Medina’s artistry is rooted in a deep curiosity to understand the complex layers of resilience, conflict, and connection.
I am a dancer and choreographer who engages in autoethnographic dance as a ritual of bodily restoration and spiritual connectivity. As a first-generation Chicano from south Los Angeles, I aim to discover and re-connect an identity that has been erased, hidden, or forgotten due to colonialism. I am an indigenous Mexican American, reclaiming my ancestral heritage. My creations and performances serve as a conduit for audiences to expand on their own identities and narratives.
Julio Medina…
…is a Professor of Dance at Emory University and previously California State University Long Beach. There, he created both professional works and student works.
Dancing…
professionally since 2011, Julio has performed for a wide range of choreographers and companies both nationally and internationally. He has also performed self-choreographed solo work at a variety of festivals around the United States.
Photo credit across website to Shannel Resto, Gianna Mercandetti, Francisco Graciano, Lori Teague, Ian Douglas, and Gregory R. R. Crosby.