Ballet Philippines, the first resident company of Cultural
Center of the Philippines is presenting internationally acclaimed classic
repertoire from 1970 to 1980. Founded in 1969 by National Artist for Dance
Alice Reyes and Eddie Elejar, is the preeminent classical and contemporary
dance company in the country widely recognized today as a cornerstone of
contemporary Filipino identity. " THE EXEMPLARS: Amada And Other Dances
" is the second series in its quintessential 48th season which will showcase
new breed of ballerinas in their long-unseen works and will be revived at the
CCP Main Theater from October 20 - 22, 2017.

This production is a rare opportunity for the audience to experience Ballet
Philippines' signature style and identity. Featured pieces are " Ang
Sultan " (Gener Caringal), " Concertino " (Pauline Koner),
" Amada " (Alice Reyes), " Valse Fantasy " (Muñeca Aponte)
and " Songs Of A Wayfarer " (Norman Walker). Dancing as Amada is the
most celebrated and seasoned ballerina Candice Adea who won first prize in
senior women's division at the 7th Helsinki International Ballet Competition in
2012. Adea was seen in Don Quixote, The Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Snow White,
The Nutcracker and Coppelia. Ronelson Yadao will be featured as hero in "
Songs Of A Wayfarer " previously played by his older brother. Yadao who
has a Bachelor's degree in Dance from De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
was recently seen in A Gala Celebration and 9Works Theatrical musical
production of Newsies as Mush. He bagged the Gawad Buhay Award for Male
Featured Performance in a Modern Dance Production in 2009. He starred in Ballet
Philippines production of Ulaging, Tales Of The Manuvu, Romeo And Juliet
Balcony Scene and Our Waltzes.

The Exemplars: Amada And Other Dances runs from October 20 - 22, 2017 at the
CCP Main Theater Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo and on October 25, 2017 at the
Globe Auditorium, Maybank Theater, BGC Arts Center. Call Ballet Philippines at
(632) 551-1003, CCP Box Office at (632) 832-3704 or Ticketworld at (632)
891-9999.
Text and Photos by Gilbert Kim Sancha.
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