Dive deep into modern dance when the CCP Choreographers Series' NeoFilipino returns to the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater) on October 20, 21, and 22, 2023.
NeoFilipino, the third and final tier of the CCP Choreographers' Series, provides a venue for renowned artists to interact with various art forms in the creation of new works with distinct choreographic techniques. It is the final tier of the series, following WifiBody.ph and Koryolab.
The CCP Choreographers' Series, founded by Denisa Reyes and Myra Beltran, aspires to be the primary mover and shaker of contemporary dance forms in Philippine society. Launched in 2015 in collaboration with former CCP president Nestor Jardin, the series builds on NeoFilipino's efforts to break through barriers via contemporary dance since 1987, as well as the Wifi Body Festival's initiatives for independent dance since 2006.
Christine Crame, Jose Jay Cruz, and Al Garcia, who have each developed their own choreographic voice and style of dance, will be featured in NeoFilipino 2023: In Transit will feature choreographers Christine Crame, Jose Jay Cruz, and Al Garcia, who have each built a distinct choreographic voice and style of dance.
The director for the CCP Choreographer Series since 2022, Crame received her Bachelor in Performing Arts, Major in Dance at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, and finished her master’s degree in Educational Management at the Philippine Women’s University. At Ballet Philippines, she rose the ranks from company scholar to company member/soloist from 1994-2005. Her major roles in production include: Darna, Cinderella, Snow White, Peter Pan and Darna once again for “Ding ang Bato” last 2018 at School of Design and Arts Theater. Currently a full-time faculty member of DLS-CSB, she was chair of the Academic Dance Program of the School of Design and Arts from 2010-2019. She serves as the head for many companies including: Artistic Director for Benilde Experimental Dance, Artistic Director/Performer for Seven Contemporary Dance Company, and Co-Director of Ground 1 Arts Retreat Space.
