Ballet Manila
is joining the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition (AGP) slated
in August at the Y-Theater, Hong Kong.
Established
in 2011, the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition (AGP) is an
annual competition hosted by Youth
Ballet of Asia and operated by Hong Kong Arts Development
& Production Company Ltd.
A preview of
Ballet Manila's entry will also allow dance enthusiasts all over the country to
cheer for their world class performers in "Flight 1" on July 31, and
"Flight 2" on August 1 at 8 pm at the Star Theater.
"Flight
1" and "Flight 2" are two different shows featuring the dance
company's bestseller pieces by top choreographers Agnes Locsin, Augustus Damian
III, Gerardo Francisco, and the late Tony Fabella. The show also includes classical showstoppers
"Don Quixote," "Sleeping Beauty," "Le Corsaire"
and the "Black Swan Pas De Deux"
from "Swan Lake".
“Two nights,
two completely different programs. The
back-to-back concert will showcase the best of Ballet Manila and highlight the
skill and artistry of all the dancer-competitors. Am truly proud of this year’s competitors;
keeping my fingers crossed that we do well this year.” says Lisa Macuja
Elizalde, Ballet Manila Artistic Director and CEO.
Asian Grand
Prix International Ballet Competition (AGP) is now on its fifth year and it
aims to recognize the artistic excellence of local and international dancers by
allowing participants to demonstrate their talent, explore their potential, and
learn from their peers and dance professionals.
Outstanding dancers receive cash
awards for career advancement in
Professional Ballet Companies. They
can also receive training scholarships in renowned ballet schools.
When Ballet
Manila first joined AGP in 2012 the dance company won Finalist certificates and
top honors including the Bronze Medal in the Pas de Due division and the Most
Promising Male Danseur award.
In 2013,
Ballet Manila won Finalist certificates and the Silver Medal in Junior B
division, the Bronze Medal in the Senior division, and the Silver and Bronze
Medal in the Pas De Deux division.
This year, 23
dancers from the Ballet Manila Company and School of Ballet Manila will compete
in the Junior A, Junior B, Junior C, Pre-Senior, Senior and Pas de Deux, categories.
Hopefully, we’d
be able to squeeze in some time to join Ballet Manila’s Artistic Director Lisa
Macula-Elizalde at the front seat of The Star Theater, as she sends off her
most talented dancers to the international competition.
Tickets for
"Flight 1' sand "Flight 2" are available at Ticketworld outlets,
www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call 891 9999 and the Ballet
Manila marketing hotline at 552 7502. Those who will purchase tickets for both
shows will get a 20% discount.