Hernando was born in Manila and grew up in Vancouver. He graduated with Honors from Purchase College. He has danced with the Paul Taylor Dance Company and Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project. He has choreographed dances across the U.S. and Canada. (more)
Choreography: Hernando Cortez (2007) Music: Richard D. Rinehart The full Ocean Depths Symphony runs around 18 minutes with this segment here, “The Encounter”, being from the end of the first movement. Here’s what is happening at this point: On a routine scouting mission, Prince Shureel […]
Choreography: Hernando Cortez (2003) Music: Various Early Rock ‘N Roll Artists* Costumes: Philip Heckman Lighting: Chenault Spence World Premiere: December 12, 2003 Metro Theatre, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio. Full Company Major funding for MoonDogg provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. *”Right Now, […]
Choreography: Hernando Cortez (2002) Music: Edvard Grieg, “Holdberg Suite” Lighting: Trad Burns Costumes: Edward Sylvia Dancers: Mark Tomasic, Kallie Bokal, Elizabeth Flynn, Catherine Meredith, Barrington Hinds, Anna Roberts, Tracy Vogt World Premiere: September 12, 2002 by Cortez & Co. Contemporary/Ballet at Danspace Project, St. Mark’s […]