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Nov 7

Nov 7 The Cinderella story

Among the most recognizable figures in art, Cinderella – with her glass slipper – has been featured repeatedly and prominently in literature, film, painting, music, dance, and fashion all over the world.

Oct 21

Oct 21 The characters of ‘Le Corsaire’: The evil Lankadem

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Every dashing pirate needs a malevolent villain and the epic ballet Le Corsaire is no exception.

Oct 19

Oct 19 The characters of ‘Le Corsaire’: The selfless Gulnara

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What gives this adventure ballet its heart is the friendship between the two female leads: Medora and Gulnara.

Oct 18

Oct 18 The characters of ‘Le Corsaire’: The faithful Ali

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While it seems almost impossible to imagine Conrad without Ali, the original Le Corsaire choreographed by Joseph Mazillier does not include the loyal sidekick.

Oct 16

Oct 16 The characters of ‘Le Corsaire’: Medora, the damsel in distress

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Despite being the ultimate damsel in distress in the world of ballet, the character of Medora is considered among the most sought-after roles in classical dance.

Oct 13

Oct 13 The characters of 'Le Corsaire': The pirate named Conrad

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Ballet Manila has performed the full-length Le Corsaire as part of its regular season on seven occasions.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Snapshots from Israel

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Principal dancer Abigail “Abi” Oliveiro – who took on the lead role as the Ibong Adarna – details her personal experiences and insights about the company’s time in Israel.

Jul 6

Jul 6 American Stars Gala’s Yuriko Kajiya: No language barrier in ballet

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Yuriko Kajiya is one of the featured performers in Ballet Manila’s American Stars Gala

Jul 2

Jul 2 American Stars Gala’s Lia Cirio: Born to be a ballerina

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Born to a Filipino father and an American mother, Lia Cirio is also taking the opportunity to get to know her Philippine roots a little better in what will be her first visit to the country.

Jun 27

Jun 27 American Stars Gala’s Hannah Bettes: The opportunity to be someone else is the best part of theater

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Hannah Bettes is one of the dancers headlining Ballet Manila’s American Stars Gala.

Jun 21

Jun 21 American Stars Gala’s Jared Matthews: There’s always room to be better in classical ballet

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Jared Matthews, principal dancer of Houston Ballet, is in the roster of artists performing in Ballet Manila’s American Stars Gala on July 7 at Aliw Theater.

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Rissa May Camaclang

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Rissa May Camaclang – who started out as a Ballet Manila scholar – says her Papa has always been supportive of her being a ballerina.

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Romeo Peralta

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Romeo Peralta tries to teach the same things he learned from his father, Romeo Sr., to his three boys – Stephen, Liam and Ethan.

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Abigail Oliveiro

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Abigail Oliveiro celebrates with dad Cedric who flew in from Australia to watch her debut in the full-length Swan Lake.

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Sean Pelegrin

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Sean Pelegrin describes his Papa, Raymond Victor Pelegrin, as respectful, responsible and hardworking.

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Gerardo Francisco

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Geri Francisco doesn’t see his Iloilo-based father Gerardo Sr. that often, but the lessons he imparted to him are always on his mind.

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Ashley Salonga

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An only child and an admitted daddy’s girl, Ashley Salonga says her father James always boosts her confidence.

Jun 17

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Elpidio Magat

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Elpidio Magat says that his dad, Elpidio Sr., has always put family first.

Jun 6

Jun 6 Memories of Jackson

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It will be a full-circle moment for Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde when she arrives in Jackson, Mississippi this week for the 11th USA International Ballet Competition.

May 13

May 13 The most important lesson they learned from Mom

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To celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked some of Ballet Manila’s artists to share the most important lesson they learned from their mom and what this special woman in their lives has meant to them.

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Nov 7 The Cinderella story

Oct 21 The characters of ‘Le Corsaire’: The evil Lankadem

Oct 19 The characters of ‘Le Corsaire’: The selfless Gulnara

Oct 18 The characters of ‘Le Corsaire’: The faithful Ali

Oct 16 The characters of ‘Le Corsaire’: Medora, the damsel in distress

Oct 13 The characters of 'Le Corsaire': The pirate named Conrad

Sep 29 Snapshots from Israel

Jul 6 American Stars Gala’s Yuriko Kajiya: No language barrier in ballet

Jul 2 American Stars Gala’s Lia Cirio: Born to be a ballerina

Jun 27 American Stars Gala’s Hannah Bettes: The opportunity to be someone else is the best part of theater

Jun 21 American Stars Gala’s Jared Matthews: There’s always room to be better in classical ballet

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Rissa May Camaclang

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Romeo Peralta

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Abigail Oliveiro

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Sean Pelegrin

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Gerardo Francisco

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Ashley Salonga

Jun 17 The best lessons Dad taught them: Elpidio Magat

Jun 6 Memories of Jackson

May 13 The most important lesson they learned from Mom

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