Eden Atencio is an internationally known dancer specializing in Jazz Age styles of swing dancing and performance art. Primarily a partner dancer, she is known for her hip-swiveling style, soaring acrobatics and polished charm. Living in New York, she has taught and performed at the city's top venues, including Lincoln Center, Hammerstein Ballroom, China Club, Irving Plaza, Webster Hall, Rose Theater, and the Supper Club. Her partner work has earned her 1st Place Championships in multiple international competitions spanning the last eight years. Along with her partners and solo she has appeared in print, movies, music videos, stage, and danced on live television. Working with the Lindy Hop All Stars and Jarrell Entertainment, Eden performs at private events and weddings at some of the most exclusive venues in the NY Metro area, including the Mandarin Hotel, The Surrey, and Milk Studios. In 2009 Eden and David Graybill Jr. were winners the first annual Frankie Manning Ambassador Prize were featured dancers for Lincoln Center’s 2010 Midsummer Night Swing, and her favorite work to date was partnering with David Graybill Jr. and Michael Jagger as a swing and mambo dancer for 2008-09 musical Sleigh Bells Swing. In 2011, Eden and David took home the 2nd Place prize at Bally’s in Atlantic City “Swing's the Thing” contest, and she was thrilled to work with Roddy Caravella at Rose Hall with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
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