Cristina "Macho" Camacho

DANCER | CREATIVE | ARTS ADVOCATE
Cristina Camacho's (Macho) professional journey began at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she attained a Bachelor's degree in Dance and Kinesiology. While studying dance, Macho was cast in numerous faculty and student productions, and had the honor of being awarded the full tuition Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship. When she wasn't in department rehearsals, she could be found directing Dynamic Dance Team, performing internationally with Culture Shock DC, or empowering young women with her Kick Rocks Crew sisters.

After completing Luam Keflezgy's Rock The Industry intensive, Cristina relocated to New York in 2018  and continues to train with some of the artists that inspired her to pursue dance. Since moving to NY, she's been in productions by Candace Brown, Neil Schwartz, Ashle Dawson, and performed at the 2019 MTV VMA's with recording artist Ava Max. She has traveled nationally and internationally as a choreographer and dance educator, including a summer in Barcelona, where she completed an internship exploring the importance of cultural dance exchange. A list of her recent awards and teaching resume can be found below. 
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When she is not dancing, Cristina is working as an arts administration professional, lending her skills to the likes of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and as an advisor to numerous dance education programs. As a performer, Cristina is represented by Lucille DiCampli of LDC Artist Representation.

Recent Awards

Peabody Dance! Festival / 2021
A virtual celebration of dance in the Baltimore community and beyond, co-sponsored by the Baltimore Black Dance Collective
Just Arts Festival / 2020
A virtual social justice arts festival hosted by Olney Theater and DMV art leaders
Studio to Stage Residency / 2020
A New York residency opportunity offered to selected individuals, providing production resources to chosen artists. [Postponed due to COVID-19]
​​Olney Theater Center Commission/ 2020
Commissioned opportunity to create and showcase a work that intersects with themes of immigration, belonging, and home
Montgomery County Arts & Humanities FY18 Grant / 2017
Awarded to local artists demonstrating promise in the creation of artistic work or development of professional skills
Hostel International USA "Explore the World" Scholarship / 2017
​​A travel scholarship awarded to individuals who demonstrate a genuine passion for enhancing intercultural understanding through travel and self-designed projects

Teaching Resume

Culture Shock, DC
Elements Urban Arts Collective
​Maryland School of the Arts
Joy of Motion Dance Center
PRSM North Carolina
SPAM Masubi
Varium Espai de Baile
Connecticut Dance Conservatory
Culture Shock Ottawa
Savage Dance Company
CityDance Conservatory
Bullis High School
Dynamic Dance Team
Danz-N-Motion
Dawn Crafton Dance Connections
Black Rock Center for the Arts
Imagination Stage
HYPE Hip Hop Company
DanceMakers
Urbana Dance Center
​& more...