2023 Frankie Manning Foundation Fellow, Reyna Núñez, grew up immersed in the rich arts and culture tapestry of New York City. Truly one of a kind, her unique physical expression of art is representative of her diverse upbringing. Núñez is a dancer, choreographer, educator and visionary. Her repertoire includes Vernacular Jazz, Lindy Hop, House, Voguing, Waaking, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern & Ballet. Núñez continues to explore her energetically feminine movement identity throughout each genre. Her expansive training led to work with artists such as Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Karol G, Louie Vega and more. Núñez was featured in the film ‘In The Heights’ as well as international campaigns such as Aldo: Step Into Love, Deepak Chopra for Amazon Audible, and Adidas: Women’s History Month. Wearing a multitude of hats, Núñez dually serves as the Administrative Assistant to LaTasha Barnes and the Rehearsal Director for The Jazz Continuum. She continues to expand her artistry as a Choreographer and Assistant to the Artistic Director; Michele Byrd-McPhee of Ladies of Hip-Hop and Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective. Núñez can be found gettin’ down anywhere between the club to the stage, preserving culture and holding space at the intersection of spirituality and vernacular movement of the afro diaspora.