IT’s the time of the year when reunions are celebrated with friends and loved ones, and Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) showcases just that in its holiday show, Puso ng Pasko.
amid the pandemic,” ARDP artistic director and choreographer Ronelson Yadao toldto move [forward] from [previous] the notion,”
The production was originally supposed to incorporate disco songs, but since Ms. Reyes has had a good working relationship with fellow National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, the repertoire shifted to holiday music.Pasko I, performed and recorded by the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and the San Miguel Master Chorale. The production will feature 14 songs from the two albums.
Mr. Yadao is choreographing the full-length Christmas dance show with Erl Sorilla, John Ababon, Al Abraham, Dan Dayo, Bonnie Guerrero, and Lester Reguindin.The story follows Lolo Val , an immigrant living in California, who wishes to relive the Christmas of his youth. He reminisces through the stories he shares with his young granddaughter, Angelita.
It was during the lockdown that the choreographers gathered at Ms. Reyes’ home and conceptualized the story for the show.We were trying to find a situation wherein we had to look back. We thought that a Filipino immigrant who is missing Christmas in the Philippines would be good storyline,” Mr. Yadao said. “And, true enough, many audiences related [to that idea] during the last
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