You are cordially invited to the Moonrise Film Festival exhibitions of Sayaw sa Alon The Bajau possess the ancient wisdom of the sea. Can they preserve the invaluable heritage in the face of war, western acculturation, globalization and environmental degradation? The documentary combines the traditional dances and music of the Sulu Archipelago to dramatize the […]

Student of Pangalay, Batch 2008 by Glenna Leano-Casalme Anyone thinking about learning Pangalay only needs to see Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa in motion for a few seconds to be completely convinced. She glides about in graceful, undulating waves. Every move is hypnotic. She can dance in silence but you would still hear music in your head. It’s […]

The AlunAlun Dance Circle performed for the 60th Anniversary Celebration of French-Philippine Relations (1947-2007) By Nannette Matilac To dance in Paris is an exciting dream, for it is said that “the whole world sings and dances in Paris.” But to dance a little-known Philippine dance called pangalay in Paris is more than a fulfilled dream. […]

Pangalay Dance Performances and Workshops in Paris, France to Celebrate the 60th Year Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and France June –July 2007 The AlunAlun Dance Circle performs in a series of goodwill performances to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Franco-Philippine Relations June 12, 8pm Independence Day soiree at the […]

Shall We Dance? Asian “dance summit” evokes dreams of pangalay diplomacy That’s what we did for three exhilarating days–dance to gongs, drums, and kulintangan–as we joined hearts and minds with our Asian neighbors in the magic of dance. Nothing equals the joy, warmth, good-will, understanding, compassion, and instant friendship that dancing together can bring. At […]

AlunAlun Dance Circle Launches the First International Conference on the Pangalay and Related Asian Traditional Dances The AlunAlun Dance Circle in cooperation with the Japan Foundation Manila Office, the city government of Marikina, UNESCO Philippines and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) launches the International Conference on the Conservation and Popularization of […]

Taipei, Taiwan Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2006 by Trinita Evangelista-Derbesse “ This dance should be shown all over the world ! ”, insisted an elderly Taiwanese. “ How do you manage to achieve that light, springing up-and-down movement of your dance ? ”, queried another. “Those downcast eyes, do they signify anything ? ”, […]