Winnipeg-based multi-disciplinary artist and educator.

Educator (MEd) | Dancer | Choreographer | DJ | Writer | Event Producer

Portrait Photo of Maribeth Manalysay Tabanera, MEd / Kilusan by BNB Studios

Alt-text: Portrait of Maribeth Manalaysay Tabanera by BNB Studios

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The Glitter Bird Show

By: Primrose Madayag Knazan
Produced by: UNI TOGETHER Productions
Choreography by: Maribeth Manalaysay Tabanera
Supported by: Magdaragat Philippines Inc, Winnipeg Arts Council, Manitoba Arts Council

Inspired by the popular Filipino Folk tale, Ibong Adarna, The Glitter Bird is a modern fairy tale where music, magic, and a little silliness brings wonder and inspiration to a Filipino family in the barrio. The Glitter Bird is a glamorous queen of the forest who may grant a wish or two, but only to those who prove deserving. Watch out as she hypnotizes with her catchy songs and dazzling dance moves, expelling glitter on those who try to hunt her and turning her foes to stone. A well-meaning mother asks the powerful Glitter Bird to help her youngest child who pales in comparison to their strong and beautiful sisters. The Glitter Bird decides they all have a lesson to learn while the youngest child learns to face their fears in order to save their family.

December 22, 23, 26, 29, 30

2 PM, 1 hr show, Philippines Canadian Centre of Manitoba

PURCHASE TICKETS

Winnipeg Kiki Ballroom Presents

Holislaaay Mini-Kiki Ball

Sunday, December 14th, 2025, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Drop in Dance Winnipeg, 1379 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Free/Pay-What-You-Can
WKB Membership Form & RSVP for Holislaaay Mini-Kiki Ball

Commentator: ZZ 007
DJ Princess Kilusan Pinklady
Judge: Dante Pinklady

CATEGORIES
Virgin Vogue Performance:
As Santa’s newest elf, show us your perfected fundamentals! Bring it in your cutest and cuntiest green and red effect!

Face: Quick! Don’t forget to mail us your best face card before the Canada Post goes on strike again! Incorporate a reveal to surprise gift us with your undeniable beauty!

Hand Performance: Baby it’s cold outside! You need a toque, scarf, and mittens to keep the chills away and the other hand performers at bay!

Runway: Give us sparkles, sequence, and furs! Give the children the most luxurious outfit of them all! One fit for the queen of the holidays herself Mrs. Clause! 

Performance: Can you perform your way to the front of Santa’s best reindeers? Shine with your brightest moves and light up the night with your effect! Think battery powered L.E.D. Xmas lights! Let the reindeer games begin…

Comm VS Comm: Give us your best 12-days of Xmas chants! And a partridge in a pear tree!

Shake That Ass: Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle that ass all the waaaaay. Incorporate bells into your effect and shake your ass all the way to the North Poll!

COMMUNITY POTLUCK!

Tues Nov 04
Crafted Fashion Show

DJ Performance 7 PM - 12 PM
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Ave, Wpg

Thurs Nov 06
Together Again

DJ Performance 7 PM - 10 PM
Private Event for The Canadian College of Physicians

Sun Nov 30
Modo Yoga Waverly

DJ Performance 9 AM - 11 AM
2 Donald #7, Wpg
Maro Matcha is also in the building!

Fri Dec 05
Seafood City

DJ Performance 8 PM - 12 AM
2311 McPhillips St Unit 307, Wpg

Sun Nov 16
Wpg Kiki Ballroom Open Sesh

Drop in Dance Winnipeg, 1379 Portage Avenue, Wpg, PWYC @ door
Guest Instructor: Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia (Vancouver)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fri Nov 15
Wawanesa Street Festival

DJ Performance 6 PM - 8 PM
University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave, Wpg

Sun Nov 30
Wpg Kiki Ballroom Open Sesh

Drop in Dance Winnipeg, 1379 Portage Avenue, Wpg, PWYC @ door
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sun Dec 14
Wpg Kiki Ballroom Open Sesh

Drop in Dance Winnipeg, 1379 Portage Avenue, Wpg, PWYC @ door
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Alt-text: Photo of Kilusan DJing at Indigenous Grooves 2024 by Desert Lily Photography