Navarra Novy-Williams is the Executive Director of Dances for a Variable Population (DVP). Previously the Programming and Development Director at GALLIM, her distinctive leadership approach integrates creativity, mission driven strategy, mentorship, and a strong artistic foundation.

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Navarra’s international performing career includes work with renowned companies such as Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal, The Batsheva Ensemble, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and zoe|juniper. She is a dedicated teacher of Gaga, ballet, and creative movement, and has taught at institutions including The Juilliard School, NYU, Sarah Lawrence College, SUNY Purchase, GIBNEY, MOVE|NYC|, and Fiasco Theater.

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She collaborates with video artist Carlos Johns-Dávila on the VR/360 video project  "while you wait..." and has presented work with the Uptown Movement Collective, the United Palace, the New School, Inwood Hill Park, the Asbury Park Dance Festival, and STUFFED at Judson Church.

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Navarra holds a BFA in Dance from Juilliard and an MA in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship from The New School.