Tiffany Madera
Creative Director and Founder of Hanan Arts
Since 2002, Miami based artist Tiffany Madera has become a figurehead in the dance world by re-coding traditional Egyptian raks sharki dance as a tool for empowerment and social justice. As a performer, professor, activist, museum professional, filmmaker, and non-profit leader, Ms. Madera combines a highly aesthetic approach and academic scholarship to tackle the questions of our day.
She offers a theory based, community inclusive and global south perspective to local placemaking in the production of films, workshops and cultural exchanges in Miami, NYC, Morocco and the Caribbean. Her expanded approach to the arts is nourished by her Afro-Chinese Cuban ancestry.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University and a Master’s Degree in Performance Studies from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, both with a focus on intercultural dance and film.
Ms. Madera’s cultural background, professional and academic experience make her an impact driven and effective non profit leader positioned to bring complex work into fruition through strategic partnerships and collaborations. . Madera’s projects have garnered support and awards across the world including a $100,000 Knight Arts Challenge award with a full matching grant from the Ware Foundation among numerous state, county, municipal and national foundation awards.
Tiffany Madera is available for speaking engagements.
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“Madera’s shimmies, grace, and spirit speak to women of all ages.”