@balletmanilaarchives

Dance to the light that is your soul…

Nov 1

Nov 1 Three of a Kind: Dancing to the end

With the observance of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2), we once again focus on those moments when characters meet a tragic end and the dancing stops.

Oct 30

Oct 30 When a prince turns to the dark side

Features

The beloved prince has also been exploring villain roles and, in typical Mark Sumaylo fashion, nailing them consistently.

Oct 28

Oct 28 Talk About Dance: Dannika Dark

The journey to understanding begins with a leap of faith.

Oct 24

Oct 24 Three of a Kind: United in dance

This set of photos shows a sampling of those international influences that have converged on the Ballet Manila stage, fittingly brought to life by a multi-national cast.

Oct 22

Oct 22 Gerardo Francisco Jr. on Ibong Adarna being a dream come true and a continuous work-in-progress

Interviews

“When it premiered in 2017, it felt like a dream,” reflects Geri. “Even now, as Ibong Adarna is being performed in different places, it still feels like a dream.”

Oct 20

Oct 20 In Their Own Words: Soloist Rafael Perez on being competitive

In Their Own Words

“May fighting spirit naman ako na kakayanin ko ’yan! Hindi mahina ang loob ko sa mga ganyan.”

Oct 16

Oct 16 This Month in BM History: October 2017

This Month In BM History

In October 2017, Swan Lake was again on center stage. Making their debuts were Katherine Barkman, Joan Emery Sia and Abigail Oliveiro.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Three of a Kind: Weaving the indigenous with the contemporary

Taking inspiration from the upland tribal communities in the north, choreographer Jojo Lucila created Sari’t Bahag which has been part of Ballet Manila’s repertoire from the start.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Talk About Dance: Bill Irwin

The physical language of the body is so much more powerful than words.

Oct 9

Oct 9 Three of a Kind: They’ve got mail

With the global observance of International Letter-Writing Week which includes World Post Day on October 9, we focus on the traditional mode of correspondence as exemplified in three of Ballet Manila’s productions.

Oct 7

Oct 7 In Their Own Words: Principal dancer Shaira Comeros on knowing ballet would be her life

In Their Own Words

“Other than ballet, I don’t see myself anywhere else.”

Oct 5

Oct 5 In Their Own Words: Principal dancer Romeo Peralta Jr. on the joy of working with a seasoned cast

In Their Own Words

They understand the characters that they want to portray and, for me, it comes naturally when I’m with them.

Oct 2

Oct 2 From assistant stage manager to the title role, Pearl Dames shares her amazing ‘Ibong Adarna’ journey – and other ballet adventures

Interviews

When the ballet premiered in 2017, she had a stress fracture and was unable to dance.

Sep 30

Sep 30 ‘Cinderella’ attends the ball in Taiwan once more

News

Cinderella will be presented on October 3 and 4 at the Taoyuan Arts Center.

Sep 28

Sep 28 Talk About Dance: Plato

The dance, of all the arts, is the one that most influences the soul. Dancing is divine in its nature and is the gift of God.

Sep 26

Sep 26 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Marooned

Features

Ballet Manila is mysterious in maroon.

Sep 24

Sep 24 Sidelined by an injury, principal dancer Joshua Enciso chooses to be hopeful

Interviews

In the second quarter of 2026, Joshua Enciso had been working hard on his role as Lucien for Ballet Manila’s Paquita when his journey was interrupted by an ACL injury.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Three of a Kind: Family matters