Marielle Thomas

BIO / SUMMARY• 20+ years of experience as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and modern dance• Professional performance background in classical ballet, contemporary works, musical theatre, commercial dance, and international production shows• Trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, Philippine folk, Pangalay, Bharatanatyam, Flamenco, and modern dance techniques• Experience teaching all ages and levels in both studio and academic settings, including pre-professional and competitive dancers• Certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) instructor⸻

EDUCATION & EARLY TRAINING• Began dance training at age 3 at St. Anne’s Ballet Studio under Liza Mata (Ballet, Jazz, Hawaiian Hula)• Royal Academy of Dance (RAD–London) Grades 1–7 – Highly Commended & Distinction• Bachelor’s Degree in Dance, University of the Philippines Diliman, College of Music• Trained in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Philippine Folk, Pangalay, Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical), and Flamenco• University of the Philippines Dance Company performer (2000–2006), touring nationally and internationally⸻

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CAREER• Company Member, Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) – Classical & Neo-Classical Ballet Repertoire• Performed lead and soloist roles in: La Bayadère, Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita, Carmina Burana, Swan Lake, Esmeralda, The Nutcracker, and Best of PBT programs• Company Member & Faculty, Airdance – Contemporary repertory, festivals, and national productions• Revue Cast Dancer, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (2009–2012) – International production shows• Guest performer in West Side Story Manila (2008)