¡A Bailar!

Cristela Guerra is a senior arts and culture reporter at WBUR in Boston, a queer Panamanian journalist of color, and a moderator who facilitates and leads conversations around race, identity, and equity. Before working in public radio, she was a newspaper journalist for more than a decade, working at The Boston Globe and The News-Press in Fort Myers, Florida. She is one of 24 journalists from around the world selected for the 2024 class of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. Her work received a regional and national Edward R. Murrow Award in 2014 and most recently received another regional Edward R. Murrow in 2023 as part of “Continuing Coverage” for her work at the U.S.-Mexico border on the journey of Venezuelans migrants. She was chosen as a 2019 Latina Leader by Amplify Latinx and selected by YW Boston to be inducted into its 2023 Academy of Women Achievers and receive the organization’s Sylvia Ferrell-Jones Award. They are the vice-president of the New England Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, vice-chair of the board at RAW Art Works, and a board member at The Jar. 

Amanda Bravo is a Nuyorican, multi-passionate creative, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Expressive Arts healer specializing in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) with a knack for nurturing her playful inner child. Holding a BA in Studio Art, a Dual Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Board Certification in DMT she draws on her cumulative experiences from years of work in various fields. Amanda's central passion revolves around promoting representation and equity in the arts, with a primary focus on uplifting the voices of BIWOC and dis/abled individuals, particularly in narratives related to health.

Art With Intuition's diverse artistic portfolio, spanning resin work, drawings, paintings, and more, showcases unconventional mastery and emphasizes the role of art in fostering mental well-being. Through her creations, Amanda sparks reflection, meaningful dialogue, and empowerment, embodying artistry as a catalyst for profound transformation and healing. Art With Intuition has participated in markets and events such as C. C. Lowel’s Mini Merry Markets, Bark in The Park, Community Expressive Arts Facilitator at The  Museum of Science’s Subspace series: A Bailar! Dance as a Way of Inclusion, South Boston Waterfront Utility art Program: There is Creativity in Us All, Artist at the “Community Art Healing'' series in collaboration with Boston At-Large City Counselor Julia Mejia and The Community Builders, and more.

Diana Ruiz is a Mexican-born dancer, instructor, and choreographer whose love for Rueda de Casino began 10 years ago after moving to Boston, Massachusetts.

Diana is passionate about teaching Cuban ballroom dancing in all of its formats and has traveled nationally and internationally to teach workshops.

During the academic year, Diana teaches casino and rueda lessons for MIT Casino Rueda and Boston Rueda. During the summer, she helps run 'Rueda in the Pahk' every Sunday in Cambridge. She also leads Despelote Boston, a diverse and vibrant community of local Cuban dance enthusiasts.

Diana is known for her dynamic rueda calling and her knock-it-out-of-Fenway-park teaching skills. She loves to make people dance, laugh, and have fun. Don't miss her at ¡A Bailar!

Boston based DJ La Nena is all about creating a feel good atmosphere at every event she has the opportunity of playing music for. Growing up in a household deep rooted in Puerto Rican culture and with a mom who breathed and lived Latin music, DJ La Nena grew up to love and appreciate genres like salsa, bachata, and merengue. It was this first love of music and the lack of Latino representation she noticed in the city’s nightlife that drove her to buy her first mixer and teach herself the art of mixing beats. Now with over a decade of experience, her client list ranges from private events, boat cruises, weddings, and nightclubs. “For me is all about making sure people have a good time and leave the dance floor happy having danced to their favorite song.”