The dance form known as (1) ballet has been used to interpret stories of all kinds. It is a performance in which a story is told without words by using (2) body movements and (3) facial expressions. The lack of (4) spoken words or sung lyrics is more than made up for by the creative movements and (5) gestures of the dancers. The performance is further enhanced by colorful (6) costumes, elaborate sets, visually (7) suggestive music, and sophisticated (8) choreography. Original Filipino ballets vividly present (9) folktales and (10) local fables.