| 词条 | Roberto Villanueva |
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Roberto Villanueva (born 1970 in Manila, The Philippines) is an American dancer, teacher, artistic director, and producer. He performed with Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company before founding BalaSole Dance Company. Early life and careerBorn and raised in Manila, after graduating early from Colegio de San Juan de Letran Villanueva moved to New York to study accounting at the University of Buffalo. Taking an introductory dance class to fulfill physical education requirements led him to switch his concentration to dance.[1] Two years later he won the Dance Masters of America Competition[2] and a special scholarship to the school of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Though acknowledged as a "powerhouse dancer"[3] Villanueva was frequently passed over for work due to his short stature.[4] Despite these restrictions he was invited by Desmond Richardson to join Complexions Contemporary Ballet. He also performed with Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company where he worked extensively with Eleo Pomare.[5] Following the death of his father, Villanueva acknowledged his disenchantment with the lack of greater artistic prospects and became a financial manager for 15 years.[6] During this period he graduated with his Masters from the Public Administration Program from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and work as cash fund manager for Wasserstein Perella & Co. and director of operations for American Bible Society.[7] Frustrated by the continued dearth of representation in dance, Villanueva founded BalaSole Dance Company to "address the inequity of opportunities afforded talented dancers with unconventional attributes".[8] Through BalaSole, he has presented artists from all over the world as well as his own work to great acclaim.[9] In addition to his solo career,[10][11] Villanueva is an acclaimed instructor who has taught for Ballet Philippines, University at Buffalo, East Carolina University, Glendale Community College, University of the Philippines, and the school at Dance Masters of America. Currently he is the Director of Dance for College of Mount Saint Vincent where his company is in residence.[12] From 2012 through 2017 he led Dance Theatre of Harlem's Dancing Through the Barriers program.[13] Personal lifeVillanueva lives in New York City. In 2012, he was nominated for The Outstanding Filipino American in New York (TOFA-NY).[14] In 2013 he received a "Distinguished Alumni Award" from the University at Buffalo's Theater & Dance Department.[15] References1. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/pinoyabroad/252310/balasole-a-dance-company-where-size-does-not-matter/story/|title=BalaSole: A dance company where 'size' does not matter|work=GMA News Online|access-date=2017-09-15|language=en-US}} 2. ^{{Cite news|url=http://buffalonews.com/1992/07/19/behind-the-scenes-437/|title=BEHIND THE SCENES|date=1992-07-19|work=The Buffalo News|access-date=2017-09-15|language=en-US}} 3. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2000/07/25/heaven-and-earth/|title=Heaven and Earth {{!}} Village Voice|website=www.villagevoice.com|access-date=2017-09-15}} 4. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/dancers/all-sizes-all-types-all-ethnicities/|title=All Sizes, All Types, All Ethnicities|work=Backstage.com|access-date=2017-09-15}} 5. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.backstage.com/review/reviews_137/|title=REVIEWS|work=Backstage.com|access-date=2017-09-15}} 6. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.dance-enthusiast.com/features/view/SALMAGUNDI-15|title=Meet Roberto Villanueva -The Founder and Executive & Artistic Director of BalaSole Dance Company|website=www.dance-enthusiast.com|access-date=2017-09-15}} 7. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/BWW-Interviews-Roberto-Villanueva-20130725|title=BWW Interviews: Roberto Villanueva|last=Serchuk|first=Barnett|access-date=2017-09-15|language=en}} 8. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/balasole-boundless-soul-uneven-showing-review_us_593484f3e4b062a6ac0ad10d|title=BalaSole, Boundless Soul - Uneven Showing; Review|last=II|first=Juan Michael Porter|date=2017-06-04|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-15}} 9. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/arts/dance/review-roberto-villanuevas-balasole-a-kaleidoscope-of-human-shapes.html|title=Review: Roberto Villanueva’s BalaSole, a Kaleidoscope of Human Shapes|last=Burke|first=Siobhan|date=2015-07-19|work=The New York Times|access-date=2017-09-15|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}} 10. ^{{Cite news|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/33691/roberto-villanueva-dancing-through-life|title=Roberto Villanueva: Dancing through life|last=Visaya|first=Momar G.|access-date=2017-09-18|language=en}} 11. ^{{Cite web|url=http://blog.asianinny.com/films/pieces-of-me-an-inside-look-at-a-dance-artist%E2%80%99s-journey/|title=Pieces Of Me: An Inside Look At A Dance Artist’s Journey {{!}} Blog.AsianInNY.com|website=blog.asianinny.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-15}} 12. ^{{Cite news|url=https://mountsaintvincent.edu/college-of-mount-saint-vincent-dance-company-in-residence-balasole-presents-voces-directed-by-adjunct-professor-roberto-villanueva-on-january-26-27-2013-in-nyc/|title=College of Mount Saint Vincent Dance Company-in-Residence BalaSole Presents Voces Directed by Adjunct Professor Roberto Villanueva on January 26 & 27, 2013 in NYC - College of Mount Saint Vincent|date=2012-10-24|work=College of Mount Saint Vincent|access-date=2017-09-15|language=en-US}} 13. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.dance.nyc/listings/community-calendar/view/Dance-Theatre-of-Harlem-School-Time-Lecture-DemonstrationPerformance/2017-03-17/|title=Dance Theatre of Harlem School-Time Lecture Demonstration/Performance|access-date=2017-09-15|language=en}} 14. ^{{Cite news|url=http://thefilam.net/archives/15013|title=Roberto Villanueva’s BalaSole to present 4th anniversary dance concert July 18–19|work=The FilAm|access-date=2017-09-15|language=en-US}} 15. ^{{Cite web|url=https://theatredance.buffalo.edu/meet/people/alumni/dance-alumni-achievements/|title=Theatre and Dance :: University at Buffalo :: » Dance Alumni Achievements|website=theatredance.buffalo.edu|access-date=2017-09-15}} External links
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