(First published online on
August 11, 2008)
Hayskul Musical, a ballet-drama which starred internationally-acclaimed
ballet dancer, Liza Macuja - Elizalde and her organization Ballet Manila, gave
life to the Filipino version of the worldwide hit, High School Musical.
It was a comedic performance showcasing the talents of the actors in ballet dancing. They made the audience laugh while relieving the high school memories of the viewers. Among the highlighted scenes was the psychological competition among groups of hippies, nerds, cheerers, athletes and others. Courtship among students and other students, and even teachers to their co-teachers were also presented. Graduation of the students and the remarkably funny presence of Principal Procorpio Tilapia were also shown. Liza played as one of the teachers in the said high school.
It was shown at the Adamson Theater last August 6, 2008 and students and professors from the Physical Education Department graced the event. Before the performance-proper, Ms. Liza first discussed some lessons about ballet including the history and basic steps of the dance.
The show sacrificed the element of providing a really sensible story but their
beautiful dance steps amazed the audience and it proved that they really have
something to show. All in all, the story was some sort of a cliché but their
dance steps were brilliant.
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