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So how should students – especially those who are stepping foot in a studio for the first time – make the most of their summer ballet classes? Ballet Manila teachers Eileen Lopez and Jonathan “Jay” Janolo, who are also the BM company’s rehearsal mistress and rehearsal master respectively, offer a variety of advice for both the kids and their parents.

Mar 22

Mar 22 An uplifting debut in Russia

A dream come true, Ballet Manila principal dancer Katherine Barkman writes about how she found her way to Russia through faith and perseverance.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Shaira Comeros receives Ani ng Dangal award

Ballet Manila 2’s Shaira Comeros recently received the Ani ng Dangal award given by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Mar 15

Mar 15 Ballet, Bollywood and street dance classes at BM summer workshop

Now marking its 20th year, The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila will hold its 2017 Summer Intensive Workshop from April 3 to May 28.

Mar 14

Mar 14 BM looking for summer workshop scholars

The search is on for scholars to The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila Summer Intensive Workshop which will be held from April 3 to May 28.

Mar 10

Mar 10 Stepping Out: Beijing in a hurry with Joshua Enciso

Stepping Out

Ballet Manila 2’s Joshua Enciso, a first-timer in Beijing, says even just walking down a street was already a treat.

Mar 9

Mar 9 This Month in BM History: March 2004

This Month In BM History

A few years before The Swan, The Fairy, and The Princess was conceived, Ballet Manila had already paid homage to the great composer in An Evening of Tchaikovsky..

Mar 8

Mar 8 Post-Don Q, Katherine Barkman off to Russia

After her exhilarating debut as Kitri in the full-length Don Quixote, Ballet Manila principal dancer Katherine Barkman is headed to Russia to participate in the Chelyabinsk Festival

Mar 7

Mar 7 Ballet Manila holds open house on March 12

As a preview of its offerings at its Summer Intensive 2017, the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila will hold an open house on March 12, Sunday.

Mar 4

Mar 4 Mark Sumaylo: Soloist

Videos

Discover the many roles of Mark Sumaylo, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Mar 3

Mar 3 Rissa May Camaclang: A scholar dances her way to success

Interviews

At nine, Rissa May Camaclang unknowingly stumbled into the world of dance.

Mar 2

Mar 2 Abigail Oliveiro: Soloist

Videos

Discover the many roles of Abigail Oliveiro, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Feb 24

Feb 24 Talk about dance: Jane Austen

Talk About Dance

To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.

Feb 23

Feb 23 Memories of Basilio

Kitri may be the firecracker star of Don Quixote, but her energy, stamina and vigor can be matched by her equally feisty partner Basilio.

Feb 21

Feb 21 ‘Bad Boy’ of ballet makes good

Interviews

Ballet Manila danseur Francis Cascaño can aptly draw comparisons with Robin Padilla, the so-called “Bad Boy” of Philippine cinema.

Feb 16

Feb 16 This Month in BM History: February 1995

This Month In BM History

Ballet Manila was formed in December 1994, but it celebrates its anniversary in February as it was on that month in 1995 that the group had its debut performance.

Feb 15

Feb 15 Ballet Manila welcomes new PBF scholars

Continuing its mission of finding the next generation of dance talents, Ballet Manila welcomes 31 public school children as scholars under its Project Ballet Futures program.

Feb 14

Feb 14 Being Kitri

Videos

Ballet Manila principal dancers Katherine Barkman and Dawna Reign Mangahas, and soloist Jasmine Pia Dames talk about the challenges and intricacies of becoming one of ballet's most loved leading lady, Kitri.

Jan 28

Jan 28 A taste of China