East meets West: Ballet Manila with Filipino Music and Dance

Philippine Ballet Gala Concert in Ireland featuring Ballet Manila and Lisa Macuja Elizalde on 4th July 2011 in Cork Opera House, 5th July 2011 in University Concert Hall- Limerick, 7th July 2011 in The Millennium Forum-Derry and 9th of July 2011 in The Convention Centre-Dublin .

"East Meets West" is a breathtaking show bringing together the very best in Russian inspired ballet mixed with an exotic Asian twist, including fabulous costumes and dance works inspired by Asian Martial arts and Sayo sa Pamlang. This stunning new production will feature one of Asia's most admired and famous prima ballerina, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, who is delighted to be performing in Ireland for the first time.

The show highlights some of the company's premiere works that include an excerpt from Romeo and Juliet; Arnis, a dance inspired by the Asian martial arts; Dulce, a festive number of courtship, friendship and traditions; Sotto Voce that astounds with furious non-stop Pointe work; and Sayo sa Pamlang that fuse intricate bamboo patterns in traditional Asian influence. A one-night only performance not to be missed!

Ticket sales:
Cork- www.corkoperahouse.ie Phone: 0214270022
Limerick -- www.uch.ie Phone: 061331549
Derry -- www.millenniumforum.co.uk Phone: 028771264455
Dublin -- www.tickets.ie Phone: 081833231
http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/video/512251

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