Alvin Lopez (HAL) is a professional Circus practitioner with more than 10 years of experience in the performing arts industry. He is an object manipulator and is also one of the pioneer practitioners of Contact Juggling in Manila. He has traveled around the world indulging himself into the craft and along the way, has shared his strong passion towards this art form. He is most proficient in Mini Hoop Manipulation, Club Manipulation and Contact Juggling.
In 2015, he created Legato Visual Performing Arts, a pioneer Modern Circus arts company based in Manila, Philippines. Since its establishment last November 2015, Legato has performed unique pieces and choreography for a wide variety of both local and international stages. The group offers a wide range of modern circus acts such as contemporary juggling acts, programmed LED light dances and mind bending object manipulation.