Ballet Philippines' 43rd Season: Dragon Song

43^rd Season
Dragon Song


A shared heritage

Of hopes and dreams

In his eye.

Cultures, woven

With magical threads

Singing, birthing moments

Of flight, strength,

Courage, faith,

And love…

The season is composed of four performances and one special performance, namely:

Songs 

(July 6-8, 2012, CCP Main Theater)

A gala of masterworks featuring the work of international and Philippine choreographers—BP Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales, the legendary Agnes Locsin, BP resident choreographer Alden Lugnasin, former BP artistic director Augustus Damian III and French choreographer Redha Beintefour. 

Neo-Filipino: Anting 

(Sept. 14-16, 2012, CCP Little Theater)

Featuring four noted Filipino choreographers who will bring to life pre-eminent dramatist Tony Perez’s libretto that explores the world of talismans and amulets of Filipino magical traditions.

Rama Hari 

(Nov. 30-Dec. 9, 2012, CCP Main Theater)

BP’s hit ballet musical returns! Choreographed by BP founder Alice Reyes, with music by Ryan Cayabyab and libretto by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera, it is based on the Indian epic The Ramayana. The performance also coincides with the grand theater design retrospective on Rama Hari’s set and costume designer, National Artist for Theater Design Salvador Bernal, also at the CCP. Rama Hari features top Filipino singers and the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

(Feb. 2013, CCP Main Theater)

A new production of Shakespeare’s timeless romantic comedy by award-winning Hong Kong-based choreographer Carlo Pacis.

SEASON SPECIAL: 

Crisostomo Ibarra 

(June 2012)

A special performance of the award-winning contemporary ballet by BP Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales to close the 150^th birth anniversary celebration of Jose Rizal.

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Subscribers get awesome benefits: the best seats at the best prices, a 20% discount on all tickets, a complimentary souvenir program per show (that’s an additional P600 savings!), and we even give gentle reminders so they don’t miss the show.

“Dragon years are always significant with their great energy and sense of renewal, the beginning of a new cycle,” says Morales. “We encourage all BP friends and supporters to subscribe and empower us to being the company to greater heights. Let’s all rally behind and embrace the company that has brought much pride to the country—after all, it is truly OUR OWN.”

Proceeds from subscriptions go to the enabling of the Philippine dance artist—professional wages, top-notch training for both amateur and professional dancers, and the creation of meaningful dance works among others.

Subscriptions are now available! Please contact Ballet Philippines at 551-1003, 551-7919, 624-5701. Or visit Ballet Philippines at the 4^th Floor Cultural Center of the Philippines Bldg., CCP Complex, Pasay City.

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