Director of NJ Programs and Company
Lead Instructor (NJ)

Diana is a first-generation American dancer, educator, and choreographer based in New Jersey. She is trained in ballet, contemporary, tap, jazz, and hip hop, among other forms, and holds a BA in Contemporary Dance and Psychology from Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School (2020). Her performance experience includes appearances at Harlem Stage (2023), Chelsea Factory and Untermyer Gardens Conservancy (2021), United Palace (2019), King’s Theatre (2018), and other notable venues.

Diana’s commitment to dance education began in 2016 and continues to guide her work as a teaching artist. She believes deeply in the transformative power of mindful, holistic education and leads from a lifelong learner’s perspective. Inspired by her students and grounded in ongoing study of arts history, Diana cultivates inclusive and supportive learning environments where movement is explored alongside conversations about leadership, culture, race, functional anatomy, and historical context. Since 2020, she has been a company member with UNDERcurrents, founded by nia love. Diana began her journey with Greenhouse Arts Center as a college intern in 2017, joined the teaching staff in 2018, became Company Director in 2020, and was appointed New Jersey Director in 2024. She remains dedicated to furthering the organization’s mission of making the arts accessible to all.