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The
Bayanihan as usual took everyone’s breath
away with their astounding finale of
Mindanao sketches, most notably the way they
move together the Pangalay, the Malong and
the Singkil dances in about five minutes |
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Bong C.
Austero opinion@manilastandardtoday,
Jan. 29,
2007 (performance in Asean Summit at Cebu
City) |
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Bayanihan is something altogether different
than what previous generations may have
seen; the company which, began presenting
the traditional dance and music of the
Philippines, has taken a deliberate step
towards the dramatic and interpretative.
Its performance can best be described as
modern dance drawing on folk heritage to
create something new. Trading subtlety for
force in movement, the show is not averse to
exaggerating the diversity of Filipino
culture. The costumes take a fantastic
affect, with brilliant, vibrant splashes of
color, ornamentation and lushness. In a
word, it’s an all-out epic show, not a
modest recital. |
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Philip Marcelo
Filipinas Magazine, January
2007 |
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The skill
and grace of the dancers of the Bayanihan,
the national dance company of the
Philippines, were amazing. I thought I have
seen it all, but I was wrong |
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Marit
Stinus – Remonde
Mission Impossible – ABS – CBN
(performance
in ASEAN Summit in Cebu City – January 12 –
14, 2007) |
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Bayanihan is
not a performance. It is a living theater
caught up in the sheer joy of the Dance. |
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Jane
Stangl
Indayog, 2006 |
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Adjudged One of the top 10 dance events
that deserve the hype (the Bayanihan
Philippine National Dance Company begins a
string of local appearances at the Stockton
Performing Arts Center in Pomona. More than
just a colorful potpourri, the program
honors multiple legacies with a fascinating
mix of European, Asian and indigenous
influences) |
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Robert Johnson
Star- Ledger Staff,
December 27, 2006 |
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Bayanihan
has a fascinating repertoire and a
gracefully seductive manner all its own |
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Robert
Johnson
Star-Ledger Staff, October
28, 2006 |
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Bayanihan……………..
showed immense stamina, as most of the
dances required the entire company to be on
stage for extended amounts of time. They
also never failed to ham it up, specially
during the solos, which were a light-hearted
diversion from floor shaking drums and
sword-brandishing warriors. These moments
showed Bayanihan’s true talents, they are a
highly entertaining company. |
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Brandy
Gamoning, The Daily Californian
September 25, 2006 |
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Bayanihan is
charming and exquisitely well arranged,
representing its country well. |
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Jennifer
Fisher, Special to the Register,
2006 |
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The
Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company
came to Mechanics Hall Tuesday night and put
on a performance that was clearly
well-thought-out and presented with
intelligence, poise and style. They had a
lot to do with constantly changing scenes
and accompanying costume changes,
nevertheless they handled matters with
discipline, timing, skill and an enjoyable
stage presence. The musicians were an
integral part of the performance as the
emotions and mood changed from sequence to
sequence. There were plenty of sparks and
excitement in the best piece of the evening,
“Mindanao Splendor”, the mix was
spectacular and stunning. |
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Richard
Duckett
Telegram & Gazette Reviewer, 2006 |
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You don’t
have to be a die hard fan to fall in love
with the Bayanihan, Philippine national
dance company |
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Anthony
Del Valle
Las Vegas Review Journal, 2006 |
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I still find
the troupe at its best; great ambassadors of
a nation ailing economically, spiritually
and asking to have a place in the heart of
Americans. There was no pretense, they were
themselves and they did the dances
beautifully. It was, indeed a great
opportunity and experience for the students
to witness the beautiful soul of a nation
through the lyrical and not so lyrical
movements. |
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Josefina
Solomonson
Pepperdine University, 2006 |
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Bayanihan’s
performance was absolutely wonderful and to
see them that night made me proud as a
Filipino. The group showcased the richness
and diversity of the Filipino culture: from
the tribal dances to the pomp and pageantry
of Spanish-influenced dances and the joyous
abandon of the rural dances. |
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Phillip M Gracia-Palana
Seattle, Washington, 2006 |
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Bayanihan
has pioneered in many ways. When they
“interpret” and “stylize” our dance culture
– you’re fodder for the critics ire. I
bought tickets for two reasons: to be
entertained and to see what is new, I got
what I wanted; I had fun and I was updated. |
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Patricia Aldaba-Lim
Member 1969-1974 Boston, |
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What a
beguiling sight they were en masse; a
centennial observance is inevitable. |
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Renee
Renouf
September 2006, Ballet Magazine |
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