2 dance galas show growing vitality of local ballet scene
THE PHILIPPINE Ballet Theater’s (PBT) “Don Quixote” on July 4 was a qualified triumph for the Kitri of Lobreza Pimentel, who mustered enough energy to survive the two-act ballet known
THE PHILIPPINE Ballet Theater’s (PBT) “Don Quixote” on July 4 was a qualified triumph for the Kitri of Lobreza Pimentel, who mustered enough energy to survive the two-act ballet known
When you cast one of the world’s most beautiful women in the role of a fairytale villain, you can expect some, well, fierce looks. But you don’t quite expect the makeup to be so well-made, it buoys the film and saves it from looking “costume,” so much so that women can wear it with confidence in everyday life.
Elle Fanning was thrilled while discussing with filmmakers the role of Aurora in Disney’s “Maleficent.” The 16-year-old actress felt it was a dream come true to portray a Disney princess.
Japanese Ballet danseur Nobuo Fujino will play Prince Desire in Ballet Philippines’ staging of “The Sleeping Beauty” this December. He alternates with BP principal dancer Jean-Marc Cordero.
Question: Ballet Philippines is noted for its abstract, contemporary presentations, so why is it now mounting a classical warhorse “The Sleeping Beauty”? “To show versatility,” replied award-winning ballerina Candice Adea. “To show that we can do contemporary as well as classical ballet.”
An audience of about 1,000 filled Onstage, the Theater for the Performing Arts at Ayala Center Cebu, for the opening of “The Sleeping Beauty.” This most spectacular of ballets with
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