This Choreographer Turns Memory into Movement | Meet Andrea Peña, 2026 CHANEL Next Prize Winner

Choreographer Andrea Peña, a 2026 CHANEL Next Prize winner, is creating new forms of storytelling. Peña trained as a dancer at American Ballet Theatre and studied industrial design before turning to choreography—fusing movement and materials into staged experiences shaped by her Colombian heritage. Filmed in São Paulo and Paris, Peña discusses working from the inside out and why there is real power in sitting with discomfort. Discover more about the CHANEL Next Prize and meet the winners: https://www.chanel.com/-NextPrize26-AP #CHANELNextPrize