Daniella Melisse Hernández González

Hometown:

Canovanas, Puerto Rico

Daniella Hernández is a passionate bomba dancer whose artistic expression is rooted in community healing, storytelling, and cultural preservation. Raised among the diverse rhythms of Puerto Rican heritage, she embraces bomba as a living dialogue between the drum, the dancer, and history.

yobailobombapr@gmail.com

Availability:

Open to cultural collaborations, performances,
and workshops.

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She has performed on both community and international stages, including a spotlight performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with Rauw Alejandro, and at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. Her participation in advertising campaigns has also positioned her as a cultural ambassador of Puerto Rican identity.

Biography

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Daniella Hernández is a passionate bomba dancer whose artistic expression is rooted in community healing, storytelling, and cultural preservation. Raised among the diverse rhythms of Puerto Rican heritage, she embraces bomba as a living dialogue between the drum, the dancer, and history.

For Daniella, bomba is not just a dance—it is resistance, healing, and legacy. In addition to her artistic work, she is deeply committed to public health, viewing movement and cultural tradition as powerful tools for collective well-being and empowerment. She is currently a student and aspires to continue dancing bomba as she enters the field of medicine. In her free time, she contributes to community organizations aligned with her values of public service and cultural pride.

She recently became co-author of the multicultural children’s book Bomba Bebé. Whether on stage or in the community, Daniella embodies a vision of care and service that unites cultural expression with systemic change.

Artistic & Cultural Contributions

Artist Statement:

“To me, bomba is an act of resistance and healing. With every step, I share our history and celebrate the depth of our Boricua roots. As a dancer and future physician, I see movement as medicine and our cultural legacy as a seed for transformation.”

Notable Works / Projects:

Featured in the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, performing alongside Rauw Alejandro.
Performed at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, representing bomba on major stages.
Co-author of Bomba Bebé, a bilingual children’s book introducing the richness of Afro-Puerto Rican dance and music.
Collaborated on advertising campaigns that celebrate Puerto Rican culture.
Active participant in public health projects that integrate culture and wellness.