Philippine Ballet Theatre Opens 37th season with 'Ibalon'
Reimagining ancient filipino mythology through dance and music
The Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) has a mission to relay age-old tales of the Filipino people, reflecting our country’s culture. They aspire to create and perform stories deeply rooted in our heritage.
In their 37th season, PBT will open with a brand-new full-length Filipino ballet entitled "Ibalon." Lifting from the well-known Bicolano epic of the same name, Artistic Director and Choreographer Ronilo Jaynario focuses on the love story of Handyong (The Warrior) and Oryol (The Cursed Creature). Jaynario emphasizes that his choreography is a reimagining of a love story against a backdrop of Philippine mythology.
Taking creative liberties, Jaynario added nuances and plot twists to make the story a powerful display of love in movement. He hopes to leave his audience captivated by the colorful dances inspired by the different regions of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
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