@balletmanilaarchives

Family or country? In this excerpt from Martin Lawrance's Rebel, Benigno Aquino Jr. is torn between his love for Corazon and his duty to his country.

Aug 16

Aug 16 Rebel: Filipinos versus Filipinos

The forces of Ferdinand Marcos clash with the forces of Benigno Aquino Jr. in Ballet Manila's Rebel. Choreographed by Martin Lawrance, it opens on Aug. 19, 2016 at the Aliw Theater.

Aug 15

Aug 15 Late bloomer Elmoe Dictado thriving in ballet

Interviews

Anselmo “Elmoe” Dictado is a late bloomer in ballet.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Rebel: Tiffany Chiang-Janolo as Imelda Marcos

Soloist Tiffany Chiang-Janolo shares her thoughts as she steps into the shoes of former First Lady Imelda Marcos.

Aug 13

Aug 13 Rebel: Gerardo Francisco as Ferdinand Marcos

Principal dancer Gerardo Francisco discusses the challenges of playing deposed President Ferdinand Marcos.

Aug 13

Aug 13 Rebel: Katherine Barkman As Corazon Aquino

Principal dancer Katherine Barkman discusses the challenges of playing President Cory Aquino.

Aug 12

Aug 12 Ballet Manila dancers shine at the 2016 Asian Grand Prix

Ballet Manila’s Nicole Barroso won the silver medal at the 6th Asian Grand Prix, repeating her feat last year in the same ballet competition.

Aug 12

Aug 12 'Ballet & Ballads' returns

Ballet Manila's long-running Ballet & Ballads series – presented by the Manila Broadcasting Company – is back.

Aug 11

Aug 11 Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila opens QC branch

The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila, the educational arm of the country's premiere classical ballet company, has opened a branch in Fisher Mall, Quezon City.

Aug 10

Aug 10 Rebel: Rudy De Dios as Benigno Aquino Jr.

Rebel, Videos

Principal dancer Rudy De Dios talks about his role as slain martyr Ninoy Aquino.

Aug 8

Aug 8 Dancing with G-nie

Features

Award-winning advertising photographer G-nie Arambulo collaborates with Ballet Manila to take on the challenge of photographing dancers in motion.

Aug 8

Aug 8 Flashback to a competition

Interviews

It's been a year since Katherine Barkman was named the top winner at the Asian Grand Prix in Hong Kong. But the Ballet Manila principal artist recalls the moment quite vividly, as if it had just happened yesterday.

Aug 4

Aug 4 Ballet Manila dancers off to the 2016 Asian Grand Prix

For eighteen young dancers of Ballet Manila, months of training will be put to a test when they take the stage at the Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition in Hong Kong from August 8 to 13.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Mark Sumaylo finds his true self in ballet

Interviews

For award-winning dancer Mark Sumaylo, a bamboo pole and his regal bearing paved the way to Ballet Manila.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Talk about dance: Abira Mukherjee

Talk About Dance

Let your heart dance in the tune of love.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Revisiting ballet’s timeless tales

Ballet Manila unveils its 21st season, aptly named Revenge of the Classics.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Offstage: Underwater ballet

Offstage

For Ballet Manila boys Alvin Dictado, Jamil Montibon and Elmoe Dictado, summer vacation in Boracay meant engaging in a host of fun activities.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Meet the cast of Ballet Manila's Rebel

Ballet Manila opens its 21st season dubbed Revenge of the Classics with Martin Lawrence's Rebel. Meet the cast led by prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde.

Aug 3

Aug 3 My favorite dance movie: Abigail Oliveiro