Ballet Manila Moments: Diverging dreams

Since 1995, Ballet Manila has been creating unforgettable performances on stage. As the acclaimed storytellers on toes, they have breathed life to an amazing range of classical and contemporary fare. The Ballet Manila Archives celebrates some of those moments from the company’s first 25 years through this series.

A contemporary piece featuring two male dancers, Ernest Mandap’s Reve has been a staple in Ballet Manila’s repertoire since it premiered in 2007. “Reve,” the French word for “dream,” is the story of two men who began with the same goal but whose paths eventually diverged as their journey progressed.

The piece was originally choreographed for principal dancer Gerardo Francisco Jr. and former principal dancer Rudy De Dios. Since then, Geri has regularly performed the piece with various partners including soloist Anselmo Dictado. The pair has danced the piece in international performances including Shanghai, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

In this clip are two performances of Reve - the first with Geri and Elmo, and the second  with Geri and Rudy.