De La Salle University - Manila

Philippine Artists (Dance)

Scope Note:This webliography consists of selected biographical websites, web pages and articles about Filipino artists in the field of Dance.

Francisca Reyes Aquino
http://www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Biography/BiographyAquinoFra.htm
[Retrieved January 08, 2010]

This extensive biography of Francisca Reyes Aquino presents a narrative description on how her teaching and research had made a significant contribution in the history of Philippine folk songs and dances. Cited as the 1962 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Government Service, this page also provides an account of her achievements, awards and memberships to various organizations.

Leonar Orosa Goquingco
http://www.orosa.org/leonor_orosa%20bio.htm
[Retrieved January 08, 2010]

Proclaimed as National Artist in Dance on March 27, 1976, this biographical article presents an account of Leonor Orosa Goquingco’s early life, education and her contribution not only to classical ballet but also to Indian, Spanish and modern dance as well. This article also cites her transmutation into dance theater of the cockfight, the asalto, and the fiestas, which made her received numerous awards.

Ramon Obusan
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/dance/ramon_obusan.php
[Retrieved January 08, 2009]

Described as dancer, choreographer, stage designer and artistic director, this article contains an account of Ramon Obusan's contribution to Philippine dance and cultural work. It provides a list of full-length productions he choreographed

Lucrecia Reyes Urtula
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/dance/lucrecia_urtula.php
[Retrieved January 08, 2010]

Recognized for her discovery and study of Philippine folk and ethnic dances, this article presents a brief report of Lucresia Reyes Urtula’s contribution as choreographer, dance educator and researcher in Philippine dances.