Manuela Oliveira

Dancer • Choreographer • Creative Director

Manuela
Oliveira

Performer · Coach · Speaker · Judge
20+ years on global stages.

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Biography

A Life Dedicated
to Movement

Manuela Oliveira, Australian/Portuguese, is a well-recognized Dancer, Choreographer, Creative Director, Movement Coach and Judge, residing in Los Angeles. Her work has been displayed on hit TV shows, TV commercials, music videos, corporate events and stage shows throughout the globe, with over 20 years of professional experience.

Her credits include Performance Consultant and Choreographer on NBC's The Voice for 3 seasons, working alongside coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, CeeLo Green and Blake Shelton. She assisted Paula Abdul as Choreographer on X-Factor USA, and served as Choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance Australia and Malaysia.

Manuela has danced for Rihanna at the MTV VMA's, Jennifer Lopez, Diogo Piçarra, Samantha Jade, and performed for brands such as Adidas, Nike, Samsung, McDonald's, Toyota, and more.

20+

Years Experience

50+

Global Credits

15,000+

Students Coached

Featured Production

Women's NBA Halftime Show
2025 & 2026

Manuela Oliveira co-produced, directed, choreographed, and cast the 2025 and 2026 Women's NBA Halftime Show, a landmark production spotlighting artistry at the intersection of sport and performance.

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Women's NBA Halftime Show

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Unleashing an Artist's full potential is my greatest passion and motivation

Manuela Oliveira

Selected Work

Career Highlights

NBC's The Voice

Performance Consultant

NBC's The Voice

3 seasons working alongside Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, CeeLo Green & Blake Shelton.

Rihanna MTV VMA's

Dancer

Rihanna MTV VMA's

Performed alongside Rihanna at one of music's biggest stages.

X-Factor USA

Assistant Choreographer

X-Factor USA

Assisted Paula Abdul as Choreographer on the hit TV show.

SYTYCD Australia & Malaysia

Choreographer / Creative Director

SYTYCD Australia & Malaysia

Choreographer for 3 seasons in Australia & Creative Director for 2 seasons in Malaysia.

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In Action

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Get In Touch

Let's Create
Something Beautiful

Bookings for choreography, dance performances, creative direction, teaching workshops, private coaching, and speaking events.

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