* Leonor Orosa Goquingco (1917-2005) was a Filipina dancer, choreographer, and cultural promoter. She is best known for her work in promoting Philippine folk dances and for founding the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company in 1957.
* Ramon Obusan (1938-2006) was a Filipino dancer, choreographer, and theater director. He is best known for his work with the Philippine Ballet Theatre, which he founded in 1969.
* Alice Reyes (born 1942) is a Filipina dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. She is best known for her work with the Ballet Philippines, which she founded in 1969.
* Douglas Nierras (born 1959) is a Filipino dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. He is best known for his work with the Philippine Contemporary Dance Company, which he founded in 1988.