Ballet Philippines stages 'Neo-Filipino'
Ballet Philippines (BP), the country’s premiere dance company, culminates their 39th Anniversary Season with “Neo-Filipino” from March 12 to 15 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater), Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.
“Neo-Filipino” features electrifying dances that serve as homage to the vast riches of the Filipino cultural heritage with the revival of a repertory favorite and two world premieres.
One of its main highlights is the revival of BP founding artistic director Alice Reyes’ Amada, which was inspired by the stories written by National Artist Nick Joaquin Tatarin and Summer Solstice. Amada explores the mysteries of the Tatarin ritual.
Live music by Kalayo (formerly Pinikpikan) will serve as inspiration for the world premiere of KatiTaog by Ballet Philippines artistic director Max Luna III — his first work created specially for the company.
The world premiere of Ulaging – Daog-dog Sa Sang Libong Kulog, by BP resident choreographer Alden Lugnasin, draws on a fusion of live music, ethnic instruments, movement, drama and contemporary dance to expose the plight of the indigenous Lumads of Mindanao. The music is an original composition of Roberto Aves with vocals by Grace Nono.
BP offers 50-percent discount for students with ID and 20-percent off to senior citizens. Special discount rates are also available for school groups.
For tickets, call Ticket World outlets at 891-9999, CCP Box Office, 832 3704l; and Ballet Philippines, 551-0221, 551-1003, 832-6011 or visit www.ballet philippines.org.
