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(Philippine)
What is Contemporary Ballet?
• Contemporary ballet is a genre of dance
that incorporates elements of classical
ballet and modern dance. Many of its
attributes come from the ideas and
innovations of 20th century modern
dance, including floor work and turn-in
of the legs.
• Founded in 1969 by Alice Reyes with the
support of the Cultural Center of the
Philippines, Ballet Philippines (BP)
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Rama hari
Is a adaptation of an
Indian epic the
Ramayana.
Christian Bautista as
Rama
Karylle as Sita
Okay
Musical Director
Ryan Cayabyab
(Raymundo Cipriano
Pujante Cayabyab) is a
well know pop classical
composer
Okay
Choreographer
Alice Reyes
Bienvenido Lumbera
s a poet, librettist,
and scholar.
Okay
Lola Basyang is a collection of
children stories by Severino Reyes.
Okay
Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya
This is a tale of a man who dreamed of a
better life. Soon, the man became greedy
and for this he was punished. His three
daughters were taken from him as the
consequence of his evil actions. He soon
had another child, this time a boy. Before
his death he requested that his son
should find his sisters who were now
wives of beastly animals. Will he
accomplish this task? And will his sisters
remember their real father?
Choreographer and Musical Director
Okay
Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin
The tale is about a poor
worker who was given a
violin when he helped an
old lady. The enchanting
rhythm of the strings
sends listeners to a
trance.
Tony Fabella Ryan Cayabyab
Okay
A. Joey Ayala
B. Liza Macuja-Elizalde
C. Alice Reyes
D. None of these
A. Mon Fautino
B. Ryan Cayabyab
C. Bienvenido Lumbera
D. None of These