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Cuban/Spaniard Miami native Teresa “Toogie” Barcelo is an internationally acclaimed choreographer and movement artist. She is on Billboard’s top 12 most iconic Choreographers of the Decade list for her work on Dua Lipa’s “New Rules”, and has received for Dua’s “Electricity” an MTV VMA nomination for ‘Best Dance Video’. Trained classically and culturally in a plethora of movement techniques and philosophies from ballet to popping to improvisation, she is a pioneer of the hybridization of classical and street techniques. Toogie’s experiences range extensively in the theatre and commercial world.  She is known among her peers as a chameleon, able to adapt to any creative context.  

Based in LA, Toogie was the Associate Artistic Director at Heidi Duckler Dance, creating site specific work in unconventional spaces for 7 years. She works as a movement director/coach, choreographer for artists such as Alicia Keys, Xtina Aguilera, Miguel, Dua Lipa, Tove Lo, Lauv, Lila Drew, Katy Perry, Kings Of Leon, Calvin Harris, Kali Uchis, Diplo, Julia Michaels, Demi Lovato, Perfume Genius, Phantogram, Troye Sivan, St. Vincent, Sabrina Carpenter, Alina Baraz, M83, Daya, Walk The Moon, Niko Rubio, Role Model, Alice Glass, Lawrence Rothman, Alok Bala and The Naked & Famous. She has worked with many brands including: Savage X Fenty, Nike, Marriott, Kenzo, Shishedo, IKEA and The Sydney Opera House, to name a few.  

As a master teacher, Toogie facilitates movement through a holistic approach, creating a space for experimentation and catharsis. Her class – wiggle room — creates an environment where people can embody and explore their individuality by expanding their awareness and exercising their imagination.

Toogie is a certified Breathe and Meditation teacher and infuses mindfulness into her performance and movement coaching style which makes her grounded presence a major asset to her clients. She is an enigma in the frequently chaotic entertainment industry.

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