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Roberto Villanueva, Executive/Artistic Director of BalaSole Dance Company, Presents the World Premiere of his One-Man Show "Pieces Of Me: An Inside Look At A Dance Artist's Journey" at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance

April 1, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Mar 15
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Roberto Villanueva, Executive/Artistic Director of BalaSole Dance Company, Presents the World Premiere of his One-Man Show "Pieces Of Me: An Inside Look At A Dance Artist's Journey" at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance

April 1, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Mar 15
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BalaSole Dance Co. Concert - "P O L Y M O R P H" at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance

February 11, 2012 at 8pm to February 12, 2012 at 3pm
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BalaSole Dance Co. Concert - "P O L Y M O R P H" at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance

February 11, 2012 at 8pm to February 12, 2012 at 4:30pm
Jan 12
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BalaSole Dance Co. Concert - "P O L Y M O R P H" at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance

February 11, 2012 at 8pm to February 12, 2012 at 4:30pm
Jan 12
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Jan 10
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Profile Information

Status
Artist, Arts Professional
Discipline(s)
Dance
In your own words, what is your ethnic identity? (for individuals)
I'm Filipino-American
Your Artistic Background/Mission
Roberto Villanueva is a dance educator, choreographer, performer, administrator and producer. He wants to contribute to the arts through meaningful education and dancemaking, and by providing visibility to underrepresented dance artists.

Roberto, born in the Philippines, is the Executive/Artistic Director and Founder of BalaSole Dance Company.   He trained briefly at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance and received his BA in Dance Performance from University at Buffalo.

Acclaimed nationally and internationally for his technical abilities as a dance artist, Roberto has been hailed by The New York Times "for the deftness and technical control of his dancing."  He was described by the Swiss Newspaper La Liberté as "breathtaking" and by Attitude Magazine as an "extraordinarily gifted dancer."  He was called "a small powerhouse" by The Village Voice and "a mentor with a mission" by Back Stage New York.  TheaterScene.net highlighted his work for having displayed "the advantages of being an experienced performer."

He has performed, conducted dance residencies, judged dance competitions, and taught master classes in U.S., Europe, and Asia.  He has worked with notable choreographers such as Dwight Rhoden, Kevin Wynn, Milton Myers, and Eleo Pomare.  He has performed with dance companies such as Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, Steeledance, Marie-Christine Giordano Dance, Pick of the Crop Dance, and Buffalo City Ballet.

Roberto has mentored/worked with artists from renowned companies such as the Limón Dance Company, Elisa Monte Dance, Lucinda Childs Dance, Parsons Dance, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Philadanco, Joffrey Ballet, Donald Byrd/The Group, Ballet Frankfurt, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Twyla Tharp Dance, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, and Rockettes.

Roberto has been commissioned to teach/choreograph for various institutions including the Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, University at Buffalo, East Carolina University, Glendale Community College, and Ballet Philippines.  His works have been presented at the American College Dance Festival and at prominent New York City dance venues including the Baryshnikov Arts Center's Jerome Robbins Theater, The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, Live Arts (formerly Dance Theater Workshop), and Tribeca Performing Arts Center.  He served on the faculty of Dance Masters of America's Teachers Training School.  In addition, he was a presenter at the University of Buffalo's 2010 Coast to Coast Arts, Entertainment, and Media Symposium, as well as the National Dance Education Organization's 2010 annual conference.

Additionally, he is a recipient of the 2011-2012 Harlem Stage Fund for New Work Award for the creation and development of his one-man show titled "Pieces of Me:  An inside look at a dance artist's journey."  Harlem Stage Fund for New Work receives support from the Jerome Foundation.  Previous recipients of this award include notables such as Donald Byrd, Ronald K.Brown/Evidence, Nathan Trice, and Earl Mosley.

Roberto is certified in Fitness and Pilates instructions, and has an extensive professional background in retail, financial, and operations management.
Your Creative Influences
Roberto was influenced by his mentors from University at Buffalo's Dance Department, as well as the dance companies and artists he worked with in the last 22 years.
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http://www.robertovillanueva.com

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