ADRIEN PADILLA
Rosemead, California
Adrien Padilla is a dancer and choreographer residing in the small town of Rosemead, California. Padilla earned his BFA in Dance at Cal State Long Beach and Graduate Certificate in Arts and Culture Outreach and Advocacy at the University of Denver. Adrien is also a teaching artist within the BD education team helping spread the art of movement and dance to local communities and schools. Aside from dance, Adrien works behind the scenes as the assistant technical director of the Martha B Knoebel Dance Theater at CSULB, and is a photographer focusing on dance and conceptual photography as well as solitude art. Padilla has had the privilege to work with artists Keith Johnson, Dwight Rhoden, Norbert De La Cruz III, Whyteberg, Jessie Lee Thorne, and Tommie-Waheed Evans to name a few. This is Adrien’s sixth season with Backhausdance.
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When did you start dancing?
I started dancing when I 18 during my first year in college. I took a modern dance class and I was hooked.
Do you have a pre performance ritual?
Taking deep breaths
What is your favorite non-dance hobby or activity?
Cooking, playing video games, listening to music, and being lazy
What is a must-have item in your dance bag?
Lacrosse ball and EXTRA clothes
How do you prepare for a rehearsal?
Roll-out the hips and back, and most importantly gotta make sure the knees are warm
What gives you inspiration?
Making my mom and grandma proud
What are your words to live by?
“Always plant good seeds.”