Justin Cerda graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and a B.F.A. in Dance Choreography from the University of California, Irvine, in the spring of 2025. His training encompasses a wide range of styles, including Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap, allowing him to approach movement with both precision and fluidity. Justin had the opportunity to perform in works choreographed/restaged by renowned artists such as Lar Lubovitch, Kate Skarpetowska, Charlotte Griffin, Ariyan Johnson, and Vitor Luiz. As a choreographer, Justin has created and staged two original works: Break, presented in UCI’s Physical Graffiti undergraduate concert, and ellipsed, featured in UCI’s Dance Escape graduate concert. Complementing his dance background, Justin completed a Mat Pilates Teacher Training program through Studio du Corps under the guidance of third-generation master instructor Diane Diefenderfer. This training deepened his knowledge of body mechanics, alignment, and injury prevention, all of which inform his approach to dance education and practice. Justin is currently dancing with Gin Dance Company under Artistic Director Shu-Chen Cuff!