Artistic Leadership

Susana di Palma

Founder and Advising Artistic Director

Deborah Elias

Resident Artistic Director

Molly Stoltz

School and Gig Director

Zorongo Artists

Ben Abrahamson, Guitarist

Amanda Dlouhy, Dancer

Deborah Elias, Dancer, Teacher, Resident Artistic Director

Ross Fellrath, Guitarist, Teacher

Rachel Holmes, Dancer, Teacher

Laura Horn, Dancer

Colette Illarde, Dancer, Teacher

Angela Rancone, Dancer

Molly Stoltz, Dancer, Teacher, School and Gig Director

Administrative Staff

Molly Kay Stoltz - Program Operations Manager

Molly oversees day-to-day operations across Zorongo’s programming, including the studio and school. Her experience in customer service and arts administration (including as Zorongo’s former Administrative Assistant) will help Zorongo’s efficiency and organization. Molly is a dancer in Zorongo’s company, and is an experienced performer, teacher, and choreographer and owner of her own dance space and company, GreenHouse Percussive Dance, based in Southern Minnesota.

Maria Villarreal - Community Engagement and Marketing Manager 

Maria manages Zorongo’s community partnerships, events, and digital communications strategy to strengthen Zorongo’s presence in Minnesota’s arts community and beyond. Originally from Mexico, Maria has worked in marketing across the East Coast, gaining experience in outreach, brand development, and creative communications. She brings over a decade of heartfelt passion to flamenco.