Renata

Biography

Renata Pereira Lima (b. 1994) is a multifaceted artist of Cuban and Brazilian descent, known for her innovative explorations in choreography, performance, and video making. Renata's dynamic dance training, spanning from commercial to concert techniques, imbues her work with a rare versatility that effortlessly navigates genres from Cunningham to Hip Hop, Gaga, and Flamenco. Her creative prowess extends beyond the realm of dance, as she has lent her choreographic talents to a diverse range of projects, including collaborations with acclaimed musical acts such as The Growlers, Jax Jones, La Goony Chonga and Tei Shi. She has modeled for brands such as, GAP, Calvin Klein, Mara Hoffman, Bobbi Brown to name a few. Her work as a performer and choreographer have been shown at Performance Space New York (NYC), Art Basel Miami (FL), PAGEANT (NYC), Vernacular Institute (CDMX), Kurimanzutto (CDMX), Material Art Fair (CDMX), Sala Silvestre (AGS), Los 14 (CDMX), Frieze Art Fair (NYC), Ceremonia Music Festival (CDMX), Lago Algo (CDMX), Charlottenborg Museum Courtyard (CPH), Alyssa Davis Gallery (NYC), Ki Smith Gallery (NYC), PWR PLNT (NYC), and Museum Gallery (NYC). Renata has been featured in publications such as Elle Mexico, Totem Magazine, Nuts Magazine and Middle Plane Magazine. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Renata is the host and creator of "The D. Word," a thought-provoking podcast where she engages with fellow choreographers, dancers, and performers to redefine the essence of dance in contemporary society.