Arcel is a first-generation Filipino-American from San Jose, CA. He moved to New York City to attend the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, where he was introduced to Ronald K. Brown. Soon after, he joined EVIDENCE, A Dance Company as its first apprentice, became a company member one year later, and has served as its Associate Artistic Director since 2004.
Arcell has danced with Camille A. Brown, and Mekeda Thomas, and in Rock the House for Paramount Pictures, The Shoji Tabuchi Show (Branson, MO), the Richard Rodgers Centennial Production of The King and I, and dance festivals worldwide. His TV Credits include Law & Order: SVU’s ¨Choreographed,¨ and a Codorniu Cava commercial featuring PILOBOLUS for Spanish television. He has assisted Mr. Brown in creating repertory on Philadanco Dance Company; MUNTU Drum and Dance Company; TU Dance; Ballet Hispánico; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company and served as associate choreographer for the Tony Award winning Broadway and national touring productions of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.
Mr. Cabuag is proud to serve the dance community as a long standing educator and advocate nationally and abroad. Education, advocacy, and teaching EVIDENCE repertory work include: Professor of Dance at Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus); Co-Artistic Director of the Restoration Dance Youth Ensemble; Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York University; University of Massachusetts; Boston Arts Academy, The Ailey Fordham BFA and Certificate Programs;Marymount Manhattan College, and Boston Conservatory. Arcell is a 2004 New York Dance and Performance ¨Bessie¨ Award winner for his performance and work with EVIDENCE, and received the Dance Teacher Award of Distinction alongside Ronald K. Brown in 2024.
