FUSION D COMPANY
We Dance | We Empower
SHE IS PERÚ
"The Musical"
Coming soon
At the downtown Rupay Wasi Cabaret Club, young emcee Ernesto tells the story of María, a Peruvian woman who journeys to the United States, with hopes of a brighter future as a performing artist. When she arrives, culture shock, language barriers, and social prejudice make Maria feel insecure and ashamed about her Peruvian roots. This life isn’t what she imagined. By a stroke of luck, Maria meets Rosa, a wise Latina with an dance performer journey of her own. With her friendship, and a little encouragement, Rosa convinces Maria to celebrate her cultural heritage, while weaving a new identity in the U.S. With the support of Rosa and a growing sisterhood of likeminded women, Maria decides that what makes her different just might be her greatest strength.
From our Director
I was born in a country overflowing with culture, the birthplace of more than a thousand traditional dances, a world-class culinary scene, breathtaking natural landscapes, and a people whose spirit reflects that beauty. My name is Diana Follegati, and I am grateful to call Perú my first home.
In 2014, I moved to the United States seeking new experiences that would challenge me as a dancer, an artist, and as a human being. I first arrived in San Diego with a deep desire to create art that serves a social purpose. During those years, I founded Divas Dance Company, a group of powerful and passionate women who shared my belief that dance can be a vehicle for storytelling, empowerment, and social reflection. Together we created performances that explored the stories of women, migration, resilience, and identity.
Over time, my artistic journey continued to evolve. Today I am based in Orlando, Florida, where I am expanding my work as a choreographer and director. My focus is to create interdisciplinary performances that connect culture, movement, and multimedia, using dance as a way to explore social issues and human stories that resonate across borders.
Living between cultures has shaped my artistic voice. As an immigrant artist, I am deeply inspired by the journeys people take in search of belonging, opportunity, and a better future. These experiences have led me to develop She is Peru, a dance-theater work that celebrates cultural identity while exploring migration, resilience, and the power of women’s voices.
This project continues a path I began years ago: creating art that connects communities and reminds us that behind every journey there is courage, sacrifice, and hope. Through movement, music, and visual storytelling, I hope to build performances that inspire reflection and create meaningful dialogue.
I am fortunate to be surrounded by an extraordinary community of collaborators, including musicians, visual artists, and dancers who share this vision. I am also supported by my family — my husband Ryan, my son Matías, and the sisterhood of artists who continue to inspire my work.
We create this work with deep love and intention. As audiences experience these stories, I hope they see a reflection of their own journeys — of determination, bravery, struggle, and triumph.
Thank you for being part of this path.
— Diana Follegati