Yvonne Montoya
Choreographer. Writer. Speaker. Mother.

#WayBackWednesday Dancing the Mural / Color the Mural was a two-year collaboration between Safos Dance Theatre and the House of Neighborly Service (HNS), from March 2013 - March 2015 under the direction of Yvonne Montoya. Phase I: 264 South Tucson community members voted on the theme and design of a mobile mural. Phase II: 290 community members (ages 0–88!) painted the mural during Safos' eight Community Paint Days. Phase III: Site specific dance theater performances at HNS b

Safos shared moments from Stories from Home through dance, storytelling, and luminaria making at their second appearance at Phoenix Art Museum. This past December, Safos Dance Theatre got invited back to present work at First Friday. From stage to luminaria, kids and families joined us in creating a piece of Yvonne Montoya's home in New Mexico. ✨ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who danced, created and dreamed with us. A big thank you to Phoenix Art Museum for having us twic

Pandemic Motherhood is now out. Turn to Chapter 16 to read my contribution. I wrote this chapter to document the long, difficult, and deeply joyful days of working as a dance artist while mothering at home during the pandemic. Like so many artist-parents, I was balancing Zoom school, supporting my family, holding space for company dancers and administrators, and transitioning an entire creative practice online all at once. In the midst of quarantine, my son and I created toge

This winter, I’m honored to be a Visiting Artist at Colorado College, creating new work with students and communities across Colorado. The process unfolds in studios, classrooms, and community spaces. Working with dancers in Pueblo at El Centro Cultural Quinto Sol, and in collaboration with local community leaders in Colorado Springs. Rooted in land and lived experience, the work asks:"Who are we when the piñon trees vanish?" Grateful for the students, collaborators, and comm