Passages

 

Passages is defined as  the act or process of moving through, under, over or past something on the way from one place to another. Sounds like a simple concept of gravitating towards something. The truth of the matter is the word is as complex as it gets.   When someone moves forward they allow themselves to feel, accept and respond to whatever emotions, opportunities and or obstacles come their way.  Bringing with them what they want to bring from the past, they eventually take the step forward. This Sunday June 11, 2017, BGC Arts Festival will present a  show that intends to share  the art of people who are in passage.  Five dancer-choreographers will present  pieces that represent their artistic journey. (Elena Laniog-Alvarez, Al Bernard Garcia, Erl Sorilla, PJ Rebullida, Dingdong Selga)

Having seen parts of the show, I find that it is one that gives a lot of hope for artists. It is an affirmation that your feet will lead you exactly where you are meant to be. Watch the show and you just might find the inspiration to move forward. 

Have a visual taste. 

All accompanying text are just a play of words and do not necessarily represent the choreographers' point of view. #hugot

Out of the Shadows (Self Titled)

Choreographed by Al Bernard Garcia 

Performed by JM Cabling, Al Bernard Garcia and Rita Winder 

Stepping out of the shadows 

Mind tells you you're alone but the heart knows better.

You move forward but you feel the wind blowing you backwards.

Your body weakens, your heart momentarily stops.

Something, someone steadies your feet

Suddenly you feel the warmth of the light. 

 You're in the light. 

Are you happy now?

 A Cup of Me 

Choreographed by Elena Laniog Alvarez

Performed by Rita Winder and JM Cordero 

Waking up to a new day with an unfamiliar breeze 

Speaking with an unfamiliar tongue

Moving forward unto the maze with unfamiliar uncertainty

Waking up familiar with the once unfamiliar breeze

Speaking comfortably with a familiar tongue

Moving forward passionately to uncertainty

Things change.

Vici

Choreographed by Erl Sorilla 

Performed by Victor Maguad 

I am me

strong yet soft,

masculine yet feminine,

simple but colorful.

Do you love me?

Can you love me?

Inday 

Choreographed by Erl Sorilla 

Performed by Gia Gequinto

Another day. Passing through another day. 

Beautiful Embrace (Self titled)

Choreographed by Erl Sorilla 

Performed by JM Cordero and Erl Sorilla

Sometimes you look at nothing but you see something. 

Sometimes you see something but pretend you see nothing. 

Butter Pls

Choreographed by PJ Rebullida

Performed by Karmela Cortez Jabla, Bianca Perez, Christine Crame  

Is there anything I haven't given you?