Untitled - FMA Informative

Hiyas functions as the
cultural component of the
Filipino Youth Coalition, a nonprofit
organization providing
assistance in education, cultural
activities, leadership and
community service to Filipino
youth in San Jose's Eastside
Union School District. This affiliation affords the company with access to a newly
renovated facility equipped with a rehearsal studio, office and storage space located at the
Fil-Com Center at 635 North Sixth Street in the heart of downtown San Jose's Japan
town, assets essential for extensive training and workshops needed to develop its artists
and musicians.
Of the twenty-seven dances that are presented, twenty are newly researched
additions to the groups’ current repertoire. This selection of favorite dances will
encompass five major dance suites in Philippine folk dance; Igorot, Maria Clara,
Southern Islands, Lumad and Barrio Fiesta Suites. The production will require a high
degree of difficulty in choreography, execution of movement, projection and form. The
cast will function in both lead and supporting lead roles. Anticipated completion date for
dance instruction and choreography is scheduled for the last week of May. The month of
June will maintain rigorous run-through’s, focusing attention on execution of
choreography and building teamwork.