2022 Princess Grace Award
Nominated by: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Abdiel Figueroa Reyes was born and raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, before moving to the United States at the age of 11. His professional dance training began at The Rock Center for Dance, where he was a studio company member. Figueroa graduated from Las Vegas Academy of the Arts as a Dance Major in 2016 and joined Hubbard Street’s Professional Program under the direction of Alexandra Wells in 2017. In 2019 he joined Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as a main company member. Dance Magazine named him “Top 25 to Watch” and recognized him as 1 of 4 LatinX Dancers Breaking Boundaries in 2020. Figueroa is delighted to join many of his fellow HSDC artists as a Princess Grace Award winner.
Photos by Michelle Reid