
Marco Palomino
Marco Palomino is a Cuban-born, Los Angeles-based choreographer, dancer, and director whose work spans dance companies, film, theater, museums, and immersive experiences. A graduate of La Universidad de las Artes (ISA) in Havana, Marco has created for USC Kaufman, Visceral Dance, Kit Modus, and Acostadanza JR, with his latest work Lost Together premiering at MCA Chicago.
His choreography has been presented in over 12 countries at venues including Sadler’s Wells (London), Chaillot (Paris), and the Museumsquartier (Vienna). Blending contemporary, ballet, Cuban styles, and African folklore, Marco’s signature language integrates mask work, characters, and expressive movement.
He has collaborated with companies like Ballet Revolución, Jacob Jonas The Company, and Acostadanza, and artists including Juliano Nuñes, Micaela Taylor, and Carlos Acosta. As a filmmaker, his original dance films include Nice to Meet Me and Raw Emotions.
Marco also founded Artists Key, an agency supporting artists' branding and online presence, and shares his movement philosophy through workshops that help participants unlock creativity and reconnect with their authentic selves.