BZ Contemporary Class - Mike Esperanza - Solo

MEET MIKE ESPERANZ

Born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Southern California, Mike Esperanza has established himself as a sought after teacher and choreographer throughout the nation. With a BFA in graphic design from California State University, Fullerton, Mike's approach to visual construction has influenced a unique movement orchestration on stage. His works have been commissioned by OCHSA, Mt SAC, Saddleback College, Santa Ana College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, Chapman University and Loyola Marymount University. In 2004, his piece "Cells" was selected to perform at the America College Dance Festival's national gala held at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. In 2005, Mike was awarded the "Dance: Creation for Performance" grant presented by Dance/USA and the Irvine Foundation. With this distinguished award, BARE began. Mike recently choreographed for recording artist Deborah Cox and the national tour of So You Think You Can Dance. Mike is currently teaching a DeFore Dance Center in Costa Mesa, CA, Chapman University in Orange and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

DISCLAIMER

For Inspirational purposes only. Please respect the creative work of this choreographer. Duplicating or recycling these moves in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) is prohibited and "shameful."

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[viribombom]

good job!!

that shows that you dont have to be a certain weight or size to dance as beautiful as he did

[kookomusician]

gotto luv when somone goes out of there what they "should" be like because of the way they look. This dudes got amazing feeling a movment and just goes to show that you dont have to be a "skinny" person (which i aint either) to be a dancer. Dancers come in all shapes and sizes but all in all its whats inside that counts. Power to the full sized dancer!!!

[JulissaNicolee]

Whats the song called?

[KirbFly]

I love your passion and commitment, your conviction made me shed a tear.

[dentpuller]

twinkle toes needs to be dancing. he's light on his feet. i should call some recruiters.

[deizel90]

I WANT TO QUIT MY JOB AND SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE DANCING WITH YOU.................PLEASE!!!!­>...YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!

[SEouLC1ty]

so frikin graceful...mike "the soulful inspiration"

[KevinManh]

i just took my very first contemporary class with him today at the team millennia dance studio grand opening. really good dancer. big ups to him!

[KatBallante]

Baby's Romance by Chris Garneau

[demifox85]

Does anyone know what song this is?

[datsmydj07]

he betta work

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[1240477]

Mike your such a role model too me. I love everything from your choreography to your movements. Its amazing.