NOLLY CEBALLOS
Resident Choreographer

Most of IPAG’s trailblazing dance pieces are attributed to Nolly’s innovative choreography which merges elements of Mindanao’s ethnic flavors. He honed his skills in the over two decades he has evolved with the Guild creating such pieces as How the Women of Joaquin Met Lawanen, Earth, Wind, Fire and Water, The Legend of Maria Cristina, among many others. He was a scholar with the Ballet Philippines workshops for consecutive summers, and trained under Agnes Locsin, Noordin Jumalon and Denisa Reyes. He also received a scholarship for the first ever Choreographers Workshop training under Norman Walker. He is a much sought-after choreographer and dance director working in most of IPAG projects with works that have received much acclaim. He has a Masters Degree in Psychology and holds two undergraduate degrees in Physical Education and Business Administration. He teaches in New York City’s Department of Education.
 

JOEY NOMBRES
Lighting Director

Joey is one of the country leading lights directors. He has lighted most major concerts of major stars here and abroad including the Asian tour of Barry Manilow, and the concerts of Diana Krall, Roxette, Kuh Ledesma, among many others. In theater, he has worked with the Gantimpala Theater Foundation, Tanghalang Pilipino, Ballet Philippines, and the Europe tour of the ASEAN production of “Realizing Rama.” He has joined the IPAG in most world tours in Europe and now in America.