Horacio Heredia

Horacio Heredia is a Dance Lecturer at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and Allan Hancock College. He specializes in choreography and dance performance, with works presented at venues such as Orchesis Dance Company and the American College Dance Festival’s Baja regional conference. His professional experience includes performances with companies like Variable Velocity Performance Group and Ballet Theater San Luis Obispo. He holds a civil engineering degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, reflecting his interdisciplinary background in arts and technical fields.

Heredia’s research and creative interests focus on choreography, contemporary dance techniques, and the intersection of dance with broader theatrical and interdisciplinary practices. His work has been showcased in festivals such as HH11 Dance Festival in Santa Barbara, highlighting his contributions to the local and regional dance community.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His advising and student mentorship activities are not detailed here, though his teaching roles suggest involvement in dance education programs.

Heredia collaborates with dance organizations such as Civic Ballet San Luis Obispo and Deyo Dances, contributing to performance and choreographic initiatives. His dual background in civil engineering and dance underscores a unique perspective in artistic and technical disciplines.