Laura Rocha

Laura Rocha is a respected choreographer and director of Barro Rojo Arte Escénico, a contemporary dance company that was founded in 1985. Her work has been significantly influenced by the 1985 earthquake, which she describes as a pivotal moment for independent contemporary dance in Mexico. Rocha highlights how the crisis brought artists together, integrating their work with community needs and fostering a sense of collective consciousness that transcended the artistic realm.