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Principal dancer Dawna Mangahas recalls her history lessons in bringing to life the iconic character of the EDSA People Power Revolution: Corazon Aquino.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Rebel: Mark Sumaylo as Benigno Aquino, Jr.

Soloist Mark Sumaylo, who takes on the role of former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., shares his thoughts on the complexities of that period and the dilemmas that his character experiences.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Rebel: Abigail Oliveiro as Imelda Marcos

Soloist Abigail Oliveiro talks about the challenges of portraying the many facets of former First Lady Imelda Marcos.

Aug 22

Aug 22 Rebel colors

Urban wear designer Jeffrey Rogador's creations is in the spotlight once more with Ballet Manila's restaging of Rebel.

Aug 19

Aug 19 Rebel: Bayan Ko

Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde as Inang Bayan leads the masses to action as Joanna Ampil sings Bayan Ko in Martin Lawrance's Rebel.

Aug 18

Aug 18 Rebel: Feelings

Feelings - a popular American melody is counted among Imelda Marcos' signature songs. Tiffany Chiang-Janolo as Imelda dances this haunting solo sung by Joanna Ampil as the voice of Inang Bayan.

Aug 17

Aug 17 Rebel: Family or country?

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