Author: Ballet Philippines

An intimate dinner was held at the private residence of BP President Kathleen Liechtenstein for the preview of Limang Daan. Special guests that evening included editors and journalists from Tatler, Lifestyle Asia, Vogue, GMA News, Daily Tribune, Inquirer, Mega, The Post and BluPrint. They were also joined by award-winning filmmaker and Limang Daan librettist, Moira Lang.

Over cocktails, the writer who lends a feminist voice to BP’s season-ender show shared: “Limang Daan is an invitation for [Filipinos] to cast a more critical eye on our history, the role that some of the vestiges of colonialism have left behind on the Philippines—religion and patriarchy—and what this means for women up to this day. It is time to ask ourselves if we are still holding onto things that are better left in the past. But that’s ultimately up to the audience to weigh, from a more critical view of our history,”

A 9-course dinner of reimagined heritage dishes set the tone for an evening dedicated to toasting the beauty, wisdom and fortitude of the Filipina. An extraordinary experience of culinary art, every dish sent out from Liechtenstein’s kitchen was homage to Philippine flavors, ingredients, textures, and creativity. Before dessert, a beautiful excerpt of LIMANG DAAN unfolded. it presented each of the lead characters and heroines from the time-bending narrative that tells the 500-year story of the. Philippines through a feminist lens. 

Following the intimate dinner and private preview, special gifts from Ballet Philippines and Laura Mercier were sent out as tokens of gratitude and appreciation. These included traditional embroidered fans and a cosmetics that would perfectly fit purses on gala night.  

LIMANG DAAN will run from March 8, 9, and 10 at the Theatre at Solaire. For tickets, visit the Ballet Philippines ticketing section.

On Dec 5, 2023, Ballet Philippines Trustee Dr. Joven Cuanang received the prestigious National Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) from the French Ambassador to the Philippines H.E  Marie Fontanel.

He joins Yohji Yamamoto, Tina Turner, Jacques Pépin, Anggun, Uma Thurman, George Clooney, Vanessa Paradis, Kylie Minogue and Tim Burton in their rank as knights of the order.

Since 1957, France has awarded l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres to individuals who has contributed significantly to furthering the arts.

It was a bright and sunny morning on August 18, Friday, when the heads of various performing arts organizations gathered for a Memorandum of Agreement signing on the 8th floor of the impressively organized and well-lit GSIS (Government Service Insurance System) Building in Pasay just a stone’s throw away from the Philippine Senate.

Present at the table were Trustee, Lulette Moran-Monbiot, representing Ballet Philippines, Corazon S. Alvina, Margarita ‘Mindy’ Barredo Perez-Rubio, Fernando “Nanding” Josef, and Alexandra ‘Sandy’ Hontiveros who collectively represented prominent and multi-awarded performing arts organizations such as the Ballet Philippines, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino, and Popular Music Concerts while GSIS chief, Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso signed the agreement representing GSIS.

The agreement provides all these organizations the use of the newly-renovated GSIS Theater as a possible venue for their performances and shows at a special rate. The MOA has been approved by the heads of the participating companies and by Antonio O. Cojuangco, BP’s Chairman and overall head of this exciting project.

The heads of the various organizations expressed their deep gratitude to GSIS for the opportunity to have another beautiful venue in which to perform their art. After the MOA signing, an appetizing early lunch was served while videos from Ballet Philippines, MSO, among others were playing on the large video screen.

Representatives of these performing arts organizations were able to envision their future performances in this venue that boasts of not only a beautiful Theater Lounge, a Grand Piano, comfortable seats, easily-accessible powder rooms, but a spacious Rehearsal Hall and ample dressing rooms.
The event ended on a warm and joyous note with guests taking home beautiful umbrellas and planners generously provided by the friendly GSIS staff.

We are excited to welcome you all tomorrow for the gala night opening of Ballet Philippine’s Coppelia at the Theatre in Solaire.

For a smooth and hassle-free experience on your way to the ballet, we’re sharing details on the Emergency Road Repairs of the MMDA along EDSA. This will commence at 10PM tomorrow, Friday, August 4.

Find your best route to the ballet through this link: https://www.autoindustriya.com/…/dpwh-to-conduct…

Spend a wonderful day at the mall and catch Encore! Ballet Philippines Dance School’s performance this Saturday, May 13 at 1:30PM at the Upper Ground Floor of SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City. Entrance is FREE!

Watch riveting excerpts from Sleeping Beauty Suite, a school demo, plus a few surprise guests from Ballet Philippines! Bring mom and the whole family and make this a great weekend 💖