About Me & New Era Dancers
Personal Profile
I am Márcia Delgado, an international ballet dancer, choreographer, and mentor, specialized in the Vaganova, Cuban, and RAD methods, with professional experience across the USA, China, and Brazil.
For years I was the disciplined ballerina, dedicated to strict training and diet, achieving results through technique and rule. But in China, while studying Classical Chinese Dance, I discovered something greater: the depth of spirit, energy, and emotions in movement. For me, it was new — a revelation that dance could unite body, soul, and healing power.
From this transformation, the New Era Dancers was born. The idea started in 2012, received its name in Beijing in 2014, and became a consolidated project in 2015. Today, it represents a new era in dance — a bridge between discipline and inspiration, tradition and future, technique and soul.
“Dance is not only my profession — it is also my path of healing and transformation.”
My Pregnancy - Beijing 2009/2010
At Tianjin Vocational college of Arts - 2013/2014
Saltare Dance Centre - Brazil 2019
Our Story
2010
The First seed
Dance Movement Therapy workshop with Zvika Frank in Beijing, invited by Si Wen Bo. It planted the idea that dance could also heal.
2012
Incubation
Motherhood and reflection on uniting art and therapy.
The concept of New Era Dancers slowly matured in silence.
2013
Chinese Medicine
Studies with Dr. Paulo César, GuaSha, microneedling roller.
I began testing how ancient therapies could support dancers’ bodies.
2014
The Birth of a Name
New Era Dancers spoken for the first time in a yoga studio in Beijing. That moment confirmed the vision had a future.
2015
Consolidation
Consolidation of the project.
From an idea, it became a true artistic path.
2016
DanseWudao & SPA
Integration of therapy and dance.
I experienced first-hand how Chinese medicine relieved dancers’ pain.
2017
Research &
Self-Experimentation
Deepening studies and practices.
My own body became the laboratory for discovery.
2018
Saltare e Bolshoi Dancers
Applying the method in Brazil.
The results proved stronger bodies, energy, and conditioning.
2020
Pandemic &
Inner Research
When dance schools were forced to close, I felt trapped and panicked — but all I had researched, tested, and embodied became my lifeline.
2020
Pandemic &
Inner Research
When dance schools were forced to close, I felt trapped and panicked — but all I had researched, tested, and embodied became my lifeline.
2023
Rio de Janeiro
Municipal Theatre
Chinese dance + breathing techniques.
Dancers evolved quickly, uniting technique with inner presence.
2021
Youth Mentoring
Helping young dancers regain lost self-confidence and prevent injuries.
Today & Beyond
Life-long Progress
New Era Dancers continues to expand internationally, building a future where technique and soul, art and healing, walk hand in hand.
