Denise Yuri Disla
Teaches Hip Hop
Denise “Deniza” Yuri Disla is a professional dancer, choreographer, creative director, stylist, and educator with over 22 years of experience in the global entertainment industry. Originally from Puerto Rico, she trained in Puerto Rico, New York City, and Los Angeles, developing a strong foundation
across multiple dance styles and performance disciplines.
Denise toured internationally for over 10 years as a principal dancer with global music icon Daddy Yankee. Throughout her career she has also worked with leading recording artists including Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Rosalía, Shakira, and Rauw Alejandro. Her work has been featured on major stages and televised events such as the Latin Grammys, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Premio Lo Nuestro, and the MTV Video Music Awards.
Together with choreographer and creative collaborator Felix “FeFe” Burgos, Denise was nominated for choreography at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. As a creative duo, Denise and Felix have also traveled internationally teaching workshops, master classes, and intensives in Europe and Latin America, sharing their experience and approach to commercial dance with dancers around the world.
In addition to her work in dance, Denise also works as a stylist and wardrobe professional within the music and performance industry. She has contributed to creative projects including the development of mood boards and visual direction for productions such as Cosa Nuestra and styling work related to the tour of Eladio Carrión, among other projects.
She is deeply passionate about dance education and mentorship, teaching styles including commercial hip-hop, Latin fusion, and Afro-influenced movement. Denise currently resides in Gainesville, Florida, where she continues to develop creative projects, teach, and collaborate with artists and institutions. She is also a proud mother of twins, balancing her professional career with family life.
across multiple dance styles and performance disciplines.
Denise toured internationally for over 10 years as a principal dancer with global music icon Daddy Yankee. Throughout her career she has also worked with leading recording artists including Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Rosalía, Shakira, and Rauw Alejandro. Her work has been featured on major stages and televised events such as the Latin Grammys, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Premio Lo Nuestro, and the MTV Video Music Awards.
Together with choreographer and creative collaborator Felix “FeFe” Burgos, Denise was nominated for choreography at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. As a creative duo, Denise and Felix have also traveled internationally teaching workshops, master classes, and intensives in Europe and Latin America, sharing their experience and approach to commercial dance with dancers around the world.
In addition to her work in dance, Denise also works as a stylist and wardrobe professional within the music and performance industry. She has contributed to creative projects including the development of mood boards and visual direction for productions such as Cosa Nuestra and styling work related to the tour of Eladio Carrión, among other projects.
She is deeply passionate about dance education and mentorship, teaching styles including commercial hip-hop, Latin fusion, and Afro-influenced movement. Denise currently resides in Gainesville, Florida, where she continues to develop creative projects, teach, and collaborate with artists and institutions. She is also a proud mother of twins, balancing her professional career with family life.