Background
Cortez, Hernando Ventura was born on December 23, 1964 in Manila. Arrived in Canada, 1965. Son of Hernando Adriano Senior and Isabelita (Ventura) Cortez.
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Hernando Ventura Cortez
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Hernando Ventura Cortez, American dancer, choreographer. After graduating with Honors from Purchase College Conservatory of Dance in 1985, he was invited to join Feld Ballets/NY. In 1987 Cortez joined the Paul Taylor Dance Company. He was featured in two PBS/WNET Dance in America Specials, (Speaking in Tongues and The Wrecker's Ball[) and his own choreography is showcased in the Taylor Company's dance, Funny Papers.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, State University of New York, Purchase, 1985. Studies with, Richard Thomas, Christine Sarry, Finis Jhung, Cindi Green.
Career
Dancer Feld Ballet, New York City, 1985-1987, Paul Taylor Dance Company, New York City, since 1987. Freelance choreographer, New York City, since 1985.
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Founder The Dancers Responding Eagerly to the Aids Mission Team, New York City, 1991. Member Dignity New York, since 1990.
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Canada United States -
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Religion
Roman Catholic
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1985
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2016
John Jay College of Criminal Justice , Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Psychology, Addiction Studies New York, United States
Career
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1985 - 1987
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1987