Diana Alcantara is a passionate and accomplished dancer, educator, and yoga instructor based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a BS in Psychology and a Minor in Business, she was an active member of 3Spot Dance Troupe and Dance 2XS.
Diana’s professional dance journey began with Rodriguez Dance Theatre as a principal dancer and continued with The Kate Jablonski Statement (KJS), where she performed for six years in numerous productions, including Dance Chicago and The Xperience with Tyce Diorio.
Diana currently leads the Varsity Dance Team at Niles West High School and has over a decade of experience teaching dance and yoga at local dance studios in the Chicago suburbs. She has also served as a teacher for the Chicago Dance Institute, a non-profit arts education organization promoting social-emotional development through movement at Chicago schools. Additionally, Diana is a dedicated yoga instructor, previously teaching at CorePower Yoga and Yoga Six. With over 10 years of experience as an educator, Diana’s dedication to dance education has earned her numerous choreography awards, including the Power of Dance Competition Choreography Award (2017), Nuvo Dance Competition Studio Pick Award (2018), Bravo Dance Competition Choreography Award (2019), and her choreography qualification for the 2022 IHSA Dance State Final as a Varsity coach.
Diana is devoted to helping dancers prevent injury and improve technique through her well-rounded classes, fostering confidence and new skills. She cherishes the opportunity to connect with others through dance and yoga, embracing the balance they bring to her life.
