Roman Baca

Román Baca is a classically trained ballet dancer and choreographer, who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2001, serving as a machine-gunner and fire-team leader in Fallujah, Iraq during the Iraq War. After leaving service, Roman returned to dance and co-founded Exit12 Dance Company, which tells veterans’ stories choreographically, to increase cross-cultural understanding and heal divisions. He has choreographed and championed dance works that explore the military veteran experience and the impact of war on civilians and families. He also leads workshops and lectures at schools, universities, organizations, and veteran’s centers to inspire critical conversations about war through the power of dance.