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Dec 6

Dec 6 Determined dancer: Xiu Ling Tan gets up – again and again and again – to pursue her passion

To describe the life and career of Ballet Manila company artist Xiu Ling Tan is to recite every single inspirational meme that social media has ever produced and made viral.

Dec 2

Dec 2 In Their Own Words: Nanami Hasegawa on fitting in with a different ballet company

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In Their Own Words

“It was really hard. Everything was different.”

Nov 30

Nov 30 Choreography in Focus: Ka Andres by Gerardo Francisco

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Choreography In Focus

Last year, tasked to create contemporary pieces for Ballet Manila’s participants in the CCP Ballet Competition, Gerardo Francisco – who is the company’s resident choreographer – decided to revisit the theme.

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Nov 29

Nov 29 A cool Christmas in Frozen-inspired showcase

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Echoing the winter theme of Frozen, Ballet Manila co-artistic director Osias “Shaz” Barroso put together a choreography that would rightfully complement the dazzle and shine of the festivities.

Nov 26

Nov 26 Ballet Dictionary: Promenade

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Ballet Dictionary

A promenade in classical ballet means “a walk”.

Nov 25

Nov 25 That ‘Nutcracker’ time of the year

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Features

Ballet Manila soloist Joshua Enciso and company artist Shaira Comeros were charming as the Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker Pas de Deux.

Nov 22

Nov 22 Giselle: A second look

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Ballet Manila recently performed an additional two shows of the classic ballet, Giselle, at the Little Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Nov 20

Nov 20 This Month in BM History: November 1995

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This Month In BM History

Ballet Manila’s shows in Angeles City in November 1995 were doubly meaningful, coming just months after it had staged its first-ever performance as a company.

Nov 17

Nov 17 Grateful to be Giselle: Abigail Oliveiro and Sayaka Ishibashi take a winding path to dance an iconic ballet role

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Interviews

Gratitude was foremost in the minds of Ballet Manila principal dancer Abigail Oliveiro and company artist Sayaka Ishibashi upon learning that one show of Giselle would still push through after a fire devastated the Star City complex.

Nov 16

Nov 16 Dying to be Albrecht: Romeo Peralta and Mark Sumaylo tackle the challenges of dancing the full-length ‘Giselle’

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Interviews

Like the character they are set to portray in special shows of Giselle this weekend, Ballet Manila principal dancers Romeo Peralta and Mark Sumaylo describe their journey to performing Albrecht with one word: emotional.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Talk about dance: Vivian Greene

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Talk About Dance

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.

Nov 6

Nov 6 Ballet Dictionary: Fondu

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Ballet Dictionary

A fondu is a very important step as it helps the dancer gain strength and control when done properly.

Nov 4

Nov 4 In Their Own Words: Romeo Peralta on taking corrections

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In Their Own Words

“After the curtains fall, there will always be a correction and you should always look for it.”

Nov 1

Nov 1 25 Life Lessons I learned from Ballet - #22

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25 Life Lessons

22. Discipline matters.

Oct 31

Oct 31 This Month in BM History: October 2007

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This Month In BM History

Between season productions in 2007, Ballet Manila took the time to co-present with the Cultural Center of the Philippines a show titled Music, Trio, Magic.

Oct 30

Oct 30 How to dance like a wili: Ballerinas share their spirited ‘Giselle’ experience

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Features

In ballet lore, the wilis of the classic Giselle are in an exalted spot when it comes to otherworldly beings. The spirits of women jilted by their lovers, they exact revenge on disloyal men by forcing them to dance until they die of exhaustion.

Oct 25

Oct 25 Ballet Dictionary: Sus-sous

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Ballet Dictionary

This step can be executed in place, or travelling forwards or backwards.

Oct 24

Oct 24 Juan Angelo de Leon: A promising future in ballet

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Interviews

Ballet Manila's delegation to the 2019 Asian Grand Prix in Hong Kong last August ended with the triumph of their “bunso” (youngest member), then 11-year-old Juan Angelo de Leon.

Oct 23

Oct 23 Giselle revisited

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Videos

Standing tall on their toes, Ballet Manila led by co-artistic directors Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Osias Barroso rose to the occasion to deliver an exquisite performance that stunned the audience.