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Francisco Munoz III holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; a Master of Science degree in Health and Physical Education; and a Master of Education degree in Educational Supervision from Pan American University. In 1989 he attended Texas Woman’s University (TWU) and completed course work in Dance and Related Arts. During his residency at TWU, Munoz received a Special Achievement Award from the Department of Performing Arts Program in appreciation for expanding the view of artistry in dance. In addition, Munoz has received diplomas from the Escuela de Artes Plasticas, Universidad de Guadalajara; Escuela de Danza Folklórico, Autlan, Jalisco; and Estudio de Artes en Bailes Espanoles, Manolo Vargas. Munoz has studied with renowned artists, professional dancers and choreographers such as: Maria Benitez, Tizoc Fuentes, Cristina Aguirre, Oscar Tarriba, Jose Luis Escamilla, Jose Luis Quebrado, Jesus Paris, Enrique Iglesias, Gerardo Negrete, Rey Duran, Jose Greco II, Gisela Noriega, Mario Guerrero, and Jesus Bracho. Nationally, Francisco was commissioned to choreograph a dance suit for KOMENKA, a professional dance company from New Orleans, Louisiana. At the state level, he was commissioned to choreograph dance suites for the Dallas and Houston Art Magnet High Schools. Munoz has also served as chair of the dance division at the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) and has performed for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Dance (AAHPERD) in Seattle, Washington. His choreographies have been showcased at state and national dance conferences such as the Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, the American College Dance Festival, and the North Texas Folkloric Dance Festival in Dallas, Texas. At the local level, Munoz has choreographed numerous dance suites in collaboration with organizations such as the Rio Grande Valley Symphony and the UTPA Theatre and Music Departments. He has served as a dance consultant/facilitator for the development of new dance programs in local ISD performing arts programs and dance workshops throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Munoz has also served as a dance adjudicator for various school district competitions. Mr. Munoz serves as the Ballet Folklórico's Artistic Director. In 2007, Mr. Munoz's choreography "Calabaceados" was presented for adjudication and received "Top Ten Best Choreography" honors at the 2007 American College Dance Festival in Fort Worth. In 2006, the Ballet Folklórico was chosen for inclusion on the Texas Touring Program Roster by the Texas Commission for the Arts. Munoz presently serves as Dance Program Coordinator and sponsor of the dance major/minor student organization.
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