Julian Llanos

Julian Llanos is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Dance at Vassar College, where he has been since 2021. He also serves on the faculty of multiple dance academies, including the New York Academy of Ballet (NYAB), Duchess County Performing Arts Center (DCPAC), and others. His expertise lies in Hip Hop dance fused with traditional martial arts (Okinawan Go Ju Ryu, Tang Soo Do) and African dance traditions. He has been honored with a scholarship from Cris Judd and recognized by Tucker Barkley at PULSE On Tour.

• Education & Training: Early exposure to African drumming and martial arts; trained in Ballet, Modern Dance, and national workshops (e.g., PULSE On Tour, Nexus Dance Experience).
• Research Interests: Synthesizing martial arts precision with Hip Hop, House, and African dance forms. Focuses on cultural fitness and movement expression through interdisciplinary training.

Teaching spans K-12 schools (e.g., Poughkeepsie City School District) and community programs like Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh. His pedagogy emphasizes creativity, technical skill, and cultural heritage preservation.