Dance: Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima

Was lucky enough to photograph dancer Mac at Derby Theatre rehearsal rooms.  I’ll let the introduction be done by Mac:

My name’s Mac Daniel V. Palima and I’m very Asian – a proud one at that too!  I am an androgynous ninja who struts around wherever I go on a daily basis (low key I pretend I’m a Victoria Secret Angel. I even have a dedicated playlist to strut to, haha).

Currently a third year Dance student/artist at De Montfort University (DMU). Originally from Philippines and trained in traditional Filipino folk dances and gymnastics. I have a keen interest in understanding how the body works and the aesthetic in movements, martial arts and tai chi. I love the human body!!!

💋🙏✌️

Thanks to Derby Theatre for the use of their Green Lane rehearsal rooms for the shoot. It’s a beautiful building.

Portrait of Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Silhouette of Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima dancing in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima dancing in a white dress in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Portrait of Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima in mid air in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima dancing with chairs in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Silhouette of Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima dancing in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima dancing in the big windows of Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima dancing with chairs in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima in a flowing cloak, dancing in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms

Mac Daniel Villanueva Palima dancing dramatically in Derby Theatre's Green Lane rehearsal rooms