SWAY WITH JOY AND DALOY IN A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SHOW

 

Create a deeper connection with cultural roots with the fusion of Filipino heritage and contemporary experiences, while reimagining femininity in strength, grace, and resiliency in a one-night-only production, “Joy and Daloy,” on January 27, 2024, 7:00 PM, at the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP Black Box Theater).

Joy and Daloy, a twin-bill production by Daloy Dance Company and choreographer-dancer Joy Alpuerto Ritter, features ItikLandia and BABAE, imaginative choreographies that aim to re-develop and nurture an appreciation for contemporary dance. The choreographies explore intriguing themes, fusing traditional Filipino elements with contemporary expressions.

Created by Daloy Dance Company during their residency at the British School Manila in 2023, ItikLandia is inspired by the traditional Filipino folk dance Itik-Itik, but with a unique and thought-provoking twist that will surely captivate audiences. It is a physical homage to the natural environment we all share, live in, and rely on. 

Meanwhile, Ritter’s BABAE is a 30-minute solo performance piece where the choreographer-dancer reimagines the mystical rituals and power-summoning traditions often associated with women as witches.