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Ballet Dictionary

The word "derrière" means back.

Jul 10

Jul 10 Ballet Dictionary: Penché in first arabesque

Ballet Dictionary

In classical ballet, penché means to lean.

Jul 10

Jul 10 Ballet Dictionary: Développé devant en relevé

Ballet Dictionary

The word “développé” means to develop.

Jul 5

Jul 5 Winged ballets: Agila

Agila, which tells of an eagle’s flight, is the opus of famed choreographer Agnes Locsin set to music by equally well-known musician/singer Joey Ayala.

Jul 3

Jul 3 Rudolph Capongcol: Soloist

Discover the many roles of Rudolph Capongcol, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Jun 30

Jun 30 This Month in BM History: June 1996

This Month In BM History

Only on its second year in 1996, the fledgling Ballet Manila made its debut in the United States with a six-week performance tour.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Offstage: River dance

Offstage

Injecting a ballet twist into her photo made Shaira Comeros' trip to the Kanyakan River a more memorable vacation.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Jasmine Pia Dames: Soloist

Discover the many roles of Jasmine Pia Dames, soloist of Ballet Manila.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Ballet Manila aims to soar with `Flights of Fantasy' for 22nd season

News

Ballet Manila is all set to soar as it opens its 22nd performance season dubbed “Flights of Fantasy” in August.

Jun 18

Jun 18 A father’s wisdom

In honor of Father’s Day, we asked members of Ballet Manila to share the most important lesson that their father taught them.

Jun 18

Jun 18 What fatherhood has taught me

We join the celebration of Father’s Day by asking three BM dancers about the most important lessons fatherhood has taught them.

Jun 10

Jun 10 Katherine Barkman follows her dream – all the way to Moscow

News

Already a laureate of several international ballet competitions, Ballet Manila principal Katherine Barkman is vying for top honors once more – this time at the XIII Moscow International Ballet Competition

Jun 7

Jun 7 Celebrating a marriage of the arts

Alongside their romance, the artistic sparks flew between the prolific painter and the ballet dancer.

Jun 5

Jun 5 Winged ballets: Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde describes Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon as the “Swan Lake switch-around” and proclaims, “It’s one of the most romantic ballets I’ve ever seen!”

Jun 2

Jun 2 Ballet and butterflies in Sta. Ana summer recital

News

Ballet Manila had partnered with the Lola Grande Foundation for Women and Children upon the latter’s invitation – through its president, Sylvia Lichauco De Leon – to hold dance classes at the Sta. Ana Elementary School in Manilafor the summer.

May 31

May 31 Anselmo Dictado: Soloist

Discover the many roles of Anselmo Dictado, soloist of Ballet Manila.

May 29

May 29 Stepping Out: Loving Latvia

Stepping Out

Ballet Manila principal dancer Katherine Barkman was in Latvia for only three days, but that’s all it took for her to fall in love with the place.

May 27

May 27 Just Dance 20

Now on it's 20th year, Just Dance has been shining the spotlight on tomorrow's ballet stars today.

May 25

May 25 Ballet Manila School at 20: Looking back and moving forward