PHILIPPINE

BALLET
Ballet is dance form that has
been used to interpret
stories of all kinds.
It allows the characters to
come alive, not in spoken
dialogue but in body
movements or pantomime.
The performance is further
enhanced by colorful
costumes, elaborate sets,
stirring music and
synchronized choreography.
Original Filipino ballets vividly
presents folktales and local
fables.
Lola Basyang

Ramayana
They have been added to the
repertory of Philippine dance
companies to supplement the
Western classical ballet:
Nutcracker Suite
Swan Lake
Giselle
Sleeping Beauty
Nutcracker Suite
Swan Lake
Giselle
Sleeping Beauty
Tatlong Kwento ni Lola
Basyang
- is a ballet adaptation of
Severino Reyes’ folktales Mga
Kwento ni Basyang
It was meant to instill and
rekindle the interest of the
Filipino youth in the beauty,
richness and values found in
Philippine literature.
The typical storytelling scene
shows a grandmother Lola
Basyang (pen name of the
author) on a rocking chair, with
her grandchildren
Two episodes were presented by
Ballet Manila
Ballet Manila is founded by Liza
Macuja-Elizalde

- Executive director
- “Prima Ballerina”
1. Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola
Basyang (2009)

2. Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola

Basyang (2013)
1. Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola
Basyang (2009)

2. Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola

Basyang (2013)
Collection of Stories by Severino
Reyes.
A fantasy story set to neo-ethnic
music in a contemporary style.
It is about a hero’s fantastic
journey to different kingdoms in
pursuit of his bewitched sisters.
The music is by Joey Ayala, with
choreography by Liza Macuja-
Elizalde.
This is a local version of Pied Piper
tale where the main characters
mesmerizes his follower through the
music of his violin.
The story imparts the lesson that
“good triumphs over evil”.
The music is by Ryan Cayabyab,
arranged by Arnold Bueno, with
choreography by Tony Fabella.
This is a love story where a
princess falls in love with a bird.
The music is taken from selected
musical works of National Artist,
arranged by Mon Faustino.
Choreography by Osias Barroso.
This is a romantic adventure
about heroine named Yani whose
heart is as beautiful as her
appearance.
When her mother died, her
father re-married and she was
maltreated by her envious
stepmother and stepsisters.
The choreography by Gerardo
Francisco shows the influence of
Mindanao and the ancient Pintados
through its neo-ethnic movements.
The music and musical
arrangements are by Diwa de Leon
using a hegalong, a boat-like two-
stringed lute from Mindanao.
This is a romantic fantasy about 12
daughters of the king.
This 12 princesses secretly leave
their bedroom at night to travel to
an enchanted land and dance with
the princes.
Choreography is by Lisa Macuja-
Elizalde.
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.
This is a horror-comedy in which the
cowardly hero Huan tries to overcome
his fears in order to win is love.
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).
Musical arrangements are by Juan Carlo
Magsalin, with choreography by Osias
Barroso in collaboration with Michael
Divinagracia.
The costumes feature farmers’ clothing
for the men and kimono/saya for the
women.
Lola
Basyang
Stories in
Other Media
Movies (Sampaguita Pictures)

1. Pedrong Walang Takot (Fearless

Peter)
2. Ang Mahiwagang Kuba (The
Enchanted Hunchback)
3. Ang Dakilang Puso ng Isang Ina (The
Noble Heart of a Mother)
4. Ang Prinsesang Naging Pulubi (The
Princess who Became a Beggar)
Television Series
1. Ang Prinsesang Unggoy (The Monkey Princess)
2. 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)
Other stories featured in the movies and ballet
productions mentioned above:
1. Ang Alamat ng Manok (Legend of the Chicken), originally Ang Parusa ng Higante or
The Giant’s Curse
2. Ang Sultan Saif (The Sultan Saif)
3. Parusa ng Dwende (The Dwarf’s Curse)
4. Rosa Mistica (Mystical Rose)
5. Ang Binibining Tumalo Sa Hari (The Maiden Who Defeated the King)
6. Ang Prinsipeng Duwag (The Cowardly Prince)
7. Pandakotyong (Pandakotyong)
8. Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong (The Prince With a Long Nose)
RAMA
HARI
- 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.
Basil Valdez – Rama
Kuh Ledesma – Sita
Leo Valdez – Ravana
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.
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.
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.
RE-STAGING OF RAMA HARI

Christian Bautista/OJ Mariano as Rama

Karylle TatlongHari/Kalila Aguilos as Sita

Robert Seña as Ravana

The production made use of jeweled costumes with
richly embellished headdresses and bangles
against a set backdrop that was basically
minimalist.
The predominantly red-colored costumes of the
principal characters were enhanced by the
contrasting white flowering attire of the dancers.
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.
Directing the play was Floy Quintos, with
choreography by Agnes Locsin.