Cebu has a wealth of talented thespians, art, and dance troupes nurtured in the academe and other local groups. The Southwestern University dance group, once led by Mike Gonzales, along with those from the University of Southern Philippines, University of Cebu, St. Theresa’s College, Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción, University of San Carlos and University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Dramatics and Cultural Ensemble, have been trailblazers in staging musicals and creative dramas.
The USJ-R dance and theater groups have performed internationally, in places like Singapore, China (Beijing and Xiamen), Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salinas, Las Vegas, Utah, and many others..