1965 — 2019
Jos� Iv�n Ibarra, beloved teacher, dancer, and choreographer, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack December 9, 2019 at the age of 54.
Jos� was born in Chapala, Mexico and attended Menlo Atherton High and UC Santa Barbara. His love affair with dance began in college. Jos� co-founded Dance Continuum SF in January 2007 and was there until 2012. Jos� studied and collaborated with G. Masters, C. Chaddick, M. Basil, C. Naganuma, and M. Wingrove. His work was performed both nationally and internationally.
Jos� was also a passionate and admired kindergarten teacher at the Ravenswood City School District for 23 years. Jos� had an incredible love for his students, and worked tirelessly to make learning exciting and help them be successful. Jos� had an incredible way of lighting up a room, and made everyone he met smile, laugh, and feel loved.
Jos� married his longtime partner, Dean Larson, in 2013. His husband and parents, Juan and Jovita, survive him. A celebration of life was held on Sunday, December 15. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ravenswood Education Foundation (https://www.ravenswoodef.org/donate.html). After you click the "Donate" button, please choose "In memory of," and note Jos� Iv�n Ibarra.