FIFTY years ago, Alice Reyes was putting together the first Cultural Center of the Philippines summer dance workshop, the premiere project of her then-fledgling dance troupe Alice Reyes Modern Dance Company. Fast forward to summer of 2019, and the Ballet Philippines Artistic Director and National Artist for Dance was once again busy directing the 2019 CCP Summer Dance Workshop concert, the first of the company’s many productions to celebrate its golden year. It all comes full circle. “Did I think I’d be here for the company’s 50th year? No,” she admitted with a laugh. “But I’m very thankful that I am.”
Oishi Brand Associate and Sponsorship Lead Thea Baltazar, Ballet Philippines Artistic Director and Philippine National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes, CCP Chairman, former Ballet Philippines president, and head chairperson of the anniversary gala Margie Moran-Floreindo, Dubai-based and Featured Filipino designer for the Gala celebration Michael Cinco and Emirates Sales Manager Barbie Gonzales together with a preview of Michael Cinco’s Swan Lake-themed couture collection for the 50th Anniversary of Ballet Philippines.