RESUME
about me
DEIVY GOMEZ PIEDRAHITA
Toronto, Canada
Award-winning Colombian dancer and choreographer with 15+ years of experience in live shows, music videos, and international festivals. Known for high-impact stage presence, dynamic choreography, based in Toronto, trained in Latin, Urban, and Contemporary styles.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Career Highlights
Artist Collaborations
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Performed and choreographed for top Latin artists, including:
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Maluma, Reykon, Ñengo Flow
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Maia (renowned Colombian artist)
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Alberto Barros (arranger, son of legendary José Barros, composer of La Piragua)
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Yandar & Yostin, Pipe Calderón, Los Mortal Kombat, Marlon Desafío
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Maga Betancourt (Magabetancurz) – music video collaborations
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Luzele (@luzele_music) – stage and production performances
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Television & Commercials
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Big Brother Canada – Featured dancer
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Toronto Blue Jays (Commercials)
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Smirnoff Campaign (Canada)
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Star Trek (Assistant Choreographer)
Dancer & Choreographer (2012–Present)
Performed and choreographed for artists including Maluma, Reykon, Ñengo Flow, Yandar & Yostin. Featured in music videos and live concerts.
Created and adapted choreography for diverse stages and audiences across Latin America and Canada.
Company Dancer @ Cadence Dance Company
(2018–Present)
Active performer specializing in Salsa, Mambo, and Latin fusion. Participated in competitive and showcase performances across Canada and internationally.
Company Dancer – Mambo dance company
(2024–Present)
Performer with a focus on Mambo, Salsa on2, and theatrical Latin presentations for professional stage projects and televised showcases.
Creative Director – Private Events (2015–Present)
Directed custom dance productions for events including “Dancing Around the World” and “Jamaican Quinceañera.” Developed shows for corporate clients, festivals, and quinceañeras.
Dance Instructor
(2011–Present)
Led group and private classes in Salsa, Bachata, Hip hop, and Reggaeton for all levels. Taught in Colombia and Canada with emphasis on musicality and performance.
Skills
Salsa | Mambo | Bachata | Reggaeton | Dancehall
Hip Hop | Afro-Latin | Jazz | Contemporary | House
Cha Cha | Live performance | Show direction
Training
Tango – BNF Dance & Entertainment 2015
Salsa Casino – Danzarte Nueva Colombia (2014)
Latin Styles – Ritmo Extremo (2014)
Jazz/Contemporary – 8t-Arts (2013)
Hip Hop – Ela Dance Company (2011–2012)
Special Skills
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Dance Styles:
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Salsa (Cabaret, Casino, Mambo), Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Tango, Paso Doble, Samba, Kizomba, Latin Fusion
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Afro, Colombian Folklore, Bollywood
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Reggaeton, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Contemporary, Street Jazz
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Sports & Adrenaline: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Roller Skating, Motorcycle (high-displacement) riding, Car racing enthusiast
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Other Talents: Cooking, Interior Design, Public Speaking, Event Hosting, DJ & Music Mixing (in training)
Education
Professional Dance Certification | Multiple Institutions, Colombia (2011–2016)
awards
World Salsa Champion – World Latin Dance Cup, Miami (2014)
Runner-Up – Colombia Salsa Festival, Salsa Casino (2014)
National Hip Hop Champion – Pereira, Colombia (2012)