WHO WE ARE

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Selene Haro

Growing up believing that dance classes were too expensive, Selene took a leap when she found out an audition for a junior team would be free of cost. Expecting nothing but checking off her first official dance class, this is where her dance journey began, summer of 2010 where she became an official member of this team. 

Pieces fell into place as she continued to walk this path, and along the way had mentors and peers contributing to the set of tools she carries today. She’s had the opportunity to share her craft in various parts of the world.

Selene has been a part of Building Block since 2014 starting as a coordinator, and in 2017, she became a private instructor for the studio.

Mission Statement

“I am a movement explorer motivated to uplift and guide people’s introspections towards a direction that’s self-healing, progressive, and empowering to take on the life they choose to create. I am dedicated to being this spark within people through my intentional dance performances, profound mentorship, and applicable education on what bringing synergy into all compartments in our lives can do.”

— Selene Haro

 

Notable Credits

  • Co-Founder of Ethos

  • Co-Founder of Meraki

  • Building Block Academy Director (Seniors)

  • Cast member of Broadway Musical, Once Upon A One More Time

  • Supporting cast member of Keone and Mari Madrid’s Off Broadway show, Beyond Babel (since 2018)

  • Member of Choreo Cookies (2013 – 2020)

  • Syde FX Director (2017-2019)

  • Cirque Du Soleil, Paula Abdul, Beats by Dre, Billie Eilish

  • Taught in countries around the world like: Jakarta-Indonesia, Zurich-Switzerland, Toronto-Canada, Auckland-New Zealand, Nizhny Novgorod-Russia, Chengdu-China, Mallorca-Spain

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Isidro Rafael

Isidro Rafael is a dancer, choreographer, instructor and director residing in San Diego, CA. Coming from a sport heavy background, Isidro decided to begin formal training at age 19, transferring the athleticism and creativity he learned from soccer to dance. His dance background consists of classes, workshops and camps from different instructors at studios all over Southern California. He has adopted the different ways of movement, teaching styles and leadership tools he’s received since then. 

Ultimately, Isidro hopes to move people through his art, connect with different communities he meets through his career and inspire the next generation to create an even better world for future generations to come.

Mission Statement

“I am a purpose-driven artist and educator devoted to the focus of bettering myself by facing any challenges and adversities. I serve people of all backgrounds through mindful human direction and dance amelioration.”

— Isidro Rafael

Notable Credits

  • Building Block Instructor since 2017

  • Syde FX Director (2017-2019)

  • Choreography for BTS and other Kpop artists

  • Taught in countries around the world like: Jakarta-Indonesia, Zurich-Switzerland, Toronto-Canada, Auckland-New Zealand, Moscow-Russia, Chengdu-China, Rome-Italy, Mallorca-Spain, Barcelona-Spain

  • Co-Founder of Ethos

  • Co-Founder of Meraki

  • Building Block Academy Director (Seniors)

  • 220 Competitive Dance Team Director (2018-Present)

  • Season 2 of Keone & Mari’s show, “Beyond Babel”