Our Fierce Director

Alberto Pena Jr. took his first dance class at 18 as a high school elective at Hialeah Senior High with Patricio Suarez—and from that moment, something ignited. What started as a chance elective quickly evolved into a lifelong passion. He went on to train classically under the direction of Susana Prieto at Ballet Etudes, laying the foundation for a career defined by discipline, artistry, and heart.

For the past 20 years, Alberto has lived and breathed dance—as a performer, educator, and award-winning choreographer. As a performer, he has danced with renowned companies such as Ballet Etudes of South Florida, Dance Theater of Miami, DJB Dance Theater, Royal Caribbean International, the Florida Grand Opera, Mosaic Dances Project, and the Pioneer Winter Dance Collective. His professional journey also includes commercial work, dancing and modeling in music videos, commercials, and industrials for major artists like Ricky Martin and Shakira.

As a choreographer, his bold and captivating work has earned national titles at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, Mater Academy Charter High, Equinox Dance Company, Dancing In Xs, Miami Arts Studio Middle and High School, Palm Springs North Elementary, Powerhouse Dance Studio Miami, and most recently, with the Jaguar dancers of Hialeah Gardens Middle School.

A proud graduate of New World School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance, Alberto is committed to a lifelong journey of growth, creation, and bold storytelling through movement. Whether he’s in the studio, on stage, or in the classroom, he brings the same mission: to uplift, inspire, and lead with fierce authenticity.