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Alice Reyes Dance Philippines launches its 2025 season with PAGDIRIWANG: Sayaw Alay Sa Sining, a mixed bill program that showcases the company’s versatility. Set to take the stage on April 4-5, 2025 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm inside the Maybank Performing Arts Theater's Globe Auditorium in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City, this landmark production promises an unforgettable evening of dance featuring masterful works by renowned choreographers and a stunning showcase of Filipino artistry and cultural heritage.
Now on its 4th season, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines continues its commitment to elevating Philippine dance by presenting a repertoire that spans classical ballet, neoclassical, modern, and contemporary works. The program includes a selection of works from some of the most celebrated names in dance, led by National Artists for Dance Alice Reyes, alongside internationally renowned choreographers. These comprise the following:
AMADA (Filipino Modern Dance), choreography by National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes, Music by National Artist for Music Lucrecia Kasilag
SONGS OF A WAYFARER (Modern Dance), choreography by Norman Walker, music by Gustav Mahler
MUYBRIDGE/FRAMES (Contemporary), choreography by Denisa Reyes
The world premiere of C’EST LA CIE, a neo-classical choreography by Agustus ‘Bam’ Damian III
GLINKA’S VALSE (Classical Ballet), choreography by Adam Sage, music by Mikhail Glinka
NOCTURNE (Neo-Classical), choreography by Carlo AC Pacis
MOON (Contemporary), choreographed by Kun-Yang Lin, music by Dead Can Dance
Candice Adea, a multi-awarded Filipina ballerina who had been performing with the West Australian Ballet and a former Principal Dancer of Ballet Philippines, will take on the titular role in Alice Reyes’ AMADA, delivering a poignant farewell to the Philippine stage as she commences her retirement from dance.
PAGDIRIWANG: Sayaw Alay Sa Sining is made possible through a partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Professional Artists Support Program, BGC Arts Center, Century Tuna, Office of Senator Pia Cayetano, Steps Dance Studio, and the support of Blackbird at the Nielson Tower, and McDonalds Philippines. Tickets can be availed online thru www.ticketworld.com.ph and are priced at Php3,000 (Level 1), Php2,500 (Level 2 Center), Php2,000 (Level 2 Side), Php1,500 (Level 3 Center), and Php1,000 (Level 3 Side). Celebrate the best of Filipino artistry and talent with the 2025 season of Alice Reyes Dance Philippines. And for more information and updates, check @ARDancePh on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
