DOUGLAS NIERRAS- THE KING OF MODERN PINOY DANCE
DOUGLAS NIERRAS' POWERDANCE TOURS CANADA AND THE USA 2019 “ A good dancer is not necessarily defined by great technique, skill, or ability to pick up choreography but by confidence. When you feel the music, it penetrates your soul. Everybody’s a dancer. The greatest dancer is someone who is willing to dance, not afraid.” Alyssa Edwards Afraid Douglas is not. For 3 decades he has been honing his dance and creative output. He is not afraid to blend technology with a live human component. He projects video clips in 3D format and he adds 4D synchronized dance movements. The dancer syncs with the motions in the film clips. He also employs aerial dancing techniques. People wonder how Douglas creates his dance artistry and movements. He quips, “ I go through experiences and transform my thoughts into dance movements.” Nierras continues, “When I lost my Dad, I created some dance moves to honour him.” He taps Pinoy classic music, jazz, contemporary pop musi...