Lena Lauer
(they / she)
Director of Limón Institute
As a dance and teaching artist, Lena created and performed work from the Sonoran Desert of the Southwest to the Andes Mountains of South America. She has taught, performed and made dances for universities, inner-city schools, private studios, for adults, youth, the aging, pre-professional dancers, dance enthusiasts and dancers with disabilities. In 2013, Lena co-founded The Lovelies, a 4th-generation dance improvisation company that performs and teaches all over the U.S. Lena’s priorities include mentoring emerging young artists on their individual career path and she is thrilled to be leading Limón2 into its fifth season.
The 75th Anniversary of the Limón Dance Company brings a new legacy for the José Limón Dance Foundation:
Limón2 - The Foundation’s second Company.
Limón2 is dedicated to the development of young professionals for a sustainable career and lasting contributions to the dance world. Limón2 also seeks to generate innovative programming and accessible community engagement.
This inaugural artistic venture brings together young talent, the iconic works of José Limón, along with today’s most exciting up and coming choreographers. The treasured spirit and humanistic legacy of José Limón lives on with Limón2!
Aidan Acosta (Dancer, he / him) is originally from Queens, NY, and just graduated from Adelphi University with his BFA in dance. During his Junior year, he studied abroad at the London Contemporary Dance School.Aidan has had the opportunity to perform works by Take Ueyama, Omar Román De Jesús, Larry Keigwin, Orion Duckstein, Frank Augustyn, and many others. Aidan is extremely excited to Join Limón2 for their 5th season. @aidan_Tacosta
Spencer Burdett (Dancer, he / they) is a performer and choreographer from Atlanta, Georgia. He has studied at the University of Georgia and NYU Tisch, where he trained in Horton, Graham, and Limón technique.
@spenburr
Veronica Estrada (Dancer, she / her) from Albuquerque, New Mexico trained with NDI NM and has participated in various summer programs. She continued to joined New Mexico Ballet Company for two seasons, along with UNM contemporary dance ensemble. This is her first season with L2. @vero.n.ica_es.tra.da
Hailey Fleming (Dancer, she / her) is originally from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She earned her BFA from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee in 2025, where she had the opportunity to work alongside renowned choreographers including Doug Varone, Lar Lubovitch, and Hope Boykin. @hailey__fleming
Naya González (Dancer, she / her), a versatile artist from Clayton, Delaware recently earned her BFA in Contemporary Dance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Passionate about growth and exploration, Naya is excited to begin her professional journey as a member of Limón2. @Nayaa.Gonzalezz
Nyah Malone (Dancer, they / she) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. They received a BFA in Dance from LINES at Dominican University of California before joining Limón2. In addition to the Limón Institute, they work with the Merce Cunningham Trust, Ballez/Katy Pyle, and Jody Oberfelder Projects, among other freelance projects. @nyah marie.4
Nathan Podziewski (Dancer, they / he) This is Nathan's second year with L2. He is a New England native and New York-based dancer, choreographer, and actor. He graduated with his BFA in Acting from The Hartt School and is a Graduate of the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in the Advanced Certificate Program with a focus in composition. @nathan.pski
Kyriaki Christoforou (Dancer, she / her) is a dancer and choreographer born and raised in Limassol, Cyprus. In 2025, she graduated from UNCSA with a BFA in Contemporary Dance. Kyriaki is eager to continue exploring her artistic voice as she joins Limón2 for her first season. @kyriakichristoforou
Limón2 Season 5
Grace Vannucchi (Dancer, she/her) is a dancer and choreographer from Onalaska, Wisconsin. She graduated summa cum laude from Texas Christian University with a BFA in Ballet. Grace has worked with choreographers Darrell Grand Moultrie, Sidra Bell, and Keith Saunders. @gracevannucchi
Cailee Way (Dancer, she / her), a Connecticut native, recently earned her BFA in Contemporary Dance from UNCSA. Passionate about choreography, teaching, and performance, she’s thrilled to join Limón2 for their fifth season and continue growing artistically. @cailee.way
Ivanna Manriquez (Dancer, she / her) Born in Hermosillo, Sonora in 2004, Ivanna began dancing at age three. Trained in RAD ballet with top distinctions, she later joined the young company Joven Ballet Héctor Hernández, touring Jalisco. Ivanna completed the Limón Training Program in 2024. @ivannapauu
