Ballet Manila,
the country’s most
solidly trained classical ballet company, kicks off the year
on a high note as it once again enchants ballet fans with the world
premiere of Sleeping Beauty, the well-loved classic tale of first love, enchantment, and goodness prevailing over
evil.
The staging of Sleeping Beauty is a triumphant move for
Ballet Manila which, recently suffered a huge loss after the devastating
Star City blaze which razed its home, Aliw
Theater. Ballet Manila has
announced that Sleeping Beauty is now
scheduled on January 18 at 6:00 PM and January 19 at 3:00 PM at the Newport
Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.
The conclusion of the Princess Trilogy by Ballet Manila CEO
and artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Sleeping
Beauty is a retelling of the well-loved fairy tale featuring
new elements that were
conceptualized by the prima ballerina herself. Macuja
Elizalde modified this classic work and made sure that this version will reflect her company’s
sophisticated talent and creativity.
For
Ballet Manila’s Sleeping Beauty, ballet
fans can expect new characters, interesting crossovers, added storylines, more
choreography, and unexpected twists. Marrying traditional and contemporary
elements, this enchanting spectacle is something to truly something
that ballet fans and enthusiasts can look
forward to.
Leading
the ensemble is principal dancer Jasmine Pia Dames who will take on the role of
Aurora, while her fellow principal dancer Romeo Peralta will be her love
interest, Prince Phillip. Other cast members include Mark Sumaylo, Rissa May Camaclang,
Joan Sia, Gerardo Francisco, Rafael Perez, Alvin Dictado, Shaira Comeros, and
Emma Harris.
To buy tickets for the shows, visit any Ticketworld outlet,
call 891 9999, or go to www.ticketworld.com.ph. For more information, visit https://balletmanila.com.ph/ or https://www.facebook.com/BalletManilaOfficial/.
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