Meet Stephania Escorcia

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Stephania Escorcia a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Stephania, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?

My optimism comes from my baby boy. Since he arrived, I see life differently—he gives me faith in ways I can’t even fully explain. When I’m holding him, I feel that everything is going to be okay as long as I have him close and I keep my trust in God.

Even on the hard days, looking at him reminds me why I keep going, why I choose hope instead of fear. He makes me believe in new beginnings, in second chances, and in a future where love really does win. That mix of my son’s presence and my faith in God is where my optimism is born.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m Stephania Escorcia, a Colombian dancer, instructor, creative and NBA dancer for the Dallas Mavericks based in Dallas, Texas. My journey as a Latina immigrant is at the center of how I move, teach, create and build community.

Right now, I’m focused on teaching and building community through house dance classes, workshops and training sessions, as well as growing Nación House, my project centered on house culture, freestyle and meaningful connection through music and movement.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, the three things that impacted my journey the most are discipline, confidence, and community, all very connected to my experience as a Latina, Colombiana, and immigrant in the U.S.

Discipline became essential when I moved here and had to start from zero—new language, new culture, no family close by. Training, working, taking class, auditioning even when I was tired or unsure, all of that consistency slowly opened doors, including becoming an NBA dancer for the Dallas Mavericks. My advice is simple: start with one small habit you can keep every day and treat your goals like a real commitment, even if no one is watching yet.

Confidence, for me, has been about learning to take up space as I am: Latina, Colombian, immigrant, with my accent, my story, and my way of moving. There were many moments where I felt different, but I realized that my difference is my strength. My advice is: stop trying to erase where you come from to fit in. Use your story, your culture, your roots as something that makes you stand out, not something to hide.

Community is the third pillar. Being far from home made me understand how important it is to build spaces where we feel seen and connected. That’s part of why I created Nación House and why I care so much about community events and collaborations. My advice here is to not walk your journey alone: support others, connect, share, and, if you don’t find the space you need, start it—even if it’s small. Little by little, those three things together can turn a dream into something real.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

Yes, absolutely — I’m always open to collaboration.

I’m especially interested in working with people who are excited about the meeting point between dance and visual creation: videographers, photographers, directors and other creatives who want to explore the power of movement on screen and in images. I also love connecting with choreographers and dancers who are focused on elevation and growth — people who want to push their craft, build meaningful projects and create spaces that feel intentional and community-driven.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Stephaniaesc