Yvonne Montoya
Choreographer. Writer. Speaker. Mother.

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

✨2025 Tour✨ 🙏Deep gratitude for the artists, presenters, collaborators, and communities who made Stories from Home possible. 💛 Every step carries memory. Every performance builds connection. 🌵 We’re excited to keep sharing these stories, reach out if you’d like to bring Stories from Home to your community.

I want to introduce you to Lucy Salazar, a Master Teacher and Dance Elder whose presence, knowledge, and generosity have shaped generations of dancers in the Southwest. These images capture Lucy leading Bailes de Salón de Nuevo México alongside the musicians Tíos Míos, which took place last August in Albuquerque, NM. Being in the room learning, listening, and moving alongside her was a powerful reminder that these dances live through shared experience and care. Grateful to wi

Yvonne Montoya's article titled, Disappearing Dances: Los Bailes de Salón de Nuevo México, was featured in Stance on Dance. This article highlights the work of master teacher and culture bearer Lucy Salazar. Salazar is single handedly trying to save Los bailes de salón de Nuevo México, or the folk dances from New Mexico from disappearing. Read more about it here !

Stepping out of 2025 and dancing into 2026! As the new year begins, we’re carrying gratitude, stories, and movement forward into new creation, deeper connection, and continued joy in motion. Thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead. Here’s to grounded feet, open hearts, and dancing into the new year together!