Successfully managed own company (Cortez & Co.).

Identified theaters and presenters for regional / national tours.

Directed, presented and produced DRA dance productions featuring

principal dancers from renowned companies.

Composed and choreographed for Cortez & Co as well as for dance companies nationwide.

•Choreographed for Paul Taylor Company's smash hit Funny Papers. •Created new dances for American Ballet Theatre’s Studio Company , Williamstown Theater Festival and a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Song and Dance (Beck Center, Lakewood, Ohio).