#TFMGiveaway: Win Tickets to Ballet Manila’s ‘The Pearl Gala’
Ballet Manila kicks off its 30th anniversary with The Pearl Gala, which will run on March 7 at 8 PM, and on March 8 and 9 at 5 PM at the Aliw Theater.
The gala features the world premiere of Pearls, choreographed by Ballet Manila’s CEO and artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde, alongside Martin Lawrance and Gerardo Francisco Jr.
The event opens with the classical ballet Paquita, which was first performed by Ballet Manila during its first ballet concert 30 years ago. The company will revisit it to highlight how a ballet company’s mettle, strength, and quality are measured by its corps de ballet.
It will be followed by Bloom, originally choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa in 2014. The piece has been performed by American companies, including Cincinnati Ballet and Los Angeles Ballet. Bloom aims to demonstrate the diversity and strength of the company in its 30th year, this time featuring a male-dominated corps de ballet—a unique feature in a ballet company.
Pearls will complete the gala, drawing parallels between the development of pearls and the journey of a dancer. The ballet is divided into six parts, with each dancer representing a different type of pearl. It emphasizes the years of training needed to achieve the grace that appears effortless—much like a pearl’s layers that gradually form into a beautiful gem. The ballet will conclude with dancers performing both classical and contemporary styles.
In celebration of the company’s 30th year, we will be giving away 30 pairs of tickets (1 pair per winner) to 30 lucky theater fans!
How to win tickets to The Pearl Gala:
1. Like this post on Instagram.
2. Comment on that post by tagging a buddy and telling us why you and your friend would like to watch this ballet.
3. Make sure you’re following @theaterfansmnl and @balletmanila on Instagram!
That’s it! Make sure you’ve sent in your comments before March 5 at 12 NN. We’ll reply to the winning comments by March 5 at 3 PM!
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