Johan Rivera (He/Him) is the Artistic Associate & Rehearsal Director at Ballet Hispánico. Johan was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and began his dance training at the School for the Performing Arts, PR under the direction of Waldo Gonzalez. Johan graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a BFA from the New World School of the Arts/University of Florida in 2013. During his tenure as a Ballet Hispánico Company member, Johan originated roles in ballets by choreographers such as Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, Pedro Ruiz, and Eduardo Vilaro. In addition, he was a teaching artist with Ballet Hispánico’s Community Arts Partnerships team while on tour and at home in NYC. Johan received a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership with high honors, an achievement he dearly treasures as the first member of his family to have this opportunity. Johan had the honor of mentoring and directing second company BHdos in the fall of 2016 before becoming the Rehearsal Director for Ballet Hispánico’s main Company. As the Artistic Associate & Rehearsal Director, Johan supports the artistic development of the company and the implementation of Ballet Hispánico’s core artistic vision.