@balletmanilaarchives

I dance. I don't really do anything else.

Dec 13

Dec 13 This Month in BM History: December 2012

This Month In BM History

Although Hazel Sabas-Gower’s Sinderela premiered on November 30 in 2012, the rest of its run unfolded in December at Aliw Theater, serving as Ballet Manila’s perfect Christmas offering with its promise of feel-good vibes for the season.

Dec 10

Dec 10 Talk about dance: Arlene Croce

Ballet is only good when it is great.

Dec 8

Dec 8 ‘Snow White’ is Ballet Manila’s Christmas treat

Ballet Manila brings back Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Snow White as the featured production of its Holiday Cheer Series 2024

Dec 6

Dec 6 ‘Cinderella’ brings enchantment to Baguio

Presented by Ballet Baguio, in a special collaboration with Ballet Manila, Cinderella brings the magic, romance and humor of the fairy-tale ballet to the stage on December 22.

Dec 2

Dec 2 Talk about dance: George Borodin

Ballet is not a technique but a way of expression that comes more closely to the inner language of man than any other.

Nov 29

Nov 29 This Month in BM History: November 2002

This Month In BM History

As Lisa Macuja Elizalde wrote in her director’s notes, “Only the versatile and most productive choreographer Osias Barroso would do as our ballet’s creator. Who else can deliver a musical score in three days and an entire story ballet in three weeks?”

Nov 27

Nov 27 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Breakouts in brown

Ballet Manila exudes warmth in brown.

Nov 26

Nov 26 In Their Own Words: Shamira Drapete on what she loves about dancing

In Their Own Words

“Every little thing attracts me about dance.”

Nov 22

Nov 22 Dissecting dance and choreography in ‘Florante at Laura’

After its world premiere last October 12, Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura has reaped a generally positive assessment from various quarters.

Nov 21

Nov 21 Ballet Manila’s pioneering ‘Florante at Laura’ takes center stage anew in Quezon City run

After its world premiere last October at Aliw Theater, Florante at Laura takes center stage at the Hyundai Hall of Areté at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Talk About Dance: Torron-Lee Dewar

Every dance you make belongs to you. It is part of your collection. When you think of it like that, you’ll want to make your next routine the best you’ve ever made!

Nov 16

Nov 16 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Tickled pink

Ballet Manila is rosy in pink.

Nov 14

Nov 14 Ballet Manila steers ‘Le Corsaire’ to history in Indonesia

Ballet Manila is bringing the full-length pirate adventure Le Corsaire to Indonesia in what is said to be a first in the Southeast Asian country.

Nov 11

Nov 11 In Their Own Words: Rafael Perez on channeling his emotions

In Their Own Words

“Dito ko nae-express ’yung emotions ko.”

Nov 8

Nov 8 Talking shoes with Ballet Manila’s Cinderella: Shaira Comeros

Between rehearsals, we caught up with Shaira to talk about a topic most associated with Cinderella. What else but shoes!

Nov 7

Nov 7 ‘Cinderella’ in Dumaguete, ‘Le Corsaire’ in Jakarta and more: Busy last quarter for Ballet Manila