Jude Thaddeus Bautista is awarded the Hero of the Lilies Medal by the H.H. Team 6 Ballet Activities Division (BAD) for his extraordinary photos and written account of the day of Ballet Philippines' Giselle gala performance which featured Stella Abrera and James Whiteside in the lead roles. He has a lot of pictures with his vivid account of what it took to pull off this performance while Typhoon Mario was beating down on Manila. Here are three of Haglund's favorites, but there are many more to see with Jude's review entitled Miracle in Ballet Philippines' Giselle
We're still holding out hope for some video.
24 responses to “Miracle? You can say that again!”
Beautiful. That mad scene pic is especially stunning- wow!
Beautiful. That mad scene pic is especially stunning- wow!
Totally agree. I understand that there is video out there that will be ready shortly. I will try hard to connect with it.
Totally agree. I understand that there is video out there that will be ready shortly. I will try hard to connect with it.
Wanted to make sure you read this profile on Stella:
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/379577/lifestyle/artandculture/fil-am-stella-abrera-dances-giselle-telenovela-of-ballet-on-sept-19
notable quote:
“My ethnicity has never played any detrimental factor in getting roles in ABT. I’ve danced many roles in ABT,” Abrera said.
Wanted to make sure you read this profile on Stella:
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/379577/lifestyle/artandculture/fil-am-stella-abrera-dances-giselle-telenovela-of-ballet-on-sept-19
notable quote:
“My ethnicity has never played any detrimental factor in getting roles in ABT. I’ve danced many roles in ABT,” Abrera said.
Wonderful! Looking forward to it!
Wonderful! Looking forward to it!
m&m, thank you so much for the link. It is a very interesting read.
m&m, thank you so much for the link. It is a very interesting read.
Thank you for the link! Amazing report and photos…
Thank you for the link! Amazing report and photos…
You’re welcome, Rosa.
You’re welcome, Rosa.
The perfection evident in these photos! I can’t take it! Bravo Jude!
The perfection evident in these photos! I can’t take it! Bravo Jude!
You’re right, Annie H. It’s perfection in an artist that we deserve to witness in New York. It is so unfair to us that ABT serves up such dreadful goop during Giselle Week while it hides Stella Abrera’s exquisite artistry.
You’re right, Annie H. It’s perfection in an artist that we deserve to witness in New York. It is so unfair to us that ABT serves up such dreadful goop during Giselle Week while it hides Stella Abrera’s exquisite artistry.
Thank you for your kind words and the link Haglund’s Heel!
Thank you for your kind words and the link Haglund’s Heel!
May i ask what the Hero of the Lilies Medal is? Thank you very much for this and just appreciating the story and photos.
May i ask what the Hero of the Lilies Medal is? Thank you very much for this and just appreciating the story and photos.
Jude, you are our hero because you recorded with your camera the performance of Stella Abrera’s Giselle that we in the U.S., who have been following her career since she was 17 years old and waiting to see, will likely never get to witness. You have no idea how important, appreciated, and cherished your photos are to so many.
For the general interest of some of our readers, may we ask what type of camera you used for these photos? Do you know of any video, either professional or amateur, that exists of the performance or dress rehearsal?
Jude, the “Hero of the Lilies Medal” refers to Giselle’s lilies and is simply the greatest gratitude from our hearts–not something you can actually bite down on with your teeth.
Thanks again.
Jude, you are our hero because you recorded with your camera the performance of Stella Abrera’s Giselle that we in the U.S., who have been following her career since she was 17 years old and waiting to see, will likely never get to witness. You have no idea how important, appreciated, and cherished your photos are to so many.
For the general interest of some of our readers, may we ask what type of camera you used for these photos? Do you know of any video, either professional or amateur, that exists of the performance or dress rehearsal?
Jude, the “Hero of the Lilies Medal” refers to Giselle’s lilies and is simply the greatest gratitude from our hearts–not something you can actually bite down on with your teeth.
Thanks again.