Velez Luis Pabon

Background

Pabon, Velez Luis was born on June 21, 1947 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Son of Luis Vélez and Doris Pabon.

Education

Student in public schools, Mayaguez student, Luigis Dance Center, 1964-1970; student, Phil Blacks Dance Studio, 1964-1970.

Career

Principal dancer, choreographer, Luis Pabon Theatre Dance Company, since 1974; principal dancer, Puertorrican Folklorical Dance Company. Instructor dance United States Coast Guard Academy, All Star Sports School, Tardiff Flip City Gymnastics Training Center, Expressive Arts Center, Norwich, John Moriarty Elementary School, Norwich Senior Citizens Center.

Achievements

• Velez Luis Pabon has been listed as a noteworthy Dance educator, choreographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Mississippi Connecticut Scholarship (a Miss American preliminary), 1987-1990, executive producer, since 1990. Board directors Norwich Rose Arts Festival, 1974-1984;president Miss Connecticut Business Manager Association, 1988-1989. Member Dance Masters American (certified teacher), Dance Educators American (certified teacher), Professional Dancers Society, Professional Dance Teachers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, cooking, set design, costume design.

Connections

Father:

Luis Vélez

Mother:

Doris Pabon