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MEDIA CONTACT: Ms. Suki Lopez, Artistic Director MVSA Studios ms.suki@mvsastudios.com mvsastudios.com

Miami Actress & Dance Studio owner performs double duty at Macy’s 100th Parade with her muppets & her students

15 young dancers from Miami's MVSA Studios head to New York City for the 100th year of the iconic holiday tradition

MIAMI — November 2026 — Fifteen dancers from MVSA Studios, a Miami-area performing arts school with a 40-year legacy, will perform in the 2026 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City — one of the most-watched live events in the world, drawing more than 50 million television viewers annually.

The studio is led by Artistic Director Suki Lopez, who currently stars as Nina on Sesame Street — still filming new episodes of the beloved series and performing with Sesame Street in the parade herself. Lopez choreographed the number her MVSA students will perform alongside special act.

"This is the world biggest stage and such an incredibly joyful experience. Being able to share it with my students is pretty incredible!" said Lopez.

About the Performers The 15-member team, ranging from elementary through high school age students, have been working with Suki Lopez and MVSA Teams Director Carolina Wood Castellanos to refine their performance and will travel to New York City for final rehearsals before taking their place in the iconic Thanksgiving Day procession on November 26.

About MVSA Studios Founded 40 years ago by Maria Verdeja, former Miami City Ballet founding company member, MVSA Studios serves dancers and performers from Pre-K3 through high school across competitive and recreational programs. Based in Miami and Key Biscayne, the studio is known for its professional grade productions showcasing their students talents, and their year long program focused on building technique while fostering community and creativity.

Under Lopez's direction — balancing her career on a groundbreaking children's television show with running a thriving studio — MVSA has grown into one of South Florida's premier dance and performing arts academy, combining world-class training with the warmth and accessibility of a neighborhood studio.

Fast Facts

• What: MVSA Studios performing in the 2026 Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Who: 15 dancers from Miami, FL; choreography by Suki Lopez ( Nina, Sesame Street — current cast member )

• Double duty: Lopez performs with Sesame Street in the parade AND choreographed her MVSA students' number with another specialty act TBA

• When: Thursday, November 26, 2026

• Where: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City (broadcast nationally on NBC)

Media Opportunities

• Pre-parade footage — available upon request ( Miami and NYC )

• Interviews with Suki Lopez — in-person or remote

• Dancer & family profiles — human-interest stories available

• B-roll / photos — high-resolution images and video available for broadcast and print

For press inquiries, interviews, or media access, contact: Ms. Suki Lopez · ms.suki@mvsastudios.com · mvsastudios.com · @mvsa_studios

photography by casa verez