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Videos

The Philippines' most prolific ballet company joined forces with Asia's most romantic balladeer in a unique spectacle of dance and music.

Feb 10

Feb 10 Ballet Dictionary: Échappé in 4th Position, Effacé

Ballet Dictionary

Échappé is a classical ballet term meaning “to escape”

Feb 9

Feb 9 Ballet & Ballads: Since 1998

Videos

As Ballet Manila prepares for its final offering for the 22nd season: Ballet & Ballads with Christian Bautista, this short video looks back two decades of performances.

Feb 8

Feb 8 BM dancers join ballet competition in Bangkok

Elyssabeth Apilado, Shaira Comeros, Alvin Dictado and Brian Sevilla make up the delegation which is headed by BM co-artistic director and coach Osias Barroso.

Feb 7

Feb 7 Late starter John de Dios on making it in ballet

John attributes his entire journey as a danseur to soloist Anselmo “Elmoe” Dictado who has a knack for recruiting talents.

Feb 3

Feb 3 Ballet Manila joins Pasinaya 2018

This year’s Pasinaya focuses on the theme “Pusuan ang Sining” (Put a Heart on the Arts).

Feb 2

Feb 2 Carrying her crown: Henriette Garcia on life as a ballerina

Like many ballerinas who began their journey with Baby Ballet classes, Henriette Dominique Garcia had no idea that her life would soon be studio and stage-focused.

Jan 31

Jan 31 Choreography in Focus: Arnis by Ric Culalic

Choreography In Focus

In 1998, Ballet Manila premiered Ric Culalic’s Arnis. As its title indicates, it was inspired by the ancient Filipino martial art of wielding bamboo sticks which dates back to pre-Spanish colonial Philippines

Jan 29

Jan 29 'Ballet & Ballads' offers a theatrical experience like no other

For twenty years now, Ballet Manila has been bringing a series called Ballet & Ballads to assorted venues all over the Philippines – public schools, auditoriums, sports arenas.

Jan 26

Jan 26 Stepping Out: Tiffany Chiang-Janolo’s Melbourne must-sees

Stepping Out

“Melbourne is a wonderful place to live. It is full of culture, amazing food, beautiful parks and beaches,” affirms Tiffany.

Jan 26

Jan 26 Stepping Out: Abigail Oliveiro’s Melbourne must-sees

Stepping Out

What makes Melbourne great? Abi instantly singles out its people and culture.

Jan 24

Jan 24 Ballet Dictionary: Sissone Ouverte in Attitude Croisé

Ballet Dictionary

The word “Sissonne” describes a scissor-like movement.

Jan 22

Jan 22 Notes from the heart: Christian Bautista performs in ‘Ballet and Ballads’

Features

There’s more to this charming man who’s known for his soothing voice and boy-next-door looks.

Jan 19

Jan 19 Jamil Montibon shares inspiring life story in VP Leni’s radio program and Istorya ng Pag-asa video clip

Ballet Manila company artist Jamil Montibon recently guested in Vice President Leni Robredo’s radio program, Biserbisyong Leni, where he shared his inspiring life story as a former basurero (trash collector) who became a danseur.

Jan 18

Jan 18 Complicated love, complicated ballet: Soloist Mark Sumaylo on ‘Aria’

Aria will have its world premiere in Ballet & Ballads, the production that wraps up BM’s 22nd performance season this February.

Jan 16

Jan 16 Talk about dance: Jacques d'Amboise

Talk About Dance

Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythm of your life. It's the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy.

Jan 12

Jan 12 Martin Lawrance hits a high note in new choreography `Aria’

As the title reveals, this work of Martin’s makes use of expressive melodies from operas which he claims would surely showcase the artistry of BM dancers and the superb singing of Filipino classical performers.

Jan 10

Jan 10 My Favorite Dance Movie: Godwin Merano