About Larga Vista Dance
Our Mission:
We empower women to reclaim their well-being by offering evidence-based healthcare education on the platform of performing arts.
Our Vision:
We envision a world where every woman can understand, celebrate, and shape her healthcare journey—with dance as the catalyst for change.
photo by BeccaVision
dancer Adelita Hinojosa-Martin
The Story of Larga Vista Dance
Founded in 2023, Larga Vista Dance was originally co-created by Adelita Hinojosa-Martin and Ali McClellan after connecting through their mutual ballet ergonomics coach and mentor, Arleen Sugano ("Miss A"). Grounded in a shared appreciation for somatic longevity and storytelling, the company set out to bridge the gap between movement and healthcare.
Today, Larga Vista Dance is led by Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Adelita Hinojosa-Martin. Driven by a dual focus on lived patient experiences and clinical insight, the company integrates evidence-based women's healthcare education directly into contemporary dance performance and community programming.
"As a nurse, my healthcare experience has made me aware of the significance of sharing evidence-based education through personal stories. My goal is to inspire and empower women to embrace their healthcare journey and reclaim their well-being by offering evidence-based healthcare education on the platform of performing arts."
— Adelita Hinojosa-Martin, Artistic Director & Registered Nurse
Meet The Artistic Director
photo by Hisae Aihara
Adelita Xóchitl Hinojosa-Martin, BSN, RN, OCN, CPT
Artistic Director & Choreographer of Larga Vista Dance
Adelita, a native of Denton, Texas embracing her Mexican-American heritage, is a Brooklyn-based choreographer, dancer, and registered nurse whose work sits at the urgent intersection of contemporary movement and public health. As the Artistic Director and Choreographer of Larga Vista Dance, she is dedicated to her mission of "empowering women through art & healthcare education." Adelita holds a B.S. in Nursing (cum laude) from Texas Woman’s University and has spent over two decades as a certified oncology nurse at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in neurology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics. This extensive medical background inherently shapes her experimental choreographic process, where she translates clinical data, evidence-based research, and patient testimonies into a visceral, contemporary movement language designed to inspire women to reclaim their bodily autonomy and put their health first.
Having flourished in the NYC dance community since 2005, Adelita’s rich movement background spans contemporary, contemporary jazz, ballet, and Latin jazz. She has honed her craft under the guidance of numerous elite instructors, including Arleen Sugano, Max Stone, Jana Hicks, Cecilia Marta, and Nathan Trice. As a freelance artist and company member, she has performed with esteemed companies including nathan trice/RITUALS, xodus dance collective, Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, Cecilia Marta Dance Company, and Sekou McMiller Dance, alongside guest appearances for Cirque du Soleil events and Battery Dance Company. Her choreographic work has been presented across NYC and the DFW Metroplex, alongside a co-choreographed presentation in Malaysia.
A passionate educator, Adelita has taught at the Joffrey Ballet School’s Jazz & Contemporary Summer Intensive, Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Peridance. She has also collaborated with renowned industry talents, including Emmy Award-nominee Brian Thomas and Tony Award-winning associate choreographer Maija Garcia (FELA!).
Grounded in her multifaceted roles as a mother, wife, healthcare professional, and artist, Adelita’s newest work breaks traditional performance boundaries. By utilizing cross-sector collaborations with medical experts and elevating patient stories, she transforms sterile medical knowledge into accessible, emotionally resonant art. Bridging the gap between clinical healthcare and highly technical, powerful contemporary dance that embodies beauty, strength, and inspiration for positive change, Adelita turns the stage into a catalyst for wellness, inspiring women to take hold of their health journeys and spark a lasting cultural shift.
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