‘Ang Panaginip’: You fuel our passion, lift our artistry, and help us extend the inspiring power of ballet
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Lauren Liechtenstein and Ballet Philippines president Kathleen Liechtenstein.
DAILY TRIBUNE executives attend in full force (from left) president Willie Fernandez, executive vice president Bettina Fernandez, managing editor and Lifestyle editor Dinah Ventura, social media head Patricia Ramirez, vice president for Finance and Admin Cheeney Mangcucang-Eugenio and executive director of brand communications Chingkee Mangcucang.
Jo Ann Bitagcol
Bianca Gazzingan, Issa Basuel and Loralee Soong.
Board of Trustees Lulette Monbiot and Mercedes Zobel.
Camen Yabut, Jannel Yabut and Jed Yabut.
Jor-el Espina, Jerome Lorico, Ino Caluza, Doj Suñga, Pam Suñga, Alexa Suñga, Linda Suñga, Sonny Suñga, Luigi, Suñga, Jen Suñga , Lio Suñga, JB Suñga, Arnold Austria and Will Mueco.
Akio Barreiro, Vlad Roces, Apples Aberin, Miles Roces, Jahia Roces, Zoe Roces and Akio Roces.
Emily Wells, Mara Cortez, Ayni Nuyda and Harvey Nichol.
Isabella Fernandez, Natalia Peña and Kali Huff.
Jasmine Baac
JR Arce, Richie Joy Salpico with two daughters and designer Jor-El Espina.
Kristine Gonzaga and Abbie Sinjian.
Liza Ilarde
Patrick Diokno and Sidney Yap.
Miguel Cordova and Mikki Licop.
Mita Rufino and Maritoni Rufino Tordesillas.
A love letter to Philippine heritage was brought to life through a neo-ballet that intertwined movement with the vibrant beauty of the fabrics of our culture. Ballet Philippines presented a fresh, celebratory production — one that delighted the senses, uplifted the spirit and reimagined Filipino dance with a modern, visually captivating flair.
“Tonight, we celebrate the Filipina — one who dares to dream without limits, boldly defies expectations, and rewrites her happy endings,” said Ballet Philippines president Kathleen Liechtenstein in her speech during the gala. Through an original Filipiniana ballet, Ang Panaginip paid tribute to our heritage, with a libretto by Mawi de Ocampo, music by Glenn Aquias, Filipiniana costumes by Jor-el Espina and an AI-driven set design and choreography by artistic director Misha Martynyuk.
Audiences were transported into a world of color, movement and music, where tradition met innovation. Espina’s exquisite costumes, inspired by the diverse regions of the Philippines, were a visual feast, while the choreography transcended conventional folk influences, making the ballet light, dynamic and enchanting. Ang Panaginip’s success charmed the hearts of its audience with its storytelling, breathtaking dancing and sheer joy — an experience that celebrated Filipino artistry in its most captivating, languid and fluid form.
Marking its 55th season, Ballet Philippines expressed deep gratitude to its supporters: “You fuel our passion, lift our artistry, and help us extend the inspiring power of ballet.”
