Founder of The Lobo Life™ and immersive training experiences designed to develop dancers and high performers.
Three worlds · One bridge
Who
The Man Behind The Work
Founder, Artist &
Villalobos International Arts Foundation · Medellín · USA
Christian Villalobos is a former performing artist with more than 25 years of experience in dance, athletics, coaching, performance psychology, and human development.
He integrates neuro-somatic training, performance psychology, and peak-state conditioning to build unshakeable confidence, precision under pressure, and high-level execution in leadership, business, and competitive environments.
Years of professional artistry
Television
So You Think You Can Dance
Featured choreographer for the iconic television franchise, setting the standard for movement on the world stage.
Film & Creative Consulting
Intermedia Films
Professional choreography and movement consulting for major motion picture productions, translating vision into visceral cinematic motion.
Competition Stage
World of Dance
Elevating Latin American youth to the renowned World of Dance championship series and international competition circuit — proof that talent transcends circumstance.
Gallery
Moments in
A curated collection of performances, choreography, collaborations, and media appearances spanning more than two decades in dance and creative production.
View the full archiveShowreel
Sundance
Christian in his prime — festival-screened footage from the work that put movement on the big screen.
World of Dance (NBC)
So You Think You Can Dance (FOX)
The Alamo
The Life of David Gale
Residencies
Live The Lobo Life In Medellín
LOBOA 30-Day Lifestyle
A full-immersion residency for men rebuilding their bodies, discipline, and edge — training, nutrition, movement, and brotherhood in one place.
Coached daily through the APEX Method™: strength, conditioning, recovery, dance, and culture woven into a rhythm you can carry home.
One house. One pack. Thirty days that change the next thirty years.
- Daily Training
- Mountains & Adventure
- Nutrition & Recovery
- The Pack
- 30-Day Reset
Experiences · The Lifestyle Residency
Reset your health. Rebuild your habits. Rediscover what's possible.
The 30-day reset in Medellín, Colombia.
Live Among
Experiences · Living & Community
Live it daily. Not just for thirty days.
Month-to-month living in Medellín, Colombia.
A month-to-month co-living and co-working residence for founders, athletes, artists, and high performers who want the environment — not a program.
Private suites, all-inclusive living, training and recovery built into the week, dance and culture on the calendar, and a community that levels up on purpose.
Carefully selected. Application only. Limited spaces.
What Changes After Thirty Days
I stopped starting over. In thirty days, the gym became non-negotiable, my energy doubled, and I finally recognized the person looking back in the mirror. The Optimize upgrade—cold plunge, breathwork, adventure days—is what made it click.
Marcus H., 37
Transform + Optimize · 30 Days · London
As a former professional fighter, I was used to pushing through pain—until my body finally said no. The cold plunge in nature and daily rhythm rebuilt me from the inside out. I'm stronger now than I was in my prime.
David K., 42
Elite Group · 90 Days · Former Pro Fighter · Toronto
I came to lose weight. I left the Elite ninety days forty-one pounds lighter, off my blood pressure meds, and with a calendar full of things I actually want to do.
Anthony R., 62
Elite Group · 90 Days · New York
Dance
Where The Movement Begins
The Premier Latin Dance
Train in Medellín with South America's top instructors in Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Flamenco, Zouk, and Kizomba.
The Villalobos Dance Experience (VDX) is an immersive, all-inclusive Latin dance residency designed to accelerate learning and personal transformation through intensive training, cultural immersion, and mentorship from world-class instructors.
Live and train in the heart of Colombia while sharpening your technique, building confidence, and experiencing authentic Latin dance culture where it was born.
Experiences · The Dance Immersion
Dance where the roots still live.
The experience that changes everything.
VDX Is Casting Instructors & In-House Artists
Join the foundation. Teach, perform, and tour with a crew built on standards.
Online Academy · By Invitation
Salsa Shortcuts™
A private, invitation-only preview of Christian's forthcoming digital dance academy — built with Colombia's top instructors.
The Work
Beyond The Stage
Build the Next
With Us
Christian Villalobos and the Villalobos International Arts Foundation are opening a small circle of seats for those who want to help scale immersive dance education, youth opportunity, and cultural exchange across the Americas.
— Christian Villalobos, Founder
The Foundation
Villalobos International Arts Foundation
The Villalobos International Arts Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to arts education, supporting working artists, and building cross-cultural creative exchange.
www.villalobosarts.orgFoundation Initiatives
Wings of Medellín
Interrupting cycles of violence and exploitation for at-risk children in Medellín through structured dance, music, and arts education — paired with meals, mentorship, and community support.
rescuedthroughrhythm.orgYouth Arts & Competition Fund
Sending at-risk youth from Latin America to the world stage — beginning with the renowned World of Dance competition in December and continuing through an ongoing calendar of international competitions. In collaboration with Maria Prada Academy.
Born to PerformOpportunity
Enter your four-digit access code to view the full opportunity dossier — reserved for a limited circle of contributors and partners.
Participate
Step Into The Room
Train. Collaborate.
Connect with Christian and the team for coaching and creative projects — or apply as an international dancer, musician, or artist to collaborate at our global events and residencies.