The Choreographer in Pictures December 17, 2023 Ballet Manila Archives “I’m very particular with music. It’s most important. I have to be moved by it.” Ecole“A creation for the school, Ecole has produced many generations of dancers and has become such a banner piece as it requires the students to go through their classical ballet technique class in a choreography that solidifies their Russian Vaganova training.” Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon in Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang“Being assigned to do a romantic ballet is truly my forte. I love the fluidity and seamless motion of a romantic ballet.” Pinocchio“Pinocchio reminds us of the value of family and friendship. What I like most about the material is the lesson on truthfulness. It stood the test of time. It had an impressive track record in terms of sales and audience feedback.” Alamat: Si Sibol at Si Gunaw“This new task is quite challenging but at the same time, self-fulfilling… knowing that at the end of the performance, the audience will be reminded of two things: family and nature – two of the most irreplaceable things in life.” Gabriela ng ViganBased on the real-life story of Gabriela Silang who went from wife to widow to warrior following the assassination of her husband Diego, the dance-drama honors a woman’s bravery and heroism.