Motiv8 dancers join Magic City convention faculty in Miami

Motiv8 Dance Movement coaches Amanda Muñoz-Lio and Donovyn Diaz, along with Elite Company dancer Alyssa Wong, will appear on the faculty for Magic City’s Dance World’s Miami convention on Oct. 10. The event underscores how Florida dance studios are using conventions to expand training, exposure and professional networks.

Why it matters: - The Miami convention gives Motiv8 Dance Movement a larger platform inside Florida’s dance scene. - The event also puts an emerging Elite Company dancer in a professional teaching role alongside established choreographers. - For participating dancers and studios, the convention offers direct access to instruction, creative exchange and industry connections.

What happened: - Motiv8 Dance Movement announced that coaches Amanda Muñoz-Lio and Donovyn Diaz will join Magic City’s Dance World faculty for Miami’s Ultimate Dance Convention on Oct. 10, 2026. - Alyssa Wong, a member of Motiv8 Dance Movement’s Elite Company, will also serve as a featured Dance Icon and faculty member. - The convention will take place in Miami and is part of Magic City’s broader Florida event calendar. - The event is designed as a day of dance education, movement and artistic exchange.

The details: - Muñoz-Lio and Diaz will appear as featured choreographers. - Wong will participate as a featured choreographer, adding an emerging artist to the faculty lineup. - Other Florida choreographers on the faculty include Leah Gonzalez, PK (Phillip Kendrick), Lourdes Albarellos and Alain Marquez. - Magic City’s Dance World produces conventions, regional competitions and national competitions for dancers, studios, teachers and families. - The organization says its programming combines professional organization with a family-centered environment. - Its competitions include solos, duets, trios, small groups, large groups and productions. - Divisions are structured by age and performance level. - The convention format is built to expose dancers to different styles, perspectives and areas of expertise. - Additional event and registration information is available at the event website.

Between the lines: - The faculty placement reflects Motiv8 Dance Movement’s rising profile in Florida. - It also shows how conventions can function as career-building spaces for both established coaches and younger performers. - Monique Tablada, director of Motiv8 Dance Movement, said the collaboration is a chance to showcase the caliber of talent developed inside the studio and to contribute to the next generation of dancers. - Tablada also said Magic City’s Dance World provides a professional, supportive environment for exchange. - Wong’s role suggests Motiv8 is willing to elevate younger dancers into leadership and instructional settings.

What's next: - The convention is scheduled for Oct. 10 in Miami. - Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged. - Motiv8 Dance Movement will continue using performances, competitions and outside teaching opportunities to expand its presence in the state.

The bottom line: - Motiv8 Dance Movement is turning a Miami convention appearance into a showcase for its coaches, its Elite Company and its broader place in Florida dance education.