise funds for Accent Dance NYC educational and concert dance initiatives empowering youth and audiences through access, equity, and the transformative power of the arts.
Between Two Heartbeats
Not only the dance here reminds us of the life that unfolds between hearts, but also the candid moments among dancers, friends, and family.
Choreography: Ingrid Silva
Photography and Video: Thomas Bricker
Elisa Toro Franky narrates this short video about her immigrant story, her artistic journey from Colombia to the United States, and how these two identities have manifested in her life. Also she speaks about the creation of "So Proudly We Hail" by Cuban choreographer Pedro Ruiz.
So Proudly We Hail excerpt by Pedro Ruiz. It celebrates American culture and the immigrant experience.
This work originally was created for Elisa Toro Franky and Vladimir Roje when they danced for the New Jersey Ballet and now is danced in a context where the Latin American soul breathes in every aspect of it.
Dancers: Elisa Toro Franky and Kevin Ortiz Lemus.
Choreography: Pedro Ruiz
Music: John Philip Souza
Accent Dance NYC: Hispanic Heritage Month
Accent Dance NYC: Hispanic Heritage Month
October 2026. City University in Harlem. New York City.
This month, Accent Dance NYC honor the rich culture, artistry, and stories of the Latinx and Hispanic dancers, choreographers, and communities that continue to shape and elevate the world of dance.
Joropo dance for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Dancers: Elisa Toro Franky and Leonel Linares.
Cumbia Dance for Hispanic Heritage Month. Here we have La Pollera Colorá in dialogue with ballet, presented for our youth in public schools in The Bronx.
Dancer: Elisa Toro Franky.
Design by @fredgatesdesign. Photo by @lorisportsphoto
Mohabbat
Mohabbat
CUNY Dance Initiative
CUNY Dance Initiative
September 21, 2026. City University in Harlem. 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).
The work explores the layered beauty of longing: for the love that was, for relationships that could no longer flourish, and for the gatherings we carry with us in memory
Music: Arooj Aftab.
Dancers: Jeevika Bhat, Anoosha (@nooshkumar), Radhika Mehta Kirpalani, Abhirami Rao, Debanshi Chowdhury, Divya Empranthiri, Kavya and Elisa Toro Franky.
September 10, 2026. Taylor Dance East, 551 Grand Street, New York, NY.
Mar y Tierra: contemporary ballet work by well-known Cuban choreographer Pedro Ruiz. Dancers: Elisa Toro Franky and Kevin Ortiz Lemus.
This duet personifies the ocean and the earth in battle and harmony at once, for nature is unbounded, rhythmic, forceful, and delicate all in one.
NOTE: first minute in silence.
Between Two Heartbeats: contemporary dance work tracing the evolution of culture from Brazil to New York through memory, adaptation, and collective celebration.
Choreography by Ingrid Silva. Rehearsal director Daphne Marcelle Lee. Music by Leandro Albuquerque
Off stage, Silva has been a driving force for diversity in dance, work that speaks directly to Accent Dance NYC’s mission to champion historically underrepresented artists and communities through our professional and educational initiatives.
Tango and Ballet Workshop
Tango and Ballet Workshop
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
Participants in the Workshop
Final presentation of John Freddy Galindo and Elisa Toro Franky:
Fusion of tango and ballet. Two worlds of dance that seem opposite, but when they come together they bring inspiration and dedication to all attendees
De la Tierra al Aire
De la Tierra al Aire
Milonga TINTA ROJA
Milonga TINTA ROJA
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.
Naranjo en flor: Choreography by Dardo Galletto
Performed by Elisa Toro Franky.
Music: Esteban Morgado, vocals by Liliana Herrero
Video: Alcira Zambrano and Jhonatan Cordero
Elisa delves deeper into the Cumbia dance in Sincé
Elisa delves deeper into the Cumbia dance in Sincé
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
Which Way Will We Go?
Which Way Will We Go?
Ailey World Dance Showcase
Ailey World Dance Showcase
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
Dancers: Journei Bimwala, Jax Broads, Elisa Toro Franky, Sonam Jindal, Selena Lai, Aakriti Malhotra, Radhika Mehta, Gayatri Mohan, Amanda Pierz, Abhirami Rao, Sahana Sripadanna, Shruti Tiwari.
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