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 (2002) Set Design and Camera: Edward Hillel Editing: Henry Joost Music: Ges-E and Usman, Niraj Chag, Buffalo Springfield* Original Lighting by Chenault Spence World Premiere: September 12, 2002 Cortez & Co. Contemporary/Ballet, Danspace Project St. Mark’s Church, New York, New York Full […]
Carl Orff’s landmark masterpiece, “Carmina Burana” is brought to life in this version by Hernando Cortez. Verb Ballets performs Carmina Burana as part of the New Classics Collection at Playhouse Square, Cleveland. Ohio. Choreography: Hernando Cortez Performed by Verb Ballets at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square
Choreography: Hernando Cortez (2003) Music: Leonard Bernstein* Lighting: Chenault Spence Costumes: Janet Bolick World Premiere: December 12, 2003 Metro Theatre, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio. Full Company *”Chichester Psalms,” written/composed by Leonard Bernstein, published by The Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company LLC (ASCAP)