Photo Exclusive: On Stage with Ballet Philippines’ ANTING
Manila, Philippines, September 16, 2012 — Ballet Philippines (BP) closes its new full-length ballet production, “Neo Filipino: Anting,” today at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
“Anting” is based on preeminent Filipino dramatist Tony Perez’s libretto, which explores mystical amulets and talismans that come from Filipino folklore.
The ballet features choreography by BP Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales (“Haring Bakal”), BP Associate Artistic Director Christine Crame (“Sinotris Gentillorum”), BP alumnus and e-Dance Theater Artistic Director Gerald Mercado (“Ang Krus Ng Alitagtag"), and Airdance Artistic Director Ava Villanueva-Ong (“Nang Wala Pang Mundo”).
BroadwayWorld.com photographer Jory Rivera shares his evocative photos of the dance production below.
