The yearly ballet recitals of the Claravall-Gonzalez' School of Classical Ballet have always been a showcase of what the school's students and teachers have trained and worked hard for the whole year.

Its concert last February 25 and 26 was a weekend of music, fun, and dance. There were two shows on February 25. Each show opened with "Paquita." Each performance was danced by Catherine Alianza, Isabel Gonzalez, and Abby Galotera. Even the little ballerinas were not far behind when it comes to talent and showmanship. Dancing a variety of children's favourite songs like "Barney' Favorites" and Walt Disney's "It's a Small World," the tiny tots were so adorable and got a very loud applause from proud parents and guests. Their tiny feet are sure to become more nimble as they spend more years studying ballet.

There were also classic dances like "Princess Aurora's Variation" as well as the "Bluebird Variation from Sleeping Beauty." Years of dedicated training in dance showed in the grace and strength of the dancers. They made their jetes and pirouettes look effortless.

One dancer who captivated the audience was Ma. Isabel Regina Gonzalez. She was exquisite in her execution of the steps in the classical numbers as well as the creative number "Day Dreamer." Isabel, together with June Golez, was a national finalist in the National Competitions for Young Artists 2011. The Claravall-Gonzales School of Classical Ballet has produced a good number of talented dancers like Patricia Enojas and Catherine Alianza who were also regional winners in NAMCYA 2011.

What was interesting with the 2012 ballet concert was that the variety of dances served to highlight the creativity, talent, and passion of the school's dancers, teachers, guest-dancers, and guest choreographers alike.

The recital ended each of the shows with the much-applauded number "Amo Kami Ni Sang Una, Paano Kamo Subong?" This original Ilonggo composition was warmly welcomed by the Ilonggo audience not only because of the song, but also because of the delightful moves of the dancers. Their passion for their craft was so palpable that the audience thoroughly enjoyed