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The second full-length ballet of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Snow White brings to life this classic fairytale for the holidays.

Nov 29

Nov 29 Snow White state of mind: Joan Emery Sia and Elpidio Magat

Soloists Joan Emery Sia and Elpidio Magat share their thoughts on other uses of a magic mirror, their favorite dwarf, and all things enchanting about Snow White.

Nov 28

Nov 28 Lisa Macuja steps into her choreographer’s shoes once more

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde was still wrapping up work last year on Cinderella, her first full-length ballet, when the idea for her next choreography struck her. That early, she already knew she wanted to create her own version of Snow White.

Nov 27

Nov 27 Snow White state of mind: Heewon Cho and Romeo Peralta

Soloist Romeo Peralta and guest artist Heewon Cho share their thoughts on family, true love, and the magic of Snow White.

Nov 24

Nov 24 Rehearsing Snow White

Between the spark of an idea and the lavish stage production are months of planning, preparation, construction, and rehearsals.

Nov 23

Nov 23 Ballet Manila dancers to guest in HK, US shows

Ballet Manila artists are going places quite literally as a number of them have been invited to perform in a variety of engagements abroad.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Snow White state of mind: Katherine Barkman and Joseph Phillips

Principal dancer Katherine Barkman and guest artist Joseph Phillips share their thoughts on random Snow White-related stuff including princely gestures and fairytale moments.

Nov 21

Nov 21 Snow White state of mind: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

In fairy-tale mode since rehearsals started, the choreographer shares her thoughts on random Snow White-related stuff... including the much-fabled happily ever after!

Nov 17

Nov 17 Ballet Dictionary: First Position

Ballet Dictionary

This is a first position of the feet.

Nov 16

Nov 16 From Queen to Witch

How does a beautiful but evil Queen turn into a wicked Witch?

Nov 15

Nov 15 G-nie Arambulo captures Snow White

Top advertising photographer G-nie Arambulo took time out from her busy schedule to pursue her other passion: ballet. Not on stage, however, but still behind the camera

Nov 14

Nov 14 Twinning around: Manila transplants ‘Abwin-Gobi’ talk about the BM dancer’s life

Interviews

Abigail Oliveiro and Godwin Merano are excitedly preparing for their villainous roles in the company’s upcoming production of Snow White.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Ballet Manila in ASEAN closing program

Ballet Manila will perform in the closing program of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 slated on November 14 at the PICC Plenary Hall.

Nov 3

Nov 3 Snow White in progress

Watching a choreographer at work is always a privilege. But when it’s prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on the floor with a her choreographer’s cap on, privilege turns to historic.

Nov 2

Nov 2 This Month in BM History: November 2004

This Month In BM History

In 2004, Ballet Manila restaged Osias Barroso’s Pinocchio which, two years before in its premiere, had received such positive feedback – with 16 pre-sold performances!

Nov 1

Nov 1 Ballet Manila performs in Lingayen and Baguio

Ballet Manila is headed to Lingayen, Pangasinan on November 10 and Baguio City, Benguet on November 11 to stage the latest edition of its popular Ballet & Ballads series as presented by the Manila Broadcasting Company.

Oct 28

Oct 28 Ballet Dictionary: Sissonne Attitude

Ballet Dictionary

The word “Sissonne” describes a scissor-like movement

Oct 27

Oct 27 Choreography in Focus: Pulp Asia by Edna Vida

Choreography In Focus

Choreographer Edna Vida doesn’t like to make things easy for dancers. In fact, Pulp Asia – which was commissioned by Ballet Manila in 1998 – was meant for them to push their limits.

Oct 26

Oct 26 Ballet Manila presents world premiere of ‘Snow White’