Juan Merchan

Juan Merchan is an actor and dancer, performing in NYC for over 15 years. He has trained in Butoh with many masters and developed highly stylized original works. Merchan is also a Co-Founder and Co- Curator of the New York Butoh Festival.

Juan Merchan has primarily been a solo performer since he arrived in New York City more than 10 years ago. His work has also been presented in festivals in Berlin, Dominican Republic, and his native country, Colombia. Since 1998 Merchan has been a principal dancer in the Zendora Dance Company and has also worked in several other New York dance and theater productions. Butoh has had a very significant influence upon Merchan’s work for many years. As a founder and curator of the New York Butoh festival, Merchan celebrates his encounter with this aesthetic.