Jemai De Guzman
Jemai De Guzman is a dance-artist, choreographer, and educator who brings together competitive training, professional industry experience, and a deep passion for developing dancers. An alumnus of the Saint Benilde Romancon Dance Company, he has gained extensive experience competing, performing, coaching, and teaching both across the Philippines and internationally. With seven years of industry experience with AXIS PH, competitive achievements with Romancon and Aftermath PH, and his current work as coach of rising P-pop group OONA, Jemai approaches teaching with a strong focus on technique, musicality, performance, and individual growth. His goal as an educator is to create an environment where dancers can build a strong foundation, discover their own movement identity, and develop the confidence to move with intention and purpose.
What should students expect in your class?
<p class="font_8">Finesse is all about making movement look effortless with a spice of funk. Move with suave, dashing presence. Groove with soul. Hit with confidence. The philosophy is simple: 'Swabe lang'. In this class we'll use techniques derived from funk styles and integrate it to a masterful and stylized piece.</p>
What's your message to your students?
<p class="font_8">Everybody get funky! Get into the groove, pop your collars, and learn how to make every move look effortlessly suave.</p>