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Maria Luisa Parada (aka Maui Parada)


Socio-Cultural Manager | Choreographer | Dance Master

Based in New York City and Miami, Florida

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Education

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  • Master’s Degree in Socio-Cultural Management, Simón Bolívar University, Caracas, Venezuela.

  • Dance Teacher (Contemporary Dance), Experimental Arts University, Caracas, Venezuela.

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Awards & Grants

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  • First Class Merit Order for Work in Dance (2009).

  • Grishka Holguin Contemporary Dance Honor Award (2008).

  • Best Choreography, Bento et Dance Festival, Brazil (1994).

  • Individual Artist Grant, Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs (2024).

  • Miami New Media Festival Grant (2016-2018).

  • Invisible Woman Project Grant, Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs (2018)​

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  • Current Roles

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  • Associate Director, Leonel Linares Arts Foundation, NYC (2024).

  • Associate Director, Dance Master, Sol Dance Center, NYC (2024).

  • Dance Master, Studio E School of Dance, NYC (2024).

  • Dance Master, The Dance Collective, NYC (2024).

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Professional Experience

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Production & Management

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  • Non Profit Organization Creator and Director Arts Connection Foundation (Miami, Fl, 2013-2018)

  • Production Manager Meteorito Design (Miami, Fl, 2018- 2024)

  • Production Coordinator, Black Bird Production, TV Series Judge Mom, Miami, FL (2023).

  • Producer Manager, YareFilms & Creative Depot (La Fuerza de Creer, Univision), Miami, FL (2023).

  • VIP Guest Experiences, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Open, Formula 1, and major concerts (2023).

  • COVID Logistic Coordination Manager, YareFilms (Latin Grammy’s, Premio Lo Nuestro, Billboard Awards) (2020-2022).

  • Production Coordinator Alex Slato the Business of Art ( Miami, Fl 2017)

  • Basel Art Fairs 2014-2019, Context, Pinta, Art Miami, Art Palm Beach, Art Wynwood.

 

Choreography & Dance Instruction

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  • Dance Technique Master, Playhouse Miami, Miami, FL (2020).

  • Artistic Training & Choreography, 

  • Founder & Director, Expodanza Foundation, Caracas, Venezuela.

  • Director of Dance Division, Institute of Performing Arts and Music, Venezuela (2010).

  • Head of Division of Cultural Networks, Mayor of Sucre, Caracas (2011-2012).

 

Artistic Training & Influences

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  • Ballet Training: Nina Novak, Hector Zaraspe, Margaret Foyer, and others.

  • Contemporary Dance: Lynn Wimer, David Zambrano, Jeremy Nelson, and others.

  • Master Classes: Marcia Haydee, Anna Sokolov, Alberto Méndez, Jhon Clifford, and more.

  • Specialized in improvisation, Limon technique, choreographic composition, and creative dance for children.

 

Key Projects

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  • Giorgio Armani Beauty Campaign (2023).

  • La Mujer de mi Vida (Telemundo).

  • Queen of South (TV Series).

  • International festivals and exhibitions in Venezuela, Brazil, the U.S., and more.

 

Performance & Exhibitions

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  • Choreographed for the Youth American Grand Prix (NewYork, NY 2009)

  • Ballet Arabesque Competition,  (Perm, Russia 2008).

  • Artistic Gymnastics Team Choreographer, Pan-American Games (2009).

  • Performances and choreographies featured across Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, Russia, and the U.S.

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An action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and adaptable professional with an innovative approach to business planning. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, fostering inclusive and productive environments.

Exemplifies passion, integrity, and a positive, mission-driven mindset, while remaining self-directed and focused on achieving impactful results.

Her artistic endeavors span traditional, experimental, and postmodern fusion. Since 1991, she has been deeply engaged in contemporary art as a multimedia choreographer, curator, and producer of festivals, events, and exhibitions. Her works have been showcased internationally, including in Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Russia, and the United States.

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