The Philippine Ballet Theatre's triumphant journey, overcoming formidable obstacles and enduring hardships, stands as a testament to the unwavering spirit that echoes the revolutionary ethos of its founders. This company, characterized by its boldness, bravery, and beauty, persistently dreams and fights, tirelessly working to turn aspirations into reality.
In 2023, the Company
celebrated a remarkable resurgence from the pandemic, a testament to their
revolutionary spirit and the visionary leadership of Artistic Director
Ronilo Jaynario. They demonstrated their sustained prominence in the
industry by concluding the season with the warmly received Filipino ballet "Ibalon,"
a dynamic U.S. tour, and the perennial favorite, "The Nutcracker."
As they embark on the journey of 2024, the company remains steadfast, ready to
soar to new heights.
The Philippine Ballet
Theatre joyfully unveils its dynamic 38th season, themed "Ablaze."
Initiating the season with the premiere of a new Filipino ballet, "Sarimanok,"
the company invites audiences to witness this production that is poised to
soar, revealing the exquisite tapestry of our culture.
“Sarimanok” is a dance of culture and myth. “Sarimanok” is a bird in Filipino Mindanao mythology. The magical bird with its majestic colors is the center of a love story between a mortal and a moon goddess.
This mythical creature,
renowned for its vibrant feathers and captivating presence, takes center stage
in a ballet that transcends the boundaries of time and culture. The ballet will
be choreographed by the same creative team of “Ibalon”. Artistic Director
Ronilo Jaynario will be choreographing the ballet with the music of Paulo
Zarate. It is slated to premiere in early July.
“Music in
Motion”, PBT’s second offering
will be a mixed bill program of neoclassical works by artistic director Ronilo
Jaynario with the music of maestro Raul Sunico. It will be a blend of familiar
Filipino music brought to life through Philippine Ballet Theatre’s exquisite
dancing. A flurry of emotions and diverse movement all packed in one show. In a
dinner and dance format, this season offering is set to be performed sometime
in September.
PBT will end their season with their crowd pleaser. “Nutcracker” is a tradition that is hard to resist. It not only serves as a ballet that ushers in the holiday spirit, it also serves as PBT’s advocacy project. With a cast of 100 dancers, it is able to educate young dancers from different schools regarding the remarkable discipline of ballet.
With a renewed passion
for their advocacy, PBT will try to keep their fire burning for their
advocacies. As of date they are scheduled to go on a local tour including
Legaspi, Bicol, and Bacolod. The number of tour dates are increasing in number
as we speak. The Company is also scheduled to go on an international tour this
coming October to select cities in the United States of America.
Much has been accomplished but more is to be achieved. PBT is excited to engage with a wider range of audiences this 2024.
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