Kevin Pajarillaga, a Filipino American born in Silver Spring, MD, is a versatile New York City–based artist working across contemporary dance, film, commercial campaigns, fashion, and movement direction. He trained at CityDance Conservatory, Point Park University, and Springboard Danse Montréal, and is currently an Artistic Associate with Gibney Company.
Professionally, Kevin has performed with NW Dance Project, Yin Yue’s YY Dance Company, Sonya Tayeh Dance, Bruce Wood Dance, PRIOREDANCE, and I.C. Movement Project. He has guest performed with Parsons Dance, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and originated roles with choreographers including Alan Lucien Oyen, Sonya Tayeh, Felix Landerer, Ihsan Rustem, Yin Yue, and Andrea Pena. He has appeared on MTV VMA’s 2021 with Doja Cat and in commercial campaigns for GAP and Apollo Performance Shocks.
Kevin is Associate Director of Moving Forward Dallas and works as a choreographer and movement coach for artists and dance projects, fostering emerging talent while maintaining a robust performance career.
Professional Accomplishments
- Artistic Associate, Gibney Company (NYC)
- Associate Director, Moving Forward Dallas
- MTV VMA Performance with Doja Cat (2021)
- Commercial campaigns: GAP Spring 2018, Apollo Performance Shocks (2017)
- Choreography credits: NW Dance Project (In Good Company), Juilliard Senior Showcase, DREAMscape Gala, Booker T. Washington Ensemble, Wanderlust Dance Project
- Awards: All County Performing Arts Award (MCPS, 2011), All States Dance Award (Goucher College Dance Festival, 2011–2012)
