Julio Fuentes

Excited to be teaching for Phoenix Dance Competition this fall!

The faculty is here.

Full Name: Julio Fuentes

Bio:
Julio - born in the Philippines, now based in Toronto - is a performer, educator, and creative with over 20 years of experience in his craft. His work ranges from dance companies across North America and Asia to Canadian musical theatre and syndicated tv series and feature films. Recently, he has also began work as a dance, movement, and performance coach specializing in working with performance artists.

Select performance credits: Prison Dancer (Citadel, NAC - Sterling Award recipient for Outstanding Lead Performance), Mamma Mia (Citadel, Arts Club, Stage West), In The Heights (Arts Club), Matilda (MTC, Citadel, Arts Club), The Little Prince (Theatre Calgary, world premiere), Into The Woods (Talk Is Free Theatre), The Little Mermaid (Align Entertainment). Select choreography credits: Tao Of The World (choreographer, assistant director - Stratford, world premiere), Footloose (choreographer, assistant director - Mayfield), Wizard Of Oz (Citadel Theatre), Bring It On (Globe Theatre, Canadian premiere), The Frogs (Talk Is Free Theatre), Heathers (Theatre Sheridan), Grease (Mayfield), Prison Dancer (Citadel, NAC - Sterling Award recipient for Outstanding Choreography), Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (Arts Club), 2021 guest movement director (Shaw Festival). TV / Film: Riverdale (dancer - CW), Schmigadoon! season 1 & 2 (ensemble - AppleTV+), Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (assistant choreographer - Paramount+).

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Julio Fuentes DANCE OR DIE • Julio Fuentes Choreography

What an adventure.

I normally do contemporary and pop musicals so it was very exciting to finally choreograph not only a classic, but one that is set in a world that is so fantastical and bizarre. A chance to honour a well-loved and timeless story while giving it some fun new twists.

To my fellow wizards…
Thom Allison, thank you for bringing me along and for believing in what I could do to bring this world to life. Steven Greenfield, thank you for the beautiful music, your incredible collaboration, and for being the lore expert of the land of Oz.

To my choreo team…
Sarah Dowling, thank you for being my rock! Your keen eye, generous spirit, and dramaturgical brain were absolutely invaluable to this process. Jesse Drwiega, thank you for being such a fantastic dance captain and liaison for the cast. This show is in excellent hands.

To the cast and crew…
Thank you for your teamwork and for showering this show with so much love. Y’all make the story fly (literally and figuratively).

Thank you Citadel Theatre for this opportunity.

We made it over the rainbow 🌈

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CREATIVE TEAM:
Director: Thom Allison
Musical Director: Steven Greenfield
Choreographer: Julio Fuentes
Costume: Deanna Finnman
Set: Brandon Kleiman
Lighting: Patrick Beagan
Sound: Michael Laird
Video: Laura Warren
Stage Management: Andrea Handal Rivera, Nyssa Beairsto, Lore Green, Jessica Haight
Assistant Director: Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks .jimenez.hicks
Assistant Music Director: Christina Nguyen
Assistant Choreographer: Sarah Dowling
Fight Director: Morgan Yamaha
Dance Captain: Jesse Drwiega

CAST:
Chariz Faulmino
Nadien Chu
Nadine Whiteman
Luc Tellier
Alex Ariate
Hal Wesley Rogers
John Ulyatt
Tom Edwards
Jesse Drwiega
Braydon Dowler-Coltman
Corben Kushneryk
Jill Agopsowicz
Mhairi Berg
Kristin Johnson
Abby McDougall
Alison MacDonald
Megan Aldana
Breanna Bender
Elena Chrapko
Nora Hill
Makaiah Yzabelle Lagrazon
Aubrey Malacad
Jensen Meighen
Nicolas Melo
Cooper Nash Rajotte
Avery Rogers
Koko & Scooby

Deep in tech for Citadel Theatre’s The Wizard Of Oz. First audience this weekend!

❗️Announcing… THE WEEKEND UPGRADE❗️

Toronto theatre and dance artists, I am so excited to share that your favourite theatre dance pop-up just got upgraded to a full weekend!

Over 12hrs of high-level instruction - from a STACKED faculty - to help you up your game at auditions and on the job.

This isn’t your average intensive.
This is ARTIST DEVELOPMENT.

👉🏼 Swipe for more info!
📋 Application form link in bio!
🤔 Questions? Feel free to comment below or DM!

Great theatre demands excellence.
This is your sign to GET UPGRADED.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

• PAIN: THE MUSICAL (choreographer)
Jan 28 - Feb 1
Workshop presentation at Factory Theatre, Toronto ON

• WIZARD OF OZ (choreographer)
Mar 7 - Apr 12
Citadel Theatre, Edmonton AB

• FOOTLOOSE (choreographer, assistant director)
Apr 14 - June 14
Mayfield Theatre, Edmonton AB

• TAO OF THE WORLD (choreographer, assistant director)
Aug 2 - Sept 26
Stratford Festival (debut!)

Friends, if you are able to, pls come out to the theatre and support the folks who have come together to create these wonderful shows! Excited to share my work with y’all this season 🕺🏻