The teachers
Anamarie A. Quirino is first and foremost a student of her mother, Julie Borromeo, an institution and acclaimed pillar of dance and musical theater in the Philippines. Anamarie is an associate artistic director, resident choreographer and senior faculty member for the Julie Borromeo's Performing Arts Foundation, and former principal dancer for the Julie Borromeo Dance Company. Anamarie has trained in classical and modern ballet, jazz, tap, voice, and musical theater in Manila, London, and the United States. She is also trained in international ballroom, and received honors in the Bronze Latin Category under Australia's Commonwealth Society of Teachers in Dance.
Anamarie is a performer who wears many hats. She teaches ballet, jazz, and tap. She performs regularly for Repertory Philippines, Trumpets, and Top Productions, with lead roles in musicals such as “The Wiz” and “First Name.” She is also a recording artist for Vicor Music Corporation as well as a film actress. Anamarie is a choreographer for outfits such as Philippine Ballet Theater, as well as various professional companies, foundations, television shows, commercials, concerts, and athletic competitions, both here and abroad. She was also commissioned to perform and choreograph for a TV special for CBS Studios in the United States.
Anamarie is endorsed by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. She has also served as Trade Testing Officer in dance for overseas performing artists for TESDA since 1994. She manages events and conducts workshops locally and internationally. This year, Anamarie takes the director's seat and teaches the intermediate and advanced tap classes. She is currently Associate Director and resident choreographer for Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation (JBPAF).
Anamarie is a performer who wears many hats. She teaches ballet, jazz, and tap. She performs regularly for Repertory Philippines, Trumpets, and Top Productions, with lead roles in musicals such as “The Wiz” and “First Name.” She is also a recording artist for Vicor Music Corporation as well as a film actress. Anamarie is a choreographer for outfits such as Philippine Ballet Theater, as well as various professional companies, foundations, television shows, commercials, concerts, and athletic competitions, both here and abroad. She was also commissioned to perform and choreograph for a TV special for CBS Studios in the United States.
Anamarie is endorsed by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. She has also served as Trade Testing Officer in dance for overseas performing artists for TESDA since 1994. She manages events and conducts workshops locally and internationally. This year, Anamarie takes the director's seat and teaches the intermediate and advanced tap classes. She is currently Associate Director and resident choreographer for Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation (JBPAF).
Ron Jaynario joined Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) in 1995 and participated in the company’s tours to Japan, Taiwan, Canada the United States, Spain, Morocco, and several other European countries. As a principal dancer, he has portrayed lead roles in the classics “Don Quixote”, “The Nutcracker”, “Giselle”, “Esmeralda”, “La Bayaderre”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Raymonda”, “Swan Lake”, “Cinderella” and “The Merry Widow”. He distinguished himself in the company’s presentation of George Balanchine’s “Concerto Barocco”, “Who Cares” and “Serenade”. Among Ron’s choreographic successes are Nick Tiongson’s “Sulyap sa Gatlaya” for the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) 31st Anniversary production, “Tatlo’t Isa” in 2001 and “Tres Barovs”,an all-original, three-part, neo-classical piece featured in Philippine Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) 21st season offering, “Palikhayaw”. Together with Gener Caringal, he set to dance the ancient Maranao epic “Darangen ni Bantugen”; the piece was commissioned for the Filipino Heritage Festival in 2008.
A faculty member of Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation (JBPAF), Ron assumed the position of Artistic Director of Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) in 2010. Under his artistic tutelage, PBT was able to stage productions such as “Swan Lake”, “Romansa”, “Carmina Burana and Other Ballets”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “The Nutcracker” and “Coppelia”. This year, “Le Corsaire”, He remains the Artistic Director of PBT and is still resident teacher and choreographer of the Intermediate and Advanced Ballet Classes.
Today ... the passion and hard work continue in this part of the world far from Spain. The art and heart of Spain lives on in those who have been part of the journey, whether as students, professionals in this chosen field, or simply appreciative members of the community. Much of this would not have been, were it not for the pioneering spirit, dedication and passion of individuals such as Madame Borromeo.
A faculty member of Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation (JBPAF), Ron assumed the position of Artistic Director of Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) in 2010. Under his artistic tutelage, PBT was able to stage productions such as “Swan Lake”, “Romansa”, “Carmina Burana and Other Ballets”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “The Nutcracker” and “Coppelia”. This year, “Le Corsaire”, He remains the Artistic Director of PBT and is still resident teacher and choreographer of the Intermediate and Advanced Ballet Classes.
Today ... the passion and hard work continue in this part of the world far from Spain. The art and heart of Spain lives on in those who have been part of the journey, whether as students, professionals in this chosen field, or simply appreciative members of the community. Much of this would not have been, were it not for the pioneering spirit, dedication and passion of individuals such as Madame Borromeo.
Rose Borromeo. After almost 32 years in Singapore and pioneering American Tap Dance and Spanish dance, She returns home with the intention of retiring. but needless to say, she continues on her passion for dance in her sister Julie Borromeo's Performing Arts Foundation where she continues to nurture the talented students and scholars of the Foundation preparing the next generation of Spanish dancers in the Philippines.
In April 18, 2013, her efforts in the Spanish dance Arts were recognized by Spain which bestowed on her LA CRUZ DE ISABELLA LA CATOLICA, 5TH category (Cruz de Damas) by Juan Carlos I, the King of Spain.
In April 18, 2013, her efforts in the Spanish dance Arts were recognized by Spain which bestowed on her LA CRUZ DE ISABELLA LA CATOLICA, 5TH category (Cruz de Damas) by Juan Carlos I, the King of Spain.
Maricar A. Andrada.
Director and Writer for Musical Theater Plays, Concerts and other Events.
Choreographer Dance and Music Concerts / Showcases
Lifetime experience in the English Theater Arts specifically as a teacher for acting, singing and dancing (Ballet, Jazz and Tap), as a performer of these on stage, on television, the movie,s as a recording artist, and as a director and writer of original English musical plays
TEFL Certification: as Grade A English Teacher. Excellent command of both oral and written English (primary language). Substantial experience in (American Global English) voice and accent training.
Director and Writer for Musical Theater Plays, Concerts and other Events.
Choreographer Dance and Music Concerts / Showcases
Lifetime experience in the English Theater Arts specifically as a teacher for acting, singing and dancing (Ballet, Jazz and Tap), as a performer of these on stage, on television, the movie,s as a recording artist, and as a director and writer of original English musical plays
TEFL Certification: as Grade A English Teacher. Excellent command of both oral and written English (primary language). Substantial experience in (American Global English) voice and accent training.
Gigi Aragon. At a tender age of 4, Gigi was trained by her mother, well known dancer, choreographer and stage actress, Julie Borromeo. She was formally trained in a variety of dance disciplines including Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Tap. She was cast in local Broadway musicals produced by Repertory Philippines and T.O.P. Productions. But it did not stop there.
At the age of 14, she began teaching at Dance Arts, now Performing Arts, while simultaneously starting her career as a singer. She was part of an all female pop group called “Bubbles.” Gigi then joined a show band called “Main Attraction” which performed in the top bars and hotels of Metro Manila and in Singapore. Soon after, she embarked on a solo career which brought her to the ritziest entertainment venues both here and abroad.
In 2011, she worked closely with Miguel Braganza who gives workshops for Musical Theater students under MB2 New York. While on her visit to Manila this summer, Gigi has focused all of her time teaching at Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation.
At the age of 14, she began teaching at Dance Arts, now Performing Arts, while simultaneously starting her career as a singer. She was part of an all female pop group called “Bubbles.” Gigi then joined a show band called “Main Attraction” which performed in the top bars and hotels of Metro Manila and in Singapore. Soon after, she embarked on a solo career which brought her to the ritziest entertainment venues both here and abroad.
In 2011, she worked closely with Miguel Braganza who gives workshops for Musical Theater students under MB2 New York. While on her visit to Manila this summer, Gigi has focused all of her time teaching at Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation.
Shireen Rosales. At only eighteen years old, Shireen is the youngest member of our roster but already has over thirteen years of training in her arsenal. A student of JBPAF for over twelve years, she credits her ballet training to Ronilo Jaynario and Julie Borromeo as well as Maricar Andrada and Cathee Lee-Roslovtsev. She trained in jazz and under Anamarie Quirino, Jesus "Jake" Garcia, Gigi Aragon and Girlie Alviar. In 2007, she began working with Philippine Ballet Theatre where she trained under Anatoly Panasyukov until 2010 when she became an aspirant.
She performed in several productions such as “NUTCRACKER”, “DARANGEN NI BANTUGUEN” 2008 and 2009, “ANG PASAWAY & OTHER BALLETS”, “MIR-I-NISA”, “PASINAYA”, “CARMINA BURANA”, “THATNESS, THERENESS” and “SWAN LAKE”. In 2009 she was offered three full scholarships for ballet, jazz and modern under the Steps Scholarship Program. There, she took up ballet under Raul Sauz and Eurica Balagtas, modern under Jun Saagundo and jazz and improvisation under James Laforteza.
Also in 2009 she competed in the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) in the junior dance category. She was certified as a regional winner with Ron Jaynario as her coach and choreographer. She has been a merit scholar and teacher since 2008. She teaches nursery ballet, classical ballet 1 and children's jazz beginners.
She performed in several productions such as “NUTCRACKER”, “DARANGEN NI BANTUGUEN” 2008 and 2009, “ANG PASAWAY & OTHER BALLETS”, “MIR-I-NISA”, “PASINAYA”, “CARMINA BURANA”, “THATNESS, THERENESS” and “SWAN LAKE”. In 2009 she was offered three full scholarships for ballet, jazz and modern under the Steps Scholarship Program. There, she took up ballet under Raul Sauz and Eurica Balagtas, modern under Jun Saagundo and jazz and improvisation under James Laforteza.
Also in 2009 she competed in the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) in the junior dance category. She was certified as a regional winner with Ron Jaynario as her coach and choreographer. She has been a merit scholar and teacher since 2008. She teaches nursery ballet, classical ballet 1 and children's jazz beginners.
Rofel Ann Artaiz was only 3 years old when she started her ballet training with Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation (JBPAF). Since then, she has been trained in not only but also Jazz, Tap, Flamenco, Contemporary and Hiphop.
Her ballet training is credited to Maricar Aragon Andrada, Julie Borromeo, Therese Arcinas Jaynario, Faye Abigail Tan, Lea Baduria and Ronilo Jaynario. She also trained under Rose Borrmeo and Angel Gomez in Spanish Dancing at the Singapore Dance Circle Studio after which she passed four exam levels with flying colors. In 2009, she joined Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) in their production of “Darangen ni Bantugen” and has participated in many of the company’s productions such as “Ang Pasaway and Other Ballets”, “Mir-I-nisa”, “Swan Lake”, “Romansa”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Cinderella”, “The Nutcracker” and “Coppelia”and “Le Corsaire”. She is currently a teacher and dancer of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Flamenco.
Rofel currently holds a Company Member position with PBT and she looks forward to performing in more shows of PBT and to continue teaching with JBPAF. Last year, she became a Finalist in the National Music Competition for Young Artists. Rofel keeps busy working as a teacher, choreographer, company member, and pursuing a college degree. She is a resident soloist with JBPAF. This year, she teaches Teen's Jazz 1.
Her ballet training is credited to Maricar Aragon Andrada, Julie Borromeo, Therese Arcinas Jaynario, Faye Abigail Tan, Lea Baduria and Ronilo Jaynario. She also trained under Rose Borrmeo and Angel Gomez in Spanish Dancing at the Singapore Dance Circle Studio after which she passed four exam levels with flying colors. In 2009, she joined Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) in their production of “Darangen ni Bantugen” and has participated in many of the company’s productions such as “Ang Pasaway and Other Ballets”, “Mir-I-nisa”, “Swan Lake”, “Romansa”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Cinderella”, “The Nutcracker” and “Coppelia”and “Le Corsaire”. She is currently a teacher and dancer of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Flamenco.
Rofel currently holds a Company Member position with PBT and she looks forward to performing in more shows of PBT and to continue teaching with JBPAF. Last year, she became a Finalist in the National Music Competition for Young Artists. Rofel keeps busy working as a teacher, choreographer, company member, and pursuing a college degree. She is a resident soloist with JBPAF. This year, she teaches Teen's Jazz 1.
Joshua Mendoza began as a hiphop scholar with JBPAF many years ago; he then branched out into ballroom, especially the latin style. Joshua began his Ballet training under the tutelage of Maricar Aragon Andrada at Julie Borrommeo’s Perfroming Arts Foundation (JBPAF) in 2006. After their recital of “Coppelia” in 2007, Joshua advanced to the Advanced Level Class under Ronilo Jaynario.
Since then, Joshua has trained in several dance forms such as Jazz, Ballroom, Flamenco and Hip-Hop. Joshua joined Philippine Ballet Theatre in 2009 wherein he participated in productions such as “Ang Pasaway and Other Ballets” and “Mir-I-Nisa”. With PBT, he furthered his ballet training under the guidance of Anatoly Panasyukov, the resident Ballet Master.
He quickly rose through the ranks and now he is a PBT Company member. With the company, he has performed in such notable productions as “Ang Pasaway and Other Ballets”, “Mir-I-nisa”, “Swan Lake”, “Romansa”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Cinderella”, “The Nutcracker” and “Coppelia” and a lead role in PBT’s “Le Corsaire”. Joshua teaches Ballet technique 2 and choreographs contemporary pieces for the advanced classes.
Since then, Joshua has trained in several dance forms such as Jazz, Ballroom, Flamenco and Hip-Hop. Joshua joined Philippine Ballet Theatre in 2009 wherein he participated in productions such as “Ang Pasaway and Other Ballets” and “Mir-I-Nisa”. With PBT, he furthered his ballet training under the guidance of Anatoly Panasyukov, the resident Ballet Master.
He quickly rose through the ranks and now he is a PBT Company member. With the company, he has performed in such notable productions as “Ang Pasaway and Other Ballets”, “Mir-I-nisa”, “Swan Lake”, “Romansa”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Cinderella”, “The Nutcracker” and “Coppelia” and a lead role in PBT’s “Le Corsaire”. Joshua teaches Ballet technique 2 and choreographs contemporary pieces for the advanced classes.
Joy Germano has been dancing for over sixteen years now. She began as a scholar with JBPAF at the age of 4. Since then, she has received training in a multitude of disciplines namely: ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, flamenco, ballroom and hip hop. Inspiring her to be the dancer and teacher today are her educators Ronilo Jaynario, Julie Borromeo, Anamarie Quirino, Maricar Andrada, Gigi Aragon, Girlie Alviar, Faye Abigail Tan, Lea Baduria, Jesus “Jake” Garcia, Raymond Anzures and Cathee Lee Roslovtsev.
She has also trained with Anatoly Panasyukov under Philippine Ballet Theatre with which she performed in various productions such as: The Nutcracker, Darangen ni Bantugen and Swan Lake. Joy has been teaching since 2011. This year, she teaches Children’s Jazz 2 and co-teaches Nursery Ballet. She is also pursuing a degree in Education at the Philippine Normal University.
She has also trained with Anatoly Panasyukov under Philippine Ballet Theatre with which she performed in various productions such as: The Nutcracker, Darangen ni Bantugen and Swan Lake. Joy has been teaching since 2011. This year, she teaches Children’s Jazz 2 and co-teaches Nursery Ballet. She is also pursuing a degree in Education at the Philippine Normal University.
Julia Winternitz has been dancing for over sixteen years now. She began as a scholar with JBPAF at the age of 4. Since then, she has received training in a multitude of disciplines namely: ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, flamenco, ballroom and hip hop. Inspiring her to be the dancer and teacher today are her educators Ronilo Jaynario, Julie Borromeo, Anamarie Quirino, Maricar Andrada, Gigi Aragon, Girlie Alviar, Faye Abigail Tan, Lea Baduria, Jesus “Jake” Garcia, Raymond Anzures and Cathee Lee Roslovtsev.
She has also trained with Anatoly Panasyukov under Philippine Ballet Theatre with which she performed in various productions such as: The Nutcracker, Darangen ni Bantugen and Swan Lake. Joy has been teaching since 2011. This year, she teaches Children’s Jazz 2 and co-teaches Nursery Ballet. She is also pursuing a degree in Education at the Philippine Normal University.
She has also trained with Anatoly Panasyukov under Philippine Ballet Theatre with which she performed in various productions such as: The Nutcracker, Darangen ni Bantugen and Swan Lake. Joy has been teaching since 2011. This year, she teaches Children’s Jazz 2 and co-teaches Nursery Ballet. She is also pursuing a degree in Education at the Philippine Normal University.
Ember Jiddah. Through the endorsement and encouragement of Miguel Braganza and the generosity of Julie Borromeo and the administration of JBPAF, Inc., Ember has been given the opportunity to apprentice as a musical theatre teacher for children in Broadway Kids at the same time hone her artistic crafts further by acquiring formal training in ballet, tap, and advanced song and dance classes. Ember loves performing and sees it as a gateway to pave for her most cherished dream to be a mentor, trainer, and teacher of performing arts.
Graduating magna cum laude from Silliman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Theatre and finishing an Associate Degree in Pre-Dental Medicine, Ember wants to pursue a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology with the purpose of combining the performing arts of singing, acting and movement with science in her quest to become a mentor who can bring out the artistic potential of her students and equip them with the skills of taking care and maintaining their artistic tools in good quality.
Graduating magna cum laude from Silliman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Theatre and finishing an Associate Degree in Pre-Dental Medicine, Ember wants to pursue a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology with the purpose of combining the performing arts of singing, acting and movement with science in her quest to become a mentor who can bring out the artistic potential of her students and equip them with the skills of taking care and maintaining their artistic tools in good quality.
Aixia Mallary. Aixia's journey as a passionate performing artist was discovered by her mother way before she could remember. She started winning singing contests since grade 6 and was the Director of the performing arts club in Highschool. In her college years, she was known as the tribal girl in Letran Filipiniana Dance Company for being short and good at balancing pots and glasses on her head. And later, became the President of Performing Arts Major in Dance in Arellano University under the teachings of Dr. Antonio Bermudez and Gerome Gumayagay; and was the head of the AU Dance Company where she teaches and train college students of the University. There she found her love for Hiphop and won championships. She became the lead cast of the Manila Ocean Park's first musical fountain show, Maiden of the Sea.
Her affiliations, Ballet Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino- Musical Theater, ABS-CBN singing workshops, Ryan Cayabyab Music Studio, Philippine Educational Theater Association-Creative Dance Theater and finally, landed her steps as a scholar at S.T.A.N.D. under the teachings of Maricar Aragon and Anamarie Quirino which lead her to the Julie Borromeo Performing Arts Foundation. Now she's starting her first year of teaching at JBPAF Kid's Hiphop.
Her affiliations, Ballet Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino- Musical Theater, ABS-CBN singing workshops, Ryan Cayabyab Music Studio, Philippine Educational Theater Association-Creative Dance Theater and finally, landed her steps as a scholar at S.T.A.N.D. under the teachings of Maricar Aragon and Anamarie Quirino which lead her to the Julie Borromeo Performing Arts Foundation. Now she's starting her first year of teaching at JBPAF Kid's Hiphop.
Chiarra Bravo, as she is affectionately known in JBPAF is a freelance theatre actor who specializes in Dance Theatre Movement. In the Manila Art Scene, she is known as Raf. She is not only a dancer but is also a university graduate with a degree in Mass Communications, Majoring in the Performing Arts. She has since performed several Musical Theater and Dance Theater Plays including the first Musical fountain show in the Philippines “Maiden Of the Sea”, a 30minute pure Dance Theater at Manila Ocean Park, “Tatlong Tao sa Isang Libo”- that was nominated for the best chorus in a stage play in Aliw Awards-, Roobak Valle's “Hope for the Flowers” -as a lead cast member. As a Dancer/ Actress, she performed in “The Last Tears” in De La Salle together with the UP Dance Company and several corporate events for such companies like Toyota, Nescafe, and Yadu Bags.
She was trained under the Dance theater Teachers of PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) Carlon Motabato and Ian Segarra. Chiarra took dance workshops under Via Antonio, some classes with the legendary Airdance. In her College days she served as the Head of CEU DG Dance Company. Her acting skills were molded by Yong Tapang and Jeff Henson-Dee. She’s also a member of Coro de Manila, a group of alumni of Ramon Magsaysay High School Chorale that won NAMCYA 2005 in a chorale competition. Chirra has worked backstage professionally as well. Working in CCP’s Virgin Labfest 9 was her Debut for Stage Management.
For now she’s doing seasonal plays in different Filipino Theater Companies. A Scholar of STAND (School of Theater Arts and Dance) under Maricar Andrada and Anamarie Quirino, and in Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation, Chiarra seeks to further her training and also bring a new wave of hiphop. This is her first year teaching with JBPAF and she handles the Teen's Hiphop 1 class.
She was trained under the Dance theater Teachers of PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) Carlon Motabato and Ian Segarra. Chiarra took dance workshops under Via Antonio, some classes with the legendary Airdance. In her College days she served as the Head of CEU DG Dance Company. Her acting skills were molded by Yong Tapang and Jeff Henson-Dee. She’s also a member of Coro de Manila, a group of alumni of Ramon Magsaysay High School Chorale that won NAMCYA 2005 in a chorale competition. Chirra has worked backstage professionally as well. Working in CCP’s Virgin Labfest 9 was her Debut for Stage Management.
For now she’s doing seasonal plays in different Filipino Theater Companies. A Scholar of STAND (School of Theater Arts and Dance) under Maricar Andrada and Anamarie Quirino, and in Julie Borromeo’s Performing Arts Foundation, Chiarra seeks to further her training and also bring a new wave of hiphop. This is her first year teaching with JBPAF and she handles the Teen's Hiphop 1 class.
Miguel Braganza
Guest Teaching Artist ( Broadway Kids, Song and Dance, Advanced Jazz)
Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre Arts ,Sillman University,Dumaguete City
Former scholar and faculty member: Juolie Borromeo's Dance Arts Studio
1987 Walter Terry Memorial Scholar (Dance and Choreography),
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
2011 PACCAL Awardee (Performing Arts) U.S.A.
2012 The Outstanding Filipino-American, New York City (Nominee)
2012 PAMANA Presidential Award (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Nominee
A New York based actor-director-choreographer and teaching artist has been collaborating with foundations, not-for profit organizations and performing arts schools conducting American musical theatre, dance and youth development workshops all over the country since 2011. He moved to New York to further his studies in dance at Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in 1983. The following year he offered scholarships at the Robert Joffrey School of American Ballet, Nat Horne Musical Theatre , Madame Youskevitch (Classical Ballet ) and the American Musical and Dramatics Academy. He also studied jazz with Ron Forella, Miguel Godreau, Phil Black ,Luigi and Dana Moore for the Fosse style.
He also had intensive training in Dunham, Zena Rommett, Graham, Limon and Horton Techniques.
He worked as a resident choreographer,movement consultant and workshop facilitator at La Mama E.T.C and UBU Repertory. He was the assistant to John Dexter ( 1987 Tony's Best Director for M Butterfly, 1987 Tony's Best Play) and Andre de Shields (Original, The Wiz,Boradway) for Kiss Me When it's Over , a musical revue. He was offered the original contract fro the broadway musical Miss Saigon in 1991 and toured with the show worldwide till 2006. in 2006, choreographer Max Luna 111 invited him to sing for his piece "Sounds of the Earth" ( France) with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Co.In 2006, he formed the New York Musical Theatre Lab and founded Filipinos In The Arts in America,Inc.
Miguel also conducted musical theatre and dance all over the United States, Canada,Germany,United Kingdom and Portugal and his works were reviewed by Ballet news, Filipino Reporter, Asian Journal ,Boston Globe and the New York Times. He would like to thank Julie Borromeo, the Borromeo clan, my cousin Titos Fucoy Bernardo, the Braganza Family, Lulu Fernandez, and my sisters Maricar, Anamarie and Gigi for their love and support. Mabuhay and God Bless To One and All !!!!
Guest Teaching Artist ( Broadway Kids, Song and Dance, Advanced Jazz)
Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre Arts ,Sillman University,Dumaguete City
Former scholar and faculty member: Juolie Borromeo's Dance Arts Studio
1987 Walter Terry Memorial Scholar (Dance and Choreography),
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
2011 PACCAL Awardee (Performing Arts) U.S.A.
2012 The Outstanding Filipino-American, New York City (Nominee)
2012 PAMANA Presidential Award (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Nominee
A New York based actor-director-choreographer and teaching artist has been collaborating with foundations, not-for profit organizations and performing arts schools conducting American musical theatre, dance and youth development workshops all over the country since 2011. He moved to New York to further his studies in dance at Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in 1983. The following year he offered scholarships at the Robert Joffrey School of American Ballet, Nat Horne Musical Theatre , Madame Youskevitch (Classical Ballet ) and the American Musical and Dramatics Academy. He also studied jazz with Ron Forella, Miguel Godreau, Phil Black ,Luigi and Dana Moore for the Fosse style.
He also had intensive training in Dunham, Zena Rommett, Graham, Limon and Horton Techniques.
He worked as a resident choreographer,movement consultant and workshop facilitator at La Mama E.T.C and UBU Repertory. He was the assistant to John Dexter ( 1987 Tony's Best Director for M Butterfly, 1987 Tony's Best Play) and Andre de Shields (Original, The Wiz,Boradway) for Kiss Me When it's Over , a musical revue. He was offered the original contract fro the broadway musical Miss Saigon in 1991 and toured with the show worldwide till 2006. in 2006, choreographer Max Luna 111 invited him to sing for his piece "Sounds of the Earth" ( France) with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Co.In 2006, he formed the New York Musical Theatre Lab and founded Filipinos In The Arts in America,Inc.
Miguel also conducted musical theatre and dance all over the United States, Canada,Germany,United Kingdom and Portugal and his works were reviewed by Ballet news, Filipino Reporter, Asian Journal ,Boston Globe and the New York Times. He would like to thank Julie Borromeo, the Borromeo clan, my cousin Titos Fucoy Bernardo, the Braganza Family, Lulu Fernandez, and my sisters Maricar, Anamarie and Gigi for their love and support. Mabuhay and God Bless To One and All !!!!
Juan A. De Los Reyes has been dancing for half a century & has travelled to over 100 countries, dancing & performing his art & Spanish culture. He has worked in more than 17 prestigeous companies, 3 years at BALLET NACIONAL DE ESPANA, ANTONIO GADES, R DE CORDOBA, LUISILLO, MARIA ROSA, MARIEMMA, RAUL, CHANA, A. PORTILLO, A . DEL CASTILLO, & in some performances as a dancer. Juan has choreographed shows like, CARMEN DE BIZET, AMOR BRUJO, CARMINA BURANA, PARA DE 24 BAILARINES & has performed on the sets of the OPERA DE PARIS, OPERA HOUSE DE SEOUL, METROPOLITAN DE NEW YORK, TEATRO LICEO DE BARCELONA Y TEATRO DE LA ZARZUELA DE MADRID.
He is traditional & primitive. Traditional, being trained by various companies & primitive, naturally, coming from a family of dance. He nurtures the soul of dance that he has in his blood.
On many occasions, he has master classes choreographing students of MADAME ROSA BORROMEO & CENTRO FLAMENCO of MAKATI of MADAME EMMA ESTRADA. He has had workshops in TAIWAN. PEKING, SHANGHAI, MADRID, TURKEY, GREECE, LITHUANIA, CUBA, MEXICO, BOSTON etc.
JUAN DE LOS REYES is very grateful for the recognition, Aside from being a celebrated & renowned prestigeous choreographer, he is also excellent with the Filipino public. He says; "Everyday I learn more & think, that in the Dance profession, there's no end in learning."
He is traditional & primitive. Traditional, being trained by various companies & primitive, naturally, coming from a family of dance. He nurtures the soul of dance that he has in his blood.
On many occasions, he has master classes choreographing students of MADAME ROSA BORROMEO & CENTRO FLAMENCO of MAKATI of MADAME EMMA ESTRADA. He has had workshops in TAIWAN. PEKING, SHANGHAI, MADRID, TURKEY, GREECE, LITHUANIA, CUBA, MEXICO, BOSTON etc.
JUAN DE LOS REYES is very grateful for the recognition, Aside from being a celebrated & renowned prestigeous choreographer, he is also excellent with the Filipino public. He says; "Everyday I learn more & think, that in the Dance profession, there's no end in learning."