After almost two years, the Cultural Center of the Philippines presents its first live performance onstage with A Christmas Celebration, a dance twin bill, happening on December 12, 2021, 7:00 PM with a matinee at 2:00 PM.
This performance, presented in cooperation with the BP Alumni Association, is the culminating program of the CCP's Professional Dance Support Program (PDSP) that provided dancers from various companies opportunities to maintain their technical skills, continue honing their artistry, and earn a living during the pandemic.
The twin bill consists of the divertessment from Sleeping Beauty and the live staging of Tuloy ang Pasko, an original Christmas themed production that was premiered online last year.
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| Katrene San Miguel and Victor Maguad Photo by Victor Ursabia |
With music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the Sleeping Beauty divertessment, restaged by Victor Ursabia and Eugene Obille, sees Katrene San Miguel and Victor Maguad as Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré dancing the ballet's Grand Pas de deux.
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| Veronica Atienza Photo by Lester Reguindin |
Also dancing in the divertessment are Veronica Atienza as the Lilac Fairy, as well as Rissa Camaclang, Lester Reguindin, Stephanie Santiago, and Erl Sorilla as the Jewel Fairies.
Nicole Barroso and John Ababon dance Black Cat & Puss In Boots, while Sarah Alejandro and Kevin Cascaño as Red Riding Hood and The Wolf. Regine Magbitang and AL Abraham dance the Blue Bird Pas de deux.
Rounding up the ensemble are Monica Gana, Earl John Arisola, Jessa Tangalin, Bonifacio Guerrero, Rissa Camaclang, Renzen Arboleda, Joanne Tangalin, Justine Orande, Karla Santos, Ace Polias, Gianna Hervas, Alexis Piel, Christianne Uy, and Danilo Dayo Jr.
On the other hand, Tuloy ang Pasko is a nostalgia filled, original dance productoon celebrating the spirit of the traditional Christmas in the Philippines. Set in 1970s Manila, this production features music composed by National Artists Ryan Cayabyab and Levi Celerio, Felipe de Leon, Juan Silos Jr., Serapio Ramos, Andrei Dionisio, and Jose Javier Reyes all arranged by Cayabyab.
Erl Sorilla, John Ababon, Lester John Reguindin, Bonifacio Guerrero, AL Abraham, and Ronelson Yadao share choreographic duties.
The cast is led by Nonoy Froilan, Liliane "Tats" Manahan, Imelda Tatad-Pagdanganan, Gener Caringal, Mario "Butch" Esperanza as five old friends who reminisce their youth portrayed by dance artists Earl John Arisola, Monica Gana, Jessa Tangalin, John Ababon, and Erl Sorilla.
Sarah Alejandro, Katrene San Miguel, Veronica Atienza, Regina Magbitang, Stephanie Santiago, Nicole Barroso, Rissa Camaclang, Karla Santos, Joanne Tangalin, Gianna Hervas, Victor Maguad, Lester Reguindin, AL Abraham, Danilo Dayo Jr., Bonifacio Guerrero Jr., Ace Polias, Justine Orande, Alexis Piel, Renzen Arboleda, and Kevin Cascaño complete the cast.
A Christmas Celebration is presented in partnership with Century Tuna, with media partners Manila Broadcasting Company, ArtPlus Magazine, and ClicktheCity.
Due to safety and health guidelines and restrictions, seats to the two performances will be limited.
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