Iliana Lopez
She has received much deserved National and International recognition from respected critics, being featured on the cover of many important Dance magazines including, Dance Magazine (1997), Pointe Magazine (2001) and Dancer Magazine (2004).
Her dedication and passion for her career earned her special awards such as the Orden Arturo Michelena in Venezuela, the Key of the City of Baton Rouge in Louisiana, the Proclamation of Miami-Dade County by Mayor Alex Penelas, the Proclamation of Hialeah by Mayor Raul Martinez, an special award for her contribution to the Arts in Naples, Florida and an special award from the Jackie Gleason Theatre for her outstanding contribution to the Arts in the city of Miami Beach.
She has performed for President Gerald Ford, President Bill Clinton and Ex-First Lady Hillary Clinton being invited afterwards to the White House, the Ex-Prime Minister of Israel Isaac Shamir and Princess Caroline of Monaco.
Since her retirement in 2004, Mrs. Lopez has worked as Ballet Mistress for the Miami City Ballet, Ballet Gamonet, Ballet de Monterrey and as guest touring Ballet Mistress with Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Ballet de Bordeaux and Ballet de Santiago.
In 2012, Mrs. Lopez became the Assistant Artistic Director of Gulfshore Ballet in Ft. Myers, Florida.