Mateo is an experienced dancer and choreographer with a background in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance. Having danced professionally, he now works as a freelance choreographer and exercise specialist. Mateo believes that dance should be accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations. He specializes in conditioning the body forthe demands of dance, helping both dancers and non-dancers increase strength, flexibility, stability, and stamina. His approach enhances posture, reduces injury risk, and promotes grace and body awareness, making dance easier and more accessible, whether someone is starting, returning, or looking to improve their skills. Mateo believes that movement is just as important as strength and aesthetics. He wants to unlock movements and skills for a wide range of clients so they can feel confident, resilient, and graceful, becoming dancers in form and function, even if dance isn’t their thing. For current dancers, he develops specialized programs for each individual to help optimize their body’s maximum potential in every facet of dance from control in adagio to explosiveness in grande allegro, making steps easier, and giving them control over their bodies, reducing the risk of injury.