Ballet Manila Archives

Jan 16

Jan 16 Dancing as Sleeping Beauty keeps Pia Dames wide awake and on her toes

Though Ballet Manila principal dancer Jasmine Pia Dames has seen many versions of Sleeping Beauty, it is still the first adaptation she encountered – the 1959 Disney animated film – that holds a special place in her heart.

Jan 8

Jan 8 Maleficent becomes Emma Harris – but only on stage

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Many ballerinas dream of adding a princess role to their repertoire. Ballet Manila’s Emma Harris is no exception to this.

Dec 10

Dec 10 Nicole Barroso: Out of the shadows and into the light

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Nicole Barroso is a newly minted 18-year-old. But Ballet Manila’s youngest soloist didn’t need to reach this age to feel like an adult.

Dec 6

Dec 6 Determined dancer: Xiu Ling Tan gets up – again and again and again – to pursue her passion

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To describe the life and career of Ballet Manila company artist Xiu Ling Tan is to recite every single inspirational meme that social media has ever produced and made viral.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Grateful to be Giselle: Abigail Oliveiro and Sayaka Ishibashi take a winding path to dance an iconic ballet role

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Gratitude was foremost in the minds of Ballet Manila principal dancer Abigail Oliveiro and company artist Sayaka Ishibashi upon learning that one show of Giselle would still push through after a fire devastated the Star City complex.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Dying to be Albrecht: Romeo Peralta and Mark Sumaylo tackle the challenges of dancing the full-length ‘Giselle’

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Like the character they are set to portray in special shows of Giselle this weekend, Ballet Manila principal dancers Romeo Peralta and Mark Sumaylo describe their journey to performing Albrecht with one word: emotional.

Oct 24

Oct 24 Juan Angelo de Leon: A promising future in ballet

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Ballet Manila's delegation to the 2019 Asian Grand Prix in Hong Kong last August ended with the triumph of their “bunso” (youngest member), then 11-year-old Juan Angelo de Leon.

Oct 16

Oct 16 Joan Emery Sia finds new meaning in Ballet Manila’s 'Giselle'

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Despite having performed the role twice before, Joan is never one to rest on her laurels.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Why ‘Giselle’ is special to Osias Barroso

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The ballet classic Giselle has a soft spot in Osias “Shaz” Barroso’s heart.

Oct 11

Oct 11 Ballet Manila's young dancers learn on and off the stage in Taiwan

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“It was very fulfilling because it showed off Ballet Manila and the teaching we can offer.”

Aug 5

Aug 5 Fiona Delos Santos breaks out of her shell through ballet

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When she stopped, she began to realize that she missed the body pains ballet brings, the constructive criticism that teachers would give her, and of course, the joy of dancing.

Jul 20

Jul 20 For Katherine Barkman, Ballet Manila is in the heart

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Katherine Barkman was so thrilled when the plane touched down that she could only think of one thing: She was home, finally.

Jul 12

Jul 12 Marcelino Libao: Dancing over difficult waters

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It did not come as a surprise that all it took was a Facebook message to convince Marcelino to come home to the Philippines and take part in a fundraising concert.

Jul 5

Jul 5 Called to dance: Jillian Villanueva returns to Ballet Manila

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"Napaginipan ko si Sir Shaz (Ballet Manila co-artistic director Osias Barroso)!" exclaims the fresh college graduate. "Sa dream ko po, sumasayaw kami sa Aliw Theater. Tapos biglang itinigil ni Sir Shaz ang music at sinigaw ang pangalan ko. 'Jiaaaaaan!'“

Jun 13

Jun 13 Danseur John Carl Concepcion reflects on what ballet has taught him

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The challenging memory work, partnered by aching muscles, made him want to go back to just playing around in Leveriza every afternoon. But at the same time, his interest in dance was stoked right there in the Ballet Manila studio.

Jun 5

Jun 5 Why Monique Valera refuses to quit ballet

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Recently, this teenage ballerina placed first in the Junior B Division of the Asian Grand Prix Manila Regionals, securing for herself a spot in the AGP International Ballet Competition to be held in Hong Kong in August.

May 23

May 23 A home for Hyuma in Ballet Manila

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The presence of Hyuma Kiyosawa in Manila – though temporary – was immediately felt. His powerful yet refined dancing, along with his affable personality, made him an instant fan-favorite in the local dance community.

May 17

May 17 Why company member Akari Ida chose ballet and continues to love it

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“I decided that my one activity would be ballet, and I’m very glad that it turned out to be something that I enjoy,” shares Akari.

May 11

May 11 Emmerson and Eduardson Evangelio: Brothers bonded by ballet

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In their early teens when they first started learning ballet, brothers Emmerson and Eduardson Evangelio would encounter many hurdles that could have discouraged them from dancing.

Apr 24

Apr 24 Robert Peralta: Teaching ballet is in the heart

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Since coaching and being an older brother to the others came naturally to him, the transition from danseur to a teacher was not so difficult for Robert.

Categories

Jan 16 Dancing as Sleeping Beauty keeps Pia Dames wide awake and on her toes

Jan 8 Maleficent becomes Emma Harris – but only on stage

Dec 10 Nicole Barroso: Out of the shadows and into the light

Dec 6 Determined dancer: Xiu Ling Tan gets up – again and again and again – to pursue her passion

Nov 17 Grateful to be Giselle: Abigail Oliveiro and Sayaka Ishibashi take a winding path to dance an iconic ballet role

Nov 16 Dying to be Albrecht: Romeo Peralta and Mark Sumaylo tackle the challenges of dancing the full-length ‘Giselle’

Oct 24 Juan Angelo de Leon: A promising future in ballet

Oct 16 Joan Emery Sia finds new meaning in Ballet Manila’s 'Giselle'

Oct 14 Why ‘Giselle’ is special to Osias Barroso

Oct 11 Ballet Manila's young dancers learn on and off the stage in Taiwan

Aug 5 Fiona Delos Santos breaks out of her shell through ballet

Jul 20 For Katherine Barkman, Ballet Manila is in the heart

Jul 12 Marcelino Libao: Dancing over difficult waters

Jul 5 Called to dance: Jillian Villanueva returns to Ballet Manila

Jun 13 Danseur John Carl Concepcion reflects on what ballet has taught him

Jun 5 Why Monique Valera refuses to quit ballet

May 23 A home for Hyuma in Ballet Manila

May 17 Why company member Akari Ida chose ballet and continues to love it

May 11 Emmerson and Eduardson Evangelio: Brothers bonded by ballet

Apr 24 Robert Peralta: Teaching ballet is in the heart

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