Silip: Art that Matters | National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes' Chasing Perfection - EP | Episode 5

The storied career of National Artist for Dance (2014) Alice Reyes is inextricably intertwined with dance in the Philippines as well as the Cultural Center of the Philippines. She brought modern dance to the country and grew it to become "an effective creative expression of our national cultural identity."

She made dance a legitimate profession, allowing dancers to work full time and earn a decent wage. Her works maximize the possibilities of body movement and synergize different artistic forms, resulting in a total theatrical experience. There is a whole book about her, and countless articles and interviews. After all, Alice has been a major and vital part of Philippine dance for over half a century.

Currently, she is artistic consultant for the Professional Artist Support Program and the chairman emeritus of Alice Reyes Dance Philippines. She has collaborated with the CCP and its Arts Education Department in its educational thrusts, audience development and regional outreach. She actively works for support for the creation of new works by the upcoming generation of Filipino choreographers and continues to mentor and nurture dancers and choreographers.

Article originally written in the Carmen and Other Spirits playbill.

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Silip Art that Matters takes a peek into the creative process of artists that have paved the way for the Philippine contemporary art scene to become what it is today. These are the artists that have inspired a new generation of contemporary Filipino artists and creatives.

"Silip: Art that Matters"

Director, Producer and Cinematographer: Jinggo Montenejo
Co-director, Co-Cinematographer, and Video Editor: MJ Salumbides
Co-Director, Creative Producer, Camera Operator, and Interviewer: Ysabella Fernandez

Archival photos courtesy of Alice Reyes
Itim-Asu archival video courtesy of Alice Reyes and the Cultural Center of the Philippines
Photos of Hanya Holm courtesy of Getty Images and National Museum of Dance, USA

SHOT ON LOCATION AT

The Manila Metropolitan Theater
Manila, Philippines

Chrysara Factory
Angeles, Pampanga

MUSIC

“Halina Sa Mithila”
Music by Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music
Lyrics by Bienvenido Lumbera, National Artist for Literature

“Awit ng Pagsinta”
Music by Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music
Lyrics by Bienvenido Lumbera, National Artist for Literature

SPECIAL THANKS

Alice Reyes, National Artist for Dance
Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music

ALICE REYES DANCE PHILIPPINES
Aaron Veloso, Executive Producer
Ronelson Yadao, Artistic Director
Lester Reguindin, Regisseur of Rama, Hari

Kurt Copon
Jairo Ibarrientos
Ivan Castronuevo
Reymil Rapsing
Sheña Clare Parnon Cillon
Rubylee Gomez
Audie Gemora
Doreen Yu

Dancers

Ronelson Yadao
Monica Gana
Richardson Yadao
Ma. Celina Dofitas
Erl Sorilla
Lester Reguindin
Michaella Carreon
Janine Arisola
Ricmar Bayoneta
Sarah Alejandro
Tim Cabrera
Dan Dayo
Renzen Arboleda
Karla Santos
Katrene San Miguel
Krislynne Buri
Gianna Herva
Cheska Vasallo
Faustina Francia Alejandro
Natalia Sofia Armovit
Karen Audal
Kamille Bautista
Stephanie Nicole Gorre
Crizza Urmeneta
Audrice Narrajos
Ashley Nocedo
Erica Patoc
Alyanna Torte
John Ababon
Tim Cabrera
Ejay Arisola
John Abuda
Anjs Brilla
Adonis Delgado
Sean Delgado
Justin Joseph Fraginal
James Galarpe
Nikko German
Cris Jay Malipot
Darylle Odejar
Rhailly Rabano
Zacarias James Parabuac

The Philippine High School for the Performing Arts (PHSA)
Guang Ming College Artist Residency Program
De la Salle - College of St. Benilde

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS (NCCA)

Victorino Mapa Manalo, CESE Chairman
Bernan Joseph R. Corpuz, Deputy Executive Director
Christian John S. Serrano, OIC, MET Operations Office
Carlo F. Ramirez, Coordinator & Marketing and Development Officer
Annette V. Oliveros, Internal House Affairs Officer
Andrea Marie S. Poblacion, Administrative Assistant

THE MANILA METROPOLITAN THEATER

Victorino Mapa Manalo, CESE Chairman
Charlotte J. Despuez, Metropolitan Theater Technical Director
Ryan Jay F. Sanqui, Technical Operations Assistant
Errol B. Cruz, Technical Operations Assistant

CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

CCP Professional Artist Support Program (PASP)
Margie Moran Floirendo
Eva Mari Salvador
Ariel Yonzon
Eric Cruz
Tess Rances

Emelina S. Almario
Virgilio S. Almario, National Artist for Literature