Julianna Rubio Slager’s artistic philosophy is rooted in her desire to tell stories that resonate on a human level—stories of struggle, beauty, and faith that challenge and uplift. She’s driven by the need to create pieces that make people feel something real, whether it’s through the precision of ballet, the rawness of contemporary, or the vibrant heritage of folklorico. For Julianna, choreography is about more than crafting beautiful movement; it’s about finding a way to connect, to create a shared experience that moves beyond the stage. She doesn’t create to impress; she creates to reveal truths, often difficult ones, that we all carry but rarely express.