31 October 2014 – Ballet Philippines (BP), the resident ballet company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, celebrated its 45th anniversary with their last performance of their North American Tour in Vancouver, British Columbia on October 26.
The tour is entitled “Master Pieces, Celebrating 45 Years of Dance.” The 25-member delegation from Ballet Philippines is headed by BP President Margie Moran-Floirendo, and Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales. Among the dancers in the tour are five of the Company’s principal dancers: Carissa Adea, Jean Marc Cordero, Katherine Trofeo, Richardson Yadao and Earl John Arisola, all of whom are Philstage Gawad Buhay nominees and awardees for various performances.
The Philippine Consulate General hosted a reception to welcome Ballet Philippines in Vancouver on October 24.
The audience were amazed and delighted with the world-class performance of the group. It showcased various ballet styles such as classical, neo-ethnic, neo-classical and contemporary. The program includes works such as Moriones, Minamahal Sinasamba, Halik, and Shifting Wait. The performance is a stellar display of the diversity of our culture as well as showing the great love for dancing of our people.
“Master Pieces” highlighted the exemplary technique, elegance and grace which is characteristic of dancers belonging to Ballet Philippines. It not only commemorates 45 seasons of Southeast Asia’s first dance company, but also celebrated Filipino talent and artistry.
Ballet Philippines’ Vancouver tour is produced by Events8 Production, Pavison Worldwide and TimesTel. Proceeds from the performances will benefit the Ballet Philippines Foundation, Inc. and the Habitat for Humanity. END