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naive and charming, played the lead Lawanen. Don't be misled by
such innocence because she keeps a naughty spirit. Lani joined the IPAG
in 1995 and toured with the IPAG in its triumphant 1997, 1998
and 2002 Europe sojourns. She also joined the 2006 US tour as lead dancer and acted in the Asia for Asians Festival in Tokyo, Japan in 2005. After playing supporting roles, she now is cast as lead
in Tales
and belongs to the Guild's first team as Resident Artist and Rehearsal Master. She dances ballet,
jazz, besides leading the training staff. She trains in ballet and modern dance at the Aerobics Jazz Fit under Connie Lo-Noval and studied the Vaganova technique under Rene Hinojales. She attended the National Choreographers Workshop with Denisa Reyes and Steve Villaruz. She has a degree in Sociology from the MSU-IIT. Lani is married to IPAG Director Tibo. They have a daughter Sophia Patrizia.
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- the IPAG veteran performer - is funny yet deadly --
like the lead
characters he plays. He uses his gift of gab to seduce. Melvin has performed
lead for national and international performances since 1991 graduating
from chorus parts to major roles. He teaches dance and is resident rehearsal
master besides being with the choreographers pool of the IPAG. He choreographs for various cultural events and is a much sought-after
choreographer. He joined the National Choreographers Workshop with Denisa Reyes and Steve Villaruz. He has a degree in Industrial Education from the MSU-IIT.
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Production Manager. She is a faculty member of the Physical Education Department.
Her research on Higaunun dances that earned for her an M.A. from the U.P.
is basis for IPAG's dance showcases. Before devoting her full time as PM,
she danced with major IPAG productions after joining the Guild in 1989.
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Having attended workshops with Alden Lugnasin and Rene Honijales (Vaganova), Ken is with the international touring company and is Resident Artist. He is with the Choreographers Pool and acts as Rehearsal Master. He also plays the kulintang, gongs, drums, and sings. He joined the National Choregraphers Workshop under Steve Villaruz. He is an AB English major in the MSU-IIT.
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Kassandra Suazo joined the IPAG in 2008.
An A.B. Filipino junior, she joined the SugaTula performances for the
Tanghal National Theatre Festival in Manila and the 33rd Season national tours
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