Meet Felipe Morales of Midtown

Today we’d like to introduce you to Felipe Morales.

Felipe, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My name is Felipe Morales. I was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and moved to the U.S. when I was 19, right before the pandemic.
When I first arrived, my professional dance career began. I decided to follow my dreams and moved to New York City to attend dance school.

During the pandemic, I had to pause my journey and return home, which was a very difficult time for me. However, as soon as things started to improve, I knew I wanted to come back and keep working hard.

Through consistency and dedication, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many amazing choreographers and assist on incredible projects—including with the Brooklynettes and artists like Tone Stith.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Even though I consider myself a blessed person and I’m grateful for all the amazing opportunities I’ve had, the journey hasn’t been easy.

To begin with, the pandemic was a time when I thought I might have to completely redirect my life—even let go of my dreams. But I was able to push through and keep working hard.

Another challenge that people don’t talk about enough is the struggle of moving to a completely new country and having to start over, all while still trying to chase your dreams.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Since I was a kid, I’ve always been a creative and driven person. I loved the performing arts and the vulnerability they allow you to express.

However, coming from a Latin American country where the arts aren’t always appreciated as they should be, it was difficult for my parents to fully support me in pursuing those artistic dreams.

But I think that’s one of the things I love most about my career—the freedom and the constant opportunity to grow, connect with other artists, and discover spaces where people share your passion.

I mainly focus on commercial dance, which can sometimes feel superficial and more centered on appearance than talent. That can be a tough part of the industry—but it’s also where you have the chance to reinvent yourself and build a personal brand that truly represents who you are as an artist.

Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
Social media has become a key tool for dancers and creatives to gain visibility and be recognized. I believe it will continue to play a very important role in our industry.

In addition to that, even though dance and movement direction have always been essential elements in many forms of performing arts, they’re now starting to receive more recognition and are being included in a wider range of projects and platforms.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felipemoralesss/#

Image Credits
Photographer: Geo Mantilla