MANILA, Philippines ? When it comes to the human body, the foot hardly occupies a place of exultation. It gets dog tired, pinched in closed shoes and accused of trying to kill its master at the end of the day. But the fact that a quarter of the human bones are found in the feet means that the latter deserve a little more attention. This week, get your feet to bring you to three events that will amaze you at what even the most ignored body parts can do.

En Pointe

Grace is captured at Danse, an exhibit by Ferdinand Cacnio at the Alliance Francaise de Manille located at 209 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air 2, Makati City. See the artist?s various interpretations of movement through an eight-piece collection of dance sculptures and 12 works on paper. The exhibit is on display until June 15. For more information, call 895-7585 or 895-7441.

Walking Boots

Can the right pair of shoes help you find true love? Watch the film Batad on Wednesday, June 3, and see if there is a Cinderella ending to this touching story about a boy and his desire to own a pair of trekking boots. The screening is followed by a Q&A with the film?s director, Benji Garcia. Both events are set to take place at the Alliance Francaise Ondeo Auditorium located at 209 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air 2, Makati City. For more details, contact Alliance Francaise de Manille (T: 895-7757, www.alliance.ph).

Dance Master

Gary Valenciano isn?t called Mr. Pure Energy for nothing. On Friday, June 5, watch him bring the house down with his smooth vocals and just-as-smooth dance moves in SINGkwenta: the Concert Series at the Bro. Rafael Donato Center for Performing Arts at La Salle Greenhills, Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City. The second part of the series is scheduled for Monday, June 8. Proceeds of the events are for the benefit of One La Salle Scholarship Fund and Bahay Pag-Asa. For tickets, please contact Ticketworld (T:891-9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph).

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