A Moment of Elegance with Liza Macuja and a Sebastinan Danseur
By Dr. Lucivilla L. Marcos
The Ballet Manila’s recognition of Filipino’s grace in performing arts and Philippine’s diversity of culture coincided with the “Buwan ng Wika’s” observance of the country’s acknowledgment of the local language as part of its conglomerate heritage.
Last August 10, 2008, students of Humanities were delighted to the “HALO-HALO SUPREME BALLET” at the Aliw Theater, Star City Compound, CCP Complex. It featured young and talented Filipino dancers seeped in Vaganova traditions. The show was topbilled by the only Philippine-based prima ballerina – Liza Macuja.
The Sebastinians’ morale boosted in high ardor with this rare chance to witness the superb execution of stage by the Most Outstanding Alumnus in Arts and Culture during SSC-R’s 50th Foundation Anniversary in 1997. Osias Barroso has been connected with the Ballet Manila as the ballet master and the cut and thrust Prince of Liza Macuja for some series of performances. He has also done lead roles in both international productions of major full-length ballets. He became the first Filipino classical danseur to reach the semi-final round of the 1st international Ballet and Modern Dance Competition which was held in Nagoya, Japan in 1993. “Wow, ang galing talaga ng Sebastino!”, exclaimed one student.
Indeed, the Area of Languages and Humanities has proved than instruction can be extended outside the four corners of the classroom. The activities enhance and develop students’ multi-intelligence and establish good rapport among faculty members.