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For me, to enter into motion is to enter into meditation.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Pink perfection

Ballet Manila is perfect in pink.

Oct 9

Oct 9 This Month in BM History: October 1996

This Month In BM History

In 1996, Ballet Manila invited the Krasnoyarsk Ballet to the Philippines for a series of full-length productions

Oct 7

Oct 7 Sword play

In this lookback, we present the ways Ballet Manila has made a point – literally and figuratively – with swords. Ready, set, on guard!

Oct 5

Oct 5 Florante at Laura returns to Aliw Theater

Videos

Choreographed by BM’s co-artistic associate Gerardo Francisco Jr. and guest choreographer Martin Lawrance to the original music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, it returned to the Aliw Theater this weekend, offering a visual feast with the masterful storytelling.

Oct 3

Oct 3 Putting in the hours is key to becoming the best dancer, says BM artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde

Turning 61 on October 3, Macuja Elizalde reflected on how relying on those same values can shape anyone’s journey.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Ballet Manila brings back Balagtas’ epic ‘Florante at Laura’ to the stage

The first ballet adaptation of Francisco Balagtas’ epic poem, using a libretto written by Dr. Michael Coroza, Florante at Laura was described by a critic as “a moving experience rich in cultural wisdom and literary depth” shortly after its debut in 2024.

Sep 26

Sep 26 This Month in BM History: September 1998

This Month In BM History

Just three years old in 1998, Ballet Manila had become the busiest ballet company around, with its leaders not even realizing it.

Sep 22

Sep 22 Talk About Dance: Graeme Murphy

And dance is wonderful because dance is so immediate.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Talk About Dance: Natalia Makarova

It's a hard life... but if I could, I would do it all again.

Sep 12

Sep 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Orange zest

Ballet Manila is energetic in orange.

Sep 9

Sep 9 One enchanted weekend in Malaysia with Ballet Manila’s ‘Cinderella’

News

Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Abrera Ponce attended the successful opening night on September 5, and was welcomed by Lisa Macuja Elizalde and Alfren Salgado.

Sep 6

Sep 6 Talk About Dance: Patricia McBride

The ballets you do make you into the final product you are. And I had extraordinary partners.

Sep 4

Sep 4 Bonded by ballet: The Peraltas on safeguarding company tradition and helping mold the next generation of dancers

Interviews

On its milestone Pearl Year, Sofia and Romeo find themselves busier than ever.

Sep 1

Sep 1 Ballet Manila brings enchantment of ‘Cinderella’ to Malaysia

News

Two pairs of principal dancers are stepping into the lead roles of Cinderella and the Prince.

Aug 30

Aug 30 Soundbites: ‘You never really know to what heights you can soar until you spread your wings’

Soundbites

“It’s true what they say about adversity. Never fear it. A kite rises against the wind, and you never really know to what heights you can soar until you spread your wings.”

Aug 28

Aug 28 This Month in BM History: August 2000