Born and raised in Bacolod City, Philippines, Francisco moved to the United States with his family at age eleven, an experience that profoundly shaped his life and career. Now well into his third decade as a dancer, award-winning choreographer, artistic director, social innovator, and influential educator, Francisco credits his sustained success to his interdisciplinary and integrative approach. Having danced and taught across a wide range of genres and styles, and with a deep commitment to honoring the historical roots of codified and cultural dance forms, Francisco is building a lasting legacy. A recognized leader in the field, he is advancing dance as an inclusive, multidimensional discipline—one with intrinsic spiritual value, economic impact, a tool for learning and transformation, and a platform for social change.