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All in Features
Ballet Manila's latest interpretation of the popular story uses pointe shoes instead of glass slippers, but all the classic elements remain in this pre-holiday spectacle.
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.
Every dashing pirate needs a malevolent villain and the epic ballet Le Corsaire is no exception.
What gives this adventure ballet its heart is the friendship between the two female leads: Medora and Gulnara.
While it seems almost impossible to imagine Conrad without Ali, the original Le Corsaire choreographed by Joseph Mazillier does not include the loyal sidekick.
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.
Ballet Manila has performed the full-length Le Corsaire as part of its regular season on seven occasions.
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.
Yuriko Kajiya is one of the featured performers in Ballet Manila’s American Stars Gala
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.
Hannah Bettes is one of the dancers headlining Ballet Manila’s American Stars Gala.
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.
Rissa May Camaclang – who started out as a Ballet Manila scholar – says her Papa has always been supportive of her being a ballerina.
Romeo Peralta tries to teach the same things he learned from his father, Romeo Sr., to his three boys – Stephen, Liam and Ethan.
Abigail Oliveiro celebrates with dad Cedric who flew in from Australia to watch her debut in the full-length Swan Lake.
Sean Pelegrin describes his Papa, Raymond Victor Pelegrin, as respectful, responsible and hardworking.
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.
An only child and an admitted daddy’s girl, Ashley Salonga says her father James always boosts her confidence.
Elpidio Magat says that his dad, Elpidio Sr., has always put family first.
