THE ARTS OF THE PHILIPPINE BALLET PRESN

BALLET

1. PHILIPPINE BALLET

2. Ballet is dance form that has been used to interpret stories of all kinds.

3. It allows the characters to come alive, not in spoken dialogue but in body movements or pantomime.

4. The performance is further enhanced by colorful costumes, elaborate sets, stirring music and synchronized choreography.

5. Original Filipino ballets vividly presents folktales and local fables.

6. Lola Basyang Ramayana

7. They have been added to the repertory of Philippine dance companies to supplement the Western classical ballet:

8. Nutcracker Suite Swan Lake Giselle Sleeping Beauty

9. Nutcracker Suite Swan Lake Giselle Sleeping Beauty

10. Tatlong Kwento ni Lola Basyang - is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes’ folktales Mga Kwento ni Basyang

11. It was meant to instill and rekindle the interest of the Filipino youth in the beauty, richness and values found in Philippine literature.

12. The typical storytelling scene shows a grandmother Lola Basyang ( pen name of the author ) on a rocking chair, with her grandchildren

13. Two episodes were presented by Ballet Manila

14. Ballet Manila is founded by Liza Macuja-Elizalde Executive director “Prima Ballerina”

15. Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (2009) Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (2013)

16. Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (2009) Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (2013)

17. Collection of Stories by Severino Reyes.

18. Tatlong Kwento ni Lola Basyang

19. Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria A fantasy story set to neo-ethnic music in a contemporary style.

20. Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria It is about a hero’s fantastic journey to different kingdoms in pursuit of his bewitched sisters.

21. Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria The music is by Joey Ayala, with choreography by Liza Macuja-Elizalde .

22. This is a local version of Pied Piper tale where the main characters mesmerizes his follower through the music of his violin. Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

23. The story imparts the lesson that “good triumphs over evil”. Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

24. The music is by Ryan Cayabyab, arranged by Arnold Bueno, with choreography by Tony Fabella. Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

25. This is a love story where a princess falls in love with a bird. Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon

26. The music is taken from selected musical works of National Artist, arranged by Mon Faustino. Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon

27. Choreography by Osias Barroso. Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon

28. Tatlo Pang Kwento ni Lola Basyang

29. This is a romantic adventure about heroine named Yani whose heart is as beautiful as her appearance. Ang Palasyo ng mga Dwende

30. When her mother died, her father re-married and she was maltreated by her envious stepmother and stepsisters. Ang Palasyo ng mga Dwende

31. The choreography by Gerardo Francisco shows the influence of Mindanao and the ancient Pintados through its neo-ethnic movements. Ang Palasyo ng mga Dwende

32. The music and musical arrangements are by Diwa de Leon using a hegalong , a boat-like two-stringed lute from Mindanao. Ang Palasyo ng mga Dwende

33. This is a romantic fantasy about 12 daughters of the king. Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa

34. This 12 princesses secretly leave their bedroom at night to travel to an enchanted land and dance with the princes. Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa

35. Choreography is by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde . Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa

36. The colors of the costumes depict Filipino elements in fiesta combinations, while the music includes OPM hits susch as Kailangan Kita and Ikaw ang Lhat sa Akin arranged by Arnold Bueno. Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa

37. This is a horror-comedy in which the cowardly hero Huan tries to overcome his fears in order to win is love. Anting-Anting

38. The slapstick comedy is enhanced by exaggerated movements as Huan is later haunted by ghosts that add to his fears and which he seeks to ward off with an ating-ating (lucky charm). Anting-Anting

39. Musical arrangements are by Juan Carlo Magsalin , with choreography by Osias Barroso in collaboration with Michael Divinagracia . Anting-Anting

40. The costumes feature farmers’ clothing for the men and kimono/ saya for the women. Anting-Anting

41. Lola Basyang Stories in Other Media

42. Movies (Sampaguita Pictures) Pedrong Walang Takot (Fearless Peter) Ang Mahiwagang Kuba (The Enchanted Hunchback)

43. 3. Ang Dakilang Puso ng Isang Ina (The Noble Heart of a Mother) 4. Ang Prinsesang Naging Pulubi (The Princess who Became a Beggar)

44. Television Series Ang Prinsesang Unggoy (The Monkey Princess) Ang Walong Bulag (The Eight Blind Men) 3. Maria Alimango (Maria the Crab) 4. Ang Gwapong Sastre (The Handsome Tailor) 5. Ang Mahiwagang Balabal (The Enchanted Cape) 6. Ang Dragon sa Ilog Lingwa (The Dragon at Lake Lingwa ) 7. Ang Kastilyong Bakal (The Iron Palace) 8. Prinsesang Kalbo (The Bald Princess) 9. Ang Pitong Hilo (Seven Idiots)

45. Other stories featured in the movies and ballet productions mentioned above: Ang Alamat ng Manok (Legend of the Chicken), originally Ang Parusa ng Higante or The Giant’s Curse Ang Sultan Saif (The Sultan Saif ) Parusa ng Dwende (The Dwarf’s Curse) Rosa Mistica (Mystical Rose) Ang Binibining Tumalo Sa Hari (The Maiden Who Defeated the King) Ang Prinsipeng Duwag (The Cowardly Prince) Pandakotyong ( Pandakotyong ) Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong (The Prince With a Long Nose)

46. RAMA HARI

47. was translated as King Rama The Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana. Its premiere performance was on February 8-17, 1980 with creative team of Ryan Cayabyab (Music), Alice Reyes (Choreography), Bienvinido Lumbera (Libretto), and Salvador Bernal (Theater Design), with the CCP Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Cayabyab.

48. Basil Valdez – Rama Kuh Ledesma – Sita Leo Valdez – Ravana

49. The Indian Epic Behind the Musical Production The Ramayana is one of the two great epics that tell about Indian life around 1000 BC and how dharma was practiced.

50. Dharma is a type of behavior said to be in accordance with the order that makes life and the universe possible. The Epic Ramayana consists of 24,000 verses in seven books and 500 cantos .

51. RE-STAGING OF RAMA HARI A revival production of Rama Hari was presented at the Cultural Center of the Philippines from November 30 to December 9, 2012 based on the 1980 version of the same production.

52. RE-STAGING OF RAMA HARI Christian Bautista/OJ Mariano as Rama Karylle TatlongHari / Kalila Aguilos as Sita Robert Seña as Ravana

53. The production made use of jeweled costumes with richly embellished headdresses and bangles against a set backdrop that was basically minimalist.

54. The predominantly red-colored costumes of the principal characters were enhanced by the contrasting white flowering attire of the dancers.

55. A related production entitled Rama at Sita was presented at the University of the Philippines with Ariel Rivera portraying the role of Rama and Lani Misalucha interpreting Sita .

56. Directing the play was Floy Quintos , with choreography by Agnes Locsin.