Carlos Ivan Irizarry

Carlos Ivan Irizarry is a professional dancer and model who has performed with global music artists and appeared in television productions. After signing with a talent agency, Carlos Ivan Irizarry commenced his professional career as a dancer, quickly securing engagements with global music artists including Sam Smith, Camila Cabello, Madonna, Estelle, Ashlee Simpson, and Beyoncé. Building on an early foundation in jazz, ballet, salsa, flamenco, Afro-Cuban, and street dance, which included international performances with the adult company La Santa Luz, Irizarry also embraced the art form of voguing. Six years into his burgeoning industry career, he joined Sesame Street Live!, embarking on a four-year global tour as a dancer and portraying iconic characters such as Cookie Monster and Bert.

Most recently, Irizarry completed Beyoncé’s globally acclaimed Renaissance World Tour in 2023, showcasing his exceptional talent on one of the world’s largest stages. As part of this landmark tour, he secured a significant partnership with BeyGood, which successfully produced two major ball events that garnered widespread attention in leading publications such as Billboard, Black Enterprise, and Hollywood Reporter. Currently, Irizarry is actively involved in expanding and promoting the vibrant Ballroom scene on the West Coast through his work with Shady Gang Productions, continuing to cement his status as a distinguished professional dancer and model.