Ballet Manila Archives

May 3

May 3 My Favorite Dance Movie: Emma Harris

Dancing with a company that subscribes to the Russian Vaganova training method, it is perhaps no surprise that Ballet Manila company artist Emma Harris points to Backstage at the Kirov as her film of choice.

May 1

May 1 Ballet Dictionary: Piqué

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Ballet Dictionary

To Piqué is to describe a movement where a transfer of weight occurs.

Apr 29

Apr 29 Ballet Manila artists: Then and now

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Features

Second of a series: Inspired by the 10-year challenge, the Ballet Manila Archives searched for images featuring some of the company’s artists during their earlier dancing days and more recent ones showing what they look like today.

Apr 27

Apr 27 20 Questions with John Ralp Balagot

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20 Questions

In this edition of 20 Questions, company artist John Ralp Balagot talks about his favorite food that he cooks himself.

Apr 26

Apr 26 This Month in BM History: April 1996

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This Month In BM History

On two moonlit nights in April 1996, Ballet Manila presented the world premiere of Osias Barroso’s historical dance-drama, Gabriela ng Vigan.

Apr 24

Apr 24 Robert Peralta: Teaching ballet is in the heart

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Interviews

Since coaching and being an older brother to the others came naturally to him, the transition from danseur to a teacher was not so difficult for Robert.

Apr 22

Apr 22 Ballet Dictionary: Kilt

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Ballet Dictionary

The kilt is most commonly seen in the ballet La Sylphide, as worn by the character James.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Talk about dance: Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

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Talk About Dance

In a society that worships love, freedom, and beauty, dance is sacred. It is a prayer for the future, a remembrance of the past and a joyful exclamation of thanks for the present.

Apr 17

Apr 17 For Ballet Manila’s new soloists, the learning never stops

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Interviews

Asked if they’re ready to work as soloists, the three admit that they are nervous of the pressures that come with the job; but really, more than anything, they are excited.

Apr 15

Apr 15 In Their Own Words: Rodney Catubay on dealing with nerves

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In Their Own Words

“Do your best; huwag kabahan; isipin n’yo ‘yung mga pina-practice n’yo, sayang! “

Apr 12

Apr 12 Newly promoted principals Pia Dames and Mark Sumaylo: Ready to go beyond their comfort zones

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Interviews

Evidently, Pia and Mark are up to the challenge of being Ballet Manila’s principals, as well as any task that would take them beyond their comfort zones.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Ballet Manila dancers qualify for Asian Grand Prix competition in Hong Kong

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News

A total of fifty-seven contenders joined the 2019 AGP Regional Competition in Manila.

Apr 8

Apr 8 Rudy De Dios: The prince takes a step in a new direction

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Features

While he is not yet leaving the company, Rudy De Dios will be relinquishing his position as principal dancer when the next season begins in September.

Apr 5

Apr 5 Ballet Dictionary: Danseur

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Ballet Dictionary

A Danseur is a French term describing a male dancer.

Apr 4

Apr 4 Asian Grand Prix holds second regional competition in Manila

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News

The Hong Kong-based Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition will hold its regional competition in Manila for the second consecutive year on April 6 and 7 at Star Theater in Pasay City, with Ballet Manila as local co-organizer.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Under construction: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s Sleeping Beauty

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Videos

Sleeping Beauty, the third installment of prima ballerina and Ballet Manila’s artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s princess trilogy, is currently under construction.

Mar 29

Mar 29 This Month in BM History: March 1998

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This Month In BM History

As a touring ensemble of just twelve dancers when it began in 1995, Ballet Manila was able to travel handily from A to Z – Abra to Zamboanga – for performances that lived up to its ideal of bringing ballet to the people.