Leading dance companies, groups and artists showcase the diverse Philippine dance heritage in "Pulso Pilipinas: Mga Likhang Sayaw." Set on May 23 and 24 at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila City, the event will highlight the excellence and versatility of the artists in various genres ranging from folk and indigenous, to contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, ballroom, and classical ballet.

Organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and directed by Marciano Viri, Pulso Pilipinas brings together the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Bayanihan, The National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines, Ballet Philippines, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP), Ballet Manila, Philippine Dancesport Team, The Crew, University of Santo Tomas (UST) Salinggawi Dance Troupe, and Aljana "Cheenee" Alicia Rose Marie Limuaco in a two-night dance festival filled with excellent artistic works that will educate, enrich, and deepen the appreciation of dance as a form of expression.

Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group

The program emphasizes dance, and arts in general, as a unifying factor in nation-building. The dance symbolizes the Filipino people's innate desire to express their thoughts, aspirations, and humanity. An avenue of artistic and social expression, dance encourages collaboration across various sectors of society.

The two-day dance event will showcase different selected dances. On the first day, the Bayanihan, The National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines will perform "People Under The Sun," while the Philippine Dancesport Team will showcase "The Matrix." Ballet Philippines brings back "Equus," and the Ballet Manila will showcase a neo-classical ballet titled "Dancing to Verdi."

"Catch Salom," a contemporary dance film choreographed and performed by Limuaco. The short film won first place in WifiBody.Ph (Virtual Body) 2020.

Don't miss the performances of Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group with "Padyak;" UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe with "Maiba, Taya!;" Alice Reyes Dance Philippines with "Bayleng Bicolano;" and The Crew with "24K Magic" on the second day.

Alice Reyes Dance Philippines Ballet Philippines

Ticket for Pulso Pilipinas: Mga Likhang Sayaw are available at Ticketworld and CCP Box Office.

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