Hollywood, California. A showcase of social dancing in the Salsa scene.
Collaborative choreography and performance by: Ruby Karen, Franchesco
Velasquez, ...
Selected Choreographies Silk Aerial Arts with Acro-Partnering 2007 Carnival – Choreographers Ball Hollywood, California
Silk Routine rendition with highly technical acrobatic partnering Silk Choreography: Ruby Karen Acro-Partnering Choreography: Ruby Karen & Danny Davalos
Aerial Silk – La Vie En Rose, 2007 Diavolo Space, Los Angeles, California
Silk Rendition Choreography and Performance: Ruby Karen
Modern Solo Piece April 2007 Paris, France and Vienna, Austria
Solo dramatic modern interpretative dancing Performed and Choreographed by: Ruby Karen
Danson Y Aires – 2006 - Spectrum No. 22 Barnsdale Theater, Hollywood August 19, 2006
Latin Ballet Solo – emotional yet powerful interpretation by dancer, Tiffany Reid Choreography: Ruby Karen
Aerial Hoop @ Hamburg Congress 2006 Hamburg, Germany
Hoop Routine with a touch of Salsa footwork Choreography: Ruby Karen
Aerial Hoop and Salsa Acrobatics @ LA Congress, 2006 Los Angeles, California
Hoop Introductory Routine followed by Acrobatic Speed Salsa Hoop Choreography: Ruby Karen Salsa: Ruby Karen & David Nieto
China Night - Ba Wu, 2005 – Levittz Pavilion Amphitheater, Pasadena, California
Solo improv & acro-gymnastics pas de deux In Concert with Suzanne Teng & Mystic Journey Performed by: Ruby Karen and Desi Jevon
Two Faced Redemption, 2005 - Celebrity Awards, Glendale & Leadership Banquet Award, Claremont University, California
Improvisational modern piece with gymnastic flair in collaboration with Will Lee Choreography by: Ruby Karen Original Score & Violin Performance: Will Lee Performed by: Ruby Karen and Will Lee
Allegrotango 2004, Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, California
Dramatic and highly technical acro-gymnastic pas de deux performed for the Ms. Phil-US Beauty Pageant Choreography by: Ruby Karen Performed by: Ruby Karen and Afka Kvaraciejus
Cygnets of Whispers 2004, Split – Dance In and Out of LA - Ivar Theater - Hollywood California
“Whispers” was produced by Deborah Brockus Solo section and pas de deux segments with partners, Miguel Banket and Reynaldo Bowins were choreographed by Ruby Karen
La Salsa 2003, Spectrum #16 - Ivar Theater, Hollywood, California
A showcase of social dancing in the Salsa scene Collaborative choreography and performance by: Ruby Karen, Franchesco Velasquez, Albert Chung and Emmy Lam
A Salsa Rendition 2003, Imperial Ballroom, Fullerton CA
Choreographed and Performed by: Ruby Karen and Franchesco Velasquez
Passing Thru 2002, Ivar Theater, Hollywood, California
This piece was dedicated to the artists’ late father, Orendain J. “Nero” Buted Original Score & Piano Performance: Herbert Buted Choreography: Ruby Karen Performed by: Brockus Project Dance Company
Arabian 2000, Armstrong Theater, Torrance CA
From the classical ballet, the Nutcracker Re-staged for the production – Toyshop by:by Karen Performed by: South Bay Ballet
A Prayer’s Response, 1999, Armstrong Theatre Torrance , California
The music score is an eclectic international blend of various timing and bar changes, coupled with demanding classical and modern movements that served to challenged the dancers’ skills and technique Music: He Xuntian Choreography: Ruby Karen Performed by: South Bay Ballet This piece was selected as one of the finalist in the Palm Spring’s Choreography Award This was also chosen as an adjudicated piece for the Regional Dance of America
The Burning Flame, 1999, Armstrong Theatre Torrance, California
Isolated movements are mainly used in this modern piece creating an elegant (from the classic pointe work) to emotional body gestures portraying the struggle of a young lady who finds love only to be accused and crucified. Music: Loreena McKennitt Choreography: Ruby Karen Performed by: South Bay Ballet Adjudicated for: Regional Dance of America
Adagio, A Sigh, 1998, Armstrong Theatre Torrance California; Portland Oregon
Inspired by Ottman Liebert’s interpretative performance, this piece was created during Ruby
Karen’s personal turmoil Music: Ottman Liebert after Maurice Ravel Choreography: Ruby Karen Dancers: South Bay Ballet Adjudicated for and Awarded by the Regional Dance of America – Monticello Award (1st runner-up) Kama Sutra I, 1997, Armstrong Theatre Torrance, California
Choreography by: Steve Wong and Ruby Karen Performed by: South Bay Ballet Adjudicated for: Regional Dance of America
Undying I & II 1997, Armstrong Theatre Torrance, California
Music: Joseph Fire Crow Inspired by the indigenous people throughout the world Performed by: South Bay Ballet Adjudicated for: Regional Dance of America
Greensleeves, One Bread, One 1992 – 1995, Franciscan Church Tokyo, Japan
Commissioned by the Franciscan Church for Christmas and other major church occasions Performed and Choreographed by: Ruby Karen Other works are unmentioned due to inability to track the statistical information
Tu Pasak Ta and Pipit 1993 World Spice Festival, Fujino Art Event Park, Japan
Commissioned concert by: World Spice Festival Executive Producer: Ruby Karen Choreography by: Ruby Karen Performers: Inspirations
White Christmas, Tinkerbell and I Will Always Love You – 1994 – 1995, Tokyo Japan
Commissioned for Studio Accel’s concert Choreography: Ruby Karen Performed by: Ruby Karen and Tomoko Matsuo
Somewhere and Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musica 1993 – 1994, Tokyo Japan
Commissioned by the Philippine Consulate in Tokyo for various consular events
Shibuya 1994, Tokyo Japan
This is a music video about the lifestyle in Shibuya Music: Ruby Karen & Herbert Buted Performed and Choreographed by: Ruby Karen
Copeland’s Three Latin American Sketches, Inertia Creeps and other Untitled Pieces
Work in progress
As a dancer, Ruby Karen choreographed to several pieces to which she herself performed including award winning piece, Adagio, A Sigh garnered from the Regional Dance of America. There were also several unnamed and unidentified pieces performed by artists in various cities for which she choreographed, however these have not yet been accounted for. Although her main pieces were created in the mid-90’s to the present, she actually commenced her choreographic debut in the mid- 80’s when she was an apprentice and faculty for dance companies and studios in Metro Manila.
