Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak (Because of a Flower)

Named after the famous composition by Leopoldo Silos, Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak is an interpretive number that embodies the truth of affection through subtle glances of the eyes, quick turns of the head, and flicks of hesitation coupled with courage and longing. It is a love story that moves against the grain of classic Filipino folk dance.
From the height of accalimed Bayanihan Dance Company to the prestigious works of Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, courtship dances have traditionally centered around patriarchal and heteronormative portrayls of love. These depictions of courtship often leave out critical narratives of fluidity within our communities.
As the Pilipinx diaspora moves to embrace LGBTQ+ identities and perspectives against colonial rigidity, there comes a growing need for queer narratives to be celebrated across traditional artistic outlets. Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak aims to deconstruct our traditional values and make space for LGBTQ+ representation in Philippine dance.