Ballet Manila Archives

Dec 26

Dec 26 Snow White state of mind: Abigail Oliveiro and Mark Sumaylo

Here, husband-and-wife principal dancers Mark Sumaylo and Abigail Oliveiro share the question they’d most like to ask the all-knowing mirror – and what their idea of “happily ever after” is.

Dec 25

Dec 25 Snow White state of mind: Nanami Hasegawa and Romeo Peralta

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Here, company artist Nanami Hasegawa talks about a recent moment that made her feel she was in a fairy tale while principal dancer Romeo Peralta describes his concept of “happily ever after.”

Dec 5

Dec 5 Winging it: When birds and ballet make the perfect pair

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Birds and ballet go well together!

Nov 30

Nov 30 Bonifacio in ballet: Exploring two facets of a hero through dance

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Andres Bonifacio has been a source of fascination for Ballet Manila co-artistic associate and resident choreographer Gerardo Francisco Jr.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Reading time in ballet

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Making the leap from page to stage, many ballets have been inspired by beloved titles in literature.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Gray days

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Ballet Manila is elegant in gray.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Death on the dance floor

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As the nation observes All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2), the Ballet Manila Archives shares examples of the company finding that delicate combination of strength, grace and emotion in depicting the loss of life through dance.

Oct 31

Oct 31 Baddies of ballet

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For a change, here’s a toast to the baddies of ballet!

Oct 25

Oct 25 Germaine Dawal’s dance adventure in London’s Rambert School

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The trip was an eye-opener for Germaine, to be able to see and experience a new country but more importantly, to immerse in different aspects of dance.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Pink perfection

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Ballet Manila is perfect in pink.

Oct 7

Oct 7 Sword play

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

Oct 3

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

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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

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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 12

Sep 12 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Orange zest

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Ballet Manila is energetic in orange.

Aug 21

Aug 21 Ballet Manila caps 30th anniversary season with Mariinsky Ballet superstars in ‘Don Quixote’

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What is also special about this Don Quixote is that it brings together Lisa, Renata and Kimin who share ballet bonds that run deep.

Aug 8

Aug 8 Ballet Manila in Full Color: Basic black and white

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Ballet Manila goes back to basics with black and white.

Aug 2

Aug 2 Ballet Manila powers through curveballs for sold-out ‘Swan Lake’ shows in Dumaguete

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At the ballet classic’s end – when the swan corps waves to a reunited Odette and Prince Siegfried in the afterlife – the crowd would break into wild applause and animated cheers as the stage grew dark and the curtains closed.