Ballet Philippines in "Songs" at the CCP from July 6 - 8, 2012

The Cultural Center of the Philippines
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
and Ballet Philippines

present...

Songs
A gala of international works featuring foreign guest artists...

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
July 6 (Friday) - 8 (Sunday), 2012


Show Dates:

July
6 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
7 (Saturday) 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
8 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


Ticket Prices:

Afternoon Show
Price Zone 1 - P600
Price Cone 2 - P500
Price Zone 3 - P400
Price Zone 4 - P300
Price Zone 5 - P200

Evening Show
Price Zone 1 - P1200
Price Cone 2 - P1000
Price Zone 3 - P800
Price Zone 4 - P600
Price Zone 5 - P500
Price Zone 6 - P400


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 will be even given gentle reminders so they don’t miss the show.

To subscribe please CLICK HERE.

To check out the 43rd Season (Dragon Song) Shows of Ballet Philippines, please CLICK HERE.

For more information or to buy your tickets, please contact:
Ballet Philippines (63-2)832-3689 (Artistic Office) or 551-1003 (Executive Office)
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Ballet Philippines' 43rd Season: Dragon Song at the CCP from July 2012 - February 2013

The Cultural Center of the Philippines
CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
and Ballet Philippines

present...

Ballet Philippines´ (BP) 43nd 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…
Dragon Song


Songs (July 6 - 8, 2012, CCP Main Theater) — A gala of international works featuring foreign guest artists. For more info, please CLICK HERE.

Neo-Filipino: Anting (September 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 (November 30 - December 9, 2012, CCP Main Theater) — Ballet Philippines’ (BP) 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 (February 2013, CCP Main Theater) — A new production of Shakespeare’s timeless romantic comedy by award-winning Hong Kong-based choreographer Carlo Pacis.

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 will be even given gentle reminders so they don’t miss the show.

To subscribe please CLICK HERE.


“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 bring 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.” - TicketWorld Website


For more information or to buy your tickets, please contact:
Ballet Philippines (63-2)832-3689 (Artistic Office) or 551-1003 (Executive Office)
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Ballet Philippines in "Crisostomo Ibarra" at the CCP on June 23 & 24, 2012

The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ballet Philippines present...

Crisostomo Ibarra

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
June 23 (Saturday) - 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
June 24 (Sunday) - 2:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
P618 (Matinee)
P1,030 (Evening)

For more information and to buy your tickets, please contact:
Ballet Philippines
Cultural Center of the Philippines
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

"Tango Fire: Flames of Desire" at Resorts World Manila on January 17 & 18, 2012

Argentina's hottest Tango show...

Tango Fire: Flames of Desire
Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), Resorts World Manila
Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay
January 17 (Tuesday) & January 18 (Wednesday), 2012
8:00 PM

For the benefit of Ballet Philippines

About the Show:

Direct from Buenos Aires, Resorts World Manila presents Tango Fire: Flames of Desire, featuring ten spectacular dancers, one of Argentina's finest young singers, and a quartet of amazing musicians to take you on a splendid journey through the seductive history of Tango. On January 17-18, 2012 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, go back to the roots of the world's most alluring dance form originating from the dance halls of Buenos Aires.

After its widely acclaimed tour in USA, UK, Canada, Europe, South Africa and Asia, Argentina's finest Tango company is now set to conquer the country with its passionate and irresistible performance set against the musical backdrop of Astor Piazzolla, Mores, Gardel, Rodriguez and other Tango masters.

Get your tickets now!

Ticket prices:
Php 10,000
Php 5,000
Php 3,000
Php 2,500
Php 2,000
Php 1,500
Php 1,200

Tickets are available at the Resorts World Manila Box Office and all TicketWorld outlets.

For your tickets and inquiries, please contact:
Resorts World Manila Tourist / Visitor Hotline at (63-2)836-6333 or 908-8833
TicketWorld at (63-2)891-9999 or the TicketWorld Website

Ballet Philippines in "The Princess Tales" at Festival Supermall, Alabang on December 17 & 18, 2011

Ballet Philippines in...

The Princess Tales
A picturesque ballet performance showcasing excerpts from timeless classics such as Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and other well-loved fairy tale princesses.

2L Carousel Court, Festival Supermall, Filinvest Alabang
December 17 & 18, 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)
2:30 PM & 5:30 PM

Ballet Philippines' "Sleeping Beauty" at the CCP from December 2 - 11, 2011

Ballet Philippines presents...

Sleeping Beauty
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater), Pasay City
December 2 (Friday) - 11 (Sunday), 2011

Ballet Philippines’ full-length Christmas offering is the beautiful ballet set to the delightful music of Tchaikovsky, which will be performed live by the Manila Symphony Orchestra on evening shows. Hong Kong Ballet’s former principal dancer Nobuo Fujino will partner with our very own ballerinas.

There will be a special matinee version for children.


Show Dates:
December
2 (Friday) 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
3 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
4 (Sunday) 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
6 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
7 (Wednesday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
8 (Thursday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
9 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
10 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
11 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


Ticket Prices: (Ballet Philippines Website)
Prices Differ for Matinee Shows (10:00 AM & 3:00 PM) and Evening Shows (8:00 PM)

Orchestra Center
P 600 (Matinee)
P 1200 (Evening)

Orchestra Side
P 500 (Matinee)
P 1000 (Evening)

Parterre Box
P 600 (Matinee)
P 1200 (Evening)

Lower Box
P 500 (Matinee)
P 1000 (Evening)

Upper Box
P 400 (Matinee)
P 800 (Evening)

Balcony 1 Center
P 300 (Matinee)
P 600 (Evening)

Balcony 1 Side
P 300 (Matinee)
P 500 (Evening)

Balcony 2
P 200 (Matinee)
P 400 (Evening)


For inquiries and to purchase your tickets, please contact:
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Box Office (63-2)832-3704
Ballet Philippines: (63-2)551-1003 or 624-5701
TicketWorld Website or (63-2)891-9999

CCP Resident Companies Raise Funds for Education in "The CCP Gala" on November 3, 2011

The Cultural Center of the Philippines
presents

The CCP Gala
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
November 3, 2011 (Thursday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices: (TicketWorld)
PhP 5,150.00
PhP 3,090.00
PhP 515.00
PhP 309.00


About the Show:

The CCP Gala

Category: music, theater, dance, special event

Description: All nine resident companies perform together in a rare occasion featuring the best pieces from their repertoire. Ballet Philippines, Philippine Ballet Theater, Tanghalang Pilipino, Bayanihan Philippine Folk Dance Company, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Philippine Madrigal Singers, the National Music Competition for Young Artists, the UST Symphony Orchestra and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra in a night of musical variety to raise funds for the CCP's arts education and audience development programs.


CCP’S Finest Raise Funds for Education

THE nine flagship performing companies of the Cultural Center of the Philippines perform their best works in a fundraising gala on 3 November 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) . In a rare dance and musical revue, dancers, singers, musicians, and actors from the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Ballet Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Philippine Madrigal Singers, Philippine Ballet Theater, UST Symphony Orchestra, National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) and Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company perform to raise funds for the Center’s arts education and audience development program.

The CCP Gala launches the Membership Program that seeks to encourage and solicit the support of individuals and corporations to fund programs that will bring the shows of the CCP to public schools and underserved communities. The fund shall also enable teachers to teach arts in the classroom and develop materials on Philippine art and culture. While the CCP receives government funding, it is continually challenged by the rising cost of production and expenses related to the expansion of programs, especially in the area of arts education and audience development.

CCP Members will have access to an array of Exclusive Privileges such as discounts, invitations to special events, access to working rehearsals and more. Members become Partners in making “art matter to the life of every Filipino.”

Join the CCP Membership Program for as low as P1,000.00. Call 832-1125 local 1800 and 1808 or email marketing@culturalcenter.gov.ph

For inquiries and to buy your tickets, please call TicketWorld at (63-2)891-9999.

Ballet Philippines Celebrates Women in "Inamorata" at the CCP from September 23 to 25, 2011

Ballet Philippines presents...

Inamorata
Classical and contemporary works about the women we love

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
September 23 (Friday) - 25 (Sunday), 2011


At the center of Ballet Philippines' 42nd Season: Faces of Eve is "Inamorata."

Celebrating 100 years of International Women's Day, this mixed bill gala showcases well-loved classics like "The Dying Swan," "Flames of Paris" and "Harlequinade," performed alongside new contemporary pieces by Paul Alexander Morales, Alden Lugnasin, Denisa Reyes, Carlo Pacis, Dwight Rodrigazo, Novy Bereber, and Don Adrian Obviar, winner of the 2nd BP Choreographer's Cup. It also underscores Ballet Philippines' versatility and strength in different forms of dance.

The night will pay homage to women, and will be all about woman as love’s muse, set to beautiful music performed by the country’s top opera singers such as Rachelle Gerodias, and Camille Lopez-Molina, and costumes designed by the country’s top designers like Ito Curata, Rajo Laurel, Jojie Lloren and Lulu Tan Gan.


Show Dates:
September
23 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
24 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
25 (Sunday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Evening Show Ticket Prices:
Orchestra Center P1000
Orchestra Side P800
Parterre Box P1000
Lower Box P800
Upper Box P700
Balcony 1 P500
Balcony 2 P400

Matinee Show Ticket Prices:
Orchestra Center P600
Orchestra Side P500
Parterre Box P600
Lower Box P500
Upper Box P400
Balcony 1 P300
Balcony 2 P200

For more info and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

You may also contact Ballet Philippines
4th Floor Cultural Center of the Philippines
CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd.
Pasay City, 1307
Tel.: (+63-2)551-1003 or 345-6601
Email: info@balletphilippines.org

Or Contact the CCP Box Office at (63-2)832-3704

Ballet Philippines in "Encantada" at the CCP Main Theater from August 12 to 14, 2011

To open their 42nd Season, Ballet Philippines presents...

Agnes Locsin's Modern Masterpiece
Encantada
Featuring Joey Ayala at ang Bagong Lumad

CCP Main Theater (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo)
Pasay City

Choreographed by Agnes Locsin to the music of Joey Ayala and libretto of Al Santos, it depicts man’s destruction of nature and its consequences, set during the Spanish colonial era. The ballet was last performed in full in 1998, and has been performed around the country and in Japan. USA International Ballet Competition silver medalist and Boston International Ballet Competition awardee Candice Adea and multi-awarded Germany-based dancer Georgette Sanchez will be reprising the title role created for BP legend Cecile Sicangco. Jean Marc Cordero, who also received a special award at the Boston IBC, will portray the Estranjero, while principal dancers Katherine Trofeo and Carissa Adea alternate as the Babaylan.

Show Dates:
August
12 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
13 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
14 (Sunday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

For more information and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Watch the 2nd CCP Choreographer's Cup for Free at the CCP from July 8 - 10, 2011

The 2nd CCP Choreographer's Cup

With the theme “The Ideal Woman,” the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ballet Philippines search for fresh new works using classical ballet vocabulary through a nationwide choreography competition.

Tangahalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
July 8 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday), 2011

Finals
July 9, 2011 (Saturday)
6:00 PM


About the Show:

A joint project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ballet Philippines, the CCP Choreographer’s Cup is a dance competition on neo-classical choreography with the theme: “The Ideal Woman”. It is open to all working and aspiring choreographers who are interested to explore new choreography based on classical ballet technique. The competition is divided into the Junior Category (for 23 years old and below) and Senior Category (for 24 to 45 years old) where a competitor performs a 3-6 minute piece either for solo, duet, trio or quartet. Finalists will be given a two-week residency with allowance at the CCP to collaborate with dancers of Ballet Philippines, Philippine Ballet Theater and Ballet Manila for their competition piece. Selected winning pieces will be showcased in major productions at the CCP. Champion Choreographers get the chance to be recommended to international dance festivals and competitions.


For other information, visit the following website www.balletphilippines.org. or contact:

Ballet Philippines - (63-2)832-3689, 821-1125 loc. 1622 or 551,1003
CCP Dance Division - (63-2)832-1125 loc. 1602 / 1603

Tickets to the Choreographer’s Cup are free, and the performance on July 8 is open to the public.

The CCP Choreographer's Cup for Neo-Classical Choreography Deadline of Entries on June 15, 2011

CCP Choreographer's Cup

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Ballet Philippines are proud to announce the CCP Choreographer’s Cup for neo-classical choreography scheduled on July 8-10, 2011 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater).

Theme : “The Ideal Woman”

Categories:
Junior Category – 23 years old and below
Senior Category - 24 to 45 years old

Competition Piece: 3 to 6 minutes (for solo, duet, trio or quartet)

Residency: Two weeks residency at the CCP working with dancers of Ballet Philippines, Philippine Ballet Theater and Ballet Manila. Finalists will receive allowances during their residency. Regional finalists will be provided with free accommodation.


Prizes:

Senior Category
1st Prize 20,000 plus Choreographer’s “Cup”
2nd Prize 15,000 plus Plaque
3rd Prize 10,000 plus Plaque

Junior Category
1st Prize 15,000 plus Choreographer’s “Cup”
2nd Prize 10,000 plus Plaque
3rd Prize 5,000 plus Plaque


Selected winning pieces will be showcased in major productions at the CCP. Champion Choreographers get the chance to be recommended to International Dance Festivals and Competitions.

Deadline for submission of entries is June 15, 2011 (Wednesday).


For guidelines and other information, visit the following website www.balletphilippines.org. or

contact Ballet Philippines - (63-2)832-3689, 821-1125 loc. 1622
CCP Dance Division – (63-2)832-1125 loc. 1602 / 1603

Ballet Philippines & CCP Dance School present "Starzan's Jeniz" at the CCP Main Theater on May 21 & 22, 2011

Ballet Philippines and CCP Dance School Present (The Official School of Ballet Philippines) present...

Starzan's Jeniz
CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
May 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday), 2011
3:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
PhP 257.50
PhP 206.00

For more info and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Dancing La Vida Edna at the Aliw Theater on January 29, 2011

A fundraising event to support the medical fund of Ms. Edna Vida and to benefit the Artists Welfare Project, Inc.

One Night Only!

Dancing La Vida Edna

Featuring the Dance roles and choreographic works of Ms. Edna Vida

with

Ballet Philippines
Paul Morales, Artistic Director

Philippine Ballet Theatre
Ronilo Jaynario, Artistic Director

and Ballet Manila
Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Artistic Director

performing together for the first time!

with the Special Participation of

Steps Dance Studio
Sofia Zobel-Elizalde, Artistic Director


Aliw Theater
MBC Building, CCP Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

January 29, 2011 (Saturday)
7:00 PM Cocktails
8:00 PM Show

Program:
Thatness Thereness
Diana and Acteon
Flux
Ensalada
Summer's End
Black Swan
Visions of Fire
Ugg Aw Wugg

Ticket Prices:
P2,000*
P1,000
P500

All ticket holders get Ride-All-You-Can pop tags at the Star City

*includes pre-show cocktails at 7:00 PM

Student, senior citizen and group discounts are available.


For ticket inquiries, please call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or TicketWorld at 891-9999

Ballet Philippines' Crisostomo Ibarra at the CCP on October 15 - 17, 2010

Ballet Philippines Presents...
Crisostomo Ibarra

Jose Rizal’s prototypal first Filipino in Crisostomo Ibarra, is buffeted by the cruel winds of his fate and yet strives to remain standing tall in his ideals. His romance with Maria Clara is danced in a new production that strips bare the epic story and enters the psychological world of Noli’s protagonist. History meets ballet in this contemporary re-telling of the novel that shaped a nation.

Choreography by: Paul Alexander Morales
Music by: Jed Balsamo

Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Little Theater

Show Schedule:
October
15 (Friday) 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
16 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
17 (Sunday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
Matinee Shows (10:00 AM & 3:00 PM) P515.00
Evening Shows (8:00 PM) P824.00

BDO Cardholder's discount:
Get 10% discount when you use your BDO card to purchase.
Available only on TicketWorld outlets (Over-the-counter)

To buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Ballet Philippines' Opening Gala at the CCP on September 3 - 5, 2010

Cultural Center of the Philippines
CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
and Ballet Philippines
present...
Opening Gala
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
September 3 - 5, 2010

Classical and contemporary dance combine in an exciting opening Gala. Premieres include BP resident choreographer Alden Lugnasin’s Bungangsakit (Fruit of Sorrow) a new work about a woman who is shunned by her home town due to her uncommon appearance. Other highlights include: Les Sylphides, our celebration of Chopin’s birth bicentennial this year along with the Winner of the 1st BP Choreographer’s Cup. Gala performances with the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

Ticket Prices:
PhP 1,545.00
PhP 1,236.00
PhP 1,030.00
PhP 824.00
PhP 515.00
PhP 309.00

For more information and to buy tickets, you may contact:
Ballet Philippines at 551-1003 and 551-0221 or please CLICK HERE.