Irenerose Castillo

Irenerose Castillo is the Co-Artistic Director for Momentum Dance Collective, and the DanceWest program director at West Anchorage High School. She has also worked and/or collaborated with Underground Dance Company, Barbara’s School of Dance, Alaska Dance Theater, Theater Artists United, The Light Brigade, UAA, Youth Advisory Commission, Anchorage Artist Co-op, and East High School. Her work includes award-winning choreography for both Barbara’s School of Dance and DanceWest, as well as directing a multi-site multi-media work for Momentum Dance Collective titled “IMPACT.” She has also directed two virtual dance performance experiences titled “Journey” and “Spark” and has produced large scale original dance-story productions for DanceWest titled “Dreamweaver” and “Supernova.” 

In addition to her choreographic accomplishments, Irenerose is an avid filmmaker, having created multiple promos and dance films for Momentum Dance Collective and DanceWest. Her work as a filmmaker enhances the visual storytelling of dance, capturing the dynamic essence of movement and expanding the reach of her artistic vision.

Irenerose Castillo enjoys really tight hugs and “how we met” stories. Her playlists include pop, hip-hop, r&b, indie, acoustic, and a pretty extensive library of cinematic sounds. She has two sons, Jedi and Jz, and she is deeply in love with her beautiful partner Karissa LaRen. She appreciates a good laugh, a good cry, and every person, moment, and challenge in her life.