Ballet Philippines

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Ballet Philippines (BP) is a ballet company in the Philippines founded in 1969 by Alice Reyes with the support of Eddie Elejar and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Proficient in both ballet and modern dance,[1] the company synthesizes diverse dance and movement forms,[2] from classical ballet to avant-garde choreography, from traditional dance to modern dance, from martial arts to aerial movements, into distinctively Filipino contemporary expressions.[citation needed]

As the resident dance company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Ballet Philippines is recognized[by whom?] as the country's flagship company in ballet and contemporary dance.[citation needed] The company has been cited[by whom?] for its strong dance foundation, flexibility of style and exciting sense of theater.[3]

Each year outreach and educational programs introduce audiences to dance,[4] to music, and to visual art. BP's official school is the CCP Dance School.

With over 400 works, Ballet Philippines' repertory is unparalleled in Asia,[according to whom?] from full-length classical ballets and internationally recognized masterworks to indigenous works of Filipino folklore and social issues.[citation needed]

History

In February 1970, the Alice Reyes Modern Dance Company premiered its debut performance at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Its original members included dancers from the Bayanihan Dance Company, U.E. Dance Troupe and Dance Theater Philippines. In April that year, recognizing the available time and space at the CCP as well as the need to train more dancers, the company introduced the first CCP Summer Dance Workshop which would eventually be held annually, training two to four hundred students each year in classical and modern dance. That same year, the CCP Dance Workshop and Company was launched with Alice Reyes and Eddie Elejar as Artistic Directors.

Awards

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  • Best Group International Road Show Performer, third time in a row, Aliw Awards

1993

  • Agnes Locsin: Prince Takamado Award and Second Place Winner, Tokyo International Choreography Competition

1994

  • Camille Ordinario: Silver Medalist, 6th Paris International Dance Competition

2000

  • Georgette Sanchez: Silver Medal, 9th Paris International Dance Competition

2005

  • Best Dance Group, Aliw Awards

2008

  • La Revolucion Filipina: Outstanding Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Agnes Locsin for La Revolucion Filipina: Outstanding Choreography in a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Biag Gaongen for La Revolucion Filipina: Outstanding Male Lead Performer in a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Camille Ordinario for La Revolucion Filipina: Outstanding Featured Female Performer in a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay
  • Gawad Tanglaw Lifetime Achievement Award

2009

  • Masterworks: Outstanding Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Augustus Damian III’s Evacuation: Outstanding Choreography for a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Ballet Philippines in Masterworks: Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay
  • Amada: Outstanding Adaptation or Translation, Gawad Buhay
  • Apprentice Veronica Samantha Ylagan: First Prize Winner, NAMCYA Junior Ballet Division; Apprentice Rita Angela Winder: Luva Adameit Award (Special Award), NAMCYA Junior Ballet Division

2010

  • Candice Adea: Silver Medal, USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi (the Olympics of ballet)
  • Cyril Fallar: First Prize Winner NAMCYA Senior Ballet Division, Philip Rocamora: Third Prize Winner NAMCYA Senior Ballet Division, Rita Angela Winder: Luva Adameit Award NAMCYA Senior Ballet Division
  • Crisostomo Ibarra: Outstanding Dance Production, Gawad Buhay
  • Ballet Philippines in Peter Pan: Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Edna Vida for Peter Pan and Carlo Pacis for Shifting Wait: tied for Outstanding Choreography in a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay
  • Best Dance Group (Contemporary Category), NCCA National Dance Competition
  • Encantada: Outstanding Modern Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Ballet Philippines in Encantada: Outstanding Ensemble Performance for Dance, Gawad Buhay; Agnes Locsin for Encantada: Outstanding Choreography for a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay

2012

  • Rama, Hari: Outstanding Modern Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Ballet Philippines in Rama, Hari: Outstanding Ensemble Performance for Dance, Gawad Buhay; Bienvenido Lumbera for Rama, Hari: Outstanding Adaptation or Translation, Gawad Buhay; Ryan Cayabyab and Jed Balsamo for Rama, Hari: Outstanding Musical Direction, Gawad Buhay; Ryan Cayabyab for Rama, Hari: Outstanding Musical Composition, Gawad Buhay; Alice Reyes for Rama, Hari: Outstanding Choreography for a Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Salvador Bernal for Rama, Hari: Outstanding Costume Design, Gawad Buhay

2013

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream: Outstanding Modern Dance Production, Gawad Buhay; Ballet Philippines in A Midsummer Night's Dream: Outstanding Ensemble Performance for Dance, Gawad Buhay
  • Jean Marc Cordero for Giselle: Male Lead Performance in Classical Dance, Gawad Buhay
  • La Revolucion Filipina: Outstanding Modern Dance Production, Gawad Buhay

Artistic Directors

  • Alice Reyes, National Artist for Dance[6] (1969-1989)
  • Denisa Reyes (1991-1994/2000-2004)
  • Agnes Locsin (1995-1996/1999-2000)
  • Cecile Sicangco (1996-1999)
  • Noordin Jumalon (1999-2000)
  • Alden Lugnasin (2004)
  • Agustus "Bam" Damian III (2004-2008)
  • Alan Hineline and Max Luna III (2008-2009)
  • Paul Alexander Morales (2009–Present)

Notable Alumni

Candice Adea, Franklin Bobadilla, Rey Dizon, Maricar Drillon, Sofia Zobel Elizalde, Carla Escoda, Tina Escoda, Tina Fargas, Nonoy Froilan, Toni Lopez Gonzalez, Nes Jardin, Camille Ordinario-Joson, Gina Katigbak, Sonny Locsin, Eduardo Malagkit, Robert Medina, Effie Nañas, Malu Rivera-Peoples, Luther Perez, Dwight Rodrigazo, Perry Sevidal, Edna Vida, Victor Ursabia, Ramon Victoria, Steve Villaruz

References

  1. ↑ Jacinto, J. 2007. The Ballet Company: A Philippine Experience Through Repertoire. MA Thesis. University of the Philippines.
  2. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  3. ↑ Logarta, Michele T. (2000, May 29). The Story of Ballet Philippines. the Philippine Star. Retrieved from: http://www.newsflash.org/2000/05/sb/sb001237.htm
  4. ↑ "Wealth Treats Orphans to a Ballet Philippines Presentation of Cinderella". The Philippine Star . Retrieved From: http://www.philstar.com/good-news/2015/01/05/1409429/whealth-treats-orphans-ballet-philippines-presentation-cinderella.
  5. ↑ Ballet Philippines Milestones. ballet.ph
  6. ↑ By the President of the Philippines. ""Proclamation no. 807""

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