Meet the Team
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CEO
Mateo is an accomplished Colombian-Canadian multidisciplinary dance artist based in Toronto, skilled as a choreographer, performer, educator, and producer. He began his dance training in Bogotá and advanced his studies across the U.S., Cuba, and Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Contemporary Dance from York University, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies from SFU.
As a performer, he has worked with various directors and choreographers in theater, film, and voice-over projects, showcasing his talents in Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Germany, Mexico, and Panama. As an educator, he teaches dance technique fusing ballet, Tai Chi, yoga, contemporary dance, and body conditioning at the DA and is certified in barre fitness and Pilates.
His choreography has been presented in Canadian cities like Montreal, Toronto, and St. John’s. Influenced by his Latin American heritage, Mateo’s work often explores vibrant cultural themes, blending diverse movement styles. He has also supported the development of works for numerous choreographers and companies.
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Executive Chairman
Lucie Wang is a renowned educator, speaker, the viral VBarre™ method creator, and senior corporate wellness consultant active in the fitness, fashion & entertainment world in the Asia Pacific. Her transformative VBarre™ program has reached a sensational following of 10million in Asia, and has been featured on VOGUE, ELLE, COSMOPOLITAN, and many more. She is the mastermind behind many VS models and Hollywood celebrities’ sculpted bodies; Lucie and her team have worked with the Kardashians, the Biebers, just to name a few.
Lucie has collaborated with, consulted for, and managed an array of notable individuals as well as corporate clients from the high luxury, fashion, fitness, business and lifestyle sectors, including VOGUE, CHANEL, LVMH, L’Oréal Group, Bosch Global, PwC, and many more. She is also the VP of Global Strategy at Halo Ai, an ai-driven meditation app.
Lucie joined DP in 2022 as the APAC CEO. Lucie conceptualized and spearheaded a successful trailblazing campaign that drove the brand to virality, with a hashtag over 30 million views and an erupting fanbase , on Asia’s top social media platforms e.g. Xiao Hong Shu, in just under six-month time. Lucie oversees the business development and strategic vision of the DPGlobal MCN in APAC.
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Born and raised in New Jersey, Rosa began her journey in dance with professional dance training at The School of American Ballet when she was just 9 years old. She appeared in several ballets with the New York City Ballet and participated in the New York Choreographic Institute.
After completing her training, she was honored with the Mae L. Wien Award for Most Outstanding Promise. She toured both nationally and internationally until she shifted her focus to the fitness industry, becoming a certified personal trainer.
While at Equinox, she advanced to the position of Fitness Manager, leading top teams at the The Highline and SoHo. Driven by her desire to work closely with women in a more personalized environment, she transitioned to teaching premium group barre & pilates fitness classes at her studio and worked with a range of celebrity and high-profile clients. Dedicated to her professional growth, she earned her GIFT Mentorship Program degree at The Gray Institute.
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Kate, originally from Washington, DC, now resides in New York City and works as a professor of Music and Performing Arts at NYUSteinhardt. She has danced with prestigious companies like Boston Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet.
Kate has also been involved in teaching and judging at various institutions and events such as Joffrey Ballet Musical Theater summer intensive, Broadway Connection, and Dance Masters of America. Additionally, she served as a ballet master for Joffrey Elite, a Youtube series featuring students at Joffrey Ballet School. Kate is also a NASM CPT and prenatal & postnatal specialist, who has been teaching barre fusion classes in New York for more than 10 years.
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Jenn is a veteran in dance, post-rehabilitation, and fitness/performance-based training, which she applies in various institutions. She is a fully certified STOTT PILATES Master Instructor Trainer and a certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise. Since 2000, she has been an active educator and member of the Education Department for Merrithew.
With a degree in Psychology and a specialization in Physiology from the University of York, Jenn deepens her understanding of the mind-body connection through targeted movement and training programs.
Driven by the challenges and rewards of training clients from diverse physical backgrounds, Jenn is fascinated with developing movement-based programs that restore function, elevate mind & consciousness, and enhance holistic performance for individuals of all abilities. As a contemporary dancer, ballerina, and theatre artist, she performs internationally.