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Coming out of herself has played an important role in Ballet Manila soloist Tiffany Chiang-Janolo’s career.

Nov 7

Nov 7 Shoe talk with Ballet Manila's Cinderellas (First of three parts)

Features

Before the curtains rise on Cinderella, we talk with the three ballerinas about a most fitting topic – what else but shoes!

Nov 4

Nov 4 Offstage: Playtime

Offstage

The happiest place on earth can turn anyone into a child - including Ballet Manila company artist Jamil Montibon.

Nov 2

Nov 2 Alvin Santos: Soloist

Discover the many roles of Alvin Santos, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Oct 31

Oct 31 Ballet's vilest villains

Features

Ballet Manila toasts the villains who have made classical ballet favorites so wickedly interesting.

Oct 28

Oct 28 Romeo Peralta: Soloist

Discover the many roles of Romeo Peralta, soloist of Ballet Manila

Oct 26

Oct 26 My favorite dance movie: Joan Emery Sia

My Favorite Dance Movie

Ice Castles is actually a favorite movie of Joan's mom Jiji and it was she who introduced the ballerina to the romance drama.

Oct 24

Oct 24 Alfren Salgado: Learning life lessons in ballet

Alfren Salgado is a Ballet Manila baby. This was where he learned his first tentative ballet steps at age 15 and where he has matured to become the dependable soloist that he is today.

Oct 21

Oct 21 Sofia Sangco-Peralta: Soloist

Discover the many roles of Sofia Sangco-Peralta, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Oct 19

Oct 19 A promising future in dance for Shaira Comeros

No one was more stunned than Ballet Manila's teen ballerina Shaira May Comeros when she was called to the stage anew at the 2016 Asian Grand Prix in Hong Kong last August.

Oct 17

Oct 17 22 Ballet Manila dancers make it to the CCP Ballet Competition

News

Twenty-two Ballet Manila dancers have made it to the Cultural Center of the Philippines Ballet Competition 2016.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Choreography in focus: The Sleeping Beauty

Videos, Choreography In Focus

The Sleeping Beauty tells the story of Princess Aurora who was cursed to lay asleep until the spell is broken by true love's kiss.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Abigail Oliveiro: A swan takes flight

Now on her third season with Ballet Manila, soloist Abigail Oliveiro has nothing but gratitude for the rigorous training and growth opportunities the company has provided her.

Oct 10

Oct 10 Katherine Barkman: Born a princess

Single-minded. It’s the first word that comes to mind when you put “ballet” and “Katherine Barkman” together in one sentence.

Oct 7

Oct 7 Gerardo Francisco: Principal Dancer

He is Ferdinand, Mercutio, the Golden Idol, and Rodrigo. He is Gerardo Francisco, principal dancer of Ballet Manila.

Oct 6

Oct 6 Dawna Reign Mangahas: The reluctant Fairy Queen

Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy – the Queen of Confections – who will be brought to life by Ballet Manila principal Dawna Reign Mangahas in the upcoming production of The Swan, The Fairy and the Princess.

Oct 4

Oct 4 Ballet as paradox