Leonor Orosa-Goquingco was a Filipino national artist in creative dance,

who was also known for breaking tradition within dance. She played the
piano, drew art, designed scenery and costumes, sculpted, acted, directed,
danced and choreographed. March 27, 1976 Leonor Orosa-Goquingco
was a Filipino national artist in creative dance, who was also known for
breaking tradition within dance. She played the piano, drew art, designed
scenery and costumes, sculpted, acted, directed, danced and
choreographed. Leonor Orosa-Goquingco was awarded the highest award
and recognition in the country, the award of National Scholar of the Arts
for her valuable contributions to research, clarification, and enriching the
dance field of Filipino culture. A Dancer, Choreographer, and a Writer
Leonor Orosa-Goquingco was born on June 24, 1917 in Jolo, Sulu. Leonor
studied Elementary And High School in schools in different provinces for
College, Leonor started in the Philippines Woman College She finished
her studies at St. Scholatica's College, she graduated with a B.S. Education
As Simma Cum Laude but she chose a different career. Painting, Playing
the Piano, Writing Poetry. Besides being a brilliant student, Leonor is full
of talent and efficiency. In her youth she excelled as a dancer and
choreographer. whatever she wants to learn enter she claims it with full
skill. She went under Lilia Lopez (Mrs. Frank Jison) in Iloilo. Vinta (1938)
which was performed and danced by t students of the college. Her Circling
the Globe (1939) is her first performance as a choreographer in St.
Scholatica's. In 1940 Leonor Orosa built her Valley's own studio in
Manila. The Philippine Ballet Theater and Dance Repertory. In the United
States the Orosa sisters studied again, Leonor took a Music Course at
Columbia University, New York Even in other countries, Leonor is a
brilliant student where she is always invited to perform and It was also here
that she met Benjamin Goquingco, her future husband. and when she
returned to the Philippines she reopened her Studio Valley in Manila,
While She was teaching drama at PWU and nag choreographer in other
major performances. Over the years there have been many memorable
performances the offering of Leonor Orosa- Goquingco as a dancer and
choreographer on different stages. from home country even in other
countries, her unique vision and skill as a choreographer made progress in
the style of many traditional Philippine dances and gave innovation to the
form of presentation. Mother of Philippine Theater Dance and Dean of
Filipino Performing Arts Critics is national artist Leonor Orosa-
Goquingco is a true genius who not only paved the way for the further
development of Filipino dance but also a true disciple of culture with a
deep love for her art and love for her hometown.