By: Alhea Barrios, Yasmine Rosel
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Photos: Charlene Otazu, Alhea Barrios, Yasmine Rosel

Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) kicked off the holiday season today with Puso ng Pasko, the first full-length Christmas ballet featuring an all-Filipino creative team.

Held at the Kalayaan Grounds of Malacañan Palace, “Puso ng Pasko” features traditional Christmas songs such as “Pasko Na Naman,” “Sa Paskong Dadating,” and “Kumukutikutitap,” and was choreographed by Ronelson Yadao under the mentorship of the National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes, Erl Sorilla, John Abadon, AL Abraham, Dan Dayo, Bonnie Guerrero, and Lester Reguindin.

The performance highlighted Filipino customs and traditions during the holiday season through dance and music.

Selected students and teachers from Pasay City National Science High School were among the attendees.