Kwerdas at Sayaw: Ang Unang Yugto

Posted by Chelo On 12:56 PM

December 1 & 2, 2012
Insular Life Theater
Photos by Tes Tirol

Sindikato (choreography by Sol Fernandez)

Singkilan (choreography by Melvin dela Cruz)

Singkilan (choreography by Melvin dela Cruz)

Jayson Austria for The Coconut Nut

Vanidades / Gloria (choreography by Noordin Jumalon)

Shekinah Ciudad for Babae Ako (choreography by Pia Paderes)

Bea Perez for Maski Diin (choreography by Jun Saagundo)

Bayan Ko (choreography by Pia Paderes)

Tagumpay Nating Lahat (choreography by Sol Fernandez)

Tagumpay Nating Lahat (choreography by Sol Fernandez)

For His Highest!

Dec 2012 Production: KWERDAS AT SAYAW - Ang Unang Yugto

Posted by Chelo On 8:11 PM


THE MOST EXCITING EVENT IS HAPPENING THIS DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2012!

Acts Manila is inviting you to join us as we turn the first page of this new chapter through the production KWERDAS AT SAYAW: ANG UNANG YUGTO - featuring the Acts Manila company members and aspirants, with special participation of the scholars of Acts School for the Performing Arts.

KWERDAS AT SAYAW: ANG UNANG YUGTO
December 1 & 2, 2012 at 6pm
Insular Life Theater, Insular Life Building, Filinvest Corporate Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
For tickets call: 0922 - 890 - 5255
Or visit us at: Acts School for the Performing Arts - 2nd Floor Molito Building, Madrigal Ave. cor. Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa City
Ticket Prices: P750, P500, P250

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

This production is for the benefit of Philemon Academy Foundation, Inc.

Philippine Dance Cup 2012

Posted by Chelo On 8:39 PM

PHILIPPINE DANCE CUP 2012 RESULTS

"The Lord did not set his affections on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples... But it was because the Lord loved you and kept the oath he swore... Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, he is the faithful God." - Deuteronomy 7:7-9

Acts School for the Performing Arts
2nd Place, Junior C Division, Classical - "Demoiselles"
1st Place, Junior D Division - Abigail Macatangay
1st Place, Junior D Division - Stephanie Santiago
2nd Place, Junior D Division - Lormaigne Bockmuhl
5th Rank, Junior D Division - Julianne Cederstam
9th Rank, Junior D Division - Kiara Jaro
Joy Coronel Awardee: Stephanie Santiago, Junior D Division
Joy Coronel Awardee: Lormaigne Bockmuhl, Junior D Division

"Demoiselles" - 2nd Place, Junior C Division, Classical

Victory Christian International School
3rd Place, Junior D Division - Pia Custodio

Southville International School
7th Rank, Junior D Division - Alexandra Oropesa
7th Rank, Junior D Division - Tiffany Claire Lau
7th Rank, Junior D Division - Princess Balido
Honorable Mention, Senior A Division, Classical - "Yesterday's Dream"

"Yesterday's Dream" - Honorable Mention, Senior A Division, Classical

Southernside Montessori School
3rd Place, Junior B Division, Classical - "The Dawn"
2nd Place, Junior C Division, National - "Salidumay"
2nd Place, Junior D Division - Joshua Enciso
Honorable Mention, Junior D Division - Jemimah Ibardaloza
5th Rank, Junior D Division - Aileen Palo
7th Rank, Junior D Division - Raissa Juada
9th Rank, Junior D Division - Samantha Butawan
2nd Place, Senior A Division, Contemporary - "Paraiso"
3rd Place, Senior C Division, Contemporary - "Anak ng Pasig"
Joy Coronel Awardee: Georjen dela Cruz, Senior C Division (Acts Manila Aspirant)
Benjie Toledo Awardee: Joshua Enciso, Junior D Division

Southernside Montessori School Dancers

Best Backstage Group Award: Jesus the Risen Savior School
Best Team Spirit Award: Acts Manila @ Victory Sta. Rosa

Junior D Soloists: Tiffany Claire Lau, Princess Balido, Alexandra Oropesa, Pia Custodio, Joshua Enciso,
Abigail Macatangay, Julianne Cederstam, Stephanie Santiago, Kiara Jaro, Lormaigne Bockmuhl, Jemimah Ibardaloza
(not in photo: Aileen Palo, Raissa Juada, Samantha Butawan)

Ballet Class Schedules - Acts Manila Schools (SY 2012-2013)

Posted by Chelo On 11:35 AM

AM@ International Christian Academy
4505 Extra Street, Fourth Estate Subdivision, Sucat, Parañaque City
Director: Chelo B. Gemina
09176253674 / 09228336460
Secretariat: 09176253675

Tuesday & Thursday
3:30-4:30pm - Primary (Grades 1-3)
4:30-6:00pm - Level 1 (by promotion)
Friday
5:30-6:30pm - Modern Ballet (in Acts School for the Performing Arts, Molito Bldg., Alabang)

Fees:
P3,000 monthly for 2x-a-week frequency
P3,500 monthly for 3x-a-week frequency
P500 annual registration fee
P2,650 for complete set of regulation uniform
Open to non-ICA students

AM@ International British Academy
25 Aguinaldo Highway, Anabu II-D, Imus, Cavite
Director: Chelo B. Gemina
09176253674 / 09228336460
Secretariat: 09176253675

Monday & Friday
2:45-3:45pm - Primary (Reception to Level 1)
3:45-4:45pm - Level 1 (Level 2 up)

Fees:
P2,500 monthly for 2x-a-week frequency
P500 annual registration fee
P2,650 for complete set of regulation uniform
Open to non-IBA students

AM@ Victory Christian International School
339 Robinson's Circle, Capt. Henry Javier Drive, Pasig
Director: Pia A. Paderes
09209491950 / 3598886

Ballet A (Pre-school)
Friday - 3:00-4:00pm

Ballet B
Monday & Wednesday
3:00-4:00pm (Grades 1-2)
4:00-5:00pm (Grades 3-4)

Ballet C (Grades 4-6)
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 5:00-6:30pm

Ballet D (Advanced)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 5:00-7:00pm

AM@ Southville International School & Colleges
1281 Tropical Ave. cor. Luxembourg Street, BF Homes International, Las Pinas City
Director: Jan L. Manlapig
09228335856 / 09399215452

Primary 
Monday & Wednesday - 5:00-6:00pm

Preparatory Level 1
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - 6:00-7:00pm

Advanced
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm

AM@ Colegio de Sta. Rosa Makati
6321 Estrella St., Rockwell, Makati City
Director: Jan L. Manlapig
09228335856 / 09399215452

Preparatory Level 1
Thursday & Friday - 3:30-4:30pm

AM@ Victory Malate
Harrison Plaza Village Square, Pablo Ocampo cor. Mabini Street, Malate, Manila
Director: Jan L. Manlapig
09228335856 / 09399215452

Level 1
Thursday - 5:00-6:00pm & Saturday - 2:00-3:00pm

AM@ Palms Country Club
Laguna Heights Drive, Filinvest Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Ms. Chen Memarion: 7717171
Director: Johanna Sotto
09178040990 / 09238319747

Primary
Thursday - 5:00-6:00pm & Saturday - 9:00-10:00am
(open to kids ages 4 and above)
Exclusive to Palms Country Club members & guests with member's recommendations.

AM@ Rockwell Club
Amorsolo Square, 23 Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City
Director: Jan L. Manlapig
09228335856 / 09399215452

Pre-Primary
Friday & Saturday - 4:30-5:30pm

AM@ Elinon Karate Academy
2nd Floor Esplana Commercial Building, Armstrong Ave. corner Scarlet St., Moonwalk Phase 2, Parañaque City
Director: Jan L. Manlapig
09228335856 / 09399215452

Primary
Wednesday & Saturday - 4:00-5:00pm

AM@ Acts Manila Victory Sta. Rosa
21st-22nd Bldg., Rodeo Drive, Laguna Bel-Air 2, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Director: Rean Tirol
09083020319 / 09228108396 / 0498316288

Ballet Discovery Class
Monday & Wednesday, 4:30-5:00pm

Pre-Primary
Monday & Wednesday, 5:00-6:00pm

Primary / Preparatory Level 1
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm

Level 1 / Advanced
Monday - Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm

AM@ Jesus the Risen Savior School
#4 Sampaguita Ave., Sampaguita Village, San Pedro, Laguna
Director: Rean Tirol
09083020319 / 09228108396 / 0498316288

Pre-Primary / Primary / Preparatory Level 1
Saturday, 10:00-11:00am

Level 1 / Advanced
Saturday, 11:00am-12:00nn

Acts School for the Performing Arts: Schedule of Classes (beginning June 2012)

Posted by Chelo On 9:41 PM


Located at 2nd Floor, Molito Bldg., Madrigal Avenue cor. Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa City.

CLASSICAL BALLET
P3500 for 2x-a-week monthly fee + P1000 one-time registration fee
P2750 regulation uniform (custom-made leotard, skirt for training the hands, imported tights, and leather ballet shoes, notebook)

Pre-Primary 1, ages 4-6 years old
Tuesday, 4:30-5:30pm
Saturday, 11am-12nn

Pre-Primary 2 (by promotion)
Monday, 4:30-5:30pm
Saturday, 12nn-1pm

Primary 1, ages 7-11 years old
Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm
Saturday, 9-10am

Primary 2, (by promotion)
Wednesday, 4:30-5:30pm
Saturday, 10-11am

Intermediate Ballet (P4,500/month for daily classes)
Monday - Thursday, 5:30-7pm

Teachers: Chelo Borromeo-Gemina, ACBA; Johanna Sotto

MODERN BALLET
P2500 monthly fee (once-a-week classes) + P1000 one-time registration fee
Friday, 4:30-5:30pm
Teacher: Jun Saagundo

UNLIMITED RATE - P4500 / month for 3x-a-week classes or more
(combination of classical and modern ballet)

VOICE LESSONS
P6500 for 10 lessons (group rate) + P1000 one-time registration fee
P10,000 for 10 lessons (private class) + P1000 one-time registration fee
The voice coach reserves the right to interview and assess the student for readiness to take voice lessons. Minimum requirement is for the student to be able to read words with no difficulty.

Wednesday
3-4pm / 4-5pm / 5-6pm

Saturday
10am-12nn

Coach: Alma Lizardo, Lead Vocalist, Livewire Band

DANCE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Available by appointment.
Teacher: Jan Manlapig (0922-8335856 / 0939-9215452)

HIP-HOP
P3500 monthly fee (twice-a-week classes) + P1000 one-time registration fee

Friday, 4:30-5:30pm
Saturday, 12nn-1pm

Teacher: Ryan Diwa

BALLROOM LESSONS
*Group of 7 to start*
Thursdays, 10-11:30am
P2000 per head for 4 lessons of 1.5 hours each + P1000 one-time registration fee
Additional P1400 for partner fee (if student has no partner)
Teacher: Fe Zulueta

For further inquiries, contact Ms. Chelo Gemina, Artistic Director: +63917-6253674 / +63922-8336460 / email: chelogemina (@) actsmanila.com.

Schedules and fees may change without prior notice.

Ballet Magnificat! - Live in Manila

Posted by Chelo On 11:00 PM


Ballet Magnificat! - America's premiere dance company, will be conducting Master Classes on Ballet Technique and Creative Worship this summer! Three American teachers - Rebecca Grove, Christina Hudson, and Esther Choi, will be handling classes for children's ballet, intermediate ballet, advanced / company class, and creative worship. Catch them on May 8, 2012 - Tuesday at the ACTS School for the Performing Arts in Molito Building, Alabang.