Ig (Water) – May 21-25
“Kinding Sindaw created magic,”
– The New York Times
Photo: Corky Lee
ABOUT
Experience the natural beauty of the Philippine archipelago through dance, depicting the ebb and flow of oceans, still lakes, waterfalls, and rivers. Kinding Sindaw immerses participants in the rich ecosystem of these waters, using intricate footwork and body movements to embody traditions from the Meranao, Maguindanao, Tboli, and Taosug peoples. The dances share rituals and stories from the Derangen, Lemlunay, and Kissa epics, reflecting cultural codes tied to the land and water. Accompanied by the kulintang music of Tradition Bearers from Iranun Bai Labi, this 90-minute performance honors the heritage of the southern Philippines and uplifts the stories of these communities.
CREDITS
Concept/Direction/Tradition Bearer: Potri Ranka Manis
Dance Captains: Diane Camino and Jerome Viloria
Kulintang Musicians: Malaika Queano, Nonilon Queano
Cast: Vivian Chow, Kelsea Suarez, Adam Basco-Mahieddine, Milagros Verendia Silat
Choreography: Guro Frank Ortega
Marketing Director: Vivian Chow
Production Manager: Cheryl Zhang
Production Assistant: Bushra Tasneem
Iranun Tradition Bearers: Bai Labi Fatima Maruhom, Bai Labi Bing Cabayan Bacar, Mohammed Zebede Dimaporo, Nodiah Biruar
BIOS
Potri Ranka Manis is the Founder and Artistic Director of Kinding Sindaw, preserving indigenous Philippine music, dance, and martial arts.
Kinding Sindaw is a non for profit theater and dance theater established in 1992 and based in NYC that presents repertoire from living tradition and intangible cultural heritage of the Mindanao, Southern Philippines through performances, dance, storytelling, kulintang music ensemble and silat martial art. We are Honoring the Indigenous and Sultanate Bangsamoro and those in diaspora. Kinding Sindaw is non for profit, AAPI / BIPOC lead and membership. Founded by Artistic Director Potri Ranka Manis, a Meranao Bai Labi in diaspora in 1992. kindingsindaw.org
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